Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” – Peter Drucker. 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!

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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. What is your experience in designing and delivering different trainings in different types of configurations?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. The leader as coach -- You provide support and guidance and you serve as a sounding board. Marshall won an award for excellence in organization development from the American Society for Training and Development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. The leader as coach -- You provide support and guidance and you serve as a sounding board. Marshall won an award for excellence in organization development from the American Society for Training and Development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

Empower your volunteers by offering the chance for members to teach in your learning program or speak at your annual conference. Offer mentoring opportunities by connecting member volunteers in an official mentor/mentee program. When you add benefits to your program, volunteers will feel supported and appreciated by your association.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2013

I’m teaching a master class today in San Francisco for arts organizations for Theatre Bay Area. The third year now expands the program into a “train the trainer” model. The master class is part of a, NEA-funded experiment being conducted by arts service organizations like Theatre Bay Area all across the country.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. 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. Training Design'

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

We told the NHRC staff and the MacArthur Foundation, a long-time supporter of the Benetech Human Rights Program, that we would be happy to return for more training when the NHRC was ready. On my second trip to Abuja last October, we conducted a two week intensive training for the NHRC’s own instructors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish? When thinking about fundraising, many nonprofits and funders believe in the old adage, “Give a person a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a person to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Fundraising advisors encourage this support too. What you think?

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Consider showing your donors some love by: Calling new or recurring donors (or asking your board for help) to express your gratitude for their support. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

We asked our partners, what are some ways organizations doing advocacy can consistently engage supporters and keep them ready to take action with you, even outside of crisis moments? The goal is to move your position forward while engaging your supporter audience. Here’s what they said. Learn more at WeRaiseTheRoots.com !

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 58% of early careerist members identified training opportunities as their biggest priority. Consider partnering with specific universities, so you know exactly what training and certifications are relevant to students and recent graduates. Volunteering.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re continually looking for new ways to maximize fundraising for your mission, expand your organization’s network, and bring in new supporters. Peer-to-peer campaigns succeed because supporters have a personal relationship with the fundraiser asking them to donate. Set up donation pages.

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Media Cause

APRIL 29, 2021

But while talking is a significant first step, it’s equally as important for everyone to have access to tangible resources for prevention and support. Ten Percent Happier is an app offering guided meditations and practical teachings you can carry anywhere, with courses on stress, relationships, communication, and more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

Our article, “ 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Adopt AI Responsibly, ” published in the Stanford Innovation Review was listed as the ten top most popular articles of 2023. Training & Facilitation: I have maintained an active schedule of leading workshops, facilitating retreats, and presenting.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the time, the Salesforce Admin certification had only just been introduced and was beginning to gain momentum, there wasn’t a Trailblazer Community (we had a few “community boards” and Google groups), and it was nearly impossible to find training materials. Why aren’t we training new workers on it?” Salesforce is projecting $26.01

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. WhatsApp recently announced that it will soon enable group video calls of up to eight people , which nonprofits can use for donor updates, presentations, and even teaching.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. The leader as coach -- You provide support and guidance and you serve as a sounding board. Marshall won an award for excellence in organization development from the American Society for Training and Development.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Teach them about fundraising. Their role isn’t to get bogged down in the day-to-day minutia about the cost of tablecloths or small equipment if the budget can support it. Your orientation for new board members should include training on financial competence. Teach them about fundraising. Start at the recruitment stage.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In early 2018, a band of adventurers who came to be known as the Salesforce.org Trailhead Editorial Board set out to reach customers, partners, and pro bono volunteers with a comprehensive menu of skills-based training. Keep in mind that no matter how you’re delivering training and resources, thoughtful design is key to success.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. About Black History Month Black History Month began when Harvard-trained historian Carter G.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is essential to keep technology knowledge and skills up to date. Train on Over 150 Products. You can use Atomic Training to help your organization maximize its tech tools and software products. The training is available to both your staff AND your constituents.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

My journal is not only an annual planning and goal-setting tool but also supports daily reflection as the year progresses. Artificial Intelligence for Giving: Allison Fine and I published our research paper on unlocking artificial intelligence for generosity, supported by the Gates Foundation.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My focus has been on teaching principles, strategies, and best practices on what to do. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Sometimes they won’t have the support, time and resources. . There are a few things that may be going on here: You have the right person in this job; they need some training and/or coaching. Provide training and/or coaching. Offer training if you think this will help. Sometimes they won’t have the skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

The highlights being the facilitator for the Gates Foundation Greater Giving Summit , designing and facilitating a train the trainers and workshops for the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, and co-leading the plenary session at the Italian Fundraising Festival with Marcelo Iniarra which included wearing an astronaut costume.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. The leader as coach -- You provide support and guidance and you serve as a sounding board. Marshall won an award for excellence in organization development from the American Society for Training and Development.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

A great deal of my training work is done face-to-face. I made it to the 1000K level for United, in part, due to too many International trips, including teaching a master class and workshop session at the IFC-Asia in Bangkok, teaching a workshop in Brasil for Ford Motor Company Leadership Fellowship Program, and Tech2Empower in Peru.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

As spring unfolds and the days get longer, many nonprofit supporters are ready for opportunities to show up—in person, virtually, or both!—and Organizer staffing and team management: Ensure there is a staffing team that can support your scaling volunteer program. and take action for your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. The leader as coach -- You provide support and guidance and you serve as a sounding board. Marshall won an award for excellence in organization development from the American Society for Training and Development.

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Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 79

Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Or is it “restricted” because we’re asking for this particular training program? That’s why it makes sense to “frame” an appeal according to areas of your mission you know resonate with supporters. If they prefer scholarships for youth to get on-the-job training, pick that. If people like the learning sessions, pick that.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., So, don’t wait for the year-end season of giving to be over to start prioritizing appreciation for donors’ gifts and inspiring their continued support. To make this happen, here are some potential ideas you can put into practice immediately.

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