Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women’s organizations organized by Wake , an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. You have to think of your interpreters as extensions of your facilitation techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2012

James Nickerson, who has worked with the SFGMC and was a participant in a peer group learning exchange that I designed and facilitated for two years had the opportunity to share some lessons learned about social media with peer chorus organizations. Here’s his reflection. Have a passion for the art, and the technique will follow.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

This will help shape your conversations, strategies, and goals. Working with a professional will help facilitate discussions, allow everyone to participate in the dialogue, and shape a process to create a plan of action. Remember, working with a consultant or a facilitator will require resources, which may be limited.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Grantmakers should address the potential for bias through training or direct conversations. You or the facilitators can ask participants to identify biases and point out any discrepancies or gaps that emerge as the group moves towards decision making. We often find that bias is the bigger threat.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Are there connections we can facilitate? In May, our inaugural speaker, Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters , shared tips for how to maintain a connection to donors even without in-person events. Sterrin does a great job organizing speakers and facilitating discussion.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

In addition, I was lucky enough to be the online facilitator for a virtual leadership program for arts administrators co-hosted by the Cornell University School of Management where I learned and practiced a range of instructional techniques for teaching adults.

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MAY 23, 2024

While I was at the Philadelphia Museum of Art working on a website redesign, we recognized the need to be transparent with our internal audiences and started hosting a series of monthly open forum presentations called “Website Wednesdays.” Focus Groups Don’t forget to talk to your fans directly!

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NTEN

JULY 9, 2014

In addition to the conversations with participants in three separate tracks, #14LCS includes a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will spark new conversations and nudge existing conversations to introduce new questions. And check out the full lineup of #14LCS speakers and facilitators !

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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. A good facilitator knows how to shift or tweak the lesson plan in real time if it isn’t working as planned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

Yesterday, I spent a day facilitating leadership workshops for arts leaders attending the Art House Convergence Conference near Park City, Utah. on personal and organizational resilience based on the ideas in my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. What to do?

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MARCH 3, 2011

Thirteen students produced three projects that layered participatory activities onto an exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection of the Henry Art Gallery. The guiding principle is uncovering relationships between the works of art themselves rather than explicating information or theoretical concepts.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

As Beck puts it: I think there’s something human in sheet music, something that doesn’t depend on technology to facilitate it—it’s a way of opening music up to what someone else is able to bring to it. Are the products created via such a process of worse, better, or equivalent quality as traditional art products? It''s complicated.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

The Art of Storytelling: Sharing Supporters’ Stories There’s something profoundly human about sharing stories. Lobby days are your opportunity to show strength in numbers and to make every conversation with a legislator count. Let’s harness these powerful tools to not only speak but to engage, inspire, and mobilize.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2015

We learn so much about professional practice from having honest and candid conversations. Eugene is always thought in the way he designs and facilitates activities to bring people together to learn from one other. Next, Eugene facilitated a fishbowl conversation with Janne. Here’s one brilliant idea that I loved.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The session was facilitated by Susan Feeney, Partner at GMMB , and explored the range of new media models and venture journalism experiments. “As While newspapers previously focused on creating stories and moving on to the next one, a priority that has emerged is facilitating deeper conversations with readers and showcasing their feedback.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2011

Arts and Social Media. 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. Benchmarking Study by Devon Smith.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Detroit hosed by Co-Act , a nonprofit collaboration space in Detroit. They have built an authentic community through cultivated conversations and events designed to build trust, deepen relationships and set the stage for collective impact. Just added these to my trainer kit). … Read More.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Arts and culture. This gave audience members a new appreciation for the theater, and they showed this appreciation by making donations during the conversations. . Environmental.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2009

It is also a Twitter term that describes a keyword, prefixed by that symbol, that helps people track conversations on Twitter. It also makes it easy for attendees to follow the conversation thread and participate whether they are or in the room or following from afar. Photo by Mansikka. What is a #HashTag?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 15, 2015

