Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. Two prevalent scenarios, both lacking collaboration I’ve observed two nonprofit governance scenarios prevalent across the sector.

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Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Rituals are routine and intentional activities that carry meaning. 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. I’ve taken up many new self-care activities during 2020 to cope with the pandemic stress.

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Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

The nature of capital campaign committee structures. This builds a standard structure into the process from the start. Confirm that everyone is on the same page by restating the meeting’s purpose, expected outcomes, agenda items, and the roles that individuals will play (such as facilitator or note-taker).

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Campaign Structure Phase Review 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Meico Whitlock (Mindful Techie) leads the NTEN Board in a meditation meeting opener. Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. This post is #2 in a series I’ll be publishing on virtual meeting facilitation.

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Virtual Facilitation Exercise Training 130

Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

But, more specifically, project managers juggle various responsibilities and wear a multitude of hats—organizer, leader, motivator, facilitator, liaison, and driver—to ensure success. Projects have many components, such as team members, budget, timeframes, activities, tasks, and more.

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Project Management Facilitation Collaboration 59

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. They can open doors to new circles, enhancing the board’s diversity and dynamism. Encourage active participation. Set up interview processes that are as transparent as they are engaging.

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Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 76

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Kelly Buhles outlines some of the ways to structure participation in her article, “A Primer for Participatory Grantmaking,” and divides them into two main groupings: participatory committees and collective groups. Inclusive and accessible practices for equitable participation in activities.

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Participatory Model Grant Fund 134

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. Facilitate this information-gathering process by enhancing your site’s user experience (UX). Enhanced user experience ensures that your website is open and inviting for all members of your audience.

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Websites Donation Images Mobile 97

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Creates an environment that facilitates fundraising Regardless of whether you do face-to-face fundraising, ensuring that the organization is prepared to fundraise is the development professional’s main priority.

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. Often, facilitation teams are brought together by an event host. Photo by Trav Williams. Do you have a preferred method?

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Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Open lines of communication with your membership go a long way toward developing a better—and more customized— member experience ! How do I determine the best structure for my program? Here are some factors to consider when structuring your membership program: Your organization’s goals. New avenues for donor engagement.

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FAQ Program Guide Arkansas 52

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

The appointed Registered Agent must be physically located in the state and maintain an office that is open during regular business hours. At this meeting, you’ll approve the bylaws, adopt the conflict-of-interest policy, elect directors, appoint officers, and approve resolutions such as opening the organization’s bank account.

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Organization Files Nonprofit Grant 131

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Like many other activities in participatory philanthropy, this approach considers the process to be as important as the outcomes. We’re engineering responses, rather than being open to what happens.”

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 90

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations.

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Support Donor Community Retention 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to participate in a brainstorming meeting at a foundation that was developing a strategy for its digital platforms (web, social, mobile, etc). The process was facilitated byPeter Maher, founder and CEO, of Luma Institute. Making: Methods for Envisioning Future Possibilities.

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Design Strategy Digital Technique 128

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions. I also facilitated a number of nonprofit staff workshops building on the curriculum. In early 2017, we completed a two week book tour.

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Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And you’re far from the only one; studies report that 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Lack of inclusivity and openness. Lack of resources.

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Ideas Practice Leadership Roles 52

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If your organization maintains an active presence on social media platforms , include social media links on your website. By facilitating and encouraging volunteer engagement, you benefit your organization and foster a sense of community and purpose among your supporters.

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Websites Calendar Registration Nonprofit 52

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

After the session, she asked to reuse the game locally and I asked her to just let me know how it went: I recently facilitated a day long meeting with a group of 7 different community media centers in California. I design and facilitate a day long, in person meeting every other month dedicated to one of these topics.

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Game Community Impact Media 195

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 29, 2009

MuseumNext had four main sections: Interactive activities , including an opening workshop with a group of designers associated with an extremely wonderful exhibition called Doing it for the Kids featuring sustainable toy designs. Facilitator bits. That said, the phrase "structured opportunity" is where MuseumNext suffered most.

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Facilitation Reflection Museum Participatory 32

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2012

We actively seek participation and develop structured opportunities for visitors to collaborate with us. the most powerful evidence of it happening is when our active role as designers/facilitators becomes invisible. It happens because people see an opening where there wasn't one before. The magic isn't by design.

