Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Networked Facilitation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

But this is more than a simple report on a highly successful leadership program that takes a systems approach to serving an underserved community, it is the authors playbook of how to design and implement a program, including facilitation recipes for designing meetings. The facilitation methods are participatory.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success. The idea is to prevent you from investing precious resources in merchandise or services that people don’t want. They are also good facilitators.

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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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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. Marketing can customize campaigns utilizing information from the group that regularly communicates with constituents.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. ENA developed its culture statements based on—People, Purpose, and Partnerships, the organization’s 3Ps. When the group reimagined their office space, incorporating elements of culture into the new design was a priority.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. Strategies for effective and collaborative idea generation How can you ensure that your ideas not only get heard, but also gain traction within a brainstorming group? Today, Claire will be the facilitator. Create a judgment-free zone.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

This guide will help you understand the two main ways of using Facebook: a page and a group. What is a Facebook Group? If you want a place that people can connect together and have discussions, create a Facebook Group. Also similar to your personal profile, people may comment on your updates.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Fifteen percent of association boards are made up of people of color. Three percent of association CEOs are people of color. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Some groups are reluctant to divert attention from member engagement and attrition. People are fearful of change. Lack of resources.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. The leader as change agent/catalyst -- You hold team members accountable, make the unpopular decisions, energize the group to action and enable breakthroughs where possible.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The The recognition, the program’s success, and its critical mission are badges of accomplishment for the group. As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women.

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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. 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.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It may be challenging for “buttoned-up” organizations, where people are in the habit of “following rules,” to introduce a more casual attitude. Build Relationships The IT Department can’t be an island. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers. But digital markets revolve around reinvention.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. The leader as change agent/catalyst -- You hold team members accountable, make the unpopular decisions, energize the group to action and enable breakthroughs where possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

I have also attended and facilitated meetings with a graphic recorder, most recently at the Nonprofit Technology Conference , and know the power of how “drawing on the wall” can help spark group insights and learning. This is especially important if there are small group exercises.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Recently I facilitated an online session about how to get better at online meetings for Lightful in the UK where I am a Senior Advisor at Lightful, among other activities, facilitate online master classes for their BRIDGE programme. An online meeting is more effective when you have at least two facilitators. Don’t wing it alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence – people trust information from those within their networks. People volunteer for different reasons that are typically driven by either materialistic or non-materialist aims.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Among other things, WhatsApp can be used to help facilitate team member collaboration, which has suddenly become much more challenging now that teams are having to work virtually due to social distancing. Group members always have the option to leave whenever they choose. Below are four examples: 1) Virtual Team Management.

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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. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. This post is #2 in a series I’ll be publishing on virtual meeting facilitation. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips. ” . ” .

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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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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.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These insights came from Melanie and Tara, along with the nearly 100 people who attended and lit up the chat: From Melanie: How declining trust is affecting higher education 2023 Gallup data shows that public trust in higher education has dropped 20 points over the last 8 years to a historic low of only 36% having confidence in higher education.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

Breakout Rooms are a feature on Zoom meetings (it has to be turned on in your zoom profile/account ) that allows the meeting host to put people into small groups for more intimate discussions or activities. . See the small group exercises timing charts in this document ). You can customize how many participants per room.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. It identifies the building blocks of a strategic leader and pinpoints areas for improvement to help individuals reach their full potential. A company is only as good as its people.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Guest Beneblog by Vijaya Tripathi The first ever Martus users group meeting took place earlier this month in Chiang Mai, the capital of Northern Thailand. It was surreal and incredibly exciting to see these inspiring people, my colleagues and friends, assembled in one place to launch the next generation of Martus.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

But what happens when a more niche session topic is ready for discussion amongst an even smaller group of interested attendees? We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. Breakout sessions allow unlimited attendees and Workshop sessions allow up to 250 attendees.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising tools are key technologies for charities and similar groups. These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers. These groups struggled with outdated donor management systems, hindering their progress in evolving their digital environment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

This makes people perceive that the other person is less friendly or focused. When these aspects are reduced, people feel more vulnerable to negative feelings. ( Self-Complexity Theory – BBC – Gianpiero Petriglieri ). It is a fun activity that gets a few laughs, people moving, and replenishes energy. second delay.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. The leader as change agent/catalyst -- You hold team members accountable, make the unpopular decisions, energize the group to action and enable breakthroughs where possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done. Our new normal will most likely be more complex to design and facilitate. Here are some considerations for designing and facilitating pandemic-era hybrid meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Year in Review During the first two months of 2020, I taught workshops and facilitated digital transformation innovation labs in London and Warsaw. Training & Facilitation: I have been facilitating online meetings for many years and when the pandemic hit, I was very busy teaching these techniques to nonprofits around the world.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Building knowledge is a social process where we make meaning together. It can contribute to exchanges and interactions that are at the heart of nonprofit network building. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. However, to have data requires intention.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

By definition, leanly staffed funders are staffed by just one person or a few people. Exponent members take part in collaborations that support training and capacity building for nonprofits in their cities and towns. Through deft facilitation, a funder coalition can achieve powerful unity without requiring perfect agreement. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

When I facilitate meetings or workshops for nonprofits, not matter the topic, I incorporate many participatory approaches and design thinking methods. As a group we spend time clustering similar ideas before reviewing them. Build consensus. Have people share why they chose or rejected certain items. Diminish pet projects.

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