AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

But what happens when a more niche session topic is ready for discussion amongst an even smaller group of interested attendees? It’s easy to sometimes feel lost in a big virtual room, and this smaller-scale interaction provides the intimacy needed for genuine connections that can lead to all kinds of networking and learning opportunities. .

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To help answer these questions, we’ve laid out some helpful tips on how to get started and where to go from there. You need reports to help run your business. Bring together people throughout your organization that have different points of view but are curious about data and want to learn. First: Reporting vs. Analytics.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross. Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Volunteer Demographics and Motivations Understanding who your volunteers are and why they volunteer helps tailor engagement strategies. Make it a Collaborative Learning Experience Instead of a traditional lecture, consider an interactive workshop format. This allows for open discussion, brainstorming, and knowledge sharing.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

But to make it easy, we’ve put together this brief guide to help you get started. Create a mentor program. . Create an agenda: An agenda is a helpful way to keep organized and ensure you cover everything with your ambassadors. Agendas can be especially helpful for virtual onboarding because they can reduce video fatigue. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In addition to the countless lunches, coffees, roundtables, focus groups and other opportunities for feedback and discussion I engaged in I also dug into the evidence on the impacts of capacity building on organizations. Our role was to coach, support, mentor where necessary – but never to lead. Who is defining results anyway?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

It’s rare to learn of someone who entered a nonprofit career having always known that this is what they were born to do. Have them prepare a list of contacts throughout these discussions that they should spend time reaching out to via telephone or, at times, in person, to acquaint themselves with these key people.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Volunteers can certainly be a huge help for any nonprofit staffer, especially since cloning yourself isn’t an option… yet. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

Create discussion groups in your online member community inspired by topics from your career center, such as job interview tips or resume techniques, to deliver a superior member experience. Dedicate specific feeds for members looking for mentors, individuals searching for new jobs, and a safe space to ask questions. Learn more.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation. Most of your established grantees will have documented internal controls, but it’s always good to verify and help them establish these practices if they aren’t already in place.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These events can help educate participants about the Latino community’s role in shaping the nation. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Engage directly with the Hispanic community and learn about their wishes and expectations. Flipcause is here to help.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

The university now uses the collaboration tool to host classroom discussions, develop new courses, and support students — both on campus and online. In addition, workflows help set up students for success with Slack and other learning tools. Learn more about how to keep your school running with Slack.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

You’ll learn if they are satisfied in their current role and what steps your organization can take to improve the situation. What perks could help support you professionally? . The key to a focus group is to get the individuals to interact and discuss the questions for the best results. . Download now.

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Survey Associations Tips Interview 120

Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

As you develop your volunteer program, members become association ambassadors, helping to build public trust in your organization. . Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. . Learn more.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Blackbaud’s virtual K-12 Conference , July 19–20, 2022, will bring together thousands of K-12 professionals and industry-leading experts for two days of thought leadership, shop talk, and shared learning experiences. Top Sessions Recommended by a School Registrar. This is an excellent event for administrators and data lovers alike.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2011

One of the project tasks is to develop a multilingual online learning community for partners, contributors, sponsors, participants, teams, mentors, social media techies from the region, and trainers to interact and share best practices. Chris is the Director of User Experience for Meedan.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Best Practices for Communicating with Volunteers Effective communication not only helps to clarify expectations but also fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and promotes accountability. Transparency can help to minimize confusion and frustration and provide a sense of direction. Effective communication improves experience.

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Volunteer Experiment Tips Training 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Before I share some the big takeaways from the Big Room session, let me tell you about the IFC. It is one of the best nonprofit conferences I’ve attended in over my 35 years in the sector. I learned some much from the sessions as well as the opportunities to socialize and network. It as a fantastic discussion.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Aiming to learn more about what it offers and hear the real experience of a fellow. . I’m eager for the day I’ll be ready to carry weight and help create change with this team!” What I Learned from the RiseUp Fellowship. I was able to jump into projects as a fellow and learned from exposure to accounts.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

We’ve previously discussed the Salesforce talent gap in this blog , but I want to take a step back and identify the friction between potential employees and employers. During those three months, apprentices learn the platform, industry-specific products/use cases, consulting methodology, and consulting soft skills.

