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Why Cloud for Good Is Excited About Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC22)

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Attendees are welcomed and encouraged to bring their whole self to the NTC, and NTEN promises to weave a sense of community into session and activity throughout the three-day event. Where to Find Cloud for Good. Opportunities for Professional Development.

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New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits To Improve Resilience in 2021

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Rituals are routine and intentional activities that carry meaning. I’ve taken up many new self-care activities during 2020 to cope with the pandemic stress. My Three Themes: Resilience: This theme relates to all the curriculum, writing, and teaching I do around The Happy Healthy Nonprofit.

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What I Learned About Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Social Impact at IFCAsia in Bangkok

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So, it was really a great honor to co-teach a master class on digital strategy and two crowdfunding workshops. I always welcome the opportunity to observe and participate in other sessions, especially when they use participatory techniques. As a trainer, one way to learn is to observe and take process notes.

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Trainer’s Tip: Your Room Set Up Can Make or Break the Learning Experience

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As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Trainer’s Notebook: The Importance of Hands-On Learning

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For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces.

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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

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Participatory Gatherings. There is no better resource than “ The Facilitator’s Guide To Participatory Decision-Making ” by Sam Kaner. (They also offer workshops ). The book is an extremely practical resource whether you are working on improving your skills or teaching others. Strategic Dialogue.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals To Begin 2018 with Clarity

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I continued an active schedule of teaching workshops on self-care for nonprofit professionals and creating a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace as well as numerous keynote presentations. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. In early 2017, we completed a two week book tour.