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Methods for Facilitating Innovation in Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. Sometimes an outside facilitator can move members forward more quickly. During a development retreat, the board discussed various governance models and how they could shift perspective to maximize CITE’s potential,” Sharon recalled.

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Reflections on a Decade of Designing and Facilitating Interactive Webinars

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level.

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Tips To Make Online Meetings Less Exhausting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Recently I facilitated an online session about how to get better at online meetings for Lightful in the UK where I am a Senior Advisor at Lightful, among other activities, facilitate online master classes for their BRIDGE programme. According to Beth, a good meeting is based on good design. Planning and Design.

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Designing Transformative Communications Capacity Building Programs for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In addition, I was lucky enough to be the online facilitator for a virtual leadership program for arts administrators co-hosted by the Cornell University School of Management where I learned and practiced a range of instructional techniques for teaching adults. Training Design'

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10 reasons Nimble AMS clients love Person Accounts

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The data model used by your association management software (AMS) matters. . take a look at these 10 reasons Nimble AMS clients love the Person Accounts data model. Data model” might seem like a techy concept that only your IT team needs to know about. The difference between Contacts/Accounts and Person Accounts data models.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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When the group reimagined their office space, incorporating elements of culture into the new design was a priority. The World Café Format To maximize the brain power of our.orgCommunity professionals and to allow for a robust exchange of ideas, Sharon facilitated this conversation in a World Café format.