Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Note from Beth: The American Red Cross launched a user generated ad campaign featuring unscripted stories created and filmed by real people helped by the organization. 1) So, you’re encouraging your donors/stakeholders to create their own content or user-generated content. What is your definition of success? Why are you doing?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

Recently, I was chatting with Joan Garry , a consultant who works with current nonprofit leaders about the ways that nonprofits need to change in order to nurture the next generation of young leaders for the nonprofit sector. We need a new generation of leaders. HALF OF ONE PERCENT (yes, I’m raising my voice). Staffer overruled.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m working in Dubai this week and have lined up some guest posts from some colleagues. Daniel Ben-Horin from TechSoup Global wrote a thought provoking post over at the SSIR about generational differences in nonprofits when it comes to trying to scale social change strategies using social technologies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unlike other types of technology, generative AI is easy to use, as simple as typing in a question or what is called a prompt.Until people put their hands on the technology, they may have a misconception that they have to be technically savvy or know how to code to become skilled in copiloting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2014

One of the key priorities of the #sharingeconomy #2014SHARE @peers @SOCAPmarkets pic.twitter.com/yzOYcIclm8. Meal Sharing (@MealSharing) May 13, 2014.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Join my session “ Unlocking Productivity with Generative AI Writing Tools for Nonprofit Marketers ” on March 7 at 10:30 am PT. This session is for staff at the beginner level of using AI and want to responsibly adopt generative AI and reap productivity benefits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

The technology is moving fast, but we are slowing down to have a conversation to get you started using the generative AI tools for productivity and creativity. Join me for a LinkedIn Live for a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies to learn how your nonprofit can get AI ready in 2024.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

This is especially true with the advancing sophistication of recently released “creator tools,” (AI-infused tools that generate images, text, or videos). What if the fundraiser is fully prepared and knowledgeable about the implications of smart tech creator tools and uses the tool to generate a first draft letter to a donor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2008

Ben Rigby of Mobile Voter, and the folks from Rock the Vote have just written a new book, Mobilizing Generation 2.0: A Practical Guide to Using Web 2.0 Technologies to Recruit, Organize and Engage Youth. I haven't received my copy yet, so no review (yet), but Ben has kindly offered to give me a book for a book giveaway.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2006

Newspaper Headline Generator Originally uploaded by cambodia4kidsorg. Celeste found the fake Newspaper Headline Generator and has thought up some ways that nonprofits can use it. Meanwhile, if you are interested in tagging and nonprofits - come on over the N-TEN Affinity Groups and join the NP Tagvocates Group!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2008

I am a proud member of the baby boomers generation (2nd cohort). I was introducing a colleague who is of my generation to social networking and showed him LinkedIn - and it was really appealing. All this to remind you that I'm giving away a copy of the book Mobilizing Generation 2.0 Sailed over any objections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. While the crowds will gather on the ground for a change to touch the hand of Pontiff, there will be a lot of crowds online to celebrate his visit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

That lead me to Jennifer Rauch, the co-founder of The Generation Project. I am currently launching The Generation Project full-time. The Generation Project will be initially aimed at young professionals, many of whom use and engage in social media regularly. Tell me about you Education is my passion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2007

When one considers the impact of baby boomers preparing for retirement over the next two decades, there is a clear need for smooth leadership transition from one generation of leaders to the next. It will be a cross generational dialog, but they are specifically targeting younger leaders. times the number currently working the field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

We've gotten some excellent "user generated" content (for example, check out the tips ). Photo by Brian Caldwell. This week on WeAreMedia we're working on the Tactical Module 3: Sharing Your Story Social Media Style. But, we need some more content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

I’ll be sharing tips and techniques on how to generate ideas or “brainstorming” techniques. When To Use Brainstorming or Idea Generation Techniques in Training. Brainstorming is very useful for staff meetings to generate ideas for different programs or campaigns. What is Brainstorming? . Basic Approaches.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2007

To celebrate, I concocted an action learning experience in user generated content, the Beth 5.0 For some big picture ideas on user generated content , see this resource. Click here to view the video. As many of you know, I celebrated a milestone birthday this month. Flickr Photo Birthday Remix Contest. You can also tags.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2008