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Platform Open Museum Participatory 41

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

It was also an opportunity for me to co-facilitate with in-country team, meet the NGOs and hear their stories first-hand, and learn a lot about modeling and adapting interactive training techniques for different cultures. 1. Facilitating Tri-Lingual Events: Not Lost in Translation. Group Photo with Certificates.

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Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. For the networked nonprofit workshops I facilitate, I’ve developed a maturity of practice assessment called “ Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly ” which gives me a detailed understanding of where the organization is in its practice.

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Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

This structured approach works well for busy members who want to make an impact but don’t have a lot of time and like to be plugged in exactly where they are needed. Advisory Boards Need Structure. Assembling it is about being open to advice, insight, and support from different people with fresh perspectives.

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Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

In a recent blog post , in which our nonprofit, TechSoup, advocated for Net Neutrality, there were several responses that have an interestingly identical structure: (a) Government should stay out of the Internet; (b) There are technical issues involved that TechSoup does not understand; and. (c) " This was 1988. There was no web.

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Asia Indonesia Poland Government 54

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. Why did it happen? What was learned?

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Review Social Media Action Strategy 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

Designing and facilitating training (not matter the topic) is one of my passions and why I blog about it on a regular basis. As a facilitator, you have to watch the participants body language and look for the “slump,” and if you notice people getting tired, interject some movement. Photo: Americans for the Arts.

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Training Train Brain Exercise 50

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

We are committed to actively advocating for clear and consistent science-based climate policies that facilitate a just and equitable global transition to a 1.5°C C future,” said Suzanne DiBianca, Chief Impact Officer and EVP of Corporate Relations at Salesforce.

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Organization Massachusetts Org Africa 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

I’m very honored to be giving the ending keynote and facilitating a design lab on self-care and avoiding burnout at the National Arts Marketing Project Conference. Because I started my career in the arts field and wanted to do some active listening to the audience before speaking, I came in for the whole conference.

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Learning Brain Facilitation Conference 50

NTEN

MARCH 2, 2012

ThinkShout is facilitating an NTC Drupal Day on April 3rd, 2012, the first day of the NTC. If you're interested in helping out with case studies or other planning/facilitation opportunities as part of the Drupal Day for Nonprofits, give Sean Larkin a shout ! Email Brendan to add it to your registration. 10:45-11am: Break.11-12

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Drupal Conference NTC Technology 66

NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2011

It will be open to all attendees, but it will include member recognition and the Member Awards. The new structure will cut down on noise and allow for more interactive networking and socializing. Finally, there will be a couple of changes to the conference pricing structure.

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NTC Community Badge Registration 50

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

From their website: Some of the features that distinguish Hampshire from more traditional liberal arts colleges include student-designed academic concentrations; an active, collaborative, inquiry-based pedagogy; an interdisciplinary curriculum; and a narrative evaluation system. Sounds a lot like Edupunk, doesn’t it? Be Helpful.

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Nptech Unconference Open Source Model 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Second, you must establish a protocol for maintaining high-structure, high-substance 1:1 dialogues with the individuals on your team. And that boosts others’ ability to be resilient and open to new ideas and collaboration.” -- Ellen B. Progress is not the same as activity. and author of, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work.

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Authoring Leadership Environment Team 75

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. . Research shows that staff often resist using multiple services, often because they don’t want to open one more window on their computer or launch one more app on their mobile device.

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Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

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? Why Use One? New Technology for New Power Movements.

Design 50

Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Ivan Boothe pointed me over to a blog post by Lina with an intriguing tweet " Transmedia activism with a co-creation network." She offers some examples of this approach from the activism field. These tools can facilitate coordination/discussion/communication amongst key stakeholders about the content. very insightful.

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Storytelling Network Collaboration Classroom 63

Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

This is because staff members who are actively trying to learn and become better are the type of employees you should prioritize for retention. If people can’t make it to an in-person celebration, make sure to keep a Zoom line open so that your virtual attendees still feel included and appreciated. Wrapping Up.

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Retention Tips Training Train 36