Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

The session included an update of Celgene’s work in patient advocacy and an announcement of their Innovation Impact Awards Program , focused on incorporating the patient voice into pharmaceutical and biotech research and development. Some are describing this shift in perspective as “participatory medicine” or “person-centric care.”

Social Media 50

Social Media Network Data Media 50

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As I imagined a world without Nina Simon ’s Participatory Museum , I felt sad about all the visitors whose voices (and post-it note comments) weren’t honored. Giant collaborative tweetups show we like to work together. But every time a museum social account responded to another museum we saw this form of collaboration.

Museum 21

Museum Work Social Media History 21

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The Digital Media and Learning Conference is meant to be an inclusive, international and annual gathering of scholars and practitioners in the field, focused on fostering interdisciplinary and participatory dialogue and linking theory, empirical study, policy, and practice. Opportunity Collaboration. Opportunity Collaboration.

Conference 111

Conference Calendar DC Washington 111

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In our years of talking to staff, boards, and communities about participatory philanthropy, people often talk about their worst participatory decision-making experiences. New to Participatory Grantmaking? Skilled facilitators work towards supporting dissenting voices, ensuring participants understand different viewpoints.

Participatory 82

Participatory Facilitation Philanthropy Skills 82

Candid

JUNE 21, 2022

In addition to representing Candid, I was there to learn about trends in the European philanthropic sector and explore opportunities for collaboration. As I process the many sessions I attended and the new connections that were made, three key trends stick out: interconnectedness, evidence driven hope, and new funding models.

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Philanthropy Trend Participatory Europe 116

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

At the same time, technology advances, global consumer trends, and the urgency of so many causes have given rise to the networked individual who is rewriting the rules of engagement. It is made by many; it is open, participatory and peer-driven.” How we advance causes, how we share our voices, how we connect. Technology.

People 25

People Structure Influence Voice 25

Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2015

Find ways to empower your supporters to be the voice of your cause. Focus on Trends, not on Specific Tactics. Instead of focusing on the tactics of the #IceBucketChallenge, focus your perspective on the trend and what it represents—a huge shift. It is open, participatory, and peer-driven. It Takes a Village!

Fundraising 20

Fundraising Offline Blackbaud Social Media 20