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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

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I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. It is that example of rising to the occasion and people coming together that has helped shape my ardent belief in our collective power and what guides us at the Ms.

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How to Facilitate Event Networking While Maintaining Social Distance

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With physical events and social gatherings requiring attendance restrictions and physical distancing, many event organizers and planners are wondering how they can facilitate networking at their event while following the mandates and keeping attendees safe from the coronavirus. . Organize Attendees into Groups.

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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. Networked Facilitation.

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The Art of Facilitating Meetings with Sticky Notes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Post-It Note Facilitation of A Network Map - 2012 Pakistan NGOs. What’s in your facilitation toolkit? Take for example my colleague Eugene Eric Kim who shares his facilitation toolkit which includes links to his favorite Post It notes and markers. But wait, paper??? And, I’m not alone.

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

” Practicing Empathetic Leadership in the Nonprofit Workplace Empathy isn’t always a hardwired skill, but the good news is that with practice we can develop itHere are a few examples of what this looks like in practice in the nonprofit workplace.: Leaders need to set an example and hold themselves accountable.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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One person can poison an entire organization. For example, if being a decision-maker is a non-negotiable for you, and you’re considering a job where decisions are only made by committees; then I don’t care how much you like the break room, the people on your team, or your career path, you will not do your best work.

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10 Best Blogging Practices for Nonprofit Organizations

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For example, you can answer these questions: What communication platforms do these individuals use? For example, let’s say you create a persona for your younger supporters. For example, let’s say you create a persona for your younger supporters. Add specific details that bring your personas to life.