Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

.” 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. Highlight authentic stories: Share real-life examples of the impact your nonprofit has made. So, for example, good old IMG_1234.jpg

Action 267

Action Practice Tips Seattle 267

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking a few miles a day to think away from screens. Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience. And, if I’m being honest, I don’t stick to them.

Reflection 73

Reflection Professional Facilitation San Jose 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation this year, I’ve been experimenting with a lot of models for workshop delivery and curriculum for social media. This workshop, graciously hosted by the Community Foundation of Monterey County with support from the Packard Foundation, was a two-part session.

Foundation 93

Foundation Reflection Community Hunger 93

NTEN

JANUARY 13, 2011

We’ve recruited two rock star storytelling, social media experts, Michaela Hackner and Roger Burks , to head up a 2 hour workshop on Wednesday, March 16 (the night before the official kick-off of the NTC) from 6 - 8 pm. Fill out the workshop application. So, want to be on the 11NTC Storytelling team?

NTC 85

NTC Storytelling Photography Advice 85

Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

It might also be helpful to hold annual workshops to review the most frequently used terms in the dictionary. For example, you might choose a mixture of those who are already passionate about working with data and those who are interested but haven’t had the opportunity yet.

Adopt 321

Adopt Associations Analytics Data 321

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

1. Deep Analysis of Your Audience: I always (try) to do a thorough participant assessment before I teach any workshop or do a presentation. For example, I asked the runners to line up from “just bought my nikes&# to “training for my third 30 mile marathon.&#. Some reflections: Health Organizations: Social Media.

Social Media 96

Social Media Reflection Leadership Media 96

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Below are five convincing points you can present when making your case, each paired with relatable examples to drive the point home. Acting on this insight, they shift their live workshops to nighttime, leading to a 30% increase in participation. Let’s take member retention as an example.

Analytics 169

Analytics Analysis ROI Associations 169

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!

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

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.” Next Janet shared examples of empowering questions that help facilitate listening and coaching.

Reflection 64

Reflection Arts Exercise Facilitation 64

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 17, 2024

For example, you could feature event information on your website’s homepage, in your email newsletters, and on your social media. Let’s take a look at how to promote these three nonprofit clothing fundraisers: Clothing Recycling Fundraiser Secondhand Clothing Sale Upcycling and Repair Workshops 1.

Practice 52

Practice Marketing Fundraising Nonprofit 52

Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

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: Digital Storytelling for Nonprofits Workshop. Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Netsquared 50

Netsquared United Kingdom Burkina Faso San Francisco 50

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! We did this for 5 minutes.

Reflection 50

Reflection Network Mexico South America 50

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. Use Case Example: The 2021 Digital Summit series uses in-person, virtual-only, and hybrid event styles to appeal to a broader audience.

Virtual 98

Virtual Conference Hosting North America 98

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. Use Case Example: The 2021 Digital Summit series uses in-person, virtual-only, and hybrid event styles to appeal to a broader audience.

Virtual 97

Virtual Conference Hosting North America 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

This week I lead a full-day workshop for 300 nonprofits and foundations on social media strategy and tactics. The day was designed as a one-day interactive strategy session in the morning and intensive mini-workshops on tools and tactics in the afternoon lead by a cadre of local social media specialists and experts.

Reflection 103

Reflection People Network Colorado 103

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.”

Digital 93

Digital Foundation Community Strategy 93

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Not taking short cuts means to lead by example: interact with the community the way you want other organizations and the community members to do. Org is a terrific example of a CDSI campaign. An example of CDSI media is connectipedia. The approach is focused on organic collaboration and growth for the entire community.

Case Study 117

Case Study Community Impact Studies 117

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Our free Office 365 workshops are designed to help nonprofits that want to use their domain name for their email service. During this two-hour workshop, your organization will learn how to integrate your hosted email service and work with the Office 365 suite of services. We are scheduling workshops globally. November 2015.

Las Vegas 36

Las Vegas email Kenya Colorado 36

Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Las Vegas, Nevada: Office 365 for Nonprofit Workshop — FREE! — An Inclusive, Interactive Workshop. Naples, Florida: Office 365 Workshop in Immokalee and Online. Hamra, Lebanon: FREE Design Basics Workshop. Abuja, Nigeria: Office 365: Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Abuja. Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Cameroon San Francisco Burkina Faso 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. He gave numerous examples of how pervasive access to the Internet has changed families, the nature of work and society.

