Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

From their website : “Our process is designed to help leaders and organizations who want to proactively understand and address racism, both in their organization and in the community where the organization is working. From their website : “We work across spheres to develop the practices, policies, and beliefs of professional communities.

Consultant 124

Consultant Companies Help Culture 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? Looking for new techniques to add to your facilitator’s toolbox? The most critical thing that distinguishes brainstorming from other types of facilitated group activity is the absence negative feedback. Basic Approaches. Before the Session.

Facilitation 106

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Point a Compass to the Future Regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path. In fast-moving digital markets, regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path and adjust to unexpected challenges.

Evaluation 251

Evaluation Government Director Facilitation 251

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

For over twenty years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they allow me to gain focus and clarity. 1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master. ” What is Human Centered Design?

Facilitation 132

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy. Offers accountability.

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Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 103

.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The motivation to build stronger relationships, both remote and in-person, resonated across the association community. Complacency doesn’t grow organizations or help members meet professional challenges. Teri Carden, Founder and CEO of 100 Reviews , facilitated a panel discussion on how to turn your next great idea into gold.

Culture 221

Culture Technology Community Associations 221

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. Develop an interactive onboarding chatbot to help new members navigate the offerings. Build a mentorship program with ChatGPT as a matching assistant.

Las Vegas 221

Las Vegas Language Interaction Associations 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Discoveries are essentially risk mitigation exercises, and they should be a separate contract from the build phase whenever possible. It’s about people. Trust them.

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NTEN

JUNE 5, 2014

That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience. Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share.

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Facilitation Leadership NTEN Track 95

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language.

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Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Thanks to the widespread popularity of social media, it has become easier for nonprofits to get in front of individuals who are willing and eager to help. Social media platforms (like Facebook) facilitate connection, allowing your nonprofit to spin an extensive web of support all across the globe. Create engaging content on Facebook.

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Facebook Build Community Strategy 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

For over twenty years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they help me to gain focus and clarity. Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Taking the right approach can go a long way to helping your team ease into this new style of operating. Integration” is a word that I use frequently when I’m helping clients with digital initiatives. Here are several suggestions to help accomplish that goal. Build Relationships The IT Department can’t be an island.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Digital Build Organization 44

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Association for Talent Development (ATD) State of the Association Profession report. If your association is struggling to launch a strong diversity initiative, these activities will help you get closer to that goal. But endorsement from their peers goes a long way toward building buy-in. Build Excitement Goals create excitement.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

Why is building a strong brand important for them? A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results. These nourish the brand to attract more funding, helping the organization become stronger and more successful. It helps nonprofits maintain a good reputation with stakeholders.

Effective 75

Effective Help Americorp Nonprofit 75

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). This is what is commonly called “development.” Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

People 110

People Community Facilitation Philanthropy 110

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals. Workplaces are tapping into the power of ritual to create a sense of community, build relationships in the workplace and reduce stress. Of course, a raise or bonus is nice, but it is the public acknowledge that helps builds community.

Build 126

Build Reflection Celebrate Nonprofit 126

Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Given that your organization needs to grab people’s attention quickly, it’s essential that you build an engaging website that will encourage users to stick around and explore your content. . To create a site that accurately represents your organization and stirs up passion for your cause, you’ll need to develop a web design strategy.

Digital 52

Digital Build Nonprofit Websites 52

sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Creating friendly competition helps to immerse your remote guests into your event and encourage them to bid. Whatever the context of your online fundraising event, you’ll need livestreaming software to facilitate any live segments of your virtual auction. Consider developing high-quality content across the following platforms: Email.

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Virtual Build Stream Software 67

Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

If you run into this situation, don’t be afraid to ask for help from team members or utilize YouTube or LinkedIn Learning to familiarize yourself with these new systems. Understanding the dynamics and responsibilities of the communications, finance, and programming teams will facilitate smoother collaboration in the future.

Roles 104

Roles Tips Fundraising Brain 104

.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. It’s about building relationships and trust between different players in the ecosystem, and it’s about creating a shared vision for the future.” Several years ago, my business partner Kevin Ordonez and I, wrote two books.

Leadership 170

Leadership Associations Skills Digital 170

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

For those involved with nonprofit resource development, there has been an obvious redirection of financial gifting to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) - especially BIPOC-run and BIPOC-serving agencies. Specifically lacking in research on community development are the practical steps towards diversity and equity.

Community 52

Community Build Minnesota Collaboration 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

For over twenty-five years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they allow me to gain focus and clarity. Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The good news is that smart people are working to identify ways that newsrooms and individual journalists can stem the decline and build trust within their communities. Members are turning to their associations to help them shore up their credibility and address increasing public distrust of their industry or profession.

Associations 130

Associations Industry Government Education 130

Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

Organizations like Harold Grinspoon Foundation and Zero to Three are helping lead the nonprofit sector into a brave new world through Salesforce and remote technologies. The pandemic helped us to accelerate our technology innovation and receive buy-in from our people. Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts.

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Foundation Jordan Technology Help 107

Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

The four keys to build a fully invested board are: educate them about the organization’s needs, shift their mindset, engage them in meaningful ways, and recognize their role in fueling the mission. It’s essential to identify knowledge gaps and provide regular training sessions to help develop these skills.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Philanthropy Training Train 102

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It can also perform tasks that previously required a human, such as editing for length, helping with word choice, making style consistent, and avoiding repetition. How can generative AI help grantwriters? Giving ChatGPT the prompt “Tell me why arts are important for youth development” generates two pages of text.

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Generation Artist Arts Proposal 112

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

We asked Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association , to help us frame this conversation by sharing her group’s commitment to that idea. From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. “As

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It can be helpful to think of these tools not as separate elements but as complementary forces in your mission to engage, nurture, and expand your community of supporters. These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers. CRM systems are integral to this effort.

Community 82

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

For over twenty-five years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they allow me to gain focus and clarity. Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The If something goes wrong in that marriage, few options for help are available. Leaders who work on a global playing field can help you see in a new perspective. It supports professional development and networking.

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0 Consequently, traditional frameworks and tools focused on organizational branding, production models, capacity-building, and competitive strategy don’t work as well in this new paradigm.

Build 112

Build Change Social Facilitation 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. Effective delivery of content and learning experiences takes both on and offline connection.

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Professional Develop Leadership Influence 91

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This enables organizations to maintain an integrated view of their interactions with each individual, facilitating personalized outreach efforts. Transforming donor management and fundraising in education Consider the journey of navigating through vast amounts of donor information, fundraising campaigns, and relationship-building tactics.

Education 79

Education Fundraising Integration Nonprofit 79

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

Why is building a strong brand important for them? A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results. These nourish the brand to attract more funding, helping the organization become stronger and more successful. It helps nonprofits maintain a good reputation with stakeholders.

Effective 40

Effective Help Americorp Nonprofit 40

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

At Cornershop Creative, we partner with nonprofit organizations to develop web solutions and build dynamic, easy-to-maintain websites. After helping hundreds of organizations prep their own sites for year-end fundraising, we have a few key recommendations: Use integrated tools whenever possible.

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Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190