Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

Graduate Students at MIIS Class Doing Group Exercise in Flexible Classroom Space. Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I’m thrilled to be doing a panel on nonprofit technology training and it has a bit of a star wars theme, “ Learn You Will.” I read a lot of educational technology, training, and teaching blogs, follow those people on Twitter, curate on Scoop.It, etc to keep up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area. Many of these resources are 100% free.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

Their inception was centered on the premise that by increasing access to technical training, vocational skills, and post-secondary courses, the local, state, and national economy would be strengthened, thanks to the resulting increase of skilled and trained workers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

The highlights being the facilitator for the Gates Foundation Greater Giving Summit , designing and facilitating a train the trainers and workshops for the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, and co-leading the plenary session at the Italian Fundraising Festival with Marcelo Iniarra which included wearing an astronaut costume.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

It provides skilled immigrants to the U.S. with training, support, and exposure to companies looking to hire internationally trained talent. This work is part of its mission to close the opportunity gap and help skilled immigrants reach their full economic potential in the U.S. at their full potential.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2013

Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not rationalize mistakes. Class is good manners. Class means loyalty to one''s staff. Class recognizes the best way to build oneself is to first build others.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. Glenn taught himself the skills needed to maintain and repair computers. In the mid-1990s, Glenn met with his friend Barbara Altman to share his idea of opening a computer and career training center in Honduras.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic. However, that’s actually what makes it a perfect time to invest in new training programs! So how can you, in the words of Peter Drucker, “teach people how to learn?”

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Connecting the dots: What Corporate Training Can Learn from Formal Education. To demonstrate, take the process of time management, if you are taking five classes and you have three exams on Friday, two pop quizzes on Wednesday, and a total of four written assignments to complete. This may seem entirely second nature.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2017

After months of recruiting for our 2017-2018 cohort, the Public Allies Arizona team has found 46 wonderful individuals that we are proud to call our Class 12 Allies. At the beginning of September, they started CORE Training, the first step on a life-changing journey. Our diversity is a blessing: a valuable resource.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

Sponsor a class. Sponsor a class. Your organization likely has staff and volunteers with expert knowledge and training regarding various animals and animal-related causes. You can use this expertise as a fundraising tool by sponsoring paid classes or talks for your supporters and the broader community. Determine the cost.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 18, 2022

A state-of-the-art AMS system like Nimble AMS, which is built on Salesforce and offers extensive online training, can help you attract and retain a top-notch workforce. Salesforce offers world class reliability, data recovery, and transparency. Information technology (IT) . Tackle data security and performance. Reduce risk.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. Each of these popular items can be sold and redeemed online: Fitness or cooking classes. Personal training sessions. The best thing about incorporating video in your strategy is that no special skills are needed. Consulting services. Custom artwork.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

To make matters more complicated, some platforms considered best-in-class, while appealing, may include features that your organization would never be able to use. Does the organization have the resources to train and help the team use the platform confidently?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

These can help you predict whether participants will act on the training after the workshop: More than one person from an organization should participate so the ideas can be transferred to the whole organization. Design for Different Levels of Capacity and Skills: Adapt in Real Time. Design for Participants To Apply. Flip It!

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities. Felicia Tillman, a fellow from Atlanta, formed partnerships to bring digital literacy training to uniquely sweet spaces. adults do not use home broadband. Learn more.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds. For the previous 25 years, the CEO, a social worker by training, had built a large board that, over time, had become unwieldy. Takeaway 3: The board needs training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

A great deal of my training work is done face-to-face. I made it to the 1000K level for United, in part, due to too many International trips, including teaching a master class and workshop session at the IFC-Asia in Bangkok, teaching a workshop in Brasil for Ford Motor Company Leadership Fellowship Program, and Tech2Empower in Peru.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women’s organizations organized by Wake , an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. The program is called Tech2Empower and you can learn more about it here.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

What classes are best? Do you need a lot of training, or just the basics? Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? Prior to college, I had also taken typing courses to hone my office skills, and this made me a valuable employee. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Would volunteering help?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Cooking or baking class. Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Give your artistic students the opportunity to show off their skills by hosting a virtual art show. Virtual event fundraising.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

For example, can you offer valuable training certifications or networking opportunities? If you’re searching for skilled volunteers, you can use platforms like LinkedIn to conduct more targeted outreach. Supporters are more likely to interact with your messages when the content is highly relevant to their interests or skills. .

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Whether your organization is training its own staff in nonprofit management, or teaching others technical skills, TechSoup can help you get started. Train on Over 150 Products with Atomic Training.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 13, 2013

” Upon graduating with dual certifications, and one of the highest grades in the class, William secured an entry-level help desk support position with IPR International. provides a free, immersive IT training program to young adults, ages 18-25, who have their high school diploma or GED but have not moved on to college.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

Being able to fully utilize volunteers and truly benefit from their skill sets can be addressed with the help of a volunteer manager. This can be easily addressed by insuring that each person’s skills are utilized to his or her utmost ability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

Did you read books, take classes, or have a coach? I answered yes to all, but more importantly I think these two methods helped me the most: Carve out time for reflection after each training and do an after-action review with yourself. Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. However, they might come with higher costs and require specialized skills for maintenance and development. Many do not have open-source code, but some, like Umbraco, do.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A degree in Information Technology with multiple concentrations allows me to put my skills and technical aptitude to good use. Coming into the association space as a developer eventually shifted into combining my technical skills with my people and business understanding and becoming an Applications Analyst and several other roles.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Training and Workshops Your nonprofit can offer training programs and workshops where members enhance their skills and industry knowledge. Mentorship Programs Mentorship programs connect experienced professionals with newcomers, providing guidance, skill transfer, and personal growth opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings Training & Facilitation: I have maintained an active schedule of conference keynotes, master classes, workshops and webinars on the topics of workplace wellbeing and digital transformation for nonprofits.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. I asked Charise Van Liew, Salesforce MVP, about the resources she’s used to support her allyship journey: “One of the most useful trainings for me was a course called Whiteness at Work. You can review resumes, do mock interviews, or be a referral to job seekers through GEMs in Tech.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

About Black History Month Black History Month began when Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Their programs are aimed at increasing digital literacy and helping people gain valuable tech skills to funnel into successful careers. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

The tactics can include workshops , master classes , coaching , expert consultants or peer learning. Training Design'

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills. Let’s take a look at some of the different volunteer types to give you a better understanding of where volunteers come from and what types of skills they bring to the table.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings Training & Facilitation: I have maintained an active schedule of conference keynotes, master classes, workshops and webinars on the topics of workplace wellbeing and digital transformation for nonprofits.

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