Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Remote working policy with flexibility.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

2 Say you’re a nonprofit working in the area of houselessness and want to put together an advisory committee of people with legislative and policy development experience to advance systemic changes in your community. Create structure. Structure is crucial to developing and sustaining an effective advisory committee.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The assessments reveal some undeniable benefits to these structures, including volunteers with profound pride in the historical contributions by these entities, remarkable dedication of council leaders, sincere interest in recruiting new volunteers, and a deep passion for the organization’s mission. Lessons from the Field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

What’s In A Social Media Policy? The tone and philosophy in a social media policy depends on the risk appetite of the organization. As this was explained in the discussion on Facebook , organizations with a stronger risk appetite/tolerance for their activities might have a more “permissive&# social media policy.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change. Black youth face barriers such as historical exclusion, structural racism in schools and resources in Black communities.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In fact, “an inability to hire qualified staff within a limited budget” was the most commonly cited challenge in the 2017 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey , which also found that 81% of nonprofits do not have a formal retention policy. Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit. Reynolds, Ph.D,

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

When you walk into Zappos, the first thing you notice is the unique structure of the building. Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Key Takeaways.

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Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning. Then when it comes down to writing up a formal policy, take the following practical continuous learning foundations into consideration: An Open Environment – Establish to your employees early on that it is ok to ask questions when something is not understood.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

SHRM is the intentional application of formalized policies and practices that create organizational successes by investing in the human capital of employees. The organizational structure of small nonprofits also produces unique challenges. Organizations with small staffs create an organizational culture that is reliant few individuals.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

When you walk into Zappos, the first thing you notice is the unique structure of the building. Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Key Takeaways.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Develop a basic structure for collecting ongoing performance data (including client and donor information). .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Review and update the organization’s policies and practices to ensure that they are fair and inclusive for all members of the community. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Davey Award winners have been announced, and we’re proud to say that Forum One and our amazing clients have officially won 10 awards in website and app design for nonprofits, health, government, cultural institutions, and more. Endowed by Dr. Ruth J.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. What does the decision making and organizational structure look like? Guide to building evaluation capacity.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

The best way to start prioritizing DEI initiatives is by taking steps to ingrain these concepts into your organization’s culture. When these concepts are ingrained in your organization’s culture, you’ll find that inclusion and prioritization of equity will trickle into every decision you make. Watch the Culture Start Shifting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

Sam's story illustrates the pressing need for culture change within nonprofits or as colleague, Allison Fine , puts it "organizational silos prevent people from empowering their edge." . I asked about a SM policy when I started a new position in a nonprofit institution about seven months ago. Still no policy, seven months later.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

They need organizations with a culture that can help them thrive guest post by Kari Dunn Saratovsky, Third Plateau. For decades, even centuries, our view of leadership has been defined by top-down, hierarchical structures. In large part, this focuses on setting policies and creating structures to support and manage teams.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Evaluating a Culture. Cultural Organizing Needed for Equity: A Framework of Belonging. Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Policy Template. Tools: Reflective structured dialogue. Moving People Forward: How Equity Leads to Greater Progress. You’re not serious about equity if you don’t post salaries.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Every membership program needs a structure that appeals to its intended audience. Membership Models: The What and Why A membership model is an organizational structure where a nonprofit offers a valuable set of benefits in exchange for a recurring membership fee. What does your audience get out of joining forces with your organization?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. For example, ensure all images include alt text, provide a transcript or closed captions for videos, choose text colors that contrast with the background, and use hierarchical page structure. ? Let’s dive in!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

We met internally with the communications team, but then also with Policy and Partnerships. We’re going to be working with departments across the organization to create content, instead of just reporting out from a policy or movement perspective. Busting silos is ultimately about culture change. How can you lead with stories?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. What gave me joy?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 19, 2016

A few months ago, the MAH board and staff started discussing whether and how to create a formal policy for advocacy activities. Want to go straight to the policy? Why create an advocacy policy? A small team of trustees and staff members worked together on our advocacy policy. I know our policy is not perfect.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. Structure Your Message Effectively . The way we structure our stories is key to maximizing their impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

For the modern executive, this looks like a generous PTO policy, the option to work from home or enjoy a flexible work schedule. Fostering a culture within the organization of trust and collaboration creates the type of place people want to work. Focus on people-first. Change the metrics of success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Most recently, we took a critical step in our climate action plan by including climate as a part of the company public policy platform, joining priorities like equal rights and privacy and security. “We C future,” said Suzanne DiBianca, Chief Impact Officer and EVP of Corporate Relations at Salesforce. About the Author.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

By understanding the role of HR in your nonprofit, you can determine the best way to structure your HR approach to meet your organization’s needs. These include the Fair Labor Standards Act, social security policies, OSHA requirements, and all state and local labor regulations. Let’s dive in!

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Gyrus

APRIL 7, 2016

Or, they are still following the outdated compliance policies and technology at the organization. Let’s look at ways through which organizations can develop a compliance culture and be prepared for compliance audits. At times, they focus on one area of a compliance program more while sidelining other elements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Planning is about using structure and rituals to keep organized. It is important for your team to have the right amount of structure in their workflow. Make Solo Time A Part of Your Team Culture. Have a formal policy about sending after hours emails. Make it a policy to have some white space as part of your week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

There is minimal structure or roles and as a living organism, the structure changes. Production Network: This type of network inspires and encourages collective action by members to create innovative practices, public-policy proposals, and other tools or products that lead to social impact.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Change is hard and building a strong internal controls structure in your nonprofit when there has not been one previously takes time. Here are seven practices for building an internal control structure that will increase buy-in and stand the test of time. Keep your nonprofit culture (and internal controls) current.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2017

The committee includes of staff members interested in workplace wellness.The committee structure includes a chair, financial coordinator, communication coordinator and other members so the work is distributed. She was motivated by both an interest to improve her skills leading a team and to better understand her organization’s work culture.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” And your perspective on technology policies, I think, will vary a little bit depending on your role in the organization. The problem they had was they didn’t really have policies to really govern and guide their staff towards effectively transitioning.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Ad creation and keyword research: A Google Grants manager will structure your account properly and create ad campaigns that target valuable keywords. Account management and reporting: A properly-structured Google Grant account will run 3-5 campaigns at once to drive conversions. You’ll be up and running in no time!

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As this name suggests, an ESOP is a legal structure that allows employees to have a financial stake in the company they work for, receiving benefits of its success on an ongoing basis. The tax advantage – Tax policy and tax status never seems very exciting, but, being an ESOP means Forum One the company pays no corporate taxes.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

arts & culture institutions) may have even experienced a drop in donations compared to 2019. The “how” – program models, operational processes, staffing structures – can shift. Commit the necessary time to reviewing and improving your organization’s DEI policies and practices and reflect that commitment in your budget.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 9, 2016

With the hectic nature of start-up organizations today, one can easily make a claim that it is never too early to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Learning, Training, and Development program. This can go a long way in establishing a learning culture, and incentivizing employees to continue down the path with the organization.

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