Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Similarly, we saw evidence that the model was associating “People of Latin American descent” with “Incarcerated people.” These cases were attributed to some of the records in our training data, which our AI overemphasized during learning. Large language models such as ChatGPT can make up facts and present them as true.

Tools 52

Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company. Pursue growth and learning. What do you think of the Zappos model? culture training staff nonprofits libraries'

Library 77

Library Las Vegas Culture Learning 77

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

In 2002, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills identified a set of qualities they consider most important for learning in the digital era. A culture of learning, where curiosity is valued and debate encouraged, creates fertile ground for critical thinking. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see.

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Skills Collaboration Communication Classroom 221

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company. Pursue growth and learning. What do you think of the Zappos model? culture training staff nonprofits libraries'

Library 62

Library Las Vegas Culture Learning 62

Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity. My goal was for students at one middle school in Atlanta to believe that it was possible for them to pursue STEM careers through culturally relevant STEM programming.

Voice 128

Voice Philanthropy Atlanta Student 128

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nonprofits whose organizational cultures encourage outreach and relationship building are already laying the foundational groundwork of high-performing collaboration. Adaptive, transparent, and risk-averse cultures are better prepared to work across boundaries, engage in strategic planning, and participate in teamwork,” as John Bryson said.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Los Angeles Strategy Indiana 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It begins with learning, habituation, and cultural shifts to fully harness AI benefits responsibly. There’s also discomfort over the rapid pace of change and perceived steep learning curve while being overwhelmed with current workloads. The path may seem daunting, but the key is to start with your people.

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Adopt People Nonprofit Skills 79

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. Dave Gray : Dave Gray is a guru on the topics of design, innovation, culture and change. Why is learning the new important?

Learning 98

Learning Work Knowledge Management Knowledge 98

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. This model highlights three important things to understand about burnout: Burnout isn’t about too many demands but demands without enough resources. This means not condoning a ‘workplace warrior’ culture (e.g.,

Model 98

Model Job Life Blended 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

This section of the report covers new ways of thinking about organizational culture based in continuous improvement based on feedback. It speaks to establishing culture norms among staff of curiosity, reflection, and trust. It outlines the practices and skills needed to create a learning culture.

Culture 50

Culture Data Create Reflection 50

.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. But we realize that building culture isn’t a project with a finish line.

Culture 221

Culture Skills Collaboration Associations 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience.

Learning Theory 138

Learning Theory Learning Brain Exercise 138

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. Example of A/B Testing Results.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Needless to say, I learned a lot and wanted to capture some of it here as well as the Tweet transcript. Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. They also had a chance to interact with peers with different styles to learn more.

Reflection 64

Reflection Arts Exercise Facilitation 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. Rituals to Promote Growth and Learning. We each tackled a different aspect of resilience.

Build 126

Build Reflection Celebrate Nonprofit 126

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. Learning and knowledge are intimately connected but are actually different. Learning, we do naturally.

Knowledge 68

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. It means incorporating learning as part of doing the work.

Culture 47

Culture Philanthropy Marketing Create 47

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In April of 2020, Charity Navigator surveyed over 4,000 nonprofit representatives and learned that of those surveyed, 83% reported suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic and the economic shut down. Last year also brought with it civil unrest, a rise in the call for social justice, and decentering of white supremacy culture.

Management 98

Management Brazil California Leadership 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

I'm a huge fan of work and the way she thinks - especially after she road the Scare House ride on the Santa Cruz boardwalk with me and did a brilliant reflection on its design. When participants collected data, they learned a great deal about data collection processes but not so much about the overall scientific method.

Model 98

Model Activities Active Activism 98

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

Step up your events and learning opportunities. Two ideas for strengthening your events and learning opportunities: Look beyond in-person only events. Offer members more ways to learn. Review your governance model. To capitalize on this momentum, make sure your governance model supports the future of your organization.

Associations 78

Associations Studies Trend Data 78

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. Informal Peer Learning and Sharing.

Morocco 100

Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2009

Allison Fine and I have been noodling with an evaluation model that looks social media from an organizational perspective - from social networks to social capital (relationships) to action in the real world. We've been calling it " Listening and Learning Loops." Learning is a combination of listening and learning.

