Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Communication is conducted in natural language, similar to how you would converse with a friend or colleague. Remember, the first version of the policy doesn’t have to be perfect; initiating this conversation is key. Establishing a policy creates a shared understanding and commitment to using AI responsibly and effectively.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Do you have subject matter expertise and do you want to share it during the session? These could done by one person or could be shared if mapped out in advance. The documenter will also transcribe sticky notes into a word document and capture any thoughts shares via social media hashtag. Do you have a preferred method?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

” (Here’s a reflection from Akhtar Badshah). Getting from Collective Conversation to Impact. Right now from the Social Good Global Conversation in Oman. The most amazing part of this summit was the global conversation that was taking place – not just in the room. Not many hands went up.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. We’ve tried to compensate for the lack of coffee machine/breakroom conversations in several ways.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector , in which 36 presidents, CEOs, and executive directors shared their experiences. What has been the impact on nonprofit leaders?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. Christal M.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. Discussions about best practices, strategic planning sessions, or board development exercises can launch conversations about how and when to evaluate the board’s performance. The outcome of that scrutiny is well worth the effort.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board. Your application should reflect an awareness of these changes, otherwise you might come across as indifferent to the shifts in society and the sector. Questions are critical tools for good grantmaking.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check out the blog and conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or read it reposted below. In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. When you succeed at recruiting talented leaders, share the good news broadly.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 4, 2010

I can’t wait for your feedback, comments, recommendations for further improvements, and general reaction; but first, I need to share some thank yous and some background for all those who have followed this process. or come across more valuable items to share. Using Disqus will mean you get my reply in one step instead of two!

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. But are you asking the right questions?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

We kicked off the conference with an interview style keynote about the Networked Nonprofit, moderated by fabulous Shireen Mitchell (aka digitalsista ). The best part is when the audience joins the conversation. Wendy has let me shadow her work for the past five years and share her wisdom in many blog posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Yes, you’ll get found other ways, like by sharing posts on your social accounts. Highlight authentic stories: Share real-life examples of the impact your nonprofit has made. Give them names that reflect the content and your keywords. However, without taking that crucial SEO step, you are kind of shouting into the void.

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Action Practice Tips Seattle 273

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2010

Allison Fine and I have completed the assessment and reflection paper for 2009 America’s Giving Challenge for the Case Foundation. Allison and I wrote the reflection paper for the first challenge. Allison and I wrote the reflection paper for the first challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. They enjoy sharing their ideas and perspectives openly with others. We had some fun doing role plays with a partner to figure out their style and some reflection on how we needed to adapt.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of a recent strategic planning retreat, each participant shared brief reflections on the day. One comment was particularly memorable : A long-time board member shared that, of all the board retreats he had attended, this was the best one. We want to know: Are we having the right conversations?

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

The fundraising team for the Grand Canyon Conservancy uses artificial intelligence and data analysis embedded in its fundraising software to make predictions, set goals, and share progress with stakeholders. They measure non-financial or financial criteria that reflect the efficacy of an organization, program, or initiative.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The opportunity to share challenges, in confidence, with the brightest colleagues in the business is an invaluable resource. Create space for conversation. Make time for reflection. “Association executives are really lucky. However, awareness of the distractions can minimize their impact. Observe behavior. What’s your opinion?”

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 9, 2010

As I recently announced , I’m collaborating with Matt Chevy on a redesign of this website to freshen up the design, make presentations, resources and case studies all easier to find, and surface the rich conversations taking place in the comments. Thanks to everyone who shared opinions and those who I know will continue to weigh in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

As one of my great teachers said, ”You are not good at what you do unless you are always learning and reflecting on your practice.” Think of “House of Cards” when Francis turns to the camera and shares the dialogue inside his mind. ” In that spirit, a few thoughts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. Peer: Shared knowledge and experiential learning that benefits from interaction between participants. This can be a mix of presentations by peers, with lots of facilitated discussion and interaction.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

Some Reflections. Balancing Learning Through Content Delivery and Sharing Experience. From Conversational Keynote To Conversational Workshop. I’ve been playing with the conversational panel or conversational keynote models for short sessions (60, 75 or 90 minutes.)

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here !

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fast forward to today, and PEAK is now in the season of its fifth principle: Learn, Share, Evolve. We must learn and share in order to evolve. While it’s worth pausing to celebrate and share the milestones you reach, approach the next day—and each day after that—as an opportunity for continuous improvement by asking, “What’s next?”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Additionally, they may have reached a point in their lives where they are reflecting on their legacy and the impact they want to leave behind. As we age, we usually have more saved resources, and therefore have a greater ability to share those resources. Older donors often appreciate storytelling and nostalgia.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 3, 2014

Melissa Mendes Campos, of California’s La Piana Consulting, shares her very useful thoughts on this topic in a terrific guest post this week. Let’s Talk About Succession Planning: Getting the Conversation Started. Starting the Conversation about Succession Planning. The hard part is getting the conversation started.

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Conversation Leadership California Government 68

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Rachel Muir’s terrific post, Four Strategies to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors , shares her thoughts on this vital subject. Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

The networking conference was an opportunity for participants from different countries to share their lessons learned and network with one another. This blog post is a summary of reflections about the instructional design and how NGOs in these countries are becoming Networked NGOs. Showcase Panel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2013

Nonprofits need to fail from the inside out — we have to make it okay to not be perfect inside of nonprofits and to honestly share lessons learned beyond our walls. CALL TO ACTION: Place a Little Bet at Your Nonprofit and Share It (You could win a Microsoft Surface or Other Schwag).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

Customizing default social media language to display when campaigns are shared. Direct services can share client testimonials that help you to tell the story of your nonprofit. Set up a mobile payment option to boost conversion rates with a seamless experience that reflects your brand.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2012

The day of the panel, I published a blog post that shared our slides, wiki, and resources. This post summarizes how you can use session documentation and reflective practice to improve the content and delivery of your session. Blog Posts: Wild Woman Fundraising and Wiser Earth wrote session recaps. ” 3.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this post, I’ll share how you can reclaim control of your own nonprofit leadership development and career growth. Start by reflecting on who or what is setting the destination for your current career trajectory and growth. How well are my values reflected in my career? Ready for more leadership conversations?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? Consider anonymizing the comments before you share them to minimize any unintended bias. You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to the data conversation, this is it. In this 40-minute conversation, you’ll find an overview of the current data ecosystem and hear from the leaders of Candid, Impala, the Philanthropy Data Commons, and GivingTuesday, as they describe their efforts and initiatives.

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