Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2019

As part of my work with nonprofit organizations to help them build a culture of resilience that I wrote about in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , I have facilitated retreats where staff brainstorm ideas and identify simple ways that they can make working at their organization more enjoyable. Do people genuinely like each other?

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight. Keep the language positive, clear, and authentic Below are two examples: American Medical Association Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the AMA The AMA respects, welcomes, and celebrates all people and their diverse backgrounds.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 6, 2020

H er thoughts on personal facilitated experiences (PFEs) being the most remarkable way to connect with an audience are still influencing us. . I had a total fan-girl moment meeting Colleen when she delivered the Arts & Cultural track’s keynote at bbcon 2019 in Nashville last October. Robert Gilmor , Jr.”

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

We value and celebrate the diversity of our ideas, backgrounds, and experiences as they help us better understand one another and better serve our communities and constituents. And across the organization, we recognize numerous heritage month celebrations throughout the year. When did Candid’s DEI journey begin?

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities around the world during the month of June! As a joyous celebration of visibility, identity, and expression, Pride Month is known for its rainbows and parades. But there’s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations. Pride Month isn’t all celebrations and rainbows!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Except it’s not “fundraising” so much as what I like to call “ philanthropy facilitation.”. Because… money.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2014

To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. I know the volunteer facilitators will make sure you feel welcome. We''re kicking off Monday with a shout out to NTEN’s Community of Practice (COP) leaders.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Highlight the idea that making a donation in someone’s honor or memory is a profound way to celebrate the holidays, and encourage your donors to share the joy of giving by offering a tribute gift. Not only are they celebrating a special occasion, but their donation is also contributing to a cause they care about.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether it’s a cherished family member, a respected mentor, or beloved pet, tribute donations allow donors to celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their lives while supporting a meaningful cause. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate and honor the lives of loved ones while making a positive difference.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Clive Wilson My favorite part of the book is the " 10 Questions on Engagement," that all start out with, To what extent.does your organization facilitate opportunities for engagement within and between all stakeholder groups, so that they may share perspectives, learn and grow together in support of the organization's purpose?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

. Much of my training and facilitation work lately has been centered around the ideas in my recent book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. I’ve been facilitating nonprofit workshops and staff retreats focused on creating a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. And, of course, there is a pizza ordering slack bot.).

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Arrange inclusive community events: Community gatherings that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can resonate with a broad audience, including those who are passionate about social causes. For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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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. Here are some examples: Rituals to Celebrate Success. Celebrate that milestone with anything festive that fits your organization’s values, is inclusive, and everyone finds enjoyable. Some workplaces also celebrate the birth of children and weddings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Minimum mandatory meetings Fulfillment.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Bidding Site Setup: Configure your bidding site to facilitate electronic raffle ticket sales. Have a “celebrity” at your event reach in and grab a random ticket to choose the lucky winner! Here’s how: Tip : If you’re a Greater Giving Online Bidding client, you can limit the number of raffle tickets, creating more demand.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

At least 20 minutes of the agenda should be dedicated to education and training, such as role-playing exercises, making calls to donors, or even guest facilitators. Celebrating their successes and thanking them for their efforts reinforces the value of their contributions and keeps them motivated to do more to support the organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Model and Celebrate Well-being Practices Creating a robust work culture that incorporates well-being is fundamental. You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring. You want to inspire curiosity beyond formal professional development activities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising. To conclude the fundraiser: Announce and celebrate reaching your goal at the end of the year. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising. To facilitate effective peer-to-peer fundraising: Reach out to supporters personally to invite them to participate. Plan kickoff and wrapping up events.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? Earth Day 2021 falls on Thursday, April 22, for most countries around the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Clive Wilson My favorite part of the book is the " 10 Questions on Engagement," that all start out with, To what extent.does your organization facilitate opportunities for engagement within and between all stakeholder groups, so that they may share perspectives, learn and grow together in support of the organization's purpose?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Through carefully curated programs hosted by trained volunteer facilitators at various schools and community centers, they’re able to create a curriculum that features courses on common issues many girls face. Supporters are encouraged to celebrate their interests by creating unique, volunteer fundraising events. What They Did.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Having an outside facilitator helps to ensure that all voices are heard and that the process keeps moving forward. Of course, it helps to celebrate progress while also acknowledging the challenge of change. Those recommendations are then presented to leadership.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Confirm that everyone is on the same page by restating the meeting’s purpose, expected outcomes, agenda items, and the roles that individuals will play (such as facilitator or note-taker). Just remember to set a hard time limit on the kickoff portion of the meeting to avoid having it overtake the entire conversation.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As Nimble AMS celebrates its 10 th birthday (and 30 th product release!), It facilitates more unified reporting. The data model used by your association management software (AMS) matters. . take a look at these 10 reasons Nimble AMS clients love the Person Accounts data model.

