The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Some ideas for potential speakers and honorees: Local AAPI elected officials, such as city council members or state representatives. Reach out to Asian American student groups on college campuses as well.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

The approach is focused on organic collaboration and growth for the entire community. I created this game in collaboration with my Social by Social co-authors, David Wilcox and Andy Gibson. Here are 3 ways you can operate as a gardener: no short cuts, know your community, and strive to be replaced. No Short Cuts.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Don’t miss the Community Brands virtual workshop: New Year, New ME (Member Engagement) , on December 14 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, ET. This 3-hour virtual workshop includes four interactive break-out sessions to drive member engagement at your association in the new year. Five ways to increase member engagement with volunteers.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

The virtual summit offerings might include multiple speakers, product demos, session topics, workshops, and other ways to connect with both the presenters and attendees. Virtual trade shows and expos are focused on showcasing products, services, or aspects of an industry with the goal of promoting new products, innovation, or collaboration.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

The virtual summit offerings might include multiple speakers, product demos, session topics, workshops, and other ways to connect with both the presenters and attendees. Virtual trade shows and expos are focused on showcasing products, services, or aspects of an industry with the goal of promoting new products, innovation, or collaboration.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Here are some suggestions to get started: Educational Endeavors: Host webinars and workshops spotlighting influential Latino figures who have added value to America’s prosperity. Power in Partnerships: Collaborate with Hispanic businesses or influencers for events or initiatives. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Naples, Florida: Google Drive: Tips and Tricks for Collaboration and Productivity. Peterborough­, Ontario: Online Collaboration — Strategies for Collaborating with Stakeholders.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2011

"What are the best ways to foster collaboration?" How to pick the best tools for your particular collaboration challenges. Collaborative Conversations have been convened in client companies such as Genentech, NASA, The National Park Service at Yosemite, UCSC, and The Center for Interfaith Relations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Overall, the program led to over 100 collaborations and its impact is ongoing. When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for facilitation and interactive processes.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. One of the participants was Ericha Hager, the Regional Collaborative Coordinator for Community Media Access Partnership. What were your goals for engaging with them?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Earlier this summer, I had the huge privilege to visit Romania and help with the Local Philanthropy Workshop. It was so much fun and it was an amazing experience to work with people like Chris Worman and meet with so many local nonprofit and community changemakers. The slides are below as well as some notes.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Do the necessary market research to learn which foundations—local, regional and national—are funding nonprofits like yours. Be open to collaborating on programs, events, and funding opportunities with other local organizations that serve the same or complementary constituencies.

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VisionLink

MAY 3, 2012

Participants include leaders from the private sector, elected officials, other non-profit organizations, and of course local United Ways across America. If you are at the conference, be sure to visit Joanne and learn how VisionLink''s Community Operating System (CommunityOS) is the ideal platform for collaboratively strong community building.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

Starting Wednesday, the event will feature a non-stop schedule packed with great sessions and workshops. The New York Nonprofit Conference starts August off with two days of collaboration around direct and interactive market-driven philanthropy, local networks, and more. But it doesn't end there. The Activate!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

So, it was really a great honor to co-teach a master class on digital strategy and two crowdfunding workshops. When you teach internationally, it is important to localize your content and Tharum was able to provide many local and regional examples and tips.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The majority of our public programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History are created and produced through community collaborations. Every time we collaborate, we learn new ways to improve our process, organization and communication. We realize collaboration differs greatly for each individual and organization.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Do some research and see if there are any organizations or schools near you that are hosting workshops, lectures, film screenings, or other educational opportunities you can attend! Donate to support the Women Business Collaborative here. million workers and generating $1.8 trillion in receipts in 2019. Donate to the fund here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Emerging Leaders Playbook: With the generous support of the Packard Foundation and in collaboration with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies, we wrote and published the Emerging Leaders Playbook last year, along with facilitating a peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. State/Local.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2011

iPads can be used for small and large presentations, brainstorming sessions, workshops, and other valuable work. Together, they formed CARD – Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters. iPads can be used for small and large presentations, brainstorming sessions, workshops, and other valuable work. iPads will also [.]

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

But did you also know that TechSoup’s NetSquared project supports nonprofit technology events and workshops happening in 50 cities across the globe? Or if you’re in Kenya check out the computer training workshops in rural schools. So join your local group to get alerts about upcoming gatherings. It’s easy!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Collaborating with those who work in the organization, board members and other local organizations are a great way to offer professional development. Local organizations in the subsector may have different skills, workshops or knowledge that they are willing to share. Diablo Unified School District in Northern California.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

The Socialbrite team is made up of strategists with deep experience in offering social media consulting services, training workshops, conversational marketing, fundraising and outreach campaigns. I see Socialbrite as a great chance for us as strategists to collaborate while helping nonprofits keep pace with this fast-changing landscape.”.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. We submitted, with collaborators Aidmatrix, and made it to the finalist round. But even more important, it is enough for us learn, to collaborate, and to make change. The Importance of Collaboration.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Organizations in our community, such as Social Venture Partners and local foundations, may exist to connect nonprofits to pro bono support. If your organization has access to providing unique, customized experiences yourself, such as environmental conservation causes hosting walk-and-learns and/or native gardening workshops, even better!

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once we had a good sense of our starting point, we conducted workshops to clarify our understanding of the target audience and determine the goals and priorities for the Foundation’s new digital strategy. Attendees commented how this was nearly like being in person at an event and made their experience more personal and collaborative.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Once we had a good sense of our starting point, we conducted workshops to clarify our understanding of the target audience and determine the goals and priorities for the Foundation’s new digital strategy. Attendees commented how this was nearly like being in person at an event and made their experience more personal and collaborative.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The theme of the conference this year was “Strengthening Local Communities: The Role of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations.” The 46th Annual Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) conference was held Nov. 15-18 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

One way they do this is by building mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that are also interested in positively impacting local communities. What motivated you to participate in this workshop about Third Generation Nonprofit-Business Relationships? Also, the caliber of other workshop facilitators was definitely a plus!

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

For years, I've been fascinated and a bit perplexed by the Elsewhere Collaborative , a thrift store turned artists' studio/living museum in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2003, my collaborator Stephanie and I began an excavation, declaring nothing for sale. George will respond to comments on this post and is also reachable here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2011

But many causes and organizations are finding that it’s a lot harder to get picked up in the local paper and/or the national news than it used to be. Holly Minch is the founder of Lightbox Collaborative , a versatile, dynamic group of talented consultants making the world a better place, one project at a time.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. Just after the polar vortex receded, three of our Caravan Studios team members headed east for a three-day innovation workshop in Washington, D.C. What's an Innovation Workshop? What We Learned.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. Naples, Florida: Google Drive: Tips and Tricks for Collaboration and Productivity. Los Angeles, California: Using Technology in Local Activism. Yaoundé, Cameroon: Office 365 Workshop.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 27, 2013

In January, as part of a series of place-making workshops facilitated by the Project for Public Spaces , we worked with a local dad to coordinate a workshop explicitly for kids (full writeup here ). I came out of the workshop with a mixture of joy and unease. Kids frequently suffer from tokenism.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

Your charity can host local workshops, activities, and tours so guests can get to know your cause. It also is a collaboration service with advanced security and admin controls. You can use Box to manage and collaborate on your content of any type with staff members and volunteers and to distribute content to beneficiaries.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. Through meet-ups, workshops, and trainings, NetSquared members collaborate on projects for social impact.

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