ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Participate in mutually reinforcing activities: Harness strengths and mitigate weakness by pursuing complementary activity consistent with an organization’s mission and the common goal shared by all.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Ensuring a smooth user experience is especially critical for complex virtual campaigns like peer-to-peer fundraising, which relies heavily on your website to facilitate a number of different interactions between donors, their networks, and your organization. Integrated functionality is critical for nonprofit virtual engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Keep in mind that learning organizations are those that prioritize the development of – people – everyone comes to work every day in part to grow, and to support one another in doing so. Each of us can regularly reflect on how well the habits we’re engaged in are working and what adjustments we want to try.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Among the noteworthy features included the ideal ecosystem are (i) the virtual events channel (reflecting the constraints newly imposed by COVID-19) and (ii) the increasingly feature-rich WhatsApp channel. Also by Elizabeth Ngonzi: How NGOs Worldwide Can Use Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. Then you can begin looking at your data with a direction and purpose in mind. Goal setting matters a lot here.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

Luckily, Jordan and Harold Grinspoon Foundation were able to execute a plan they already had in place in case of emergency, even though the plan wasn’t formed with a global pandemic in mind. Most innovation happens when you least expect it,” Jordan reflected. Zero to Three’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts. When would daycares reopen?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators. Displaying AAPI visual arts is another engaging activity. Their grassroots activism brings important perspectives. AAPI business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2015

This year I designed and facilitated a highly interactive session called “ Walking is Work: Don’t Call It A Break ” with Ritu Sharma. I also lead a conference networking walk following the session. This post summarizes some thoughts and reflections.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

When I think back on my time with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program, many different memories and candid moments pop into my mind. That sweatshirt is a reflection of my experiences in a lot of ways, and I think it's a symbol that unites a lot of us in the nonprofit sector, beyond Public Allies. Great and hard.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

Note from Beth: At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was lucky to co-design and facilitate a session on technology training with colleagues John Kenyon, Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. Cindy and Jeanne wrote this great reflection of what we learned and how we facilitated this very interactive session.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

They can also facilitate easy membership renewal Communication tools. Are these factors being actively monitored by your organization? Do your perks have your donor base in mind? A great membership program is customized, adaptable, and bears member experience in mind. It should also list your membership tiers!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

I decided to spend a little bit time reflecting on the diagram and pull out some tips for re-learning focus: 1.) Manage Your Attention, Not Just Your Time: Don’t just create a to do list, lay it out on daily and weekly schedule, breaking down key tasks of the project to chunks. Even if it is just to get up and walk around my desk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2013

We were part of an email thread with a small group of individuals offered input on community management systems and facilitator recruiting resources. The Netpreneur AdMarketing list , one of the longest running Internet marketing lists and still active, is an adventure of the Morino Institute. What did we miss a dozen years ago?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. The design is a description of how you will use the time slots – goals, content, instructional activities, materials, technology, documentation, and evaluation.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While you might plan your volunteer programs with a focus on your in-person supporters, it’s also critical to keep your remote volunteers in mind. Therefore, it’s essential to have the right technology in place to easily manage your volunteers and facilitate their transition into their new roles.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. I estimate that between $5,000 to $20,000 is spent annually on recognition activities by most nonprofits, more if you’re in a major campaign. Have you tried bringing in a communications facilitator to deepen the conversation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Although your fundraising event will have a theme or main attraction, there will be lulls as you prepare for the next activity. Through in-person events, you can build a tighter-knit community by allowing like-minded individuals to gather together to learn more about your nonprofit and give you their support. Personal interactions.

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2012

As you encourage content curation activities for your staff, you may also want to remind them of techniques for being efficient and staying focused: Manage Your Attention, Not Just Your Time: Don't just create a to-do list, lay it out on daily and weekly schedules, breaking down key tasks of the project into chunks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

This book has been my companion lately – not only because it is so rich (check out the table of contents ) but it has given me a lot to think about and reflect on in terms of my own social media use – and how to be a lot of smarter about it.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

If you need a solution with out-of-the-box tools, key CRM software features to look for include the ability to create donor profiles, track donations, automate digital marketing activities, send automated donation acknowledgments, allow online event registration, set up online petitions, and host peer-to-peer fundraising pages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Each year they bring together diverse, passionate people for a sleep-away camp for adults where they learn together through active, creative workshops and activities. Nina Simon, the executive director of the museum, is an expert in participatory design and fantastic facilitator. Being Intentional About Your To Do List.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2007

TechSoup holds regular meetings for nonprofits in Second Life and I have been attending regularly and sometimes facilitate like this I did this past week. So, I've been reflecting about effective facilitation of virtual meetings in Second Life Right now the primary method of group interaction is via unmoderated chat interface.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. Not great as many of reflected. Collective Capital (@cocapimprov) April 6, 2015. (See

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2016

I make a conscious effort not to get overly pessimistic or have an irritable attitude towards my coworkers because I want to be mindful of the type of work environment I’m creating. I bring that same mindfulness to my client engagements, because I know that my nonprofit clients are usually under a ton of stress. Self-Care is Real!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With this in mind, let’s dive in! You can determine who your most engaged followers are by tracking who is actively interacting with you on social media. You can create a leaderboard to track your most active participants and post updates online for everyone to see. Reach out to long-time, engaged volunteers. There you have it!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Bloomerang gives users access to a dashboard that actively tracks your retention rate to keep it top of mind for your entire team. Keep in mind that migrating to, implementing, and customizing the Salesforce platform may require asking a nonprofit tech specialist for assistance. Ask about training resources for the solution.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In comparison, 10 years ago, these managers spent “only” 60 to 65 per cent of their time engaged in those activities. . Team members reflect on their own remote working experiences and use that insight to create a shared charter for your nonprofit. Reflect on the past six months or the past year as a team. PRIORITIES.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2017

Icebreakers are discussion questions or activities used to help participants relax. Before deciding which activities to use, assess your audience for age, familiarity with one another, purpose of the group gathering, and potential considerations for physical abilities. You can always adapt or improvise.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Think carefully about the cost of your fundraising activities and the long-term impact your nonprofit potentially has on your community. Consider how much you should raise to effectively help your mission while keeping your budget in mind. . Don’t risk accidentally spending more on your fundraising activities than you raise. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2010

Our charge was to teach back-to-back simultaneous workshops covering social media strategy for NGOs and social media tools. It made me think of the metaphor of the Dance Floor and the Balcony a phrase and exercise that I learned from a session that Eric Eugene Kim facilitated. . David Sasaki has a terrific reflection on that here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2007

I'm mentoring in Nancy White's online facilitation workshop and she just shared a pointer to this tool. You don't get as much control over the look and feel of your mind map as you would with say MindManager, although you can import an MindManager file. Update: Some more reflection on it. I had to play with it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. Here’s what I learned about the facilitating design thinking processes: What Is A Design Lab? We finished with a group photo and fun co-creation reflection.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having face-to-face conversations with potential major donors (in addition to all the other donor stewardship activities you manage) will be an important part of building these relationships. Having a dollar amount in mind that you feel confident about will help ease that tension. And, third, it allows for ample stewardship activities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

” For one of the sessions, we focused on a methodology of how to make sense of data from Facebook Insights to improve the relevance of content and engagement activities. A few days ago, Mari Smith posted this update : The News Feed is *clearly* favoring posts and activity from friends and subscriptions (vs.

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