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Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice

Candid

The reality that vulnerable communities who are often most impacted by the effects of climate change are also the communities least responsible for causing it makes the unfairness of this lack of support particularly glaring. . In essence it’s a tiny slice of a tiny slice. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Not reinventing the wheel.

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The Secret To Social Media Engagement: Kiss A Squirrel!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m preparing for a webinar and with any training I begin the instructional design with surveying participants to understand their level, learning goals, and attitudes about the subject matter. So not every nonprofit or social cause can employ humor in its tool box, but that is not the point here. verena_fidelia) April 4, 2014.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Tech Training Internationally – Tips for Working with Interpreters

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is always challenge to use participatory techniques when your participants are not native English speakers and you don’t speak the language. I thought I’d share a few quick insights and tips that I learned for others who may be preparing for doing tech training internationally and want to use participatory techniques.

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Personal Stories – Arts Orgs Need Not Apply?

Connection Cafe

According to the blog justgiving.com there are 5 key motivators for giving: to support a particular organization, because we are inspired by other’s stories, to support a cause, to feel good, and. Participatory fundraising often starts with events that allow people to get involved causally with a small time commitment. Make it fun!

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And the winner is. and some reflections on user-generated content

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I set up a flickr group, uploaded some instructions and some photos from the past half-century, and invited people to celebrate. The winner would receive $50 to their favorite cause or charity. And, congrats to the winner , CogDogBlog and $50 will be donated to his favorite cause. Flickr Photo Birthday Remix Contest.

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10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Research to incorporate in instructional materials. It lets you tap into a stream of people who care and may be committed to your organization, cause, program, or subject area. adoption strategies ( remix from Association 2.0). Step 1: Find People.

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Lean Impact Series: 10 Changemakers Using Lean Startup Methods For Greater Social Impact

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Girl Develop It is an international organization, certified by the Board of Education, that provides hands-on instruction and mentorship for women and girls who want to learn coding. Code for America helps governments become more connected, participatory, and more Lean through new opportunities for public service.

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