Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Impact measurement: Have open discussions about the effectiveness of AI and decide how you will monitor its success. Training employees on AI best practices will keep their tech skills current and improve their ability to use the technology effectively. This will help your organization stay on the cutting edge of the latest trends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

Breakout Rooms are a feature on Zoom meetings (it has to be turned on in your zoom profile/account ) that allows the meeting host to put people into small groups for more intimate discussions or activities. . A simple technique is to put 2 or 3 people in a room and have share name, organization, and an icebreaker question.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In my work as a trainer and facilitator, I make workshops and master classes as interactive as possible, incorporating peer discussion, movement, and creativity. But it isn’t impossible, if you follow best practices for virtual facilitation for meetings. The next step is to facilitate a discussion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You’ll also be well-prepared to have in-depth discussions with prospective vendors and can make better decisions about which of them will be the right one to help you execute your organization’s web redesign project. Well-defined technical and design scope and constraints. Step 1: Conduct a Content Inventory and Site Audit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2011

The Networked Nonprofit Practice Model. Putting the Networked Nonprofit ideas into practice and using social media and other emerging technologies will only be success if nonprofits take small, incremental and strategic steps. The Networked Nonprofit Practice Model. Their impact is to make the world a better place.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

They should be able to: Suggest discussion group topics and content?. Moderate and participate in online discussions?. Your online community should include valuable information, such as details about professional development opportunities, the latest reports on industry best practices, and new insights from industry thought leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2016

While our book focuses on both what individuals can do and how organization’s can support it, we wanted to share some practical tips and techniques for individuals that worked at nonprofits to get more energy for 2016! We also set up a Facebook Group to continue the discussion on self-care for nonprofits. Get Moving.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ll also explore the strategic intent of GA4 as well as explore its potential in adaptive techniques, robust machine learning algorithms, and powerful predictive analytics. We’ll discuss the shift from monolithic systems to composable architecture, highlighting real-world nonprofit examples.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

Every month, pull a list of active job seekers and send them an email with tips and best practices for career advancement. Create discussion groups in your online member community inspired by topics from your career center, such as job interview tips or resume techniques, to deliver a superior member experience. Keep in touch.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

So, I'm excited Sarah DiJulio and Kristin Koch will address one of my pet obsessions at our upcoming webinar, " Beyond Tactics and Techniques: Email List Management Strategy ". In this session, we'll discuss how you can put together all of the pieces of a successful email list strategy. They're going to have data! >

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Stories are much more powerful and motivating than merely using statistics or discussing administrative goals. Nonprofit storytelling is so important to your fundraising that you need to spend the time to practice and get it right. Keep practicing and refining your technique. It connects with the emotions.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Since legacy and planned gifts can be a more technical type of support, it’s often beneficial to share educational materials on the topic, provide access to or recommend donors consult with financial advisors, and conduct personalized discussions on their options.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 11, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the seven most common objections to GPT models and offer rebuttals to them. For example, researchers can use data augmentation techniques to balance the training data and ensure that the model is exposed to a diverse range of perspectives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

Each section lists best practices and processes for being a digital nonprofit. The session kicked off with a Spectragram exercise involving the full group. I learned this technique from Allen Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day. Opening Exercise. We chose the latter.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By using the right SEO techniques your website will rise in search engine rankings and receive more traffic. Good SEO practices ensure visitors are more engaged and prepared to donate. You could discuss any potential improvements with your volunteer SEO specialist. Discuss your goals with an SEO consultant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2013

I enjoy meetings when there has been a lot given to the design and you have expert facilitators in the room because I not only learn about the content, but also learn some new facilitation techniques. By the end of the day, she was able to summarize ideas and takeaways that we discussed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

The learning objectives for the workshop were two fold: Participants understand best practices and how to apply. The content focused on telling a couple of ”campfire” stories with insights about best practices. This where design thinking methods and innovation lab facilitation techniques can be helpful.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

The questioning techniques should include: Open Questions? —?they this is a special type of question used to change the direction of the discussion. A best practice is to record the details of your conversation in your donor database or nonprofit CRM. Are there any gatekeepers, influencers, etc. to complete the gift?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The practice helps us to develop a better understanding of users’ paths without interfering. User focus groups are an effective means for moderating a discussion with a group of similar users and garnering insight into an audience’s attitudes, ideas, and desires.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

’ The book was an inspiration and encouragement for those us whose inner critics have been keeping us away from using the technique in front of other people. The book offers a wonderful road map for a learning journey to internalize these techniques and I’ve practicing a lot.

