Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Each of these committees draw individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds to help guide different aspects of our work. At the same time, having agreements and guides in place will help ensure committee members know what is expected of them and how to successfully work together.

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 90

Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving. Savory’s mission to facilitate the large-scale regeneration of the world’s grasslands is fueled by the generous support of its donors, and recurring giving has become a crucial source of revenue in their goal to influence the management of 1 billion hectares by 2025.

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Donor Sudan Cancer Gift 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

Here are some reflections on the instructional design: 1. Most importantly, I need a good facilitator for each table. That has more influence sometimes than an "expert." James Leventhal was sharing a table with two participants from SFGMC who were skeptical about Twitter. I would welcome your thoughts on how to do that.

Social Media 94

Social Media Reflection Learning Social 94

NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In early 2020, several longstanding NTEN members and community leaders created the first iteration of the NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology. A very clear point that the data use section of the guide makes involves data for nonprofits — ownership, control, location, privacy, and accessibility. Maybe this is OK.

Problem 62

Problem Data API Global 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

This is using bogus social media metrics to translate into some value. Geoff Livingston has a good post about the problems with this – using influence as the metric. The story is shared via an intermediary – journalists, bloggers, or influencers: Metrics reflecting the sharing of the message with the target audience.

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Measure Social Media Media Metrics 115

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Have you tried bringing in a communications facilitator to deepen the conversation? The facilitator may be able to better convey the need and achieve the desired results. It’s important to determine the real amount of revenue needed.

Action 74

Action Report Practice Fundraising 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitate a peer learning exchange that will help their community foundation partners learn and spread best practices in planning and implementing Giving Days. Beth facilitated the calls, but the community foundations drove the content, creating a true peer exchange.

Knowledge 100

Knowledge Goal Share Giving 100

Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Major Gift Fundraising Strategies for Every Phase of the Process In this guide, we’ll take you step by step through every part of the major gift fundraising process and provide you with tips for securing more (and larger!) In this section