Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers. Over on the SalsaLabs blog, they are doing a series on designing nonprofit tech training and I discovered this excellent rewrite of my post. 8 Reasons Why Bad Trainings Happen to Good Nonprofits by Salsa Labs. Right audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

2) Training. Fundraising software training is essential to maximizing your investment. No matter how intuitive a system may be, there are always a few questions, tips, and tricks that a training professional can help you with so you get started on a solid foundation. In-person training. 3) Support.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved. This tactic works well if you have a staff member who is knowledgeable about lobbying, can schedule the meeting, and can lead your group. Equality Federation has an up-to-the-minute State Legislation Tracker for LGBTQ+ issues.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arion Bevan, a 211 Information and Referral Specialist from King County 211 Contact Center, helped the one millionth caller. We are pleased to share that Washington 211 has helped one million callers since the launch of their Visionlink software in 2019. Arion referred the caller to the Attorney General’s Office for a consumer fraud issue.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge. Information is everything that is coming at us. Building knowledge is a social process where we make meaning together.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 28, 2023

Here’s what the study found: The top five reasons IT leaders invest in technology are: to enhance the member experience, improve the efficiency of business processes, attract new members, improve efficiencies through automation, and ensure data privacy and information security. Promote training opportunities.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Here are a few key ways to mobilize your advocates: Provide training opportunities.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic. However, that’s actually what makes it a perfect time to invest in new training programs! When you train individuals to be better fundraisers , you’ll raise more money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2017

During the summer, I’ve been designing workshops based on The Happy Healthy Nonprofit and Emerging Leaders Playbook. A great training always start with a great opening or icebreaker. A “bad icebreaker” is one that requires sharing too much personal information or touching. help people to get to know one another.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

Create a Security-First Mindset Low-coders are typically business users who may not have formal training in cybersecurity, This makes it imperative for them to receive instruction before creating applications that touch sensitive information. Even fully trained professional developers can make mistakes.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

You’ll remember more if you learn a little bit each day and apply what you’ve learned, rather than try to take in too much information all at once. Another quick way to pick up practical tips is to browse Candid’s knowledge base , which provides answers to hundreds of questions. Where can I find samples?

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Record that institutional knowledge in an accessible Policies and Procedures manual.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Not only do y ou risk the trust of your members by mismanaging their data, but you risk millions of dollars in recovery efforts. Shockingly, t he Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that only 19% of all IT association professionals prioritize data privacy and information security. Create a data recovery plan.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 9, 2016

The Importance of Training and Development for Start-ups and Small Businesses. With the hectic nature of start-up organizations today, one can easily make a claim that it is never too early to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Learning, Training, and Development program. Engaging Users.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Pull the board out of the weeds and train their focus on strategy, where it belongs. If you asked me to name the most important requirement, I would say it’s the enthusiasm to learn—to keep growing despite challenges and to devour knowledge for its own sake. Tap people who are insatiably inquisitive and hungry for information.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Consider how you can support more robust knowledge sharing. By providing your stakeholders with a dedicated place to share knowledge with one another, community building happens naturally. What is a knowledge sharing network? Knowledge is a lofty word. What are some examples of knowledge sharing networks?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

What are some ways you can use questions to improve your technology trainings? You are then able to build on this as you incorporate new information. You connect any new knowledge to that which you already know. nptech NTC nten training' You become aware of what your thoughts and understandings are about the topic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

You can expect to continue to see more blog posts from me on the topic of peer learning design and training techniques as I continue to do this work. Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days. To meet people where they already are, we created a Facebook group and wiki site to share information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

As a practitioner, what interests me most using the data to gain insights about student interaction with material and courseware and tracking results of training. Here’s a few that I found most informative: Best Practices for Big Data: Learning from the Past While Looking to the Future. Learning and Knowledge Analytics.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 14, 2016

How to Gamify Compliance Training. In September we explored ways in which to make compliance training more fun, with our article entitled “ Fun Compliance Training – A Real Phrase ” However, we did not fully dive into the depths of manners in which such fun could be accomplished. Real-world Scenarios.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While enrollment numbers and completion rates provide surface-level insights, digging into learner behavior and demographics can uncover more valuable information like which courses hold the most value for which learners and the factors contributing to their success.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Empower your staff as innovators through technology training. Routine training is key to better skilled and more productive employees. Additionally, training your staff helps them invest in your organization. B oard members. Keep your board members in the know with data insights delivered directly into their inbox. N on-members.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

ChatGPT is currently free to use, which means you don’t pay a dime to access the chatbot’s knowledge and expertise. ChatGPT (Chat Generated Paragraph Techniques) is an advanced natural language processing tool to provide information and cobble content together based on prompts entered by a user. What is ChatGPT?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

Offer career path information. They’ll seek your continued insights and join your organization for access to more information. Develop education training and certification program. The study results show an opportunity for professional organizations to attract new members with a diversified training and certification program.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Connecting the dots: What Corporate Training Can Learn from Formal Education. ” This core competency of organizing is vital to the success of individuals in the training field. As it is difficult to make the most of the training if the concern of the trainees lies elsewhere. Assigning Priority.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

Note from Beth: At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was lucky to co-design and facilitate a session on technology training with colleagues John Kenyon, Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. How to Be a Wizard at Tech Training Design and Delivery guest post by Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority. Tech training that actually works Let’s face it, a lot of technology training is garbage.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The NIB Trust Fund (NIBTF) has launched the 2022-2023 Call for Applications from Groups/Organizations for programs aimed at education, healing and reconciliation, training certification, and cultural and traditional knowledge building.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Here is additional information on crafting the perfect job description for volunteers.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

It’s essential to identify knowledge gaps and provide regular training sessions to help develop these skills. One way to do this is to incorporate training into board meetings. It’s also important to keep board members informed and engaged in the organization’s activities.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Preparing your statement requires accurate, up-to-date financial information. Continuous learning opportunities keep your knowledge base fresh and relevant. Regular training for staff on the nuances of fund accounting can also help prevent misunderstandings and ensure compliance.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Two months in, I have tested many of Candid’s tools and, in the interest of helping fellow nonprofit students, I’m sharing the inside scoop on free resources that provide quality information and can support our development. . It provides free information on nonprofits’ missions, visions, values, programs, leadership, and finances.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Treasure Trove of Information Nonprofits handle vast amounts of sensitive, personal, and financial data. For hackers seeking information to exploit, nefarious actors will not exempt nonprofits due to their philanthropic mission, making the latter potential targets. Just like you might have backup candy (in case you run out!),

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits should provide all volunteers with information about their mission, vision, and impact, along with access to training resources, documented expectations, available channels for on-site and off-site communication, and ways to provide feedback about their overall experience. Use a variety of training methods.

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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. We covered the themes of data informed organizations , best practices in learning from your data , and failure. Training Design'

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