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Trainer’s Notebook: Just A Few Participatory Facilitation Techniques

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I answered yes to all, but more importantly I think these two methods helped me the most: Carve out time for reflection after each training and do an after-action review with yourself. I learned this technique from Alan Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day. Did you read books, take classes, or have a coach?

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How can nonprofit organizations improve accountability to the populations they serve?

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In 2014, the Center for Effective Philanthropy conducted a survey of 235 nonprofit leaders to identify the main practices used by nonprofit organizations to engage clients (Buteau, Gopal, & Buchanan, 2014). Among those surveyed, almost all of the nonprofit leaders indicated their organizations gathered client feedback (Buteau et al.,

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

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Researchers have often referred to social enterprise structures as the “fourth sector” (after private, public, and nonprofit) because they combine charitable missions, corporate methods, and diverse social and environmental philosophies in ways that surpass the traditional business and philanthropy models (Billitteri, 2007).

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Game On: How Gamification is Changing the Sector

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Gamification can create a more meaningful experience for the customer, volunteer, or donor, just as it already does when people use their GPS systems, sensors for fitness, and even communicating with friends. Having the right players is key when designing the user experience, and for the future of a gamification system in the social sector.

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Target Facebook Challenge: Ten Large Charities Compete for Votes To Divide the $3 Million Pot

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on Facebook, Network for Good, Global Giving and Parade Magazine in 2007. I know from first hand experience ) The design of the challenge leveled the playing field because the winners were based on the number of unique donors and any nonprofit could enter. This contest was based on the total amount raised.

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Four Models for Active User Engagement, by Nina Simon

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I got a chance to meet her face-to-face for the first time at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in 2007. When participants collected data, they learned a great deal about data collection processes but not so much about the overall scientific method.

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Fight Digital Fatigue: 3 Tips for Nonprofit Communications

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This will help you stand out from the crowded digital landscape and make interacting with your content a memorable experience. By mixing up your marketing methods, you can make content that everyone will enjoy and resonate with. Keep in mind that it’s never too late to try something new. Bring supporters into the conversation.

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