.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. While some businesses are writing their final pandemic chapter, the healthcare and restaurant industries continue to feel the aftershocks of seismic disruption.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This walkthrough isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a roadmap to ensuring your financial narrative remains clear, accurate, and reflective of your nonprofit’s integrity and mission. Invest in professional development for yourself and your accounting team. Let’s dive in! 5 Mistakes to Avoid 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” Yet, we know that learning continuously in a complex world is critical because otherwise our skills are quickly outdated. That’s the future.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. Circles without tables, just chairs helps promote group discussion.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 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. Learn more at MESG.marketing !  Check out our last installment here! Here’s what they said.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

It was a great learning experience from both a process and content perspective. The idea was that if they knew each other’s knowledge and skill related to the project, it can help everyone can be more effective in delivering the social media training because one person or team doesn’t need to know everything.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap. Elearnings as a whole are very attractive, as they offer an inexpensive alternative to classroom training. Understanding the foundation of what makes the instructional design so effective, can go a long way in transitioning some of your organizational learnings over to a digital medium.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts. Well, there’s a solution. The best part?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Once you understand the purpose of this software, you can start distinguishing between different nonprofit CRMs and choose the one that’s the most appropriate for your organization’s needs. Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention and application.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Blackbaud partners familiar with Raiser’s Edge NXT can help nonprofits configure their platform, receive comprehensive training , and develop custom software and integrations. Develop your RFP. The data strategy they develop will most likely involve a cleanup process as well to ensure your system is as streamlined as possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

Both conference marked the end of an 18-month capacity building program that trained more than 220 NGOs in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia on how to use social media effectively to advance civil society goals. See the above video, created by team in Tunisia, which summarizes the program.)

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The Role of Coaching in your Learning and Development Program. As Learning and Development professionals it is time to ask ourselves… What does this mean to our industry? As Learning and Development professionals it is time to ask ourselves… What does this mean to our industry?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Kania and Kramer developed the methodology to correct the practice of isolated intervention, choosing instead diverse partnerships aligned around shared goals. Unfortunately, the division between churches often mirror the broken system they are trying to alleviate. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Communicate openly and timely.

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Candid

JULY 1, 2021

Since 2020, Candid has collected 121 pledges to fund racial equity from 96 different corporate funders totaling $7.8 This includes two different avenues for giving: funding via company-sponsored foundations as well as direct giving by corporations. Learn more about this distinction here.) . What are corporate pledges? .

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. Bigger than far too many development officers (or their bosses and boards) think. You’re part of the problem. In fact, you may BE the problem. Why is that?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. Some Reflections. Balancing Learning Through Content Delivery and Sharing Experience.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning happen rapidly, and students may wonder if delaying real-life work for four or more years to pursue a degree is the best way to prepare for their futures. The phenomenon of our shrinking school-aged population is well documented.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

This means putting more of your staff’s effort on those areas that will drive the greatest impact with today’s members: individual benefits such as training and certifications, and industry-focused benefits such as industry news and information, advocacy, and raising awareness. . How do you plan for an unpredictable future? .

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Gyrus

JUNE 9, 2016

Six Things I Learned From Our Visitors Part II. In my previous post “ Six Things I Learned From Our Visitors ” I delved shortly into the gloomy cloud of sadness that engulfs the perception of the entire LMS industry. Content is the most important resource for the development of individuals within your organization.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

If you deliver training on webinar platforms, you need to understand how people learn. This post summarizes some learning research and offers some tips for delivering effective webinars. His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention.

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Qgiv

JUNE 13, 2023

Keep reading to learn why this is so important and what steps your organization can take to increase your board’s diversity. In addition, creating a board that’s representative of your community is crucial because it builds trust between your constituents and your organization. There are 1.4 million nonprofit boards in the U.S.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Not only do you need to look inward at your own operations, but you also need to make sure your funding reflects those same goals. Yes, training on empathy and recognizing bias is important, but it needs to go deeper. Having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace is the right thing to do.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited. We tell stories.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

Corporate giving programs, which are akin to corporate social responsibility programs , often reflect a business’s moral compass. Learn how corporate giving programs can help your organization in this quick guide! They have the potential to enhance a corporation’s reputation while simultaneously contributing to a worthy cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. There is a huge opportunity here to bridge the gap between donors and volunteers. A number folks offers some insights in the comments or on Twitter, including Amanda.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2015

For the past few months, I’ve been designing curriculum and materials and facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. It’s a pilot project supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development.

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Skills Build Journal Leadership 50

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them. How often should you develop a standard nonprofit strategic plan? Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Corporate giving isn’t just about writing checks; it’s a strategic partnership between businesses and nonprofits to transform communities. As we delve into the CSR trends shaping the nonprofit sector, we’ll explore why these developments are relevant to nonprofits and corporate social responsibility (CSR) directors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

My Three Words for 2011 inspired by Harold Jarche's Networked Learning Model. For 2011, my three words are: Seek, Sense, and Share inspired by Harold Jarche’s model for networked learning. How these words will guide me in 2011: Seek: Seeking is the process of keeping up to date in your field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. This blog post includes some reflections on the instructional design, delivery, and insights that I hope will inform the field building discussion taking place over at the Packard OE Program site. Program Design.

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Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 8, 2023

This is a good way to develop your list of must-have features, too. Whether you’re a government organization, professional association, international corporation, or nonprofit, events can be a major factor in your success. With the many moving parts involved in setting up an event, it can be difficult to streamline your team’s efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

However, if this person is willing to learn and if your nonprofit has a training budget, individuals who have most of the skills can eventually acquire all the skills necessary to ensure that your nonprofit can achieve the goals listed in your strategic plan. Some campaigns will fail, and some will need revision. Good Writing Skills.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. Ready to dive in to learn more about donor management software? At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. I have the honor of co-training with some of the best folks doing work in this part of the world. This first day’s three learning objectives: 1.

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