So, thanks to NTEN , we offered prizes for participation free copies of books - either Media Rules and Mobilizing Generation 2.0. Alexandra suggests that you offer incentives or rewards for participation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Dot voting is a visual way to see where the interest is and generate a robust discussion about the options. The technique helps you need to evaluate the ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2007

How to prepare the next generation of moderators in OS communities? I was wrong -- this attitude isn't necessarily generational. Click to Play - OS Next Generation Music - Voyage Black. And, since I mentioned generations, my kids are " We Gen " and I wonder if they think mediated experience is a bad thing?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Generative Social-Impact Network. Decision-making in generative social impact networks is distributed throughout members. The members of these networks are intentional about building, strengthening, and maintaining relationships with one another that generates collaborative activities together.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It isn’t a new field—it has been around for decades—but recent increases in computing power combined with decreases in the cost of that power have created a new generation of AI-powered tools and applications that are available to everyday people and organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2007

24 Hours for Darfur , a grassroots video advocacy campaign dedicated to ending the conflict in Darfur and promoting peace and security for the people living there. The campaign video will explain, but take a look at some of the ones submitted by people all over the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2017

I had participants use an online polling app to type in their answers and it generates a word cloud. But, some of our stress is self-generated. Part of the workshop includes an assessment and reflection about the causes of stress in the nonprofit workplace. The word “Perfectionism” was the most frequent response.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2007

Via CogDog Blog. Unfortunately, they didn't have Khmer sub-titles, the closest thing was in Thai. CogDog Blog has an excellent analysis of this. I'm wondering how accurate the translation is.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? Bridge the generation gap. Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. This is a question being asked in many nonprofits as they look at how to prepare younger leaders in their organizations to lead and develop their talent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2012

MCON 2012, a virtual summit to help nonprofit leaders learn how to engage the Millennial generation as donors, takes place online on July 19. This study provided the necessary understanding of how the generation gives and engages with nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Winning caption by Zelda - Westlake, OH. Last week, the WeAreMedia project discussed and built Module 3: Sharing Your Story Social Media Style. I put the call out for some case studies and Carie Lewis, the HSUS, Social Media Rock Star, took the time to share her story about the success and challenges of LOLseal s.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

The book is a great read for nonprofit leaders of all generations. It also offers examples, inspiration, and best practices for developing the leadership potential of these leaders in your nonprofit’s organization. Focus on the 3 R’s (Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2007

Jo Lee from CitizenSpeak emailed me to let me know that CitizenSpeak has a new sibling called RingTones08.com com - a free site where people can create and share ringtones about the 2008 election. RingTones08.com com is a joint Green Machine PR (Jo is a partner) and Mobile Active (Katrin Verclas) in partnership with Myxer.com.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2014

Generate new ideas. Thinking Hats: To generate new ideas. Has your nonprofit used design thinking for strategy, problem solving, or new idea generation? Know the people I’m working with. Test and improve. Sustain and implement. A few tools that caught my eye: 1. Evidence Planning: Helps define outcomes for a project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

Research is also showing that younger generations, so called “Millennials,” appear to be vulnerable to work burnout that other generations. It is leading to higher burnout rates in many industries, not just the social sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2005

Here's a collection of group creative problem-solving techniques catalogued by UK consultant Martin Leith. Some of these might be appropriate for small group activities in a training for brainstorming new ideas related to the topic of the training. Here's a classic - brainstorming on post-it notes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Creating Next Generation Leaders and the Organizations to Support Them – by Beth Kanter and Kari Dunn Saratovsky. The project presented a unique opportunity to discover and test the best mix of skills and support that would help develop the next generation of social sector leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Next we went through the process of putting our sticky notes on the wall together. We generated at least several hundred sticky notes. We synthesized the issues by generating a list of questions that could be used as a brainstorming questions. It can also help generate many ideas. Our group generated 100 ideas!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Here is a list of resources for nonprofits to get better at online meetings: Virtual Meetings: General Tips. It’s Time for Next Generation Virtual Collaboration by Civicist – tips for online collaboration. Show & Tell: Remote Work Tips for Collaboration and Generosity (via Edith Asibey & Jamie Lonie).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2016

At SXSW, Brian hosted the purpose lounge where you could play with a set of cards to brainstorm and contribute ideas to address the refugee crisis. The yellow and gray cards listed potential actors and actions and you could pick three of them to generate ideas or think in different ways.

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