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TechImpact

MAY 12, 2014

In previous blog posts we’ve discussed responsive web design, formatting mobile friendly emails , and shown you even more statistics that will convince you to prioritize mobile sooner rather than later. Mailup – “Direct Marketing in a Mobile World: a Practical Guide”. Equinux (June 2013).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2014

Earlier this month, I facilitated a workshop for leaders of community foundations in New Jersey for the Knight Digital Media Center on the topic of practical network leadership skills. Applying these techniques to social platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn for thought leadership, influence, and professional learning.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Thanks to the generosity of these funders, we were able to identify 13 groups where duplicative questions are present using several human-guided machine learning techniques.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

It is important to develop effective listening techniques in order to make decisions and justify activities based on these stories. As the first in my series on best practices for listening and engagement, this posts discusses tactics for discovery, the processes of defining content and sources for your listening activities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

” As the word cloud appears on the screen, we discuss the triggers and reactions. Emotional Intelligence is a flexible skill that can be readily acquired and practiced. What is your favorite journaling technique? 1: Make Time Everyday for Reflection: Keep a Journal. How you manage stress triggers at work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2013

In online discussions with nonprofit techies, Megan Keane pointed to the loss of an anti-censorship tool in places like Iran, and Nancy Schwartz noted in an online discussion, “this is a kick to independent content publishing, not just convenience on the readers side.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

Practice, Practice, PRACTICE — And Then Practice Some More. The best way to dominate your donor visits, get more funds and create real, lasting connections with your nonprofit … is to PRACTICE every aspect of your ask. Practice your ask. The key to this: Practice out loud. Don’t skip this step.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2014

They responded to the design challenge by making the toolkit as practical as possible. The toolkit gives a “ bird-eye’s view ” of innovation that discusses the theory and management of the innovation process. Kimbell’s toolkit includes the 7 best practices for design thinking: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

She said the workshop gave her the time to get started working on it and was confident that she’d be putting it into practice immediately. It’s been great to discuss instructional design with other trainers that Deborah has brought together. Design for Different Levels of Capacity and Skills: Adapt in Real Time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We used some Human Centered Design techniques from their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book. It was the most stimulating web platform strategy session that I have ever experienced! I love being exposed to new ways of working, taking process notes, observing techniques, and thinking about how to apply to my own work.

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Design Strategy Digital Technique 128

Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether you’re searching for industry best practices and inspiration, looking to connect with other fundraisers, or are on the hunt for practical tips leveraging the tools in your Neon One account, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Generosity Xchange. Cost: Tickets are free! The agenda for AFP ICON 2024 is still TBD.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2013

” I started with a full-day workshop outside of Auckland called “The Networked NGO in New Zealand,” this workshop was for activist organizations and focused on strategy, measurement, and best practices for managing and implementing social media as a network. One technique I use is the “Burning Question” board.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

There are many learning theories and can be categorized in different ways: External: These theories take into account self-learning and learning in groups. This includes behaviorism and social learning or peer learning, communities of practice, and connectivism. Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies.

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Learning Theory Learning Brain Exercise 138

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

Join us for a discussion about the value of failure in the nonprofit technology sector. Through lively sharing and discussion we will dive into the art of placing small bets or affordable losses that can lead to innovation. This session will be brains on and hands on and cover the best practices of content curation for nonprofit.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

That’s been refined, edited twice, and is discussing a timely subject. Twitter, and to a lesser extent Facebook, is often times unpredictable; but you can increase your chances for success by implementing a few best practices, and creating consistency with your posting technique. Social Media can be a fickle beast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2017

The workshop includes a facilitated process based on the “ World Cafe ” method where participants work in small groups to discuss the challenges in the workplace and how to address them. They capture their discussion by taking notes on the “tablecloths,” (in this case, it is flip chart paper).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 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. We are working very closely with V.S. Anupam Shukla and Ms.

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