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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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.

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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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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. Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events.

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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.” 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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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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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 11, 2015

I’ve just finished teaching an online course for The Knight Digital Media Center @ USC Annenberg for community foundation leaders on practical networked leadership skills. These principles are still true today, but a lot of changed with the adoption of online professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among the many techniques Briceño teaches, the book also offers four tips for helping your team continuously advance their skills, even when it feels like there’s no time to problem solve: Why most managers often misuse praise—and what you should do instead to help your team improve. Briceño : This depends on the situation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Read this book if you a PR professional needing to understand the modern PR world. Understand what is in this book if you are a leader and want to effectively work with the PR professional on your team. It is not only trade that is globalized now, but also communications—and thanks to these contributors, the text reflects that.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Other studies have found similar results, including this study from MIT that found that generative AI tools substantially increased average productivity for professional writing tasks. The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The 10 Disciplines teach you how they can lay a foundation that creates space in your busy life for you to consistently and optimally perform and achieve your inner peace. “I The book includes a valuable self-assessment survey (also available online) and prompts for reflection at the end of every chapter. Embracing that you are driven.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

More specifically, Wiens’ research shows that professionals who exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence ( EI ) have the ability to clearly perceive, understand, and productively manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention and application. I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. You should have a mix of approaches in your webinar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

Some reflections: Health Organizations: Social Media. 1. Deep Analysis of Your Audience: I always (try) to do a thorough participant assessment before I teach any workshop or do a presentation. I got to learn a few new tricks and continued to polish approaches already in my toolbox. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

According to the Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook , when volunteers are acknowledged, it gives them a chance for reflection, self-assessment, and a boost in self-esteem and motivation. Giving your volunteers personal and professional benefits for donating their time will show you appreciate their work. Design a volunteer perk program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2015

I always like to start with an icebreaker that allows participants to reflect and identify burning questions. I like to teach a combination of online technical skills and leadership professional development which worked really well with this group.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2021

The term reflects an acronym that stands for behaviors, relationships, attitudes, values and environment. The book teaches readers the "how-to's" related to the five components: Environment : setting the context for everything else by understanding where you are playing. Values – The bedrock of a high performing team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

And no other book on personal branding teaches readers the sales skills that will help them sell that brand—sell themselves—like a pro. A personal brand reflects who you are, plus 10%. Just look at all of the celebrities who have been canceled over a one-time slip—sometime from remarks they made decades earlier.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

But, e-learning content development professionals will notice one crucial component missing from this list: Content. Here are a few ideas we would use to create relatable courses in this scenario: Scenery and visuals that reflect the organization. Examples, questions, and scenarios that reflect what the learner will encounter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

How many of us have the discipline to notice what we’re doing with our professional work? How to easily make reflection a daily discipline. He suggests that if an organization could teach only thing to its employees that would have the most impact, it would be to teach people how to learn. What have you learned?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. ” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. The New Social Economy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In addition, authors Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary , share that there are four external forces that make navigating professional relationships increasingly bumpy : Four generations of people wake every day to go to work, together. The personal and the professional are intermingling in new and surprising ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

I had an exciting and busy week of teaching public workshops, facilitating informal staff workshops, and meetings at the Embassy mostly on the topic of Networked Nonprofit, digital strategy, and leading on social media. The space creates a calm and reflective environment. There are couches and comfortable chairs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2021

Reflecting on the messages. He teaches leaders the foundation for effectively engaging people's heads, hearts and hopes -- all necessary to enable effective and lasting (sustainable) change in today's constantly changing world. Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong. Or, at least certain sections.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 14, 2013

A Certified Governance Trainer through BoardSource as well as a Credentialed Coach and Senior Professional in Human Resources, Karen has worked in the nonprofit sector for 12 years and has over 20 years of leadership experience.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

You will likely find more areas of improvement than you have the resources to accomplish, and you will have to prioritize some professional development investments over others. If you teach people to operate software, have them follow along on their computer instead of just watching the trainer perform the task.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

As non-profit professionals, we are not therapists or medical professionals. This question came to mind after teaching two recent workshops where I walked people through a couple of activities that help them tell their own story. After you have finished sharing the story, find some time to reflect on the experience.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Your website must look professional and be easy to navigate. Professional website developers do not use these platforms! You will probably need to hire a WordPress developer to build your site, but your developer can teach you how to make updates after your site goes live. Can you afford a professional photographer?

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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. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection. One annual ritual is to create “To Do/Not To Do/Reflection” notebook where I use modified bullet journaling to track my progress. Happy New Year ! How about you? I write down stuff I won’t do, a “no thanks” list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

Jane described social learning as “learning the new” to keep up with our industry. It is about digesting a steady flow of information from a diverse online professional network. “It is about constantly looking around you and at new resources to learn new things.” He asked to reflect on our network map.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” – Peter Drucker. As a leader in the nonprofit sector, you’re not only concerned with your own learning journey, but the professional development of your employees as well. So how can you, in the words of Peter Drucker, “teach people how to learn?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. Problem-solving and reflecting (Intellectual).

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Since being back in Orlando, I've had an interesting time for reflections, observations, and especially comparisons. The Orlando Gives Ambassador program made it easy for donors to involve family, friends, and professional networks, using our Expect Referrals Campaign. The Birth of Orlando Gives. The idea is.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2015

And, every year when the calendar flips over, we embrace reflection and setting goals. Over the years, I’ve been writing and teaching workshops on these topics – how to manage your attention online , how to avoid being content fried , and balancing connectivity with solitude. Leadership Mindfulness Reflection'

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