Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And it links you to a website where you alone or in a group can supplement your reading with some interactive exercises and resources. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business.

Skills 92

Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 92

Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

While this list is great for starting the discussion, for a more detailed audit and analysis, enlist the support of Media Cause MarTech experts. Where do we go to learn about our website’s performance?

Build 59

Build Map Platform Integration 59

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Tip: Using the Giving Analysis for Appeals report in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® is a great first step to analyzing your historical data. This could weaken the validity and credibility of any insights you may have derived, making the exercise moot. Be sure to send it to them to avoid hundreds of calls asking, “Where is it?”

Data 95

Data Giving Work Test 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

” While a participant survey is an important piece of your evaluation, it is critical to incorporate a holistic reflection of your workshop. This includes documenting your session, reviewing your decks and exercises, analyzing your instructional design, and figuring out how to improve it. Formative Evaluation. Click to Amazon.

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Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Because no one wants board members approving budgets that they don’t fully understand or making decisions to expand staff when they aren’t clear if the budget can withstand additional salaries and benefits or voting on fundraising approaches when they don’t understand cost/benefit analysis. Here’s how you can build that board.

Build 109

Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

As a trainer and subject matter expert, I fight a big battle when designing a workshop. Balancing the amount of content delivery with exercises and right sizing given the available time for the workshop. The format of the concept poster was more open then the close-ended set of exercises and questions on the worksheet.

Activities 105

Activities Active Activism Integration 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

I don’t always have a lot of participants who are eager to do exercises digitally, but when I do I can work with them to adapt the exercise. There are apps that allow participants to use “ virtual sticky notes ” to do an exercise but these are not well designed for group collaboration.

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Facilitation Arts Pakistan Exercise 139

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

The 2016 session took all of the trainers’ lessons learned from the previous session and improved upon the presentation and exercises. This activity allowed the learner to move, engage in small group discussion, and apply analysis to the content. Engaging in a variety of exercises: thinking, writing, discussing, moving, and making.

Training 59

Training Train Design Tech 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2017

In Hartford, I had challenge of a large number of participants, a “master class” type set up, and but a room and time constraints that limited the amount of full group interactive exercises. I experimented with using the polls as part of the opening exercise in the workshop. I did not have a remote audience. Conference. Stay tuned.

Interaction 81

Interaction Audience Poll Tools 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

We received copies of his Luma’s book and cards, “Innovation for People,” which is a synthesis of landscape analysis of design-thinking and human centered design methods. A frequent question Peter is asked about how an organization can become more innovative. “What are the skills that we need to practice for 10,000 hours?

Facilitation 132

Facilitation Method Technique Exercise 132

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

” I first used this exercise in 2011 in Lebanon to kick off E-Mediat project that brought trainers and capacity builders from 5 countries in the Middle East to be trained on curriculum based on my book, the Networked Nonprofit , and interactive training techniques. .” What are the opportunities for reciprocity?

Professional 101

Professional Network Learning Lebanon 101

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In 2018 analysis by Ben Gose , a reported 57% of nonprofits doubted their ability to continue meeting demand, motiving many nonprofit leaders to consider collaboration with other nonprofits and across sector lines in order to increase organizational capacity. Layer one, internal assessment, is an exercise in rigorous self-reflection.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Los Angeles Strategy Indiana 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Then students complete exercises, either in small groups or solo. They have to do a network map and analysis as well as strategy for a development organization in their area of student. I use this design checklist to identify interactive exercises. I ask them to generate a list of keep, tweak, and delete.

Learning 84

Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

NetWits

AUGUST 21, 2012

From the Audience Analysis exercise you will have a long list of user tasks for each audience segment. It is critical to prioritize these tasks and decide which tasks are the most important to your users and organization.

Action 205

Action Websites Design Voice 205

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

Opening Exercise. The session kicked off with a Spectragram exercise involving the full group. I learned this technique from Allen Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day. We decided to use an understanding exercise, a SWOT analysis related to the topics. Learning More.

Participatory 76

Participatory Digital Facilitation Exercise 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The value of this exercise was that it inspired me to rethink my routine about bedtime rituals. hours per night, I felt a lot better and had much more discipline to start to build other healthy habits – such as daily exercise. What I discovered is that once I was able to achieve my optimal number of 8.25

Data 125

Data Personal Support Exercise 125

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2011

She immediately had us moving around and introducing ourselves to new people, reflecting on our experience in both personal and professional networks. Each table was called the “Home Team” and after the various exercises we came back to home team to process and reflect. ” Video streaming by Ustream.

Network 94

Network Hawaii Exercise Stream 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

If time is available, also do a plus/delta exercise with participants as a close out to the session. Measure, evaluate, reflect, and improve. We did a classic brainstorming/SWOT analysis exercise related to our topics. Here are few nonprofit toolkits that can help you adapt this exercise to your nonprofit.

Participatory 76

Participatory Facilitation Technique Asia 76

Forum One

MARCH 18, 2021

Developing content geared toward leadership—for example, showing current metrics related to the processes you’re looking to change, competitive analysis, and expected return on investment—can be convincing enough to demonstrate that digital transformation is a worthwhile investment.

