Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Donor Experience . Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Improving the donor experience should no longer be seen as something modest in ambition. . If you want to keep your donors, you need to pay significant attention to the donor experience. It’s Key to Sustainability.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over.

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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?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Here’s why you should choose one that uses the Salesforce Person Accounts data model. Associations need technology that uses a data model that facilitates business with both individuals and organizations. Salesforce furthered its commitment to a connected customer experience with Customer 360 , which?provides platform services?as

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Maybe you’ve already experimented using generative AI to create content such as outlines, agendas, or even articles. Create a personalized chatbot to interact with members, answer questions, and offer customized recommendations. Build a mentorship program with ChatGPT as a matching assistant. Check Bing out.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While you might plan your volunteer programs with a focus on your in-person supporters, it’s also critical to keep your remote volunteers in mind. Provide thorough training The first step to providing an enriching volunteer experience is making sure your new supporters know the ins and outs of their roles and your organization.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Based on my anecdotal experience, most associations support the idea that a diverse leadership and workforce contributes to their success. But endorsement from their peers goes a long way toward building buy-in. An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

.” — Alex Osborn, How to Think Up , 1942 seminal book on concept off brainstorming The process of getting a group to generate and build on others’ ideas depends on how you facilitate openness in the group. No personal attacks ad hominem comments. Today, Claire will be the facilitator. Create a judgment-free zone.

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DipJar

JUNE 23, 2022

DipJar Announces DipJar Online, Extending DipJar’s Leadership in in-person Fundraising to Online and Mobile Channels . The new software builds on DipJar’s leadership in in-person fundraising to enable more robust and flexible fundraising. New and existing customers can sign up for early access here.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

However, since your auction will be online, your nonprofit will need to go the extra mile to keep bidders engaged and create a memorable experience that will resonate with them, allowing you to meet and exceed your fundraising goals. To improve the user experience, look for a provider that offers express check-in and self checkout options.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Social media platforms (like Facebook) facilitate connection, allowing your nonprofit to spin an extensive web of support all across the globe. With this in mind, let’s jump right into building a strong and supportive community for your nonprofit on the platform! Create engaging content on Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

This week I was honored to facilitate a mini-workshop, “ The Happy Healthy Woman Leader, at the Women Funded 2019 conference in San Francisco. The session was based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit and covered the topics of recognizing burnout and stress, creating a self-care plan, and implementing new personal resilience habits.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Yes, this means a prompt, personal, powerful thank you. I write a lot about the “ warm glow ” people experience when they contemplate giving. Which is where building donor love and loyalty plans comes in.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

By strategically recruiting individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, you can build a board that’s well-equipped to drive your organization forward with confidence and purpose. Dive into your personal and professional networks. Transparency builds trust and sets clear expectations.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 28, 2019

What associations can learn from Salesforce to provide a better-connected member experience. Is your association poised to take advantage of the latest technology for customer-centric experiences from Salesforce, the leader in customer relationship management? Looking to the leader in CRM for a connected member experience.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

The idea is that what you build gets validated by the marketplace and you invest resources where there is evidence of a return. It’s a nice challenge to figure out how to discuss change in a way that includes the goals of the person you are trying to influence. They are also good facilitators.

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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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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2014

The reason is, those with the qualifications to constitute their position on a leadership team bring a wealth of experience, ideas, talent, and sometimes a little bit of an ego to the table as well. Here are a few tips to help you the next time you’re building a leadership team. Facilitate one-on-one relationships first.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

While traditional events still have an important place in the fundraising calendar, activity-based fundraising events now encompass a diverse range of experiences, from yoga to pickleball to kayaking and more. Explore the other get-involved possibilities tailor-made for building community and inspiring generosity. And they will donate.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

CEO’s job is to be the most inquisitive person in the room. It’s about building relationships and trust between different players in the ecosystem, and it’s about creating a shared vision for the future.” Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity. An Association 4.0

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

This is the first in a four-part blog series, Building Trust and Credibility Through Design, based on a webinar led by Forum One’s Vice President of Design. While understanding audience needs is the basis of all good strategy and user experience processes, end users often get lost or deprioritized in the design phase.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By using CRM and fundraising tools together, organizations can better manage their resources, build stronger relationships with their supporters, and raise more money, all of which help them do more good work. Consider the experiences of organizations like Urban Wellness Initiative, Sea Life Preservation Society, and EcoFuture Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

One of the techniques that they used that I loved was to provide a graphic template for your personal learning journey to internalize these skills. David modeled a full group discussion to gather up all the ideas – using a template that used the basic flows of facilitation – attention, energy, information, and operations.

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Facilitation Technique San Francisco Storyboard 107

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s about reimagining systems, facilitating change, and co-creating a better future. By contrast, positive emotions and experiences broaden our perspectives and build up our mental resources, facilitating increased innovation, social connection, and solutions. However, our task as a sector is about more than survival.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

As you’re considering your event options, think about creating an experience that not only resonates with your current donor base but also appeals to the next generation of supporters. And you can host them in person, or as virtual or hybrid events. Opt for events that foster a social atmosphere and provide networking opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions. COVID-19 obviously changed this dynamic.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

But, here’s the thing, virtual event platforms can go a long way to improving attendee experience as well. Attendee experience plays a significant role in the success of your events , virtual or otherwise. To that end, here are the top 7 ways that a virtual event platform can improve attendee experience: 1. Personalization.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

But, here’s the thing, virtual event platforms can go a long way to improving attendee experience as well. Attendee experience plays a significant role in the success of your events , virtual or otherwise. To that end, here are the top 7 ways that a virtual event platform can improve attendee experience: 1. Personalization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Such is the current reality for many fundraisers heading into 2021 with mixed predictions for whether in-person gatherings will be possible and in what capacity. GolfStatus can build a free event website with only a few basic details (date, course, et cetera). 3) Send save-the-dates. 3) Send save-the-dates. Get Started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Experts point to several reasons why we are feeling a loss of vitality, productivity, and wellbeing in our virtual workplaces: Online-mediated interaction and communications deprive us a full sensory experience as we are only limited to audio and visual experiences (when using video conferences) or just text. second delay.

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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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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Building a culture of giving is paramount, and one way to achieve this is by providing donors with opportunities to honor someone special through a tribute donation. Personalize the Experience Customization is key to creating a memorable tribute dedication experience.

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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. You can build your resilience by listening to a lecture!

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Supercharge Giving Tuesday Contributions with an Optimized Donation Page With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to put our heads together and think about how we can forge the best experience for those kind-hearted souls who are looking to support our mission.

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