Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 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. Graduate Students at MIIS Class Doing Group Exercise in Flexible Classroom Space. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

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Classy

JUNE 15, 2021

While the step-by-step instructions on using Classy will be most useful if you have a Classy account, we encourage anyone to leverage our courses on fundraising best practices. Supporter Management. The post Introducing Classy Academy, a New Online Training Platform for Nonprofits appeared first on Classy. Build a Campaign.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. Review the instructions you wrote to yourself. Who will support the process? That’s why preparation, and even practice, is important.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2014

Supporting job seekers is a critical service provided by public libraries and community based workforce organizations. Eastern), Public Tech Instruction: Online Job Search Assistance will offer helpful information about providing job seeker assistance using innovative services and tech savvy tools. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s a roundup of support and learning opportunities for Neon One clients that will help you get comfortable with your Neon One tools. Neon One Support Center This collection of support articles includes hundreds of entries on every topic imaginable. Fun Fact We’re always updating our Support Center articles!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In fact, generative AI has been known to be trained on biased information. This makes for a stronger, better-supported argument. Reducing word count: If there is a word count limit of, say, 100 words, add a prompt to shorten the paragraph: Engaging in the arts is vital for youth development, supported by research.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2023

Start communications at the pre-event stage Weeks before the event starts, email all volunteers check-in instructions. Important items to include are: volunteer roles and duties, introductions to leadership, schedules, maps, parking instructions, and safety tips.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This refers to the feelings, attitudes, and opinions of the individuals participating in your programs, courses, or training. Whether it’s modifying course content, improving instructional methods, or offering additional support, insights found in learning analytics can lead to changes that improve your learner experience.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

The GPT of ChatGPT stands for generative pre-trained transformer, which is a group of language models trained to generate human-like text developed by OpenAI. It’s important for both the safety of your organization and that of your supporters. Use examples that show your supporters as the heroes of your cause.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. With any kind of work, management has a huge effect on staffing, and your supporters are less likely to offer their help if you seem disorganized.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

if surveyed, at least 85% of canteen volunteers would report that they felt welcomed and supported by their team lead). Intended results should be communicated in position descriptions, work plans, training, and support. I have researched the options, determined the path forward, and expect you to do exactly as I instruct.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Instead of a giant stack of papers, you just need to write a few pages to create a LOI that will get the funder excited to support your cause or project. Before you begin, make sure to read and re-read the instructions from the funder. You can also check out our free live and on-demand trainings. Need more help?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for facilitation and interactive processes. Each method provides step-by-ste instructions, examples, templates, and additional reading links.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Contact your donation platform to check if they support Apple Pay for accepting donations. Our customer support team will help them get set up with Candid’s Nonprofit Eligibility API and provide further instructions. You can email support@candid.org or check out our FAQ page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2016

Powering the Nonprofit Community through Customer Support Guest Post. by Dorie Wallace Vice President, Customer Support, Blackbaud. But until that happens, our support team wants every interaction to delight customers through friendly service and proactive problem-solving. I had two chats with Tyler.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For those guests who still wanted to support the cause from home, Celebrity Waiters planned an entirely separate streamed program with its own content that was tailored to remote guests. And they made sure the virtual stream included specific instructions for using Greater Giving’s Online Bidding.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2022

MOVE Inclusive Dance Studio introduced a peer-to-peer component to their 5K Fun Run/Walk to give supporters multiple ways to get involved. Also, they provide a link to fundraising resources, an FAQ page to help participants learn about what to expect on the day of the event, and embedded videos to educate supporters about their mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts. There are so many vital activities that keep your program afloat aside from fundraising, from scheduling classes to holding auditions to supporting students.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

At this year’s event you can connect with the global community in a few new ways: Community innovation chats, opportunities to ask a product expert for real-time answers to your questions, hands-on training, and learning labs. Reason #3: Learning Labs & Hands-On Training. You spoke and we listened. Reason #4: The Cloud.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By sharing instructions on how to give on mobile devices, they were able to attract donations from givers on the go. All it took was a simple graphic with text overtop that shared instructions on how to give via text. City Year Philadephia created a new Giving Tuesday tradition for their supporters. Smile Train.

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Achieve

MAY 7, 2024

Throughout your donor acquisition and stewardship efforts, you likely solicit various types of support for your cause and earn more than just monetary donations. Include coding or tagging instructions in team training so that this process is standardized, too. Assign tags to each donation that specify the type of gift.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

However, it has become clear that TechAtlas has come to the end of its natural technology life cycle and will soon no longer be able to support the needs of libraries. million users and an active online support community as well as technical support available to help users with the tools. Spiceworks currently has 2.3

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Citi, and others announced commitments in support of climate action on the second day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) being held in Glasgow, Scotland. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital receives $50 million gift. November 4, 2021. November 4, 2021. Read more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Hands-on Training – More of a tactile learner? Join one of our hands-on training sessions to learn and practice new skills. You’ll get access to your own temporary Salesforce scratch org and follow along with step-by-step instructions, guided LIVE by our adoption experts.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This includes on-demand training, onboarding calls, and step-by-step instructions on how to participate. For funders and nonprofits alike, we now offer robust tools and resources to make the process of collecting and accessing demographic data as simple as possible.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Train callers on matching gifts. Having a team of well-trained callers is the secret to any successful phonathon campaign. We suggest that you: Identify any knowledge gaps and situations where additional training is needed. Train callers on matching gifts. Create a standardized script. Practice with mock calls.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for design and processes. Each method provides step-by-ste instructions, examples, templates, and additional reading links. Here’s my curated list.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

These systems follow predefined instructions without the ability to learn from new data. ChatGPT can help you create content, come up with fundraising ideas, and assist with event planning to support your organization’s mission. AI provides easy ways to personalize your content to better appeal to your supporters.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They offer tailored instruction to fit any age group, skill level, and style. Nick Dragga, CFRE Executive Director, Ballet Lubbock The school’s impressive growth has continued over the years, fueled by generous community support, leading to the opening of a state-of-the-art dance facility in 2004. Our greatest successes are off stage.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During the COP26 meetings, the Malala Fund presented its Gender-Equal Green Learning Agenda , which recommends leaders use education as a powerful tool to address the climate crisis by adding climate issues to all school curriculums and vocational training. The 10 instructions are simple, as befits LEGO’s typical style, but incisive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

To help people digitally reach and engage their organization’s supporters, Google can provide a (free) helping hand. As an example, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone looking to learn more about donating to nonprofits that support children in need.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

It may seem like the wrong tool was selected, it doesn’t do what it was supposed to do, or the instructions aren’t written clearly enough. If you’re struggling with your current systems, did you select systems that meet your real needs, and that you can afford and support? Have staff been trained on those policies and procedures?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2013

All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement. I’m also doing a lot of training of other trainers. How does the room set up support or fight your instructional design?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. BIPOC leaders may face additional barriers to success, such as discrimination, bias, and lack of support from within the sector.

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