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Kindful

AUGUST 17, 2021

Digital trends have offered innovative strategies to facilitate list building, accept seamless mobile donations, and connect with donors in meaningful ways that synchronize their interests and passions. Don’t forget to include your board when you celebrate impact. Thank and acknowledge them. Gratitude is powerful.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Collaborative reporting: Nonprofits can facilitate partnerships between different news organizations to pool resources, share content, and cover stories more effectively. Within our own Bloomerang community we celebrate two nonprofits that are keeping local news alive, 90.7

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Therefore, it’s essential to have the right technology in place to easily manage your volunteers and facilitate their transition into their new roles. Recognition tool: Build strong relationships by consistently celebrating your remote volunteers’ accomplishments and thanking them for their hard work.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Other event types that can enhance peer-to-peer efforts include: Tributes End-of-year fundraising celebrations Contests Races Tournaments Galas Community service days Getting creative with events provides variety in the fundraising journey. This combines fundraising with a chance for the community to come together in remembrance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

International Training Work: Most of my work is designing and delivering capacity building projects for nonprofits literally all over the world. This past year I had the honor of facilitating an intense training in Tunisia in January for Women Entrepreneurs that included leadership, entrepreneurship, business planning, and communications.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

No longer just inherent to explicitly tech-based conglomerates, tech fuels everything from banks and financial services to food-delivery services and traditional retail as it facilitates the rapid migration online to meet the needs of a world spending more time at home than ever before.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Are there connections we can facilitate? Sterrin does a great job organizing speakers and facilitating discussion.” And things are still changing, day by day and moment by moment. I watched it happen and I wondered: How can we at Salesforce help? Is there expertise we can share? As it turns out, we can and we are.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 31, 2017

Clive Wilson One of my favorite parts of the book is the " 10 Questions on Engagement," that all start out with, To what extent.does your organization facilitate opportunities for engagement within and between all stakeholder groups, so that they may share perspectives, learn and grow together in support of the organization's purpose?

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Optimizing Channels of Communication Each communication medium—be it Email, Social media, Direct mail—has a unique potential to engage your audience and facilitate fundraising. A good story creates a connection, and it’s this connection that fuels generosity. Considering Special Events Events, virtual or in person, magnify engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! Learner Culmination and Celebration. Too often, our participant surveys only focus on the first level. Closing Circle.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For example, Warner Bros celebrates the international day of giving by providing each employee with a charitable donation stipend they can use to support a nonprofit of their choosing. Plus, it can be as easy as leaving a collection box at a corporate office or store and facilitating pick-up after the drive has run its course.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

Supplement this post with engaging language like “Cook a mouth-watering five-star meal with celebrity chef, Suzanne Jones.” You can add videos, questions, special promotional opportunities, and other activities to increase interactions and facilitate a stronger connection between you and your audience.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Identify staffers who can be your IT ambassadors and fill these significant roles: Strategists Strategists are the visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity throughout the organization. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers. Start Small Start with small, manageable projects.

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