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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The reality is that skipping or neglecting the discovery phase is the most common cause of budget and timeline overruns, low adoption and ROI, and misalignment to people and processes. It’s about people. After all, these tools exist to help people do their jobs better, right? Why is that? Here are our top 3 reasons: 1.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

In recent years, the global youth climate action movement has risen up to demand that world leaders listen to science and mandate climate and environmental education. As a result, educators have an important opportunity to harness and facilitate this passion by connecting students to the global citizen science community.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Acting on this insight, they shift their live workshops to nighttime, leading to a 30% increase in participation. This not only boosts engagement but directly aligns with their mission of reaching and educating more individuals. Tell an Emotional Story The Power of Narratives: People connect with stories.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

If you want all of your attendees to view one particular session, that large-scale main stage session is for you, but when it is time to break off and digest material on a smaller scale, we have our Breakout and Workshop sessions. Breakout sessions allow unlimited attendees and Workshop sessions allow up to 250 attendees.

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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. Virtual summits are a great way for diverse groups of people to connect over ideas, trends, and best practices! Virtual Workshops & Webinars.

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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. Virtual summits are a great way for diverse groups of people to connect over ideas, trends, and best practices! Virtual Workshops & Webinars.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

A word on content and AI Search for SEO tips and you’ll read a lot about creating good content that people will want to read. ” Then, create content that guides users through steps they can take, such as participating in local clean-up events or educational workshops your organization offers.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Naples, Florida: Storymakers 2017 Video Workshop. Mukono, Uganda.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

I couldn’t resist the opportunity to facilitate workshops in the context of a leadership program. But the best part was the chance to work with Ellie Schindelman , director of education, who is a dynamic trainer – on the design of the program. Some reflections: Health Organizations: Social Media. Movement can really help.

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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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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Because of this, these communities don’t view themselves as traditional member-based organizations, so they are playing by different rules. With more niche careers, people are looking to expand their networks and advance their careers. To keep up with the competition, your association will need to do things differently.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

This might mean educational resources, research reports, and industry insights that non-members cannot access. Online forums and communities with members-only access can also provide a platform for people to exchange ideas and collaborate. Members can attend events, conferences, and seminars to connect with like-minded individuals.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people who want to use technology for good. Las Vegas, Nevada: Office 365 for Nonprofit Workshop — FREE! — An Inclusive, Interactive Workshop. Naples, Florida: Office 365 Workshop in Immokalee and Online. Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Diversity 2.0

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

His story of loss and commitment has inspired millions of people across the world to make promises to themselves and others. This three-day event will provide on-site workshop training, exclusive previews of upcoming Qgiv tools and features, opportunities to network with other fundraisers, earn CFRE credit and more!

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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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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

When discussing the ideas in The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , people in Finland have figured out keeping calm versus fire drill culture. Take for example, Fulbright Finland where I did a workshop with their staff about personal branding and professional networking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Last week, I was honored to do the keynote workshop at the Peel Leadership Center’s TimeOut Conference in Toronto, Canada. I was invited to teach an interactive workshop based on The Happy Healthy Nonprofit on how to link self-care with well being in the workplace. Bringing Movement Into the Workshop. Source: Sitkicker.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 3, 2014

One of the joys of my role is meeting other social sector leaders: people with a powerful passion for good. She would bring books especially for children and women, and conduct a couple of days of workshops on wide-ranging topics about enterprise, culture, history, poetry and books.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

If you don’t want to handle collecting goods, you could also hold a bazaar-type event, recruiting people to bring their own goods and then taking a cut of the proceeds. Educational Workshops Offer low-cost workshops or classes on topics relevant to your cause, with the funds coming from class fees.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 4, 2011

When a girl receives an education, she stays healthy, HIV negative, marries when she chooses, and raises a healthy family. If you have suggestions for people I should interview, please email me at britt AT brittbravo DOT com. You may have seen The Girl Effect videos. If you haven't, check them out at GirlEffect.org.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Colby Zintl, Common Sense’s chief marketing officer, wants more people to take advantage of all that the organization has to offer parents and educators. Guided discovery, a facilitated workshop, and design thinking frameworks led the Common Sense team to think differently about how the organization can support parents and educators.

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JULY 19, 2023

Member experiences are how people perceive and interact with your nonprofit. Send branded merchandise: If your nonprofit has the budget, include branded merchandise like stickers, tote bags, and mugs with the welcome packet so people can celebrate their new membership. This can be through your website , emails, and events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

I traveled with a team of Advisers to conduct an interactive “Tech2Empower” workshop for leaders of anti-trafficking and women’s rights NGOs. For many years, I served as a board member for an NGO, The Sharing Foundation , that manages an orphanage and many other programs in Roteang Village, including an education program.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Nonprofits, education institutions, and corporations alike are recognizing their roles in creating a more sustainable future. org is an international movement of people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all. From nonprofits like 350.org University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Even the people who benefit from the organization’s mission can provide valuable input on the strategic plan. This list includes board members, employees, volunteers, donors, people who are served by the organization, community members, or any person or group who is impacted by the organization. Don’t leave any group out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

One thing I realized is that training social workers receive as part of their education is also very relevant for change makers inside of nonprofits, consultants, and trainers. 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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Forum One

MARCH 30, 2021

We are very excited to connect with the amazing people who work hard to amplify the online museum experience at this year’s virtual MuseWeb 2021 conference in April. Workshop – Monday, April 5, 2021: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. In this workshop, participants will learn about what it takes to run a strong digital campaign.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2023

Some activities we like to do with our clients include stakeholder interviews and workshops, preliminary service blueprints, and an ecosystem map. We’ll illustrate each of these 4 phases with an example of how we’ve done this for one of our clients, an organization in the health industry that provides an education program for their members.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Launched in 2012 by music legend Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the Born This Way Foundation develops programs that support its mission to connect young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world. Born This Way Foundation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Create awareness : Events give you a stage to share your story, educate people about your cause, and inspire them to take action. Community events : Organize events like fairs, festivals, or workshops to bring your community together while raising funds and awareness for your cause.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

If someone at your organization doesn’t have the expertise and experience to make such workshops and learning experiences happen, invite someone into the conversation who can provide such perspectives. Attending workshops where leadership can learn about recognizing bias, DEI terms, and more. Encourage Staff to Get Involved.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

Across two days full of interactive sessions, workshops, and hands-on training, I had the chance to meet members of my Chicago Ohana Salesforce group and connect with new people with similar passions, challenges, and solutions to share. You May Also Enjoy: Blog: 10th Annual Salesforce Education Summit: What You Need To Know.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Training and education tools: Provide members with an easy-to-use training platform that integrates with relevant systems, like a learning management system. You can gather all sorts of information on attendee behavior, allowing you to analyze a wide range of trends and monitor attendance for continuing education credits.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Combat information overload — and accomplish more in less time and with less effort and stress — with this donated three-part webinar series from People-OnTheGo. Discover more resources, workshops, and do-it-yourself training options. Accomplish More with Less. at your library. from TechSoup. Don't forget!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

This two-day global event will help you craft better relationships with the people who care about your cause, leverage data to maximize your impact, and build a stronger foundation to thrive no matter what comes next. We know that you don’t just want to hear from leaders in your industry; you want to interact with them. Reason #4: The Cloud.

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