Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, keep an eye toward how your internal and external reports can blend data-driven stories of impact. Effective year-end reporting involves blending internal and external data to showcase achievements and growth opportunities.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

But first, let’s level-set on this international day of action’s importance. 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?

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Capital campaigns require input from many stakeholders, both internal and external. 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). The nature of capital campaign committee structures.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I also facilitated a number of nonprofit staff workshops building on the curriculum. I know that might seem old fashioned, but being a trainer and facilitator and in the room with social change leaders is what inspires and energizes me. This past year was my 4th year as an adjunct professor at Middlebury College.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

Tharum has served as a communications director for a number of international NGOs based in Cambodia, but recently launched his own communications agency. The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I facilitated two programs for grantees of the Packard Foundation based on my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit and designed and currently facilitating a peer learning exchange for the Knight Foundation for its community foundation partners that are hosting Giving Days. Year in Review.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2018

I am honored to be working with Wake International on their Tech2Empower Program in Cusco, Peru. Here’s how Kanika facilitated the exercise. Greetings from Cusco, Peru! The workshop was developed by several women who work at Google. The program teaches women how to build confidence with self-promotion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2012

This conference used interactive design — such as visual facilitation, speed geeks, world cafe, full group discussions, small group discussions, and interactive lectures. I facilitated the sessions using the translation headsets and by bilingual colleagues to help me translate in real time.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (NSPAM) is celebrated every September. The organization facilitates support groups and conducts education programs to increase understanding and awareness of mental health issues, encourage treatment, and advocate for better mental health services for everyone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

After facilitating a panel at the Innogive Conference on integrating mobile into multi-channel nonprofit campaigns , I headed to a special event hosted by Google to celebrate the launch of Google for Nonprofits. I’m in Washington, DC for the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If you’re interested in pursuing matching gifts, the first step to take is to find matching gifts software that can facilitate that process for you. Of Greater Indianapolis used a peer-to-peer fundraising tool to raise money for International Day of the Girl.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. As one might guess, Clubhouse was one that floated to the top.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. The evaluator takes on many roles: facilitator, technical expert, and sometimes a shoulder to cry.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you don’t already have learning opportunities and internal training to upskill your existing workforce, now is the time to really dive in. With internal learning and professional development opportunities, you can better bridge this gap and provide employees with the type of engagement they deserve.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Today, January 17, the 30th anniversary of the Betamax decision, we’re proud to mark Benetech’s participation in Copyright Week —a week of action that aims to engage communities in the ongoing conversation about changes to copyright law and celebrate six principles for a balanced copyright system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I love all aspects instructional design and facilitation , but being a good trainer also means being a good content curator and resource librarian. I found this book invaluable as an adjunct professor at the Monterey Institute for International Studies when teaching graduate courses. Interactive Lectures by Sivasailam Thiagarajan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

It celebrates the natural beauty of the area while educating the community about a green life style. This had lead to the informal internal conversations that lead to new ideas and practices – and of course cross pollination. Cara talked about the network formation phase of the project.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Some trends we are seeing include: Celebrating acts of kindness – Employees are finding creative and inspiring ways of giving back in their communities. In a socially distanced world, virtual tours of non-profits, lunch and learns with community leaders, book clubs, or movies with facilitated discussion can strengthen that foundation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

To do this effectively, the CEO and executive team need to define future leadership requirements, identify potential internal candidates, provide appropriate stretch assignments, offer mentorship, provide formal trainings, and assess performance to help grow their abilities. Planning and facilitating fundraising events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. organizational change, and technology. We did this on Day 1.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

International giving days like Giving Tuesday have made giving to charities the norm during certain parts of the year. All you need to do is partner with a shoe drive fundraiser facilitator. As the kids reach or exceed their goal they earn a ticket to a church lock-in to celebrate the successful fundraiser. Themed giving days.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

First, there is the individual and what that person can do for themselves, even if the organizational culture or internal policies do not reinforce the importance of self-care. Recently, I had the opportunity to facilitate two design labs with nonprofit professionals. I’m thinking about practicing self-care in two ways.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

National Volunteer Week has come and gone, but I ask you to join me every week in celebrating the amazing contributions of TechSoup's NetSquared community. The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America or go international with events in. Seattle, Washington: Facilitating Great Board Meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2008

A few minutes before speaking I remembered a Minnesota story about my early years as a executive director for a small organization and using social networking to get Garrison Keillor as our celebrity for a fundraiser. The social media strategy implementation shouldn't just be delegated to the young people or interns in the office.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

His photo and commentary and use the hash tags facilitates visibility and connection to this audience target. He is an expert in art at his institution and keeps abreast of what’s happening the world around that provide an opportunity to celebrate art. Visibility. Specialization.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2014

Do you encourage them to stay and celebrate after they have finished their run, walk or ride? How are you facilitating a conversation with and between your fundraisers? Part two will explore Gamification, localization, marketing (think red cups), and the difference between internal and external cultures. . Stay tuned!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2014

Do you encourage them to stay and celebrate after they have finished their run, walk or ride? How are you facilitating a conversation with and between your fundraisers? Part two will explore Gamification, localization, marketing (think red cups), and the difference between internal and external cultures. . Stay tuned!

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. International Fundraising Conference. Research / @SSIReview.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 11, 2012

To celebrate political differences. We will be looking for interns and volunteers who want to help facilitate the space throughout the winter--please contact me if interested. He invites participants to write songs for each other about dealing with rejection. To recreate childhood photographs. To dress up their vacuum cleaners.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

International giving days like Giving Tuesday have made giving to charities the norm during certain parts of the year. All you need to do is partner with a shoe drive fundraiser facilitator. As the kids reach or exceed their goal they earn a ticket to a church lock-in to celebrate the successful fundraiser. Themed giving days.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day. April: We celebrate Earth Day this month. Britt Bravo recommends Women for Women International. So, why not consider a micro loan to lend4health that facilitates loans to individuals with autism spectrum disorders so they seek treatment.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

To get on the same page, consider using virtual-friendly activities like The Center for Creative Leadership’s 10 Steps for Establishing Team Norms , which outlines a straightforward activity that can be facilitated remotely. Lastly, consider serving on an internal committee or leading a learning session.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

As Beck puts it: I think there’s something human in sheet music, something that doesn’t depend on technology to facilitate it—it’s a way of opening music up to what someone else is able to bring to it. But when it comes to building from a template, sheet music has simple power. Everything old is new again. Sheet music is not a new technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Last week I was lucky enough to facilitate a mini-innovation lab for 60 community foundation program officers at the first meeting of ProNet during the Council on Foundations conference in Cleveland, Ohio that celebrated 100 years of community philanthropy.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2022

As you’re planning, work with your board and other internal and external stakeholders to develop your fundraising ideas. You can pair your network fundraiser with a gala to bring your fundraisers together to cap off your campaign and celebrate their successes. Don’t be afraid to look beyond your community for inspiration, too!

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Year-end fundraising events are not just about tapping into the season’s spirit of giving; they’re about celebrating the journey, acknowledging the challenges overcome, and setting the tone for the year ahead. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising.

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