Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Meico Whitlock (Mindful Techie) leads the NTEN Board in a meditation meeting opener. This post is #2 in a series I’ll be publishing on virtual meeting facilitation. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips. I am not suggesting that you make every meeting into a group therapy session. ” .

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When a keynote speaker at an event leans one way politically, associations are more mindful of having another speaker who leans in the other direction. Organizations are having to remind members that discourse should always be civil and open-minded. Many execs say you always need to circle back to your mission.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

But what happens when a more niche session topic is ready for discussion amongst an even smaller group of interested attendees? We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. We love putting like-minded individuals together in a brainstorming space!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

Yesterday, I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens. We started with mindfulness from Chris Block, improvisation from David Havens , and Heather and I co-facilitated a session on networks.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you have decided to use a collective group model, you may invite all eligible applicants to participate. Or you might invite a broad group of people to participate, including applicants, residents, donors, researchers, and more. Always be mindful of the burden you’re placing on applicants. Deciding About Grant Money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

When using WhatsApp to engage with various stakeholders, nonprofits have to be mindful of incorporating the various digital storytelling elements discussed above in order to ensure a successful engagement with those stakeholders. Group members always have the option to leave whenever they choose. 2) Information Hub.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

But, more specifically, project managers juggle various responsibilities and wear a multitude of hats—organizer, leader, motivator, facilitator, liaison, and driver—to ensure success. This role fosters collaboration and open communication within the team so that the group achieves project alignment and coordination of all members.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity. Make them think you’re reading their minds. Target interest groups and send impactful messaging to drive higher engagement. .” Engage Broadly To promote that collective focus, engage employees across the organization.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

In order to facilitate the integration, we formed employee-led workstream groups, one of which, the Change Management and Culture (CMC) group, was initially tasked with formulating Candid’s values: we’re driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Note from Beth: While many of us focus our attention on FB pages, Facebook groups can be a good platform for nonprofits to use for informal peer learning groups, getting feedback from your post passionate fans , or to cultivate and support a brand ambassadors group. Group chat. Photo by Laughing Squid.

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Classy

MAY 26, 2021

As hosts of the Collaborative , an annual immersive experience designed exclusively for nonprofits, we’re no strangers to facilitating meaningful connections. When you identify someone you’d like to connect with, use LinkedIn or the event’s designated platform (or both) to facilitate the conversation. Nail the Follow-Up .

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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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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels. Every meeting should leave the group with their questions answered and a list of action items to take away from the call to work through. Try to keep discussions to relevant project conversations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2018

Last month I was lucky enough to run into Maia Duerr who participated in Wake’s Tech2EmpowerUSA at a workshop I was facilitating on the Happy Healthy Nonprofit. ” Given our mutual interests, we had a lot to share about mindfulness and well being. The book focuses on six principles: Become intimate with your core intention.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

By keeping your mission on the top of their minds, you can utilize board members’ skills, enthusiasm and influence to improve your nonprofit as a whole. To facilitate this process, your consultant will lead interviews with your stakeholders, including your board, to gather their unbiased feedback. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication. With that in mind, here are 17 top solutions to consider when searching for the right software for your volunteer program. What you need today may not be enough tomorrow. The interface is intuitive and user-friendly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

The pandemic has inspire a new breed of online collaboration apps that facilitate drop in video chatting for serendipitous conversations that your team might want to test. Before the pandemic, many nonprofits encouraged and supported informal meals or coffee together in small groups or pairs. These can be useful for 1:1 check-ins.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Next comes a lead gift committee and a campaign cabinet or steering committee, followed by a range of additional ad-hoc groups assembled to tackle other needs as they arise in the quiet, kickoff, and public phases of the campaign.

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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. The framework unites groups within a geographic location by shifting focus from that which divides toward that which unites, a common mission. Communicate openly and timely.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

And keep in mind that one of the greatest resources for chapter leaders is other chapter leaders, so help them connect, too. For example, host an online discussion group exclusively for chapter leaders where they can ask questions and discuss topics with each other. .

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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. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. Often, facilitation teams are brought together by an event host. Photo by Trav Williams. Do you have a preferred method?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Keywords facilitate the connection between your website and a prospective donor. Consider the full funnel: Ensure that your ad plan addresses each stage of the donor journey, keeping in mind the importance of specific messaging, targeting and KPIs for each stage. Prioritize SEO. Share consistent and compelling messages.

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills. Lasting six months or longer, these groups are safe spaces to grow professionally, surrounded by colleagues who share similar experiences. Both groups followed a similar format.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Now add a layer in your mind showing the people represented in those circles and lines. Datamaking can ground processes of joint learning that energize grantee relationships. These are opportunities for meaning making.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. Then you can begin looking at your data with a direction and purpose in mind. Goal setting matters a lot here.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, integrating social media buttons on your nonprofit website signifies a commitment to fostering engagement, driving awareness, and facilitating convenient avenues for supporters to contribute. By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 28, 2021

Each year, we speak with a group of customers who represent the diversity of region, size, and experience among our customers. Planning Ahead and Outlining Goals Facilitates Long-Term Success. It’s also important to keep in mind that patience is necessary. Customers offer four tips for doing just that.

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Achieve

MARCH 10, 2021

With these considerations in mind, your donor base will associate your name with authenticity, and your organization will effectively attract an uptick of millennial-aged supporters. With these tactics in mind, your organization can effectively communicate transparently and authentically. Security issues as a paramount concern.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Leaders and managers need to keep this in mind. She enjoys volunteering with refugees and immigrants at a local nonprofit (IMAA) as well as serving as a facilitator of a cancer support group at her church.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Last week, we had a board retreat to dive into identifying core results as part of results-based accountability work , facilitated by an excellent outside consultant. There are serious health risks to a sedentary work style, but it also impacts our minds as well. The facilitator told us a specific time to be back.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 24, 2021

For the in-person events, health and safety are at the top of my mind. With over 45% of Americans currently fully vaccinated , we’re seeing increased travel and folks feeling more confident in group settings. These events were fantastic for bringing together a group of folks who shared similar experiences, regardless of location.

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

As SA’s Volunteer Coordinator, I was fortunate to keep working full-time from home, where I ramped up a new way of volunteering remotely, finding additional volunteers, and training a mixed group of new and longtime volunteers to help host these programs on Zoom. With that in mind, I will not plan another thank you from staff video.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. Training Design'

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Here are a few ways to get started: Set board goals quarterly for volunteer hours, attendance, donations, or facilitating new connections. . Much like a high school group project where one member does all the work, your board dynamic may be one of a few shining stars and many passive players. Hold annual board reviews.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 4, 2021

Here are a few ways to get started: Set board goals quarterly for volunteer hours, attendance, donations, or facilitating new connections. . Much like a high school group project where one member does all the work, your board dynamic may be one of a few shining stars and many passive players. Hold annual board reviews.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! Bear in mind that the model isn’t practical in all situations. Group Photo. Formative Evaluation.

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