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Facilitation Press Training Train 64

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, more supportive co-workers. Autistic employees might also need longer to learn a new task, or they may require support to process and break down information.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

What Dr. Russell brings to the discussion table is the notion that the way many organizations treat folks in the fundraising role makes it impossible for them to do their work effectively. The fundraiser story is one where they help someone, and some organization, make a mission-focused impact. The goal is now to help the donor.”.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

When I decided I wanted to start learning Italian, the first thing I thought of was to download Duolingo. Social listening is a helpful tool for identifying insights and understanding trends and conversations that help you make proactive decisions for your organization. Reach out to us today. Want to keep up with social trends?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

” Well, here is are some ways to find some data nerds to help you with your measurement and analysis: 1. Get Free Help with Your Google Analytics: The Analysis Exchange has a goal to “dramatically increase the number of people on Earth doing web analytics the right way.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

If we lack the skills to avoid collaborative overload, manage difficult conversations, learn from failure, the resulting physical, emotional, and mental strain gets in the way of a nonprofit organization’s success. Encourage more dialogue and discussion at staff meetings, team retreats. Mentoring program and cross training.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While it’s always important to expand your staff when necessary, there are also opportunities for you to help current employees become more efficient. These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . Online opportunities.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If social justice is important to you, consider how bringing in more marginalized sectors of the community will help you support solutions, programs, or policies that work for all. Support from a mentor, peer, or staff person. Can participating provide networking or learning opportunities, or access to other events?

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Writing the blog helped me connect with them, but more importantly, it gave me the confidence to show up at conferences with something to say and a reason to connect. Learn from them. Become their friends and invite them to be your mentors. I started to see generous mentors everywhere. Give them something of value.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. We learned a lot. Effective delivery of content and learning experiences takes both on and offline connection.

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Professional Develop Leadership Influence 91

NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

It was beautiful to see how much confidence they had but we are also still all learning. It helps learning about the process and learning from each other. But in building a level of trust, particularly with a chairman 30 years senior, is all about an environment where you can learn. It has to be with the community.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

When the time is right, contact colleagues, friends, HR people, and anyone you think might be able to help. Sarah : 1) Learn what you can about the organization. Therefore, it’s really important to learn to discuss salary even if it makes you uncomfortable. Those kinds of resources really help. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Workshops, panels, discussions, mentoring, a thriving job board, and networking are all part of WOC, as well as a sister branch, Allies in Action , for white allies to support and learn. A little more than one year later and we have over 1,000 members across all states in the U.S. and several countries.

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Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 82

Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

This is especially helpful advice if you’ve got volunteers with skills that would be helpful on a board of trustees. Ask major gift donors to sit on your board and help your nonprofit be more successful. Match new board members up with a more experienced board member so that they can form a mentor/mentee relationship.

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Skills Volunteer Tips Training 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

Among the meetings and discussions I enjoyed at CASE was a conversation with a group of MBA students interested in helping NGOs that are working to advance the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Team-oriented work can help workers form interpersonal relationships, which can boost overall satisfaction. Before we go over how to implement new strategies to engage employees, let’s discuss the challenges many businesses and nonprofits face when it comes to employee engagement, such as: Insufficient training. Leadership style.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Note from Beth: During the Mashable Social Good Summit earlier this week, I ran into Akhtar Badshah from Microsoft with colleagues who were on a panel to discuss the challenges facing youth today or the “opportunity divide.” Microsoft will match individual donations through Give for Youth, through October 1st and up to $100,000.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges. Here are the key takeaways from a discussion with Danielle Brigida (National Wildlife Federation), Carie Lewis (The Humane Society of the United States), Alison Carlman (Global Giving) and Alison McQuade (EMILY’s List).

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