Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done. Our new normal will most likely be more complex to design and facilitate. Here are some considerations for designing and facilitating pandemic-era hybrid meetings.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. Organizations are complex systems that interact constantly and significantly with a host of other equally complex systems. It’s in your job description.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Looking at the Zoom grid of people’s heads elicits the flight or fight response (activation of the sympathetic nervous system that triggers an acute stress response that prepares the body to fight or flee). Having a discussion about the rules around camera on or off during zoom meetings is something to discuss and agree on.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

With nearly 54,000 organizations sharing demographic data with Candid as of March 2023, Candid engaged Viewpoint Consulting to conduct research to better understand how it could improve its systems, services, and support for nonprofits. Strengthening support, visibility, and efficiency These findings are also relevant for funders and donors.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

So how do you build a business case to get executive buy-in and board support for a new membership system? In fact, John Walker, an independent IT consultant with COTIQU Consulting in Australia, suggests associations should make two visits to the board: the first to present the business case and the second to discuss actual cost estimates.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

We’ve previously discussed the Salesforce talent gap in this blog , but I want to take a step back and identify the friction between potential employees and employers. This retention period helps facilitate a strong bond between employer and apprentice so that the apprentice will join the client full time upon program completion.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Technology can streamline operations when systems are integrated and configured to improve communication among cross-functional teams and provide everyone with the information they need to get their job done. A good award management system benefits both students and administrators. What does this mean for scholarships?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

These parts of the reports can encourage discussion on certain topics during the board meetings. By guiding the board of directors in their discussions, providing data to inform decisions, and suggesting actions to take, board reports serve as a crucial communication tool between the association and its board. .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Looking at the Zoom grid of people’s heads elicits the flight or fight response (activation of the sympathetic nerbethvous system that triggers an acute stress response that prepares the body to fight or flee). Having a discussion about the rules around camera on or off during zoom meetings is something to discuss and agree on.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Engage on digital platforms: Use the technology younger donors favor—like QR codes or Tap to Pay —to facilitate easy capture of contact information and donations. Integrate the latest technology : Embrace technological advancements like virtual reality exhibits, interactive voting systems, or live-streaming options.

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

In a panel discussion, Assets Framework’s Trabian Shorters, FutureGood’s Trista Harris, and Philanthropic Initiatives for Racial Equity’s Lori Villarosa and I broke down why funding approaches that begin with scarcity harm the sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2013

Note from Beth: Mitch Arnowitz and I recently participated in an online discussion at Venture Philanthropy Partners/Leap of Reason about creating a community of practice for continuous improvement and high performance in the nonprofit sector. The discussion thread reminded me of an AdMarketing conversation we had a long time ago.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ll discuss the shift from monolithic systems to composable architecture, highlighting real-world nonprofit examples. This session is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction and understanding of composable architecture, its critical components, and how it can be integrated into your existing systems and tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Setting up systems and habits : Often, we set up systems for the Performance Zone, such as weekly meetings with a set agenda or dashboards with key metrics. These are great, but are we also setting up systems and habits for the Learning Zone? I also noticed how much of the world around me had been similarly trapped.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar. Networking and Collaboration: Foundations can serve as connectors, facilitating collaborations among their grantees and other community organizations.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

With this in mind, we’ll highlight four digital healthcare technology trends that your organization may benefit from tracking: Artificial Intelligence Cloud Integration Enhanced Data Privacy Security Personalized Healthcare Before discussing each trend in detail, it’s important to acknowledge the role of these technologies.

