Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Reflective Practice.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Remote work is challenging teams. Initiatives are undermined by silos, turf wars, and poor collaboration. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. Collaboration among business units is facilitated and encouraged.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

ENA Culture Statements Staff The Emergency Nurses Association will seek at all times to foster and maintain a culture of excellence, commitment, empowerment, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity. Could the decline in membership be a reflection of the decline in trust?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. Often, facilitation teams are brought together by an event host. What do you want to learn from working together?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Online collaboration tools and platforms give nonprofits the opportunity for connectivity and collaboration internally as well as with external stakeholders like volunteers and board members. But it can lead to being overwhelmed or what has been dubbed “ Collaborative Overload ” or “ Collaboration Tech Tool Overload.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2014

That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience. Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? This connects very nicely to the leadership development for emerging leaders that I’ve been working on lately. What is Collaborative Overload?

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

At the Honnold Foundation, we had been working in partnership with grassroots organizations for some time before we learned that there was a term for the kind of grantmaking we do: trust-based philanthropy (TBP). We realize that some of the most impactful work is being done by organizations HF might not know about.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” Next Janet shared examples of empowering questions that help facilitate listening and coaching.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Note from Beth: Last week I was in New Orleans for the National Assembly of State Arts Councils meeting. I facilitated a peer session with Public Information Officers and a Mini-Workshop on managing and measuring a social media presence. LightBox Collaborative is very proud to present our 5th Annual Editorial Calendar.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Of course, there are auxiliaries that are adaptable, responsive, and truly collaborative. Well, first and foremost, they are proceeding slowly, carefully, and collaboratively. This is where collaboration is especially crucial. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Mapping the Change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Participants from a nonprofit work on their network map during the workshop. Last week was a busy week, after keynoting the Nonprofit Solutions Conference in Kansas City , I facilitated a one-day workshop for the Center for Nonprofits on developing and measuring a sustainable integrated social media strategy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Collective Impact requires collaborating organizations to: Identify a common goal: Understand a problem and the pathway to solve it together. Communicate openly and timely.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

The subject matter, of course, the effective use of digital and networks that is holistic and that incorporates on culture change, innovation, and collaboration skills. As a result, duplicative work abounds, and there is lack of alignment around sector-wide gaps.” Lack of platforms/resources to facilitate innovations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them. I first discovered Dave’s work through colleague, Eugene Eric Kim, who recently shared this great story about Dave and his work. Organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It has been dubbed “Zoom Fatigue,” or feeling drained after a day in front of the camera, is becoming a part of our daily work lives. Cameras-off does not reflect disengagement, but helps improve attention and prevents burnout. Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

“The abrupt shift happened almost overnight for Harold Grinspoon Foundation and we had to shift very quickly,” said Jordan, “my president said to me at 4:45 PM on a Friday that I need to accommodate for 100 people in our workforce to be able to connect and continue their work remotely on Monday. Zero to Three’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I had a fantastic break, including a family vacation in Hawaii, walking, hiking, quiet, and reflection. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning my work flow for the day, week, month, and quarter and to reflect along the way. How about you?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

One that I was not familiar with it is called CLEAR goals are defined as: Collaborative – achieved in partnership with others. Emotional – harness the energy and passion of the team working to achieve them. The Playbook includes a few examples and methods for doing this. Limited – possess a defined scope and duration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

No matter how hard we work, if we only do things as best we know how, trying to minimize mistakes, we get stuck at our current levels of understanding, skills, and capabilities.” Furthermore, he adds, “Working harder doesn’t always achieve better results. We need to make tweaks and try new ways of working.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Question: My board of directors and staff are working, doing their jobs in the day to day, but they don’t seem to have the energy or interest in the overall mission and future of the organization. A thorough collaborative inquiry process will follow a process which includes: Framing the issue. Collecting the data. Analyzing the data.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents. Financial statements must reflect the true nature of resources available. Preparing your statement requires accurate, up-to-date financial information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. Among the noteworthy features included the ideal ecosystem are (i) the virtual events channel (reflecting the constraints newly imposed by COVID-19) and (ii) the increasingly feature-rich WhatsApp channel.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

According to the authors, to develop Touchpoint Leadership, a leader needs to focus on three developmental domains : Personal Interpersonal Organizational More specifically, to succeed in Touchpoint Leadership, a leader must: Bring his/her full self to interactions with others by developing self-awareness, a clear moral compass and deep reflection.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It has been dubbed “Zoom Fatigue,” or feeling drained after a day in front of the camera, is becoming a part of our daily work lives. Cameras-off does not reflect disengagement, but helps improve attention and prevents burnout. Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”.

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Camera Collaboration Attention Research 102

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Collaborate with influencers: Partner with social media influencers or advocates who align with your cause. These offerings can appeal to both your current and next-gen donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2009

I was in Washington, DC on Tuesday and Wednesday for a two-day workshop is designed for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice Leaders, who lead and manage networks or accomplish much of their work through networks. Facilitating peer-learning and exchange. Exploring what it means to work with a network mindset.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

I was reminded of this recently, at the first evening of the online course in Grant Proposal Writing: Our fifteen working adult students logged in to Zoom and were welcomed into our shared virtual classroom. Each student signed in to the collaborative Google document to indicate that they were in attendance.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

Whether it’s artwork from beneficiaries or items that represent the impact of your work, your merchandise can be a conversation starter about your mission. Community Involvement Collaborate with local artisans or businesses to feature their products on your store. Showcase Stories and Impact Products can tell a story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

The summit will be an opportunity for deeper peer learning for nonprofit change makers in three theme areas: digital strategy , impact leadership , and the future of technology. I’m excited to be co-facilitating the Impact Leadership track with colleagues John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

More than one third of Packard Foundation’s grantees are networks and many more get their work done through networks. But over the past two years, the program has expanded its work to include a focus on how grantees can improve the strength and use of these networks. . His work was recently profiled in this New York Times piece.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

Yesterday, I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens. It helps keep us calm, make better decisions, collaborate more effectively with others, and see the big picture of the system we’re trying to change.

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