Model 74

Model Relationship Strategy Social 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The morning had two segments, beginning with content and small group exercises on several themes from the Networked Nonprofit including culture change , transparency , and simplicity. Geoff Livingston did a great job at live blogging the first section in the morning. Some Reflections. The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.).

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Note from Beth: Blocking out time for your nonprofit’s staff to do planning and work on areas like organizational culture is essential for success. Pre-work would prime me for the learning objectives. About the Distributive Learning Process. Clarity of intent is key for any learning event.

Design 90

Design Lesson Effective Life 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2011

What immediately came to mind was Bloom’s Taxonomy that classified different intellectual behavior related to how children learn. Learning goes from a lower level of entry to higher order thinking skills as follows: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. Flickr Photo by Gary Hayes.

Public 103

Public Learning Wiki Taxonomy 103

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

But this is your chance to learn tips and tricks from some of the best minds in the sector. In times of disruption and upheaval, it’s more important than ever for nonprofits to come together and learn how to best move forward. Peter has defined the vision, strategy, and culture of 829 Studios since its founding in 2007.

Causes 92

Causes Consultant Empowerment Storytelling 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2017

Part of the workshop includes an assessment and reflection about the causes of stress in the nonprofit workplace. Perfectionism is the enemy of learning and ultimately of getting improved impact. This is part of the culture change, getting around on the same page about the ship early and iterate approach.

Nonprofit 123

Nonprofit Culture Reflection Poll 123

Museum 2.0

MAY 15, 2012

I’m starting to really appreciate the difference between being an individual agent and creating a culture of agency. Now I’m learning how to not-do it, but to enable it. And increasingly, what I’m trying to enable is a culture of experimentation. What does a culture of experimentation look like?

Culture 53

Culture Build Museum Articulate 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Half-Day Session : Social Media Strategy Game which included small group work for participants to come up with a strategy for both external communications and an internal learning network to share best practices. My reflections are here. What is Social Learning or Learning in Public? And that can be fun too!

Public 94

Public Learning Conference Social 94

Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . How do you build a culture of resilience with mental health resources for nonprofits?

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Attitude Awareness 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

You can read more about the framing leading up the convening in this Learning Brief that synthesizes FSG’s latest thinking on the future of social sector evaluation. Need a culture of inquiry, sharing what works, what doesn’t. Based on a logic model. Refine a model or make definitive judgment. Follow a fixed plan.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Generation Method Slides 97

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

Five interdependent recommendations will move the sector towards this type of partnership: Reframe performance measurement as an ongoing process of learning, instead of a process of accounting. According to the Center for Evaluation Innovation’s “Lab for Learning” initiative , “make thinking visible” to cultivate a learning culture.

Measure 52

Measure Create Arizona Participatory 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

Here's some reflections: Thoughtful, Intentional Experiments Thoughtful experimentation is setting up a low-risk experiment with metrics to figure out what is and isn't working is a social media best practice. Where do you get the time to put some of what you've learned into practice? I modeled that I don't know everything.

Social Media 91

Social Media Reflection Media Social 91

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2021

Selfless – to model cultures based on growth and learning instead of ego. Each chapter includes quick and easy exercises, tips and self-reflections that will help you train your mind to achieve different goals ranging from more focus to self-awareness. Being focused versus distracted. Being selfless versus ego-centered.

Mind 52

Mind Leadership Exercise Chapter 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

. Yesterday at the Packard Foundation, as part of a series of "deeper dives" to learn about networks and social media, Eugene Eric Kim of Blue Oxen Associates gave a talk about "Networks in an International Context." . Eugene Eric Kim is an expert in online culture and collaboration, particularly with new tools.

Collaboration 93

Collaboration Learning Exercise Online 93

Cloud 4 Good

MAY 31, 2022

The College opened for enrollment shortly before the pandemic began and offers a uniquely flexible and competency-based education model. Results revealed that 90% of students chose to enroll because Calbright’s unique online model made their program accessible. Utilize marketing to better reflect the diversity of your student body.

Student 59

Student California Application Classroom 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

We set unrealistic outcomes, don't have a methodology for learning or sloppy strategy implementation. We don't value the learning and use that insight to improve the social media strategy the second or third or fourth time around. They had a general sense, but had some learning before getting it right. We get poor results.

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Social Media Culture Create Media 99