Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

Government 59

Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Consider ChatGPT as the most intelligent, knowledgeable, expert assistant you’ve ever had. Provide enough context in a well-structured manner to ensure they can complete the task you ask of them. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial.

Policy 334

Policy Analysis Language Nonprofit 334

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

So, as you work to define your advisory committee’s focus, ask yourself and your team: What type of experience and knowledge do we need more of to carry out our mission? Create structure. Structure is crucial to developing and sustaining an effective advisory committee. However, structure does not have to mean rigidity.

Voice 90

Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 90

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted. The practice of participatory evaluation aims to disrupt power dynamics, and to generate knowledge as a result of collaboration.

Participatory 87

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? What is Collaborative Overload? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

Collaboration 120

Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

It was also an opportunity to learn about co-design and co-facilitate. The downside is that when you have four very experienced facilitators, with different styles, methods, and subject matter knowledge, it takes longer to design and you have to allow time for getting into a rhythm as a team. Overnight Reflection.

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Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

This post is part of our continued efforts to share updates about internal and external efforts and outcomes to more directly invite accountability and collaboration in this work. While our complete evaluation is quite long, we’ve summarized reflections and commitments for 2022 from every area of our commitments in practice.

Community 88

Community NTC Sponsor NTEN 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Overall, the program led to over 100 collaborations and its impact is ongoing. – Sharing Knowledge Wiki -This wiki was created by The ICT-KM group of the CGIAR and other partners to catalog and document processes for nonprofits that want to share knowledge across partners doing development work.

Facilitation 86

Facilitation Skills System Change 86

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them. She explained that “learning or teaching the old” is about training, knowledge transfer, and structured, directed learning.

Learning 98

Learning Work Knowledge Management Knowledge 98

M+R

JULY 10, 2023

The problem lies in thinking of editing as a process of correction — where a better, more knowledgeable, or more experienced writer fixes the shortcomings in a draft. Instead editing is, or should be, a collaboration — where multiple perspectives combine to shape content so that it can better connect with audiences. Fair enough.

Guidelines 89

Guidelines Audience Language Content 89

Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

Each student signed in to the collaborative Google document to indicate that they were in attendance. Collaborative technology is incredible. Throughout the session, we’d divide into smaller groups or pairs to learn from each other more collaboratively. So I started using collaborative Google documents.

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Virtual Track Student Virtual Classroom 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Collaborate with peers : Engage with other fundraisers and organizations to share insights and best practices. Collaborative efforts can lead to innovative solutions and improved fundraising results. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones.

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. But whether you call it “networked” ways of working, “collaboration 2.0” Photo by Beth Kanter.

Build 112

Build Change Social Facilitation 112

Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2010

"Adin Miller, a friend and all-around smart guy, wrote a blog post reflecting on James Surowiecki’s talk about the“ Wisdom of Crowds ” at the Communications Network and CommA Fall 2010 Conference. people able to draw on own knowledge), and aggregation (i.e., " Tags: Influence Collaboration Communication.

Reflection 47

Reflection Conference Communication Network 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

This book has been my companion lately – not only because it is so rich (check out the table of contents ) but it has given me a lot to think about and reflect on in terms of my own social media use – and how to be a lot of smarter about it. They include: attention, crap detection, collaboration, networks, and participation.

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Online Social Media Attention Chapter 128

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Denver, CO / $90. Nonprofit Management.

Calendar 111

Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

We at Monitor Institute have been digging into questions such as these as part of a broader reflection on the networks-focused work of the organizational effectiveness team at the David & Lucile Packard Foundation. How can insight generated by the learning group be made more broadly available?

Learning 97

Learning San Francisco Structure Knowledge Management 97

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Denver, CO / $90. Nonprofit Management.

Calendar 85

Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. Problem-solving and reflecting (Intellectual). Talking and hearing (Auditory).

Instructional Design 111

Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because of these nuances and our desire to ensure that every organization’s presence reflects its individual mission and personality, establishing an ownable and unique visual direction for the work is critical. Whether we are creating three-page designs or three dozen, these specs allow the developers to code the entire site. .

Language 52

Language Design Guide Phase 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I've been experimenting with integrating social media into instruction for the past five years, so the webinar was a great opportunity to reflect on practice. This online community, Engage365 , is a place to network and share knowledge about how to integrate the use of social media for events. How: 6 Tools and Tips.

Channel 87

Channel Instruction Instructional Instructional Design 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

This was followed by a presentations and discussion with four thought leaders who shared their insights and knowledge around four different themes: New Power : Henry Timms, 92nd Street Y. We finished with a group photo and fun co-creation reflection. Networked Leadership : Jodie Tonita, Social Transformation Project.

