Candid

JULY 28, 2022

In a world where we’re always quick to “get down to business,” I appreciated the space to reflect on my own cultures and values and how they have influenced my professional journey. Grounding our work in culture and values : Almost every session I attended brought attendees back to who we are and what values we hold.

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Reflection Philanthropy Participatory Culture 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I have found this productivity very useful in my own work and Ma’ayan was kind enough to write up this guest post for nonprofit professionals. . Bullet Journaling for Nonprofit Professionals – Guest Post by Ma’ayan Alexander. Migration: a way to reschedule tasks following reflection and a reassessment of them.

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Journal Professional Nonprofit Reflection 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The top 10 posts on Nonprofit Tech for Good in 2023 reflect the trends that nonprofits were most interested in this past year. Social media still dominates the list as it has every year for the last decade. AI made a strong showing in 2023, and email marketing best practices are still in high demand.

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Tech Social Media Nonprofit Adopt 282

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2017

Reflection is a critical step in assessing individual and team performance at your nonprofit. A reflective process, whether it is a structured process for individuals or groups, can give us insights about what worked and what could be improved. Reflection requires hitting the pause button and asking and answering questions.

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Reflection Structure Journal Technique 94

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The top 10 posts on Nonprofit Tech for Good in 2023 reflect the trends that nonprofits were most interested in this past year. Social media still dominates the list as it has every year for the last decade. AI made a strong showing in 2023, and email marketing best practices are still in high demand.

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Tech Social Media Nonprofit Adopt 206

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.”

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Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

1: Make Time Everyday for Reflection: Keep a Journal. The first step is self-awareness and that happens through tracking and observing yourself in work situations that trigger stress. One way to do this is to build in some reflection time into your day and maintain a journal. Flickr Photo by Brittney Bush.

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Professional Management Journal Reflection 113

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

It gave me some reflection time away from the daily fast-paced, always moving forward world of social media. It gave me space to give social media use some mindful attention. What is your system for professional learning? Over the holidays, I took an all too brief social media break to spent time with family.

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Reflection Professional Learning Network 97

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

That’s why we specifically designed bbcon 2021 Virtual experiences just for healthcare fundraising professionals. Leading healthcare fundraising executives will join Blackbaud Healthcare Solutions President & General Manager Page Bullington to reflect on the data and share insight into the current landscape. Wait, curated journey?

Professional 65

Professional Experiment Fundraising Cancer 65

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 1, 2022

According to a study released by Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum, nonprofits producing America’s top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs collectively increased fundraising revenue 3.5% The $922 million dollar revenue figure reflected growth from the previous year’s efforts for the first time since 2008.

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Program Fundraising Reflection Studies 246

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s no longer possible to depend on professional allegiance as a buffer for less-than-stellar service. To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator. There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Integration Trend 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I had a fantastic break, including a family vacation in Hawaii, walking, hiking, quiet, and reflection. My rituals include: 1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.”

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Professional Facilitation San Jose Journal 103

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

If you’re interviewing prospective employees, be as clear about the company’s expectations for behavior and attitude as you are about the professional skills required. Your results can shine a flashlight into areas you may not have considered and be a mirror that reflects how your behavior impacts others.

Team 221

Team Build Skills Interview 221

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve got a mix of sessions for grantmaking, fund accounting, marketing & CRM professionals at community, independent, and family foundations of all types and sizes, and many of them will address the thought leadership and Blackbaud solution-specific topics you would expect to see and hear at this annual event.

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Foundation Virtual Professional Blackbaud 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

During the first week of January , I use the quiet time for three New Year’s rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead and identify professional growth areas. 1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique.

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Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. Until then, when you’re advocating for the nonprofit where you currently work, the professionalism of your profile directly reflects upon your nonprofit.

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Linkedin Profile Professional Tips 218

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. Tell a Compelling Story.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

After all, we are the home of professional experts. Design a program that reflects the customized service you want to deliver and the quality of outreach you want to produce. Identify Your Public Associations have several broad categories of constituents including members, industry professionals, prospective members, and the public.

YouTube 221

YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast 221

Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2024

During March 1 – March 31, the United States chooses to remember the accomplishments of women, reflecting on their often-overlooked contributions. Clarify your stance on equity, diversity, and inclusion Celebrate Women’s History Month by reflecting on your association’s stance on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

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History United States Celebrate Guidelines 120

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. Many successful nonprofit professionals use rituals, either for personal productivity or team productivity. My New Year’s rituals help me let go of things in my professional work that can open the door to positive change and growth.

Journal 148

Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

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.” But we need different ways to learn at different points in our professional careers. Micro-learning has become more important because the way we work has dramatically changed.We

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Professional Learning Develop Course 77

Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills. Lasting six months or longer, these groups are safe spaces to grow professionally, surrounded by colleagues who share similar experiences. That was true for every member of my Circles.

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Professional Skills Leadership Facilitation 61

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

It’s no longer possible to depend on professional allegiance as a buffer for less-than-stellar service. To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator. There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Once we mapped the network on the wall before our eyes, we reflected on the following questions: * What are the points of connection? ” I don’t like the term, but it describes when you create a network map of your professional network. How do you get out of your silo and comfort zone for professional learning?

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Professional Network Learning Lebanon 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. Effective delivery of content and learning experiences takes both on and offline connection.

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Professional Develop Leadership Influence 91

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Your logo, tagline, colors, and fonts should all be consistent and reflect your brand identity. Hire a professional designer to create a visual identity that is both professional and visually appealing. Your branding should be a true reflection of your organization’s mission, vision, and values. Be authentic.

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Strategy Tips Nonprofit Conservancy 110

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

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Evaluation Reflection Open Source Journal 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” 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. Are they affiliated with any nonprofit professional organizations?

Software 309

Software Fundraising Training Train 309

NCE Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2013

The first group was a group of 32 professionals who work or volunteer for nonprofit organizations through the Foundation Center located at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. In the past week I’ve given two talks to two different groups on the same subject – social media and fundraising.

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Reflection Social Media Measure Lecture 124

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. Training in this all-important skill isn’t generally on the menu of professional development offerings.

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Skills Collaboration Communication Team 221

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

They should explain their activities and how they interface with staff and other finance professionals. Explain how both documents reflect organizational priorities, goals, and objectives. The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play. Tie them to the hot buttons in the mission.

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Raise Law Associations Director 419

.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you don’t already have a professional support system, I urge you to find objective advisors. Vistage contends that because the CEO has the biggest impact on the organization, he or she also is the person who needs to have the most expansive point of view and the broadest professional development.” Make time for reflection.

Awareness 221

Awareness Singapore Journal Roles 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. Until then, when you’re advocating for the nonprofit where you currently work, the professionalism of your profile directly reflects upon your nonprofit.

Linkedin 110

Linkedin Profile Professional Tips 110

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2020

But here are some of my reflections from this year in museum work: Camp Life: I came to camping late and through my children. Grief: My most significant take away from this year is that grief in the professional sphere is real. So, if you’re not quite ready to learn from 2020, that’s fine. It will only come to us later.

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Reflection Museum Blackberry Language 27

Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

After a year and a half of pandemic disruption, fundraisers are reflecting on their jobs, their careers and looking for professional development that delivers the most value. Join the warm and welcoming WCFCommunity from your favourite place for this year’s virtual Western Canada Fundraising Conference – September 21-23, 2022.

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Skills Conference Build Fundraising 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. 51% of its users are college-educated , 20% are senior-level professionals, and the average salary for a LinkedIn user is $46,644 USD per year. LinkedIn launched Groups in 2005 as a means for professionals to connect with other professionals in a public forum.

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