Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on the age of automation and it implications for civil society. Here’s an overview of the book from the authors blog. Charity Digital News published this interview with Rob Leyland, Innovation Manager, about their recent efforts. AI and Ethics.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit and advocacy thought leaders are constantly writing new articles about developments in advocacy, advocacy strategies, and advocacy resources. Find trustworthy news sources and treat these blogs like you would your morning paper. Experienced volunteers are often one of your new volunteers’ best resources.

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MAY 4, 2021

Without a handbook, volunteers may feel disconnected and unsure of their role and responsibilities because once training is over, there are no materials for them to reference later. Volunteer opportunities: Describe each volunteer role, including expected time commitment, required skills, and what the volunteer will be doing.

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JUNE 7, 2021

This includes skills-based (turning to the skills that would benefit a learner based on their goals) and usage-based (turning to the past courses completed by a learner and their peers) recommendations. On one hand, LMSs are: Focused on administering training and assessments. Driven by the organization itself.

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Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

And how do you train co-workers who engage volunteers in this approach? Whenever I start working with a new colleague who will interact with volunteers, I always brief them on my ‘Iron Hug’ philosophy. Remain confident in your skills, judgement, and expertise. It requires some trial and error.

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MARCH 20, 2012

I wrote this article in response to several nonprofits that have been in the news lately, including one in my area. I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. The Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization has the ultimate authority and responsibility for the organization. Problem #1.

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2015

About a year ago, I (virtually) sat down with my staff and told them I wanted to build an interactive program that would help individuals who are trying to develop their grantsmanship skills. So, the good news was we had identified a real need. I thought this idea might engender some interesting conversation. spanhidden.

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MARCH 20, 2012

I wrote this article in response to several nonprofits that have been in the news lately, including one in my area. I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. The Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization has the ultimate authority and responsibility for the organization. Problem #1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

The good news is that Facebook’s new design is based on better data visualization. The bad news is that all that data is probably better for Facebook’s advertisers than for you. Well, the good news is that 800,000,000 from all over the world are now on Facebook. Be careful who you friend. What do you think?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. The more you train yourself to listen for content, emotion, and action, the less you'll have room to take in external distractions.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Ahern was surprised that basic skills he took for granted as a sales copywriter – like the deft use of emotional triggers to prompt action, for instance; or reverence for the customer – were often missing in the donor communications he saw. He is a regular contributor to Philanthropy News Digest and the Huffington Post IMPACT Channel.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I started the keynote by reading a poem by Deanna Zandt, a friend and the author of Share This! We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. But, we have to train them! We have to train our communities to drive with us. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2016

We need training programs that support the growth of staff and volunteers. And we need advocacy for new levels of excellence and for policies that support our work. "Nonprofits struggle to find the right staff with the right skills. About the Authors. Image: TechSoup. spanhidden.

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Care2

JULY 11, 2007

60) Search « The Great Debate: DM vs. Online Acquisition | Main | Make New Friends, But Keep the Old » Wednesday Jul 11 2007 A. It doesn’t take an advanced degrees or specialized skill to succeed in the Connected Age, just lots of old-fashioned confidence, some time and faith. For instance, in L.A.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files? Convening authority: If you convene coalitions or conferences or other thought leaders this can be a powerful asset that creates trust and reputation as being an essential player in your sector. News release mentioning the benefactors. Plug donor skills into the work.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

Steve MacLaughlin, VP of data analytics at Blackbaud and author of Data Driven Nonprofits , broke down what successful nonprofits do to manage big data. Bad for making predictions without the right data or data science skills. Consider your organization to be a source of news and information for an already interested community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

What if we demanded that a basic low cost connection and computer and training were available to every Aussie who wanted it like the telephone? Every local news station showed up. News coverage is a major driver of giving. Questions from the audience: What skill sets do smaller nonprofits need to have?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Hes the author of three best-selling books, including Re-engage and The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. Curious: wouldn't being authentic also lead to having integrity.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether it’s providing an effective guide to grant writing or delving into expert advice on digital marketing strategies for nonprofits, these free nonprofit resources provide invaluable knowledge to help you develop your fundraising skills. Check out this newsletter for an exclusive look at nonprofit news. Enhanced outreach.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 26, 2007

The basic conclusion of the conversation is that timeliness in museums is "societally useful," especially in an era when museums are shifting away from being "refuge[s] of authority and stability" to "resource[s] for the public good."

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 6, 2021

The good news is, nonprofit leaders don’t have to settle for waste in their organizations. But the reverse is good news for nonprofit leaders. Talent waste is failing to recognize or utilize people’s talents, skills, or special knowledge. On-time attendees are made to wait while a couple of late ones arrive. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I want the best for you, this is a little bit more interpersonal skills, of course. Those words I often use in my trainings with fundraisers. And it’s important to do pitching, and I trained pitch practicing as well. Always leading with good news in a board, then going into the curiosity. . How can I help?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You can even host a local author as part of the event, and you should definitely set up a display with works related to your cause. Educational events hosted by nonprofits are powerful tools for sharing knowledge, developing skills, and empowering communities. Here’s the good news: Neon CRM can do all of that and more!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls. These are in what I consider is the best chapter of the book The Essential HR Handbook , that she co-authored with Barbara Mitchell. Clustering everyone in the middle performance-rating categories 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010 Engage Your Employees.Especially Now Im a big fan of the books authored by Leigh Branham. big and small improvements, new ideas and suggestions for innovation.) Re-Engage is co-authored by Branham and Mark Hirschfeld and the authors worked with Quantum Workplace on the research for the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timm is the author of, 50 Powerful Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Customers. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:59 PM Labels: Customer Service , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Training 1 comments: Dalon said.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Third to last is crucial.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.&#

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? ► August (20) ► July (5) ▼ June (8) New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opp.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

Saturday, August 7, 2010 Great Business Quote Heres a great quote from author and speaker Harvey Mackay : "When a person with money meets a person with experience, the person with the experience ends up with the money, and the person with the money ends up with the experience." Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010 How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, recently completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. Been looking at this book for awhile.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Monday, November 8, 2010 Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss Robert Sutton, author of Good Boss, Bad Boss , provides these leadership tips: Create an environment that encourages people to challenge each others ideas, but set a few ground rules. Dont allow personal attacks or criticism.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 How To Be An Open Leader Charlene Li, the author of the best-seller book, Groundswell , was kind enough to send me an advance copy of her newest book, Open Leadership , which she released for sale on May 24. ► August (20) ► July (5) ▼ June (8) New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opp.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Author Peter F. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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