.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight. Offer opportunities for learning to new staff, leaders, and volunteers and ongoing refreshers for current employees. Create an environment at events and member activities that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

I learned these disturbing, but important, statistics from Allison K. Talking with leaders who work on a global playing field is a great opportunity to see our own environment from a different perspective. The 98 to 99 percent female demographic makes for a unique environment. Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

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.

Facilitation 50

Facilitation Interaction Reflection Design 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

I had an exciting and busy week of teaching public workshops, facilitating informal staff workshops, and meetings at the Embassy mostly on the topic of Networked Nonprofit, digital strategy, and leading on social media. The space creates a calm and reflective environment. There are couches and comfortable chairs.

Finland 97

Finland Learning Classroom Brain 97

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Candid’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) commitment statement provides general guidelines and insights as to how the organization supports, prioritizes, and maintains an inclusive work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and trust. They require us to learn, adapt, and iterate. When did Candid’s DEI journey begin?

Environment 52

Environment Culture Celebrate Guidelines 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Year in Review During the first two months of 2020, I taught workshops and facilitated digital transformation innovation labs in London and Warsaw. On the other hand, I have learned a lot about ways to make remote work better and the joys of staying home. Keeping Resilient in 2021.

Journal 148

Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

Gyrus

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The Disruptive Approach to the Learning Industry. From an outside perspective, it would appear that the Learning Market is ripe for such an opportunity. The Learning marketplace, in particular, has been very adaptive throughout its entire existence. What is next for the learning industry?

Industry 74

Industry Learning Environment Training 74

AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. It’s easy to sometimes feel lost in a big virtual room, and this smaller-scale interaction provides the intimacy needed for genuine connections that can lead to all kinds of networking and learning opportunities. .

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Facilitation Module Brain 98

.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

To succeed, you’ll need these skills: self-awareness to understand what you don’t know, curiosity to study the business landscape, and humility to learn from unexpected teachers. And, in an environment where every aspect of operations depends on digital capacity, leaders can’t remain isolated from these tools. An Association 4.0

Leadership 170

Leadership Associations Skills Digital 170

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2013

The design was intended to create an opportunity for cross-generational learning, peer sharing, and lots of interaction and it was exciting to work with faculty members to design the lesson plan. I designed and facilitated a peer learning workshop at SXSW last week.

Teach 101

Teach Instructional Design Learning Instruction 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2011

I’m just beginning a new crop of peer learning projects for nonprofits to learn the practice of being networked nonprofits and use social media effectively at Zoetica and through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. How do create an environment where it is okay to learn in public?

Wiki 96

Wiki Public Learning Wikispaces 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

My co-presenter for the plenary was the amazing Marcelo Iniarra , who is a digital mobilization pioneer and fantastic presenter/facilitator. I facilitated a brief interactive exercise with the audience to better understand the process. To be successful, fundraisers need to learn how to speak “emoji.”

Learning 86

Learning Donor Online Fundraising 86

Blue Fox

APRIL 13, 2022

Over 15 years ago, I first learned about the DEI framework in my master’s program at SIT Graduate Institute. We are a community of business leaders, business owners, and professionals with diverse backgrounds who will lead by example to create awareness and an environment that empowers positive change.”

Environment 78

Environment Professional Business Facilitation 78

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

For staff, this often involves careful planning and facilitation, and playing a backend organizing role to ensure participants are easily able to engage in the tasks at hand. We know participation is not easy to embrace, because this approach is ultimately about changing culture to embrace iteration and continuous learning.

Participatory 132

Participatory Model Grant Fund 132

Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

With some creativity, collaboration, and an out-of-the-box mindset, your association can thrive in an ever-changing environment while providing value to members and industry partners alike. Expanded Learning Expanding any successful program to a slightly broader audience is a great way to identify new streams of non-dues revenue.

Associations 169

Associations Poll Industry Stream 169

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. I feel this makes a better learning experience. But it isn’t impossible, if you follow best practices for virtual facilitation for meetings.

Online 107

Online Technique Training Train 107

Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

That’s where The Management Center comes in: we help social justice leaders learn how to build and run more effective, equitable, and sustainable organizations so that they can get better results.”. We facilitate workshops and trainings, coach and develop teams and leaders, and consult and support systems-level change.”.

Consultant 124

Consultant Companies Help Culture 124

sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

It can involve moving data or software from one system to another, or from one operating environment to another. To explore these ideas further, check out our webinar, Down with RFPs: Bridging a Chasm , where you’ll learn about practical ways to reinvent technology vendor selection in service of relationship building and impact generation.

