Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2015

I always like to start with an icebreaker that allows participants to reflect and identify burning questions. Both ideas were new, so it took a little bit of adaption of the templates and techniques, but we managed to come up with something useful for all. We came up with some really practical and useful models.

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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.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2013

I couldn’t have asked for a more authentic, culturally appropriate start to a workshop. The spiritual nature of the welcoming ceremony set the tone for a day of reflective practice for participants. I’ve used the burning question technique in many different ways over the years, this is an example of one way to do it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2015

And, every year when the calendar flips over, we embrace reflection and setting goals. Over the years, I’ve been writing and teaching workshops on these topics – how to manage your attention online , how to avoid being content fried , and balancing connectivity with solitude. Leadership Mindfulness Reflection'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. The New Social Economy. This session was a high level view of what is happening in the ecosystem in which I do my work. When the people, formerly known as the audience, get to participate, you always learn something.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

So, it is important for us to incorporate techniques in daily work life that reduce the chances of this happening. 4.) Reflection: Reflection doesn’t have to be a huge amount of time to be effective. ” At the end of the day, I look at it, reflect on what I did – and plan for tomorrow.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection. One annual ritual is to create “To Do/Not To Do/Reflection” notebook where I use modified bullet journaling to track my progress. Happy New Year ! How about you? I write down stuff I won’t do, a “no thanks” list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

.” This week, the Poynter Institute Katie Hawkins-Gaar and Ren LaForme joined forces to host a series called #40 Better Hours , a project to improve newsroom culture by looking at things that cause stress like workflow and communication and teaching journalist skills to combat information overload, part of a technology wellness routine.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. organizational change, and technology. Program Design.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2013

The presentations ended with a reflective practice question that participants could discuss with someone in the room, think about quietly, or tweet using the hashtag #npsmpeer. Teach for both the color-in-the-lines people (ie: guidelines, next steps) and the runs-with-scissors people. Read Danielle’s blog post ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. The process for the one and half day lab used techniques that fall into these categories: Looking and Observing: Unpacking the Context for 21 st Century Advocacy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

As a trainer or doing shoulder-to-shoulder coaching, I'd hear people complain about information overload, anxiety, etc and started to incorporate techniques for reducing it. . He did this by teaching himself to be selfish and not respond. Organizational Culture of Balance Is Important. Don't live that way."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2015

That’s the focus of one of the sessions – so I have been reflecting a lot on this topic to come up with some useful exercises, discussion questions, and session content. Some workplace cultures in nonprofits encourage this approach. Is this part of your nonprofit’s work culture?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2008

I also created an information overload assessment that helps you figure out the degree and problem areas and offers some reflection questions that can help you begin to change your habit. The Times articles covers one technique - e-mail bankruptcy ,??? list #5: Sweep E-clutter. away #6: Stay in control #7: Don't reply in an instant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2007

What are the techniques for conversational weaving? Since OS communities generally begin with a small group of developers or a scratch your own itch approach and some developers tend to be egomanics - how do you build community within this culture? How well does the tool support the organic growth of the community?

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. 2018 Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit. Mar 21 - 23.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

After a very successful three days I had some time to reflect about what made this technology initiative such a success. Plan ahead and try out new techniques for online engagement, but don't be afraid to switch direction mid-stream. You'll end up with more solid engagement and higher quality content. Be creative AND flexible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

With 10 leadership topics and easy to read within two hours, this book will both teach you and inspire you. You will learn actionable techniques you can put into play the next day. Then, the new kindle book, Ignite Your Leadership Expertise: Become the Trusted Advisor Others Seek , by Nathan Magnuson , is the book for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2012

In my reflection post about the panel, I was musing about one of the points raised: ”How Can We Visualize Data If We Can’t Draw?” ” This is a common theme for those interested in incorporating visualization techniques. Are you using visualization techniques in your nonprofit?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thankfully, Larry Robertson ’s new book, Rebel Leadership , teaches you how to thrive in uncertain times – times that are volatile, complex and ambiguous. The concept of rebel leadership is a “cultural mindset,” explains Robertson, and his shared insights in the book are deeply rooted in what works in actual practice.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 28, 2009

Non-game social platforms like museums should use game design techniques to make these institutions more successful at supporting user happiness. As Elsa Bailey asked in the chat: "Don't cultural attitudes toward the definitions/descriptions of happiness come into play here? This is not an argument that is specific to museums.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Urban Sprouts School Gardens - a program that teaches youth to plan, grow, and eat vegetables from a school garden. Your first blog could even document your learnings and reflections about Web.20! Professional development - reflect and learn about your work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

You can find my materials and slides on the workshop wiki - CSR and NGO workshops, but always like to do a reflective wrap up post. Teaching in an international context. When teaching in different contexts, especially outside of the US, you need to make some adjustments to your context. No wonder I am still tired!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2012

So, if you and your team, company, or family are after steady achievement, reflect on these ten surprising concepts. Do not adhere to a specific team "culture." Buying into a culture binds a person's thinking, thwarts free will, and creates followers who are not capable of coming through in the big moment.

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JULY 17, 2021

I mean, she’s a CFRE and she even teaches a CFRE class. Y’all, no company can build a coherent culture without people who either share its core values or possess the willingness and ability to embrace those values. So I like to employ a lazy Susan management technique. And so their job is a reflection of that.

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