Digital 87

Digital Demonstration Colorado Leadership 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Descriptions of key digital measurement concepts, terminology and analysis techniques. Micro lessons on video, exercises, coaching, measure progress and put it online for free. The syllabus includes: An overview of today’s digital measurement landscape. Guidance on how to build an effective measurement plan.

Analytics 106

Analytics Google Digital Free 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Help the participants narrow down topics to discuss or work in small group exercises (replaces sticky dot voting and visualize the vote technique). Help participants evaluate the session in real-time – replacing the use of a flip chart in a plus/delta analysis. Incorporating Movement Into Icebreakers and Small Group Exercises.

Poll 50

Poll Technique Group Tools 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2011

Dan observes, “Overall, the response was positive that such analysis allows the team to be more intentional about weaving a national network for a specific campaign/advocacy outcome.&#. Before you can carry out this exercise, you need to understand the vocabulary of networks. Share your map with other groups doing the exercise.

Network 124

Network Map Exercise Nonprofit 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I have been using this technique for the past couple of months to incorporate walking and exercise into my day. The benefit of moving around helps with concentration. While some procrastination can be beneficial, it can reduce your productivity if it gets out of hand.

Method 127

Method Technique Reflection Exercise 127

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Exercise classes. Reports and data analysis tool. It’s a great way to meet your supporters, engage them in something meaningful, and raise a good amount of money. Some common examples include: Walkathons. Talent show. Charity concert. At first glance, you might think these types of events are not feasible during this time.

Virtual 79

Virtual Registration Hosting Alternative 79

sgEngage

AUGUST 8, 2022

And, with that sort of analysis, you’ll be able to tinker with your model and see what works over time. Although creating a well-organized way of capturing the long-term and non-financial ROI of any campaign is a challenge, it’s an extremely worthwhile exercise. Capital Campaigns and ROI.

ROI 72

ROI Campaign Gift Metrics 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2011

At Zoetica, we facilitating a social media peer learning project called “ Leveraging Social Media: Becoming A Networked Nonprofit.&# Devon Smith, who writes the 24 Usable Hours blog, and a self-described “data nerd&# did a benchmarking analysis for participants.

Benchmark 96

Benchmark Social Media Measure Results 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The energizer can be connected to the content or just a movement exercise or stretch. You also need to design good openers and closers !

Instructional Design 111

Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

BoardAssist

APRIL 12, 2016

The process of researching and selecting potential partners is not a difficult exercise but requires adequate sector experience, time, and resources. Conduct a financial analysis of each nonprofit (and of your organization).

New York 40

New York Collaboration Nonprofit Analysis 40

The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 4, 2020

This is a critical exercise for strategy right now because it will give you some amount of objectivity because let’s face it, even in the best of times we’re often in an emotional pigeon hole about our own work. Now, I know this analysis does not account for something like an economic downtown and donors deciding to give less.

Profit 49

Profit Analysis Stats Question 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

After Jane’s keynote, Harold lead a master class with practical exercises on how to “learn the new” or manage/design and use a professional learning network. Then asked us to do analysis based on: Age. He asked us to list them. Organization. Hierarchical Position. Area of Expertise. Geographic Location.

Learning 98

Learning Work Knowledge Management Knowledge 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

And the resulting graph is the analysis of 1200 students. This gave me an excuse to look at different types of peer learning exercises and facilitation techniques. These are brief, introductory exercises that help participants to get know each other, get connected to the topic, and their own learning outcomes.

Experiment 116

Experiment Learning Create Exercise 116

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

This practice and the particular application has changed the way small market teams compete in the major leagues and thus has made this recent postseason a possibility for my preferred team.

Learning 61

Learning Organization Statistics Cleveland 61

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

It includes activities meant to build a positive workplace environment, such as leading team-building exercises and managing workplace disputes respectfully and professionally. Run a cost-benefit analysis to determine which choice is the most productive and cost-efficient for your nonprofit.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Retention Profit Professional 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

There are a wealth of theories, ideas, and methods covered, for example the “ SAVI ” model for designing exercises that help learners embrace learning in different styles. From Analysis to Evaluation: Tools, Tips, and Techniques from Trainers. It can help people learn faster and in a more fun and natural way.

Training 114

Training Train Technology Instructional Design 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

1. Deep Analysis of Your Audience: I always (try) to do a thorough participant assessment before I teach any workshop or do a presentation. Participants worked in groups to identify the benefits, tangible/intangible value, and financial analysis. It is a well known fact that exercise helps you think better. (And

Social Media 96

Social Media Reflection Leadership Media 96

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Route 66 pairs this reading content with teaching tools and learning exercises, effectively empowering any literate person to become an early reading instructor. with the tools to teach reading to adolescent and adult beginning readers, such as those with developmental disabilities. This is a huge legal victory!

Guatemala 159

Guatemala Literacy Qatar Open Source 159

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

This mapping exercise helps funders meet unmet or underfunded needs and populations. . For example, one collaboration’s gap analysis revealed that a city’s private funders offered minimal support in the areas of health and drug addiction prevention.

Collaboration 94

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 94