Impact 77

Impact Technology Articulate Grant 77

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. Promote an environment where every voice matters and where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Promote continuous learning. But don’t stop at day one.

Director 83

Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 83

Twenty Hats

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Lucky you for facilitating an important session at the wrong time. What I’ve discovered over these last many months, though, is that volunteer managers (and anyone, really) can shift the mood of the group by focusing on one area of facilitation: The warm-up. You don’t need to do anything complicated.

Online 75

Online Facilitation Poll Group 75

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Can participating provide networking or learning opportunities, or access to other events? You or the facilitators can ask participants to identify biases and point out any discrepancies or gaps that emerge as the group moves towards decision making. Creating an environment that allows them to deliberate with an open mind and heart.

Participatory 118

Participatory Model Leadership Application 118

Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

When our lives shifted around social distancing rules, our appreciation for the environment bloomed. Organization Mission: I Love A Clean San Diego County leads and inspires the community to conserve and enhance the environment. Kick Start Your Movement With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Instagram: @energyleaders.

San Diego 126

San Diego San Francisco California Conservancy 126

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring. These skills include self-awareness, adaptiveness, active listening, coaching with powerful questions, observing signs of burnout, giving and receiving feedback, facilitating inclusive meetings, and engaging in difficult conversations.

Leadership 118

Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Half-Day Session : Social Media Strategy Game which included small group work for participants to come up with a strategy for both external communications and an internal learning network to share best practices. But, I'm also interested in improving my skills as a trainer - especially facilitating social learning or learning in public.

Public 94

Public Learning Conference Social 94

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. I wanted to reconnect people to nature and share with others all I was learning about how to do it. I knew that local relevance mattered.

History 116

History Community Conservancy Leadership 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips.

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Virtual Facilitation Exercise Training 130

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Election Day – Using Social Media Campaign Methods to Enhance Learning Programs. That being said, a lot of the initiatives utilized to motivate voters, also have merit in the learning realm. Use learnings as a stepping stone and initialize discussion based on learning topics via private social media channels (Protected Groups).

Method 60

Method Social Media Badge Campaign 60

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Coordinate efforts through a backbone support organization: Facilitate, convene, coordinate, mobilize. By design, the Church thrives in this environment. Communicate openly and timely.

Impact 98

Impact Raleigh Arizona Collaboration 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Relevance speaks to a nonprofit’s understanding of what the audience is interested in learning about it, and what kind of information will successfully forge a connection with the audience.

Storytelling 292

Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 292

Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This inaugural event brought together education changemakers across North America for a day full of learning, connection, and innovation. HEDreamin22: 5-in-5 Sponsor Feature (Various Sponsors, facilitated by Frank Montoya and Haley Gould). Recruitment + Admissions Lifecycle on Salesforce: The UAB story.

Education 75

Education Vermont Alabama North America 75

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

These programs, which include car emissions repair or vehicle replacement and access to utility debt relief assistance and home energy efficiency incentives, offer cost savings and have a positive impact on the environment. To learn more about ValleyCAN, visit their website. Opens new window. Plant for the Planet. Opens new window.

Ireland 97

Ireland Challenge Empowerment Local 97

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When these foundations work together, even briefly, they can leverage these assets to amplify each other’s efforts and meet priority needs that fit their community’s particular culture and environment. . Through deft facilitation, a funder coalition can achieve powerful unity without requiring perfect agreement. .

Collaboration 95

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 95

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Follow these tips to connect with donors and gain the confidence to fundraise in today’s environment. The bottom line: if you can’t reach your donors, you can’t solicit them.

Survey 338

Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 338

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Our track was one of three tracks for participants to dive deep into a topic and learn from peers through dialogue. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams.

Reflection 124

Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2020

Associations need technology that facilitates business with both individuals and organizations. A sandbox is a testing environment where you can test code changes separately from your live production environment. Learn more about why your Salesforce-based AMS needs a full sandbox. Code coverage is important.

Associations 78

Associations Test Model Environment 78

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

We are committed to actively advocating for clear and consistent science-based climate policies that facilitate a just and equitable global transition to a 1.5°C It completes this mission by leveraging Salesforce technology, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and structured finance to create green buildings in America’s urban core.

Organization 98

Organization Massachusetts Org Africa 98

AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

Fortunately, the very make up of the human brain offers some potential avenues for increasing engagement in a digital environment and producing a far more satisfying experience overall. If you can make an attendee care about your event and the information they are learning, they will be more willing to actively participate and engage with it.

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Virtual Brain Storytelling Audience 96