Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers. Organizations using a nonprofit CRM can gain a broad perspective on their operations, covering donor management, fundraising activities, and stakeholder engagement.

Community 82

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master. ” What is Human Centered Design?

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Facilitation Method Technique Exercise 132

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.

Participatory 76

Participatory Facilitation Technique Asia 76

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Apply to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. . It’s not a business model. . Why is that important?

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Organization Files Nonprofit Grant 128

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded?

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Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

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. With non-English speaking participants, there is an extra layer of back and forth.

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Facilitation Training Train International 50

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

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

But as your organization grows and changes, you also need to update your financial direction. In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Update your documentation each time you review your budgeting process.

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Process Create Review Stream 90

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. On the other hand, these barriers may be preventing some organizations from moving their ideals to action. Gather information and resources from organizations that are successfully implementing programs.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

We are only about one month into the world’s largest work from home experiment. A few tips include: use the phone instead, switch to asynchronous modes of working, or use a few camera tricks. See the small group exercises timing charts in this document ). For other activities, random or automatic assignments work best.

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Exercise Reflection Structure Google 177

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. Authenticity is the validation of the nonprofit’s work and legitimacy by a third party — what is sometimes referred to as “social proof.” Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate.

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Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 300

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate. Communication Fitness : How to facilitate conversations, conduct effective collaboration, bring value to customers, and lead productive meetings. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. A recent McKinsey survey suggests that 90% of organizations will adopt some version of the hybrid workplace. Our new normal will most likely be more complex to design and facilitate.

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Facilitation Tips Camera Nonprofit 180

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I like the fact that the source documents are always provided.) That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Put the Bot to Work Remember the news story about the Bing chatbot and New York Times reporter Kevin Roose?

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Las Vegas Language Interaction Associations 221

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? So rather than using a search engine to find data or content and assembling it, you can have generative AI do some of that assembly work for you. Adding sources: You can prompt the tool to enhance its own work.

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Generation Artist Arts Instructional Design 111

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys.

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

” It is the work flow documented and visualized that answers the question, “What if we get a negative comment? or on a larger scale, ”What if our organization finds itself in the center of a social media backlash ?” Does your organization have a social media work flow?

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Social Media Taxonomy Work Media 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals.

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Volunteer Software Management Track 75

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Working with ANSI, U.S. Homeland Security, CAN, AIRS, and others, we have enjoyed the opportunity to work with colleagues on their standards and to author standards ourselves. You can learn more about Open Referral at [link] , and see documentation for their Human Services Data Specification and related API protocols here: [link].

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API Disaster Facilitation Conversation 113

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) played a significant role in promoting and organizing National Philanthropy Day activities. These events aim to honor philanthropists, volunteers, professional fundraisers, and organizations that have made a positive impact on their communities. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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Celebrate National Philanthropy Time 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. How has it helped your organization get better results.

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Practice Thailand Asia Reflection 105

Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

Without an agenda or with one that’s poorly organized, your board will drift off-topic, fumble through different topics, and waste time on items that are best handled outside of meetings. . or focusing on refining your budget for the upcoming year, an agenda will help everyone stay focused on creating better outcomes for the organization.

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Evaluation Product Indiana Industry 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. Often, facilitation teams are brought together by an event host. What do you want to learn from working together?

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Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With employees working all over the country, or world, at different times of day and juggling competing priorities, effective project communication is not only helpful but necessary, creating cohesion and efficiency internally and with partner teams. and/or tagging them in comments in your project management tool or shared document.

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Project Communication Management Doc 105

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Let’s dive into the difference between these two roles: BA: This role is responsible for identifying functional requirements, maintaining technical documentation, building reports, and training and supporting end-users of multiple systems, including Salesforce. . Encourage Continued Learning.

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Org Support Skills Knowledge 111

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The documents inform the board about vital association work, keeping them informed on strategic growth in relation to your mission and goals. Committee work . Association management software is an invaluable tool for running your organization. Why are professional association board reports important? Accomplishments.

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Director Associations Software Management 127

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. The first step is to identify the person who will get your organization excited about and ready for this new approach.

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Participatory Model Leadership Application 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Note From Beth: Many of us don’t value taking the time for intentional learning within our organizations. Being intentional about learning can also help an organization scale effectively. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Create a Staff Engagement Strategy.

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Knowledge Process Share Organization 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

I’ve been working in my pajamas since the early 1990s, during the early years of the Web. My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire. This post is #2 in a series I’ll be publishing on virtual meeting facilitation. Here’s a few ideas.

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Virtual Facilitation Exercise Training 130

Nimble AMS

JULY 2, 2020

Help your staff work efficiently, no matter where they’re located. Here’s how associations can use Nimble AMS and Salesforce platform functionality to keep staff working together, even when they’re apart. Many companies sent their staff to work from home over the past few months – even if they were not prepared to do so.

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Collaboration Associations Laptop Feeds 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! What part of the workshop was most useful to your work? Use Learning Theory. Formative Evaluation.

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Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

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

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate. Communication Fitness : How to facilitate conversations, conduct effective collaboration, bring value to customers, and lead productive meetings. Horwath : Killing meetings.

Leadership 58

Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 58

Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

Work with a website consultant. Online storefront to accept payments if your organization offers merchandise online. You’ll be able to leverage these features to create a user-friendly nonprofit website that facilitates online donations and other transactions, keeps donor information secure, and increases brand awareness.

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Drupal Tips WordPress Module 101

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JUNE 9, 2018

If you know about any job opportunities at organizations that need someone with my skill set, I’d love to hear about them. In my next job, I’d like to focus on some or all of the following: Weaving networks among nonprofit organizations in order to build collaboration, peer learning, and communities of practice.

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Search Boston Facilitation Collaboration 52

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. Why work with a nonprofit consulting firm for tech? Ongoing support can be especially helpful for organizations interested in completing their project in phases.

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Consultant Technology Phase Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. It offers a comprehensive overview of revenue and expenses over a specific timeframe.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 77