Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

Recently, a colleague asked me a wonderful question: How did you learn to become a good facilitator and trainer? 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. Here’s what I learned.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With physical events and social gatherings requiring attendance restrictions and physical distancing, many event organizers and planners are wondering how they can facilitate networking at their event while following the mandates and keeping attendees safe from the coronavirus. . Again, use decor to manage people’s movements and actions. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in a convening on “Data Informed Philanthropy” hosted by the Packard Foundation – not only was the content compelling (stay tuned for a post on that), but it was also a fantastic opportunity to observe one of the best facilitators I know, Allen Gunn from Aspiration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofits now have a range of remote and hybrid events to choose between, and they can make the most of them thanks to platforms like PayBee that facilitate streaming and other digital tools. If any of the ideas above have caught your attention, you might be wondering how to put them into action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

I also wanted to experiment with translating some facilitation techniques I use for face-to-face meetings (like sticky note facilitation ) to virtual meetings. Depending on the number of people in your group, there are different ways to facilitate the report out. The first was to write down one action step and share it.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Three years later, the space between opinion and action seems to be getting wider. Lack of resources.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. The leader as change agent/catalyst -- You hold team members accountable, make the unpopular decisions, energize the group to action and enable breakthroughs where possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Teri Carden, Founder and CEO of 100 Reviews , facilitated a panel discussion on how to turn your next great idea into gold. Sharon will facilitate a 360-degree discussion about trust. The goal is to arrive at actionable strategies for building trusting relationships. Non-dues revenue is a hot topic in any business climate.

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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. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This enables organizations to maintain an integrated view of their interactions with each individual, facilitating personalized outreach efforts. Synergy in action: The combined force of CRM and fundraising The real power of CRM systems and fundraising platforms becomes apparent when they’re tightly integrated.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

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Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The SQ evaluates a leader’s current mindset and behaviors using the “3A Framework” – acumen, allocation, action. Communication Fitness : How to facilitate conversations, conduct effective collaboration, bring value to customers, and lead productive meetings. People are only as good as their actions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. The leader as change agent/catalyst -- You hold team members accountable, make the unpopular decisions, energize the group to action and enable breakthroughs where possible.

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EveryAction

APRIL 18, 2023

Additionally, 360MatchPro’s automated workflows will send customizable, personalized emails to connect donors with actionable next steps in order to make the most of matching gift opportunities. If their employer is a CyberGrants customer, the donor will receive a follow-up email that includes instructions on how to submit a matching gift.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. But it won’t happen unless you facilitate it.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The Change the Web Challenge from Social Actions is now officially open! Change the Web Challenge is about building innovative tools to help people find and share opportunities to take action on the Web sites, blogs, and social networks that we all visit every day. Learn more about Social Actions’ Change the Web Challenge here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2011

And, with resources like “ Like Minded &# that facilitate the fast sharing of best practices, we’re bound to see more. Here’s one: ACTion Alexandria is an online civic engagement initiative with three main goals. The report was filled with examples , but more and more are coming to life everyday.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The After Action Review is a reflective practice that can be used for anything, but I find it especially valuable for social media pilots and experiments. The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured way to capture the lessons learned from any project, with the intent of improving future performance. What actually happened?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2010

Actionable listening on social media channels means transforming a “river of noise&# into insights that are actionable. Earlier this week, I was facilitated a peer learning conversation about ways to make listening actionable, particularly on Twitter.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Except it’s not “fundraising” so much as what I like to call “ philanthropy facilitation.”. The “Wiseman.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Since most organizations have supporters who are driven by a range of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, having different strategies that appeal to different types of motivators within a campaign or a series of campaigns will attract the most number of volunteers to take action. Leverage social information and norms.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A board report also works to outline potential risks for board members, sometimes creating a full risk assessment for review or opting to put a committee in charge and letting the board vote on proposed actions. Additionally, board reports may include ideas for actions or proposals for its members.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

At the end of the Institute, all 9 community colleges left with a very specific written action plan for engaging stakeholders at both the state and college level. Ann Duffy, Facilitator, Education First. Phil Gonring of Education First, facilitating the Davidson County Community College team at the PBF Institute.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. Actionable brainstorm delegation: If the Workshop is specifically amongst a company or team that has a shared goal, breakout rooms can be a super-efficient way to delegate tasks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. IFC-ASIA Program Committee – After Action Review.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2019

As part of my work with nonprofit organizations to help them build a culture of resilience that I wrote about in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , I have facilitated retreats where staff brainstorm ideas and identify simple ways that they can make working at their organization more enjoyable. Do people genuinely like each other?

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor management allows organization leaders to be transparent with donors and volunteers within their network while simultaneously facilitating an environment for sustainable investment. Measurable Growth Donor management helps cultivate prolonged success and growth by steering organizational leaders toward a donor-centric action plan.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To facilitate this process, your consultant will lead interviews with your stakeholders, including your board, to gather their unbiased feedback. To gather your board’s insights and establish priorities, invite them to an action-oriented forum. Align your goals with your nonprofit’s values to shape your plans for the future.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

We are here to educate, facilitate and communicate,” he said. “We Then we make it easy for them to take action.”. It was this experience that gave Latham the idea to launch DonateStock , modernizing these transactions making it easier for donors to give and non-profits to receive. “We

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Inspiring calls to action. People are more naturally drawn to images with faces , and including images of your mission in action helps build credibility and trust among supporters. Facilitate this information-gathering process by enhancing your site’s user experience (UX). Inspiring calls to action. Motivational imagery.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Clive Wilson My favorite part of the book is the " 10 Questions on Engagement," that all start out with, To what extent.does your organization facilitate opportunities for engagement within and between all stakeholder groups, so that they may share perspectives, learn and grow together in support of the organization's purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. The leader as change agent/catalyst -- You hold team members accountable, make the unpopular decisions, energize the group to action and enable breakthroughs where possible.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, integrating social media buttons on your nonprofit website signifies a commitment to fostering engagement, driving awareness, and facilitating convenient avenues for supporters to contribute. These two actions are often primary goals for individuals interested in supporting your cause.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” Maybe get out in the field to see your work in action. Make it about philanthropy facilitation – easing the way for people to joyfully, lovingly and passionately enact their own values. Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” That sounds like it’s all about money.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Engaging them to take concrete actions like signing petitions or spreading the word can create ripples of change. Together, we’ll turn that passion into action. By speaking directly to their hearts, you’re turning passive followers into passionate advocates, ready to take action.

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Twenty Hats

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Lucky you for facilitating an important session at the wrong time. What I’ve discovered over these last many months, though, is that volunteer managers (and anyone, really) can shift the mood of the group by focusing on one area of facilitation: The warm-up. You don’t need to do anything complicated.

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