Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2013

One goal that I had was to a peer support community through the twitter hashtag # npsmpeer – where nonprofit social media managers could share advice and support one another. I enjoyed designing and facilitating this session because I had five awesome presenters who have a depth of knowledge about the topics we discussed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

While many of the challenges for embracing a networked mindset and implementing a digital strategy that makes use of social media channels are similar for US nonprofits, there were some unique differences. Take for example, Fulbright Finland where I did a workshop with their staff about personal branding and professional networking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

My last deep dive into social media and health care was when I delivered this keynote for a health care organization so this was an opportunity to see how the field has progressed. Some reflections: Health Organizations: Social Media. I introduced some concepts about Social Media ROI and steps to making a case.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

They capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I also designed and facilitated a nonprofit leadership institute at Pepperdine University. Rituals and routines have many benefits for your personal effectiveness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

He is Deputy Director for the Contemporary Jewish Museum , and an expert in using social media in a museum setting. One thing led to another and I designed a social media lab for arts organizations. Both organizations have demonstrated leadership in embracing social media. I said yes.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Who do they follow on social media? You could create blog posts that incorporate social media posts and TikTok videos to appeal to younger audiences’ interests. For more complex content needs, it’s recommended to work with a professional developer or designer to bring your ideas to life. Tell compelling stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I love all aspects instructional design and facilitation , but being a good trainer also means being a good content curator and resource librarian. This useful handbook summarizes and explains the brain science of how people learn and provides easy to use frameworks to help you design and deliver training where people learn.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement.

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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. Take a look at your social media to see what posts are getting clicked and shared. They must write for the website, blog, email, social media, and more. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

They capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Facilitator for Learning Network: Most of my work is designing and delivering capacity building projects for nonprofits literally all over the world and here in the US.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

NetSmart is Howard Rheingold’s latest book. It synthesizes his 30 years of experience if being a model digital citizen and what he has learned from asking other this simple question: How to use social media intelligently and mindfully? If you are going to purchase one book about using social media , this is the one to read.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals. Rituals are also used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2013

This year at the Nonprofit Technology Conference, I had the pleasure of designing and facilitating a session on “Content Curation for Nonprofits” with Will Coley. I first came across Harold’s Seek Sense Share model back in 2011 and I actually made my New Year’s resolution for professional learning.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 3, 2011

Mixing Business and Pleasure: Managing Your Personal and Professional Brand in Social Media (7-8 am Friday) - Yes, 7 o'clock in the morning. How do you look in social media to the outside world? Tight integration between database and social media. Seriously, I suggested we show up in our pajamas.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 3, 2011

Mixing Business and Pleasure: Managing Your Personal and Professional Brand in Social Media (7-8 am Friday) – Yes, 7 o'clock in the morning. How do you look in social media to the outside world? Tight integration between database and social media. 11NTCbrand). It's the new shiny.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. Networked NGOs and Social Media Integrated Into Organizational Communications. With facilitator’s guidance, grantees will design and implement a small action learning project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design. This can be handled by telling participants the facilitator will be checking in the group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. Networked NGOs and Social Media Integrated Into Organizational Communications. Social media can be filled with metrics to track results. We are working very closely with V.S. Program Design.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

That was the call for blog posts. I received a rich selection covering this topic – from changing mindsets, new tool sets, and lots of tips on how to manage your social media, email, and work flow. Attention creates action, produces quality and facilitates productivity. Social Media Productivity Tips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Jonny will provide live graphic facilitation of the highly interactive and fun panel. The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 11-15, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. In addition to the graphic facilitation, there will be other interactive learning elements. Trust me. What works?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2017

Is everyone suffering from “foggy brain” caused by too much sitting down meetings? Wondering how to organize and facilitate a meeting where everyone is on their feet instead of their devices? Walking meetings can help shakes things up. Conferences: Small or large sessions at conferences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2015

I also was honored to facilitate a reflection exercise as part of the closing plenary session with data for good rock stars Bob Filbin, Jeffrey Blandt, and Jake Porway. I filled my journal with pages of notes, to dos, and inspiration for year long professional learning for myself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2015

I’m facilitating a peer learning project on practical networked leadership skills for emerging nonprofit leaders. As we all know, living in a networked world creates opportunities for abundance. Flickr Photo by udithawix. These skills are: self-management and attention training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

Her post was based off of the Brains of Fire Manifesto, “ 10 Lessons Learned in Igniting Word of Mouth Movements.” See, the mark of a great social media effort is when the community itself owns it. Valeria Maltoni wrote a great post with the same title featuring ten tips on creating movements just two days ago. And control?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Today I facilitated a couple of workshops as part of the Social Media track for annual conference for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Louisville, KY. At the end of the conference, I interviewed Rosetta along with Ashely Cecil , Erin McMahon , and Diana Church -- all young nonprofit professionals. Let me explain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

When does technology boost personal productivity for nonprofit professionals and when does it get in the way? Get to know your Ultradian Rhythms , the natural rhythms of your body and brain that repeat throughout the day. These differ from your Circadian Rhythms that rise and fall with light and dark and dictate your sleep cycles.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2014

Producer and co-founder of FusionSpark Media, Inc. Prior to the start of FusionSpark Media, Kevin worked as a communications and public relations professional in the health care industry in the Philadelphia area. targeted engagement through relevant social media tools and email outreach. editorial calendars.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

The benefits of walking to “clear your brain” or build relationships is not a new leadership technique. As a trainer, I have incorporated movement breaks and moving around into instruction because this helps wake up peoples’ brains. .” Senior Leaders Get on Their Walking Shoes.

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JULY 10, 2014

Producer and co-founder of FusionSpark Media, Inc. Prior to the start of FusionSpark Media, Kevin worked as a communications and public relations professional in the health care industry in the Philadelphia area. targeted engagement through relevant social media tools and email outreach. editorial calendars.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

He also talked about changing his brain chemistry. She reaching for her blackberry facilitated "hyperthinking" with others. Questions: How are you mindful about your online technology use both personally and professionally? Soren Gordhamer, Wisdom 2.0 He did this by teaching himself to be selfish and not respond.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Recently, I had the opportunity to facilitate two design labs with nonprofit professionals. After doing a keynote talk about the idea in my next book, I facilitated a design lab at Alliance for Nonprofit Management Conference which included executive directors and people who worked in philanthropy, research, and evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2007

But, the brain fog has started to fade. The photographs above were taken on the last day of Blogher, at the Unconference on Sunday morning facilitated by the talented Kaliya Hamlin who blogs about unconferences here. My travel hassles combined with sleep deprivation made it really difficult to write complete sentences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

I just finished a presentation and later this afternoon will facilitate a workshop on strategy which will include the Romanian version of the Social Media Game. Social Media, NGOs, and Romania View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. Wiki: Collective brain of humanity.

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