Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

– Sharing Knowledge Wiki -This wiki was created by The ICT-KM group of the CGIAR and other partners to catalog and document processes for nonprofits that want to share knowledge across partners doing development work. Innovating for People Handbook: Design Thinking Methods: A recipe book of human-centered design methods.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2012

Johnson’s new book, The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising. In this book, Larry starts at the beginning (that’s even how he describes it!) Blasphemy, I know! But, that’s just one of the reaons why I love Larry C. And I want to share a few gems with you! Gem #1 – Put fundraising in your mission.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints. And if you prefer books, check out Candid’s library of ebooks and audiobooks.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. Brent Gibson, Chief Health Officer at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and Managing Director of NCCHC Resources, Inc. Association 4.0: playbook into your organization.

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

Before their book was published in 2005, the authors “studied over 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years.” Move Beyond SWOT Sharon explains the book’s premise like this. We are committed to emphasizing feedback and learning to close the knowledge gaps,” Jennifer observed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

For instance, if you’re resource-constrained, work on ideas that require less effort. Check out the sample of the book club below!) You learned something from that, and can move on with that knowledge informing your next steps. 3) A book club Subscription giving is growing. 2) Brainstorm. That’s ok, too!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2012

My friend and colleague, June Holley , has written a much anticipated book, The Network Weaver Handbook. If you are interested in building networks or working as Networked Nonprofit, you need this book right now! It is also packed with resource lists and stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

” This books updates their experiences and provides easily understandable, field-tested information on how to form and manage social-impact networks. Here’s a few ideas, concepts, and insights from the book that resonated. Generative Social-Impact Network. Network Types. Each one is different in its DNA.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the book, Strategic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Each of these tools could be the subject of its own article, and the internet abounds with resources on how to utilise them.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. A must-read this week is a chapter from Geoff Livingston's book Welcome to the Fifth Estate. It's time to think about creating a Google+ circle for nonprofit resources. has identified 22 must-circle bloggers and resources on Google+.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

8) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities. From books and DVDs to toys and party supplies, playtime has never been more educational and fun.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. Both books were written before the pandemic’s curveball. Don’t try to accomplish 50 different initiatives that can create a land grab for resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Since we are a larger organization, I do run into some push-back–mostly around a desire to protect our resources–but we have come a long way. I hope to use the knowledge we have gained from social media to determine future allocation of resources and help the organization in bold ways that help wildlife as well.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

“Workarounds are effective, versatile, and accessible methods for tackling complex problems,” shares the author of the new book, The Four Workarounds. In Part 1 of this fascinating and instructional book, author and Oxford University professor, Paulo Savaget , explains what workarounds are and how to come up with them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2016

Being a Happy, Healthy Nonprofit isn’t just about your physical health, it is also about enriching your knowledge and professional development. What better way than to read a book that gives you the best practical information about an important nonprofit area – fundraising. I’ll pick a winner at random next week.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. A must-read this week is a chapter from Geoff Livingston's book Welcome to the Fifth Estate. It's time to think about creating a Google+ circle for nonprofit resources. has identified 22 must-circle bloggers and resources on Google+.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

7) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities. From books and DVDs to toys and party supplies, playtime has never been more educational and fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I am thrilled to announce the official launch of my third book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout with co-author Aliza Sherman. The book explores why burnout is so common in the nonprofit sector and simple ways to practice self-care and bring a culture of well-being into the nonprofit workplace.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the new book, Strategic.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Specialized knowledge Depending on the purpose of your retreat, you may benefit from a facilitator with specific expertise. Hiring someone from outside your region allows you to tap into a broader pool of facilitators with diverse knowledge and skills tailored to your organization’s needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. Most importantly, by the end of their book, the authors sum up their insights and provide a playbook that will help senior leaders let go of the command-and-control mindset that has hobbled their managers for so long.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Several years ago, my business partner Kevin Ordonez and I, wrote two books. They are knowledgeable about resources and have the skills to manage projects, develop budgets, create timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders. Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Greater Confidence Pursuing your CFRE not only boosts your knowledge and understanding of fundraising, but offers confidence in your skill set. Authoring: Points are assigned by published article, book or book chapter. Beginning in 2024, Greater Giving has become an Approved Provider of CFRE continued education credits.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Although the firm that I worked for was one of the leading providers of association software, when the company saw the investment in resources and time that was needed to switch to the new technology, they decided to stop production. “On Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0: Necessity is the mother of invention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 270-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0, Book Tour Fundraiser.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

There are a plethora of reasons, including a lack of understanding about the true nature of fundraising work, impatience in wanting money to come pouring in tomorrow when the organization lacks proper resources, apathy from the Board of Directors, and the deadliest — bias, fear, exclusion, and racism! . There was comfort in this knowledge. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2023

But stumbling and even falling is the best way to learn from mistakes and is critical to achieving goals,” says Bill Wooditch , author of the book, Fail More: Embrace, Learn, And, Adapt to Failure As A Way To Success. “We The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. As the art critic John Berger said in his book Ways of Seeing , “We only see what we look at.

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Care2

JULY 11, 2013

While I have close to two decades of experience in the nonprofit field and love to share my experiences and data, I’m lucky to be surrounded by such smart nptech folks who share their knowledge with me. Check out some of my favorite resources in the nonprofit space. I''d love to hear about them.'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Ross Dawson ’s new book, Thriving On Overload , provides you practical insights and strategies to build a positive relationship with information and excel at work and all your ventures. Framing : creating frameworks that connect information into meaningful patterns builds deep knowledge, insight, and world-class expertise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

They don’t want to engage, reflect, or hear what others in the room are doing. I just don’t like that style because prevents deeper sharing of insights. On the other hand, people do want those tips and best practices. So, letting the knowledge out in the room is a balancing act of peer interaction with expert insights.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

Forbes recently named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022. In the book, authored by Roger L. Among other things, which will make some initiatives that on their own may appear sensible, are actually a waste of resources. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

When you solicit a prospective supporter, you need to be prepared with data, compelling testimonials, personal knowledge of what motivates the donor as an individual, and a concrete plan of how their major gift will help you make major changes. Provide them with a resource that outlines your goals and plan to achieve them.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. More importantly, after paying tuition bills, we often struggle to find resources we can afford—free resources. . GuideStar . Candid’s GuideStar platform includes over 2.7 million nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Ross Dawson ’s book, Thriving On Overload , provides you practical insights and strategies to build a positive relationship with information and excel at work and all your ventures. Framing : creating frameworks that connect information into meaningful patterns builds deep knowledge, insight, and world-class expertise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2023

Forbes named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022. In the book, authored by Roger L. Among other things, which will make some initiatives that on their own may appear sensible, are actually a waste of resources. Question: What is the most important thing you hope readers will take away from your book?

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