AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Virtual conferences allow brands, organizations, and businesses to connect individuals in unprecedented ways. Virtual conferences are more accessible, allowing more individuals to attend your conference. For these reasons, among others, virtual conferences make a lot of sense. . What is a Virtual Conference?

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With physical events and social gatherings requiring attendance restrictions and physical distancing, many event organizers and planners are wondering how they can facilitate networking at their event while following the mandates and keeping attendees safe from the coronavirus. . Choose the Right Venue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

Recently, a colleague asked me a wonderful question: How did you learn to become a good facilitator and trainer? Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations. Conferences are a great opportunity to take workshops and observe the facilitator’s techniques. Spectragram.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Teri Carden, Founder and CEO of 100 Reviews , facilitated a panel discussion on how to turn your next great idea into gold. If you’re looking for a unique peer-to-peer opportunity in 2023, mark your calendar for.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB on March 2 at the OLC Education and Conference Center in Rosemont, IL. Leadership.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The world has shifted from in-person to virtual conferences and it’s been interesting to see how virtual spaces can still provide the genuine connections that we seek when attending a physical conference. . Here at Accelevents, we believe that virtual conferences are here to stay. . Benefits of virtual conferences.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The world has shifted from in-person to virtual conferences and it’s been interesting to see how virtual spaces can still provide the genuine connections that we seek when attending a physical conference. . Here at Accelevents, we believe that virtual conferences are here to stay. . Benefits of virtual conferences.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 24, 2017

I created this handout on Facilitation Methods to highlight some of the most popular techniques, along with a brief explanation of each method. Also included below is the slide deck from the Nonprofit Technology Conference session Supercharge Your Technology Training, where the handout was used.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in a convening on “Data Informed Philanthropy” hosted by the Packard Foundation – not only was the content compelling (stay tuned for a post on that), but it was also a fantastic opportunity to observe one of the best facilitators I know, Allen Gunn from Aspiration.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

There are many nonprofit, social media, and technology conferences all year long. March is a particularly busy conference month. I’ll be attending and speaking a number of conferences and workshops this month. NTEN: Nonprofit Technology Conference: March 12-15th. Grant Managers Network Conference: March 18th.

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 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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NTEN

AUGUST 6, 2014

All this summer weve been introducing you to the facilitators who will make the three tracks so memorable. Lisa is an internationally renowned facilitator and educator known for her use of Open Space Technology and other participant-driven dialogic and interactive methods for engaging deeper reflection, learning, and interchange.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

I have also attended and facilitated meetings with a graphic recorder, most recently at the Nonprofit Technology Conference , and know the power of how “drawing on the wall” can help spark group insights and learning. The afternoon was focused on the skill building – drawing – images and letters.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! These conferences range in size, location, and topic. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Recently I facilitated an online session about how to get better at online meetings for Lightful in the UK where I am a Senior Advisor at Lightful, among other activities, facilitate online master classes for their BRIDGE programme. An online meeting is more effective when you have at least two facilitators. Don’t wing it alone.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

The Leadership ColLAB conference was an opportunity to bring professionals together around what we believe is a critical question. We structured this conference based on feedback from.orgCommunity’s fall Solutions Day participants. But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2012

I’m here at the Dead Sea in Jordan where I delivered the key note for the E-mediat Networking Conference, “New Media for the Networked NGO.” Then we walked with her into the conference room as they played the National Anthem of Jordan. 12 training centers have been established. I told the NGOs were “fabulous.”

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) was the 12th conference that I have attended (it had earlier reiterations). Every year it is like attending a family reunion. I have some many friends and colleagues that I only get to see once a year at the NTC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Note from Beth: Whether you are planning to present at a conference or deliver a one-day workshop, the secret to success is in good design. Who will facilitate? Here’s How to Create a Buzzworthy Conference Session -by Lori Jean Mantooth, Points of Light’s director of training programs. Flickr Photo by Flatbush Gardner.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

The conference in Morocco was a “tri-lingual event” and was translated into French, English, and Arabic, although the content and instructional design were identical to the event in Jordan. 1. Facilitating Tri-Lingual Events: Not Lost in Translation. This conference was designed as an interactive, networking event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done. Our new normal will most likely be more complex to design and facilitate. Here are some considerations for designing and facilitating pandemic-era hybrid meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference takes place in Minneapolis next week. This conference will be my 13th one – and every year it is a like a family reunion. Registration is still available, but you can’t make it register for the online NTC and catch a few sessions. Gaping Void Cartoons.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

Save Your Seat: N2Y4 Mobile Challenge Conference is almost here! The organizers of this year’s N2Y4 Mobile Challenge & Conference tell us there are still a few seats left for the 2-day event convening the best and brightest from an inter-disciplinary field of hackers, entrepreneurs, activists and philanthropists. REGISTER here!

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Meetings and events are becoming increasingly politicized, with arguments over location of conferences, and the politics of keynote speakers. One association said their communications strategy has evolved to include: government relations, public relations, and consumer relations. Many execs say you always need to circle back to your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

Over the past month, I have been thinking about a couple of different ideas and how to incorporate them into training design to facilitate learning. My questions are: 1. How can we use graphic facilitation or graphic note taking in real time to deepen understanding of the topic being discussed? I feel it stifles learning.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. For more information about the conference or to register, CLICK HERE. Where do you start?

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

Want to hack the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference agenda in real time? Allen Gunn (aka Gunner) from Aspiration will be facilitating the NTC Open Salon, and your presence will make it a stellar event. The NTC is your conference. Use the NTC Open Salons to make your own sessions on the fly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2010

Charles Lee It's conference season and I will be on the road at various conferences this week and next. deation conference hosted by Charles Lee. deation Conference is intentionally formatted to create a rich learning and sharing experience. I wish I could have stayed for the whole conference, but alas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2015

Great conference @meansandrew and see at next years #DoGoodData2015 may the force be with us all @kanter pic.twitter.com/7pXQWjyyXH. I also was honored to facilitate a reflection exercise as part of the closing plenary session with data for good rock stars Bob Filbin, Jeffrey Blandt, and Jake Porway. Mark of a good conference?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

Last week, I had the pleasure of designing and facilitating the ultimate social media practitioner panel at the Social Media on Purpose Conference hosted by Stanford Social Innovation Review. Case Studies Conferences' The panelists included: Cindy Johanson , Executive Director, Edutopia.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2014

In mid-March, I had a whirl wind day at the Grant Managers Network Annual Conference where I did the following: Panel Session : Outcomes, Impact, and Communication with Roberto Cremonini and Danette Peters. Wouldn’t those be better first steps toward facilitating effective group learning?

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