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Forj

APRIL 13, 2021

Effective facilitation of continuing medical education (CME) is crucial for the licensure, accreditation, and professional development of the doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals within your association. This facilitation depends on a strong CME learning management system (LMS). These include: An intuitive interface.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Technology can streamline operations when systems are integrated and configured to improve communication among cross-functional teams and provide everyone with the information they need to get their job done. A good award management system benefits both students and administrators. What does this mean for scholarships?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ll explore: Types of fundraising software to consider 7 essential fundraising software features to look for 5 steps to buy fundraising software 5 questions to ask when buying fundraising software It’s worth taking the time to research potential solutions, discuss options with your team, and deliberate before coming to a final decision.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. Over the last five years, a series of funders, communities and cross-sector stakeholders have embarked on new ways of working characterized by thinking at a systems-level, and then mobilizing networks of actors to try and solve large problems at scale.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 7, 2020

According to an ASAE Foundation research report , associations that are most effective at technology management are the ones that integrate information technology (IT) into strategic planning and facilitate discussions about technology throughout the organization. Generations after them will expect even more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Notably, the group debated the tension between short-term fixes and long-term systemic change. They discussed ways that technology can improve services for people experiencing food insecurity, as well as the policy changes, investments, and cross-sector partnerships that are necessary to drive meaningful, lasting change.

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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. Improve internal information systems.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Establish partnerships with organizations with similar missions and meet regularly to discuss pertinent themes. Partner with corporations, nonprofits, and government entities to facilitate external job swaps. Leaders must decentralize decision-making and play a facilitative role within their organizations. Decision-making.

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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. Oversight—Will the organization’s staff facilitate committee meetings, or will the committee elect a chair/co-chairs?

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Porter Novelli’s latest research on business and social justice shows that consumers, employees and other stakeholders want companies to acknowledge their role in systemic injustices and actively change the system. Panel Discussion: CSR at the Intersection of D&I and Civic Action. Articles that Inspire Social Justice.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Try to keep discussions to relevant project conversations. Keep conversations about a project to the main channels of your workplace communication system (Slack/Teams/etc.) To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 11, 2010

And you are ready to invest the money in selecting and developing the greatest system ever. Below I discuss some adoption strategies that you should consider if you plan to launch a collaborative platform or content management system. Facilitating and moderating discussions, forums, and other online interaction.

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Forj

MAY 25, 2021

This task is made even harder if your CME learning management system ( CME LMS ), the platform that delivers eLearning to your association’s members, fails to support you in the effort. 5 Features to Seek in Your Next Learning Management System. CourseStage Health: The Best Learning Management System for CME.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 8, 2021

You process lots of information, discuss, debate and brainstorm. It seems like we are spending our lives on Zoom and other video conferencing systems these days. A well facilitated online strategic planning process has the opportunity to be the opposite of what is on the list above. But What About Zoom Fatigue?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The lab was facilitated by Heather Mcleod-Grant and Justin Ferrell , Director of Fellowships at the Stanford d-School. The design challenge was: How do we come up with concrete tools, frameworks and methods for helping people better understand and adopt network systems leadership? Once upon a time x happened.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to attend the CATechFest in LA designed and expertly facilitated by Aspiration. Ari Sahagun , a consultant who works with social justice groups on network visualizations, called for a group to discuss Network Mapping and Visualization. I believe this is an important work place skill.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

Research shows that “quiet time” during the work day restores your nervous system, helps you sustain energy, and conditions your mind to be more adaptive and creative — all necessary for staff to be effective in their work. Think outside the desk – encouraging people to use other spaces.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One common issue is the use of multiple, disconnected tools and systems for managing donor and volunteer relationships, events, communications, and more. Enter an all-in-one nonprofit donor relationship management system (DMS), like Bloomerang. Event management tools: To organize and promote events, from church services to fundraisers.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 13, 2021

They also discuss and explore the risks and common concerns. Moreover, Rebecca is a volunteer English tutor for the education charity Action Tutoring and an applicant interviewer and team facilitator for Generation UK which provides specialized into-career courses for disadvantaged individuals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The process is simple – any nonprofit team, staff, or even board could facilitate this process in less than hour in three steps. Is there a centralized task system? Some people might prefer having live discussions in-person, over the phone or via video chats, and others might prefer email or instant messaging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The convening used participatory methods to identify topics for small group conversations related to the theme and was expertly facilitated by Allen Gunn from Aspiration. ( I wrote a reflection last week about the facilitation techniques here ). We discussed some of the social media monitoring tools.

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