"The arts are future-making." I wrote this down when Deborah Cullinan said it at a meeting of arts leaders about a year ago. Deborah''s vision for the arts leading the way to stronger future inspired me. Deborah''s vision for the arts leading the way to stronger future inspired me. The arts ARE future-making.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are mountains of resources for nonprofits who want to perfect the art of telling the stories of the clients and communities they serve. Having these conversations is not something America does well, but nonprofits are the perfect neutral player to facilitate them. Don’t shy away from hard conversations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. Use it wisely in your promotional materials and conversations with donors to encourage more thoughtful and passionate philanthropy. IRA Distributions . In all other years IRA owners age 70.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

One of our hopes for the book was that it would spark conversation about the need for self-care as part of doing the work. Last June, I facilitated a leadership workshop at the Americans for the Arts Conference where I tested some of the assessments and checklist tools in our book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

I have the honor of designing and facilitating three sessions, including a plenary on my favorite topic – learning from failure. Through lively sharing and discussion we will dive into the art of placing small bets or affordable losses that can lead to innovation. April 13, 2013 – 8:30-10:00.

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MAY 6, 2014

Many arts organizations are scrappy and the creative people aren’t necessarily the most business savvy. Someone who’s an expert at facilitating and guiding? Here are some of the significant responsibilities that many board chairs assume: Facilitates board meetings and manages conversations to ensure equal voice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2017

"It is a driving passion of mine to get people to understand that improv skills can be effectively translated into the business world with powerful results," says Bob Kulhan , veteran improv performer, university professor, and author of the fascinating new book, Getting To "Yes And": The Art of Business Improv. It facilitates conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

Arts Council of Silicon Valley Staff. What about a certain post created that big conversation. I’ve been remiss in summarizing some of the nuggets out here on the blog, so here goes. Facebook Strategic Objectives. I asked folks on Facebook: “ What is your organization trying to accomplish on Facebook with its Fan Page?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

They become a source for journalists to quote, have conversations with professional colleagues, or directly engage with stakeholders. He gives you the inside story about the work of art. His photo and commentary and use the hash tags facilitates visibility and connection to this audience target. Visibility. Specialization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

In 2005, at the Les Blogs conference in Paris, there was a flap about the backchannel because the conversation crossed a line. . Can the backchannel evolve past " snarkiness on parade " or " complaint festival " to improve learning and networking in conference sessions? How can the backchannel enhance our attentiveness and learning ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session about leadership and social media as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits. Lean on Your Staff.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Hundreds of unique, hand-made art postcards, containing words of compassion and solidarity are hand delivered to individuals and communities all over the world, bringing connection, hope, visibility and voice to women and girls whose lives have suffered from isolation, violence or repression. Each card is a piece of art in my mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

” That is you step aside from the content delivery and shine a light into the process, including what the trainer is thinking as they are facilitating. The Art of Good Openings and Closings. Think of “House of Cards” when Francis turns to the camera and shares the dialogue inside his mind.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Beth Harris and Steven Zucker's content about art history is social and dialogue-based in format. These instructors aren't teaching you the equivalent of a high school course in math or art history. They advocated for the power of online research and learning: There is a huge appetite for knowledge about art that is not being met.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

He welcomed me to the Bay Area and asked if I would be interested in doing some trainings for the local arts community. One thing led to another and I designed a social media lab for arts organizations. Most importantly, I need a good facilitator for each table. I said yes. Social Learning: Face-to-Face.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2010

This was the first time I had participated in talk show style streaming event. It was more than a book promotion event – it was an opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with a peer (Peter) about social media. We are very grateful to the Case Foundation for hosting a party to toast our book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating a Networked Nonprofit and Social Media workshop at the Independent Sector Annual Conference “ Forging A Stronger Future Together &# in Atlanta. Interesting to discover a line from the book, “Social Media is a contact sport, not a spectator sport&# was a conversation driver.

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