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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

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There are a lot different styles, philosophies, and techniques for facilitating groups of people. Check out the International Association of Facilitator’s Method database which contains more than 500 entries. Facilitated listening is made up of a number of techniques described in more detail in the book.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Just A Few Participatory Facilitation Techniques

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Conferences are a great opportunity to take workshops and observe the facilitator’s techniques. Many of us do this and take content notes, but it is also great to take notes about instructional design and facilitation techniques. Others have also documented and used the technique or taught others how to do it.

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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

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Keys to Datamaking Success Many of the tools and techniques that we have learned about data design and collection continue to be relevant in datamaking, such as: Ask clear questions and prioritize which data points, or combinations of data points, are most relevant to answering the questions.

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Stop Days: The Secret To Nonprofit Productivity

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The chart above comes from a recent study on the link between well being and workplace productivity and the impact of office design. This techniques can work, but if there are no workplace norms about respecting each other’s need for quiet time, these techniques can be derailed. Workplace Productivity and Well Being .

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Recruiting Geeks for Human Rights!

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What we do: Benetech's Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) develops database software, data collection strategies, and statistical techniques to measure human rights atrocities. This technology and analysis is used by truth commissions, international criminal tribunals, and non-governmental human rights organizations around the world.

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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

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Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. Here are some techniques you can incorporate into your training and staff meetings that will help with learning and retention. 1. Body Breaks: Incorporate some sort of movement or body activity every ten minutes. Here’s some examples.

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Time Management for Nonprofit Social Media Professionals: What’s Your Best Tip?

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Distractions can be internal and come from our brains , our thoughts. What do time management techniques and good habits look like in an age of connectedness? This minimizes internal distractions for me. We think of something else we need to do while doing something else. Or maybe it is negative thoughts. Photo by TBN98.