Design 50

Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. Also, perhaps you’re interested in the podcast and reflections that I’ve learned.

People 79

People Community Video Podcast 79

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Opportunity Collaboration. Opportunity Collaboration. Opportunity Collaboration / Cancún Yucatán, (Int.) Participants will network and learn about other areas of practice, discuss a range of opportunities and challenges faced by different sectors, and work collaboratively to improve impact measurement. Oct 9 - 14.

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Conference Calendar DC Washington 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Collaboration on student projects or other ways. The best approach is to learn blogging is to create a personal professional development blog - a blog you use to write reflections and learnings about your subject area or personal learning goals.

Remix 50

Remix Professional Technorati Wiki 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2006

danah boyd has a post called " On Being Virtual " (be sure to read the comments) As Kevin Gamble on the SLED list notes, what she seems to be saying is that if you look at the rise of social tech amongst young people, it's not about divorcing the physical social structures to live virtually. D) is to going. whenever i???

Environment 50

Environment Teach Second Life Learning 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2008

The NTEN project WeAreMedia project is an excellent personal learning laboratory for reflection and insights about this topic. " Dave Cormier signed up to be a critical friend soon after the project launched and posted a reflection here. Don't have knowledge to contribute or not interested in the topic.

Wikispaces 50

Wikispaces Reflection Work Wiki 50

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2009

When you want visitors to spend a long time reflecting and sharing their thoughts, you need to design spaces for response that are comfortable and minimize distractions. This technique was used in the Slavery in New York exhibition at the New-York Historical Society and continues in the popular StoryCorps project. A lone "What do you think?"

Design 31

Design Goal Difference Platform 31

Museum 2.0

MAY 7, 2007

The artifacts are reaccessioned, the labels (hopefully) recycled, but what happens to the knowledge? I spoke to them on different days, so I've taken some liberty with structure here, but their words are maintained intact. NSF requires grant applicants to build on prior knowledge--where do you get it? So I keep updating it.

NSF 20

NSF Interview Case Study Museum 20

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Think of it this way: if someone notices an untrustworthy organization promoting unsavory content through the program, it could reflect poorly on Google. Set goals like these, then structure your campaigns around them. Follow the appropriate account structure. Your ads must have at least 1 conversion per month.

Grant 52

Grant Google Guide Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2009

In June, I hosted a discussion about Collaboration and Competition on Social Edge in which the topic of open standards for the nonprofit sector was raised. Sometimes collaborating in one area raises the bar of competition in another. The collaboration question becomes when and how, instead of if. Consumers also benefit.

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Open Adopt Collaboration Social Network 50

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And my mission is really to educate and empower nonprofit leaders and their teams with the knowledge and tools to scale their revenue and amplify their impact. So first is how we can reflect on the importance of diversity to our board’s work, specifically fundraising. As nonprofits, we have the missions of our organizations.

Leadership 62

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 62

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Maybe you use a structured process and a grants database. I’m glad to see that more than half of you are using a structured process and a grants database. First, I mentioned you should use a database and a structured process to search for funders. . So maybe your board members randomly tell you about grant opportunities.

Grant 76

Grant Lesson Tips Video 76

Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2024

His extensive work on effective leadership and organizational success offers valuable lessons for structuring boards that not only meet but surpass organizational goals. The goal is not to create a board that reflects just one person’s vision but to build one that embodies the collective vision of the entire organization.

Build 93

Build New Jersey Knowledge Worker Culture 93

Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2006

The jokes that come out of our work, whatever it is that we do, can reflect real points of frustration built into the structure of that work. These jokes would not show up over and over again if they did not reflect a problem built into the way we do work. Mommy, I want to grow up and be a banjo player! Describe the problem.

Analysis 40

Analysis Knowledge Problem Consultant 40

Connection Cafe

APRIL 13, 2017

Plan for the meeting to last around 30 minutes and include a review of the organization’s history, mission, and board structure/requirements on the agenda. Committing to this type of recruitment process will ensure a successful collaboration between new members, existing members, and staff. Onboarding New Board Members.

Causes 36

Causes Strategy Director Nonprofit 36

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And there’s been also a lot of questions about that and applications about racial equity, and then the makeup of your staff and reflective of the people that you serve. And I think another important component is knowledge. So definitely, that’s been top of mind and something that I’ve seen quite frequently. .

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Grant Build Video Strategy 117