ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

“Resources, symbolic attraction of alliance members, and expanded networks” as stated in a review from AIM Alliance , are all compelling benefits to joining forces, however, organizations should proceed with caution as these solutions are not sole problem solvers. Model selection. Recommendations. Measure and share impact.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Los Angeles Strategy Indiana 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2011

Should we be using an industrial measurement model in a digitally networked age? A theory of change lays out the results and preconditions on a visual map that lays out the pathway for social change. Perhaps using a Theory of Change model can help with alignment beyond tactics or financial results. How It Works.

Social Media 101

Social Media Change Media Social 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

This process of reflection is embedded in the organization’s working style, not a random moment of inspiration after a program evaluation is completed. Everyone on staff understands that the questions are the best teachers and in an effort to sustain learning articulate questions and seek answers to those questions.

Culture 50

Culture Data Create Reflection 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

We are recording the calls so those that face electricity/connectivity problems can download it as a podcast and listen to the recordings later – and view slides/ notes. Having this network map on the wall during the whole training, let us as the trainers acknowledge the expertise and knowledge in the room.

Pakistan 111

Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2008

Dave Webb said "I have always had a problem forcing something that is organic by nature into a mechanical straightjacket. This voice, articulated through social media, can be extremely powerful and can force individuals, companies and communities to change the way they behave. There's a lot to digest here.

Social Media 50

Social Media Influence Meme Media 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2014

To set the stage for this exploration, Bill Somerville, founder and President of Ventures Foundation shared some ideas from his experience. He spoke about the need for the model of community foundation philanthropy to innovate. Design thinking methods are great way to identify and articulate some of those first step ideas.

Foundation 102

Foundation Design Community Work 102

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

As part of the session, Tom led live drawing ( click for high-res image ), and we invited the audience to add their own “can’t dos” to a large map of things that are “safe,” “iffy,” and “no way”--more on that later. Few were able to articulate a response policy that wasn't based entirely on the volume of the ire raised.

Museum 20

Museum Professional Teen Map 20