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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Strategic Dialogue.

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The Internal is the new External: EDF Business Innovation Exchange

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Where together with their partner, Net Impact , EDF embeds trained MBA students who identify energy efficiency improvements that can cut costs and reduce emissions. For one thing, the line between internal and external discussions is thin. This is an open and transparent network. For example, they have a Climate Corps program.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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We gather more than 800 board members, chief executives, staff, and nonprofit professionals for two days to discuss the newest thinking and best practices in nonprofit governance. Panel discussions, comprised of industry thought leaders, will address breaking trends and strategic direction. General / #IMPCON16 / @SocialValueInt.