Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

Recently, I was invited to participate in a staff “Lunch and Learn,” by Connor Diemand-Yauman , CEO of Philanthropy University , about building a culture of wellbeing in the nonprofit workplace and capacity building. ” I asked Connor about how they use this particular cultural nudge and cue.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2020

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2020

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. But it would have been inspiring to belong to a group of like-minded innovators. What is culturally incompatible with the boldness of our mission? Greg is the author of “ This Might Get Me Fired.”

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

If personal wellness was not at the forefront of everyone’s minds before, the year 2020 made it an unavoidable priority. In light of the pandemic and shift to remote work, we also made four wellness apps accessible (and free) to all employees: Headspace: Rest and mindfulness are integral to our physical wellbeing. Wellness Apps.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. Clear thoughts about tonight’s dinner or the report that’s due next week from your mind and live in the moment. Create space for conversation. This isn’t easy, as anyone who has tried meditation will tell you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2018

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

Building an organizational culture of growth will not happen overnight. Meaningful, substantive conversations are one of the most effective ways to learn and grow. Much like the Socratic method, when we have discussions and conversations, new ideas emerge and our understanding is deepened and magnified. McKinsey & Company.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2017

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They will reward you by crafting messages that move the hearts and minds of your most important audiences and reinforce brand identity. Formalize the interaction between these two groups by providing specific times for them to exchange information and channels for reporting the outcomes of those conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2018

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit. These referrals come from trusted sources who understand the culture and know what the organization needs to thrive. Partnering with like-minded missions or values can lead to finding board members equally committed to your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 25, 2017

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

A culture of learning, where curiosity is valued and debate encouraged, creates fertile ground for critical thinking. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. We’ve tried to compensate for the lack of coffee machine/breakroom conversations in several ways.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 29, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

Sometimes they are conversation hijackers, or meeting dominators, or they steamroll anyone who dares to challenge them. They erode culture. Whether you ask a member to resign or migrate to a different role, you want to manage the process and conversations tactfully and graciously. It’s part of our culture. Final Thoughts.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

They will reward you by crafting messages that move the hearts and minds of your most important audiences and reinforce brand identity. Formalize the interaction between these two groups by providing specific times for them to exchange information and channels for reporting the outcomes of those conversations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post called “ Why the Nonprofit Work Ethic Is Outdated and Needs Change ,” about why nonprofit professionals need to pay attention to self-care and bring a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace. (The The topic of my forthcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout ).

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. MEET LISA THOMPSON AND LIBBY RAPIN, FOUNDERS OF BLUWAVE WELLBEING.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization''s values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

Begin your corporate outreach to previous partners and prospects now, so you can ensure that your contacts are up-to-date, and your nonprofit is at the top of mind for corporate events. Do a quick scan of their website—most companies have publicly posted values—to see if their company culture might align with your nonprofit’s mission.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Assume Good Intent — and Have the Tough Conversations. Imagine that a good friend wants to have a conversation with you about some perspectives and opinions you may have. Immediately, your mind perceives this as being ill intentioned, and when the conversation begins, you feel attacked and what they’re saying to you doesn’t process.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. Know Your Audience You’ll find that you have a unique community on each of your social media platforms based on the demographics they draw and the culture they foster. Sound familiar?

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

With this widespread adoption of technology to facilitate goods and services, the role of ethics has become increasingly prominent in the minds of both the consumers interacting with technology and the executives designing and implementing it. Implementing Ethics In Company Culture. Everything starts with leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. Changing a nonprofit culture isn’t as simple as. Does your nonprofit have a data-driven culture? What is the difference? Tips for Making the Switch.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

Cultural consumption. What cultural touchstones are likely to speak to them? The question here is: what is already top of mind for our audience? What headlines are they seeing, what conversations are they having, what are they worrying about or hoping for in this moment? Acknowledging a supporter’s relationship (e.g.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Here are some ideas for useful content that connects your mission to what may be top of mind for your supporters right now: Human services.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

End-of-year performance reviews are just around the corner and this week’s Mind the Gap column from McKinsey features tips on how to navigate feedback with Gen Z workers , both from the employer and employee perspectives. Gen Z volunteers will have valuable perspectives on organizational culture, services, and systems. The Big Picture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Now more than ever we must create a robust workplace culture and stronger relationships to retain our humanness. We are not used to conversations with another person while we are staring in a mirror. Incorporate water cooler conversations into your virtual collaboration space. Why Remote Work Is Exhausting.

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Forum One

JUNE 17, 2021

Delivering authenticity in your DEI messaging means not just talking the talk, but walking the walk by working to be part of a larger cultural conversation around systemic issues of inequality. . Cultural issues of privilege and oppression are bigger than your organization. Create goals. without stated goals. Be authentic.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, when we initiate a more practical conversation, we can determine which questions will be most useful. The following image conveys what this looked like in practice for the same cultural intermediary that used the matrix tool above. Now add a layer in your mind showing the people represented in those circles and lines.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. For instance, if you find a post sparks lots of comments and conversations, capitalize on that opportunity and consider live streaming with a Q&A. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Stakeholder involvement will drastically improve the final plan and create a culture of participatory decision-making. Leaders need to take time to include input from many stakeholders through surveys, focus groups, conversations, and meetings. Leaders need to balance these two elements and keep an open mind.

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