Social Media 114

Social Media Digital Mobile Trend 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Take this example: Don’t: With your support, we can reach our goal of increasing food and clothing donations by 25% in our community. They should be motivated by how that donation supports your overall mission (in this example, it’s creating thriving communities). What does donor funding make possible for your community?

Communication 299

Communication Fundraising Test Hints 299

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Enoch is a great example of a free agent – having organized trips to Haiti for physicians to volunteer during shorter periods. I first “met&# Enoch online through Netsquared in 2006 when I was putting together a presentation on nonprofits and the use of tagging. Book Winners Elliot Margolies, Liz Schoeben, and Mary Colvig.

Policy 94

Policy Social Media Fund Reflection 94

Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For nearly 50 years, we have been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network (FIN), providing access to nonprofit resources like Foundation Directory , free workshops, and expert staff. Take, for example, Angela Marks, founder of Reading Allowed , who started working with our FIN in 2020. this industry would feel a lot lonelier!”

Philadelphia 111

Philadelphia Resource Library Nonprofit 111

Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Bellevue, Washington: Microsoft Azure IoT Workshop. Detroit, Michigan: SeeClickFix Summer Workshop. Detroit, Michigan: SeeClickFix Summer Workshop. Douala, Cameroon: Microsoft Cloud Workshop for Nonprofits. ## North America. ## Africa and Middle East. ## Europe and UK. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Los Angeles San Francisco United Kingdom 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Social Media Strategy Game Workshop Final View more presentations from kanter. I was in Washington, DC on Tuesday and Wednesday for a two-day workshop is designed for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice Leaders, who lead and manage networks or accomplish much of their work through networks.

Social Media 82

Social Media Reflection Network Strategy 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

Over the years, I have developed and refined one-day or half-day workshops on social media strategy and tactics for nonprofits. The add-on to my previous workshops were three "experiment in a box" modules which included Listening , Twitter , and Facebook Fan Pages. Stay tuned for that! Growing My Instructional Chops.

Social Media 91

Social Media Reflection Media Social 91

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. Ellie thought a moment of serenity in the heat of a very intensive training and cohort-building workshop might be a good idea.

Social Media 96

Social Media Guide Strategy Media 96

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.

Training 78

Training Train Technology Classes 78

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!

Conference 52

Conference Fundraising Storytelling Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2009

I just finished up the Social Media Strategy Game workshop with EPIP Chapter leaders. An example of this creative spirit was when one group created a new card on a napkin. I just finished up the Social Media Strategy Game workshop with EPIP Chapter leaders. EPIP Slides View more presentations from kanter.

Social Media 50

Social Media Reflection Media Chapter 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

This past week was a busy one for leading workshops. I also lead a workshop on social media strategy for communications professionals who work with networks, nonprofits, and foundations. This environment can be a training workshop or it can be in an organization. Photo by Justin Benttinen. My reflections are here.

Public 94

Public Learning Conference Social 94

sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

These tools are designed to be conversational in nature, so you can workshop and build upon each prompt until you have a first draft to make your own. Once you have a few rough bullets, you can feed them into a generative AI tool to workshop different phrasing, even tailoring your message to donor levels.

Fundraising 68

Fundraising Generation Education Feeds 68

Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ll discuss the shift from monolithic systems to composable architecture, highlighting real-world nonprofit examples. Accelerate Innovation: Discover the Power of Design Sprints Speaker(s): Beth Watson, Strategy Lead Dive into the world of Design Sprints with our hands-on workshop. Vote for this session!

Voice 73

Voice Social Media Portland Technique 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Take for example the Community Media Workshop's Ning Site which is used to complement their face-to-face training session. Community Media Workshop???s keeping workshop participants and trainers connected. The goal of our workshop is to provide media training for nonprofits, including training on using these new tools.

Ning 76

Ning Interview Practice Community 76

Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Here are a few examples of for-profit organizations: The Alliance: A group of 13 “associations” that began from a Slack group and are now the number one education platform for companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Have an honest conversation with your board about the competition and how it will impact your organization.

Associations 78

Associations Profit Strategy Help 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Our session will share lots of great advice about what to do before , during , and after leading an effective technology training. Using the ADDIE for designing your workshop, you arrive at the “E” or evaluation. What part of the workshop was most useful to your work? Can participants apply the skills?”

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

AccelEvents

JANUARY 23, 2022

The 15-second delay built into broadcast video delivery permits you to make quick changes or redirect if something goes wrong or a speaker accidentally launches a swear word inappropriate for your audience, for example. So examples of web RTC include video calls and Zoom meetings. For workshops, there is no direct upload.

Video 52

Video Product Broadcast Stream 52