Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week at the IFC-Asia , I co-designed and facilitated a 90 minute workshop with Marco Kuntze titled “ The Digital NGO: The Journey from Paper to Screen.” There are different ways to design a participatory workshop. It is also used in education, although it is called something different, “ The Human Continuum.”.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. Flexibility and organization go hand in hand when working on user adoption. It might also be helpful to hold annual workshops to review the most frequently used terms in the dictionary. It takes time. It takes effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. We often assume that our audiences don’t change over time, but that’s not always the case, and nuances within each audience type can appear depending on the focus of your organization’s work.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 28, 2010

This morning I had the great pleasure and honor to present at Amplified Leicester about Community-Driven Social Impact, and run a short strategy-building workshop. Even if you know who your community is, chances are that you won’t get very far trying to work/build/collaborate together if the community doesn’t trust you.

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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.” The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

When nonprofits invest in creating physical spaces that inspire employees to show up for work, staff is more engaged, productive, happy, and healthy. You may be wondering whether the Global Giving has the opportunity for quiet time in order to do focus solo work that does not require collaborating with others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. I have discovered first-hand the benefits of incorporating rituals into the way I work. My New Year’s rituals help me let go of things in my professional work that can open the door to positive change and growth.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

They tell you how your gift made a difference. If you are on the fence wondering if this strategy works, let me show you some proof. Send them a quick text telling them how their last gift supported your work, and let them feel the joy of the difference they made. Think you’ll make a gift?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2015

The second day was a networked leadership workshop that focused on how participants could use their personal brands on social in service of the organization’s mission and practical leadership skills training. The workshop was a tango dance between English and Spanish — and it worked!

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand The Campaign Workshop is an award-winning political consulting firm that specializes in targeted communications, digital, mail, and video for advocacy and political campaigns. Don’t assume!

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The problem is that DEIAB work is hard, and boards that seek to embrace these principles will likely face some resistance along the way. You want to hear different perspectives. Getting Started with DEIAB Work Bringing DEIAB principles into an organization usually requires outside help. Christal M.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But it’s worth it, because when you optimize your content, it acts as a kind of sleeper agent working to bring more awareness and support your way. Human-Centered SEO for Nonprofits in 2024 Good (optimized) content has a better chance of working for you and getting your nonprofit found online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. This week I lead a full-day workshop for 300 nonprofits and foundations on social media strategy and tactics. This week I lead a full-day workshop for 300 nonprofits and foundations on social media strategy and tactics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work. Here’s a few frameworks and techniques I learned first hand from Nancy as she accompanied me to the sessions I was leading.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play – guest post by Meghan Ventura. The Code Liberation Foundation ( codeliberation.org ) aims to change the female-to-male ratio in video game development by offering free workshops in order to facilitate the creation of video game titles by women. You can register here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At this year’s Council on Foundations conference in New Orleans, I had the honor of doing a mini-workshop for CEOs of Community Foundations as part of a half-day pre-conference session organized by the Knight Digital Media Center called “Digital Strategies for Community Foundations.”

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

Plan an outdoor fundraising event like a Pickleball Tournament , a flower arranging workshop, or a 5K “Spring Sprint” race. Highlight success stories of beneficiaries, volunteer experiences, and the tangible difference your work makes. This injects a touch of seasonal fun and attracts a broader audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

When colleague Dan Cohen told me of his recent experience using guided imagery in a social media workshop, I thought it was definitely valuable to share with others. Before starting work on developing a social media plan, a communications plan, or even just pieces of it, take some deep breaths. Don’t just take my word for it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

3) Update & Review My Personal Resilience Plan: In my workshops on resilience, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience through life-work balance and self-care. This year one thing I am doing for myself is exploring fountain pens and working on calligraphy. So stay tuned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The participants represented a wide range of nonprofits from all-volunteer groups to larger institutions. The individuals included both staff and volunteers as well as different generations. A social media policy should not be a “Thou Shall Not Document.&# A policy is really two different documents.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Last November, I had the pleasure of leading a workshop for a 100 Silicon Valley nonprofit organizations in hosted by Compasspoint and generously supported by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The workshop was filled within 24 hours and there was a waiting list. It worked much better. And it worked! The workshop.

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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. That way, industry experts understand that this virtual trade show is no different from any physical event and is a leading industry event that they need to attend.

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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. That way, industry experts understand that this virtual trade show is no different from any physical event and is a leading industry event that they need to attend.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

All of the words probably have different meanings to each of us, but as a term, I mean programming, services, media events or campaigns that emerge from the needs, actions and involvement of the community. But, it’s just to say that you are in it just like the community is, and not everything we try in life works smoothly.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Remote work was the pandemic’s big gift to employees. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. Social skills— along with empathy, help teams successfully collaborate to get work done. 78% would work longer hours for a more empathetic company.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation this year, I have been leading some peer trainings with grantees. Over the years, I have developed and refined one-day or half-day workshops on social media strategy and tactics for nonprofits. Packard socialmedia-lab-day 1-module 1.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Most of the members are running businesses larger than mine in very different industries, but our concerns are surprisingly similar. Commit to Continuous Improvement We are works in progress. Attend classes or workshops to polish skills. My colleague Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International Inc.,

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With analytics, the benefits sell themselves: Reducing manual work Optimizing processes Growing revenue Having consistent, trusted data Increasing engagement Driving your association’s mission For example, consider an association dedicated to promoting literacy. Consider the different departments in your association.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2020

Training throughout the implementation process – This training helps ensure the staff who will be using your new system first (your early adopters) understand how the system – including any extensions and integrations – works, and are prepared to manage your Nimble AMS system when it launches. Learn more. Nimble AMS Case Studies.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover 22 different types of membership benefits that your nonprofit could potentially offer its members. Here are three different ways you can do that. Training and Workshops Your nonprofit can offer training programs and workshops where members enhance their skills and industry knowledge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Last week, I was in London teaching social media strategy workshops for London NGOs organized by Social Media Misfits and keynoted Institute of Fundraising’s Future of Fundraising Conference. As a co-working space, if offers offices, desks, and meeting space for start ups. The break helps boost productivity.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you trying to address the elevated volum e of work at your association? 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. Ensure you r outinely thank your members by sending a thank you note or acknowledging their hard work at a member event.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. There are tons of sessions, workshops, and roundtables to choose from, and they cover an unbelievably broad range of topics. They’re the best!

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Training workshops position your staff for success at go-live and after the implementation. Training workshops position your staff for success at go-live and after the implementation. These workshops are tailored to your specific instance of Nimble AMS. Learn more about how Nimble AMS helps our customers succeed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Flickr Photo: Illustration of Participant's Learning Questions Earlier this month, we piloted the first two-day workshop on social media strategy and tools for NTEN 's WeAreMedia project. I was pleased with workshop, even though it was the first time and that is always difficult because instruction improves with feedback from learners.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

By leaving a legacy gift to your nonprofit, your donors invest in your future and to continue supporting the work they cared about throughout their life. Donors who wish to make a legacy gift can work with their chosen organization to plan what’ll be donated and what the gift will be used for. What’s a legacy gift?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

Before I get to the topic of using posters to make your workshops or meeting more interactive (and fun), I want to wish you a Happy International Women’s Day! The photo above is from a mini-workshop I did as part of Wake International’s “ Tech2EmpowerUSA.” Photo by Equal Rights Advocates.

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