John Kenyon

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Activities: Facilitating learning for the board, management and staff 2. Activities: Providing examples of how nonprofits use these tools, facilitating discussions on how your organization is already using them and might use them in the future 3. They sometimes provide false and even dangerous information.

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Practice Articulate Facilitation Nonprofit 92

.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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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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Participatory Facilitation Technique Asia 76

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Pew Research ) Here are some of the discussion points from the webinar, which was really more of a discussion. Track trends in your industry.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

The information was transmitted to robots on the ground that provided the appropriate care. It’s a nice challenge to figure out how to discuss change in a way that includes the goals of the person you are trying to influence. They are also good facilitators. These innovators didn’t consider themselves in agriculture or robotics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

The platform streamlines important processes like onboarding, voting, and creating agendas, so you’ll have more time to discuss the issues that really matter. It facilitates straightforward communication between board members, helps you keep documents organized, and more, similar to a traditional board books.

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Product Help Director Nonprofit 261

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.

Facilitation 101

Facilitation Technique Ideas Exercise 101

Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

A few questions to consider include: How do we organize information about our donors, volunteers, members, and constituents? Where is that information stored? Is the information in a platform, database, or, worse, a spreadsheet? Do we have one place that serves as our ‘source of truth’ for our constituent’s information?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

We used sticky notes and the mandala template. David modeled a full group discussion to gather up all the ideas – using a template that used the basic flows of facilitation – attention, energy, information, and operations. Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect – be thinking about what’s next.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

I also wanted to experiment with translating some facilitation techniques I use for face-to-face meetings (like sticky note facilitation ) to virtual meetings. Then you are ready to tackle confirming the topic before combustion, which is the discussion and work around meaning-making and decisions. Flickr Image by Derek Gavey.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. This information is worth a read whether you are actively shopping or just interested in understanding the possibilities. Others are more complex.

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Las Vegas Language Interaction Associations 221

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

This curated track features members of Blackbaud’s K–12 Executive Advisory Board and our internal experts discussing how technology in schools has evolved, new best practices, and fresh ideas. Yet humans need information for audits, budgeting, and reconciliation. For more information about the conference or to register, CLICK HERE.

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Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 83

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

I have the honor of designing and facilitating three sessions, including a plenary on my favorite topic – learning from failure. Plenary: Placing Little Bets: Failing Informatively for NPTECH Innovation: Beth Kanter, Erin Shy, Megan Kashner, Brian Reich, Allison Burns. April 13, 2013 – 8:30-10:00.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Board reports summarize your association’s efforts , giv ing your board of directors necessary information without being too time-consuming. When writing these reports, your association management software (AMS) can provide valuable information to make the reporting even easier and more insightful. . Upcoming events .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women’s organizations organized by Wake , an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. You have to think of your interpreters as extensions of your facilitation techniques.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

But, more specifically, project managers juggle various responsibilities and wear a multitude of hats—organizer, leader, motivator, facilitator, liaison, and driver—to ensure success. Their role helps the whole group stay organized, informed, and empowered to do their best. The broad answer is project managers manage projects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

To confront these challenges, a nonprofit should ensure that its digital storytelling adheres to four essential guideposts: Transparency speaks to a nonprofit’s ability to demonstrate its legitimacy as a good steward of donated funds by, for example, sharing its audited financial statements and other, similar information. 2) Information Hub.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Collaboration among business units is facilitated and encouraged. Updating roles is a good place to begin promoting the flow of knowledge, ideas, and information across your association. All staff members are empowered to contribute ideas. The focus is on responsibilities and not titles. Clarify Roles.

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Structure Evaluation Time Culture 251

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Capturing contact information Collecting contact information from friends of donors is essential for future outreach. Engage on digital platforms: Use the technology younger donors favor—like QR codes or Tap to Pay —to facilitate easy capture of contact information and donations. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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Network Donor Fundraising Registration 77

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For example, you will generate quite a different set of responses if you ask for information on “education” rather than “STEM education.” In fact, generative AI has been known to be trained on biased information. What you put in: Be deliberate in crafting the prompts you use with generative AI tools.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Board members should allocate ten hours per year for regular board meetings, where they actively participate in discussions, provide input, and make informed decisions. Allocating 18 hours per year to read and respond to information provided by the nonprofit ensures that board members are up to date.

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Difference Influence Demonstration Nonprofit 96

Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

For example, if you’re talking with someone who tells you they want to make a pledge, that’s an opening to discuss ways they can give that will offer them personal and financial benefits. They’ll appreciate the information, and maybe begin to consider ways they can give even more than they were considering! That’s where you come in.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. Clearly, raising awareness of Demographics via Candid and the value of sharing this data is essential to increasing engagement.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

If you find yourself putting a meeting on the books purely to share information rather than to discuss something, gather input, and/or make decisions, send an email instead. One way to accomplish this is to try a simple round-robin discussion, answering questions like, “What’s something you want to be sure we address today?”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Participation can be understood as a spectrum that starts with informing (with no participation beyond the grantmaker) and moves to the community deciding, or jointly deciding with the grantmakers. The ability to share accessible information about grant funding and its aims. Just ask some of the organizations who have done it.

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Classy

MAY 26, 2021

As hosts of the Collaborative , an annual immersive experience designed exclusively for nonprofits, we’re no strangers to facilitating meaningful connections. Use the following information to identify the best people to engage and leave with a clear vision and sense of accomplishment. Spruce Up Your Online Accounts and Personal Pages

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Conference Network Virtual Facilitation 91

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Work together to identify goals and discuss how you can team up to reach them. Share useful information. For example, host an online discussion group exclusively for chapter leaders where they can ask questions and discuss topics with each other. . The foundation of successful collaboration is a strong relationship.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation. million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women. million adolescent girls and more than 4.2

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Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

The agendas you create for your board meetings will act as the roadmap for your meetings, letting everyone know what will be discussed and how they can best contribute to the conversation. Attaching documents that will be up for discussion or voting allows everyone to review important information ahead of time. difference. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. When connecting with board members , consider how to persuade them that philanthropy facilitation is everyone’s job. It’s in your job description. It takes a village.

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Culture Philanthropy Facilitation Job 122

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

Be aware that discovering biases and discussing them can cause discomfort and anxiety. Consider using a trained facilitator for this kind of training to address these concerns. More diversity in a group brings new ideas and the opportunity to exchange more information. This is what impedes innovation.

Culture 98

Culture Help Phoenix Reflection 98

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

You can start by sharing information and agreeing to work on something for a few short weeks or months. While some work in formal partnerships, many more engage in informal ones where they align funding or work on a project together for a limited time. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment.

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Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 92

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Technology can streamline operations when systems are integrated and configured to improve communication among cross-functional teams and provide everyone with the information they need to get their job done. Ask stakeholders in other departments if all the information they need is easily accessible to do their job.

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Student Award Create Application 67

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Let’s delve into these changes and discuss how you can not only adapt but also leverage them to strengthen your fundraising initiatives. A well-informed donor might be more inclined to cover additional fees or adjust their donation habits.

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Facebook Tools Change Guide 98

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.” ” Jo Wolfe, Aseem Thakur, Gillian Tan, Cherisse Beh, Katie Bengaard, and Toral Cowieson joined our session as small group facilitators. We chose the latter.

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Participatory Digital Facilitation Exercise 76

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

Working with a professional will help facilitate discussions, allow everyone to participate in the dialogue, and shape a process to create a plan of action. Remember, working with a consultant or a facilitator will require resources, which may be limited. This will help shape your conversations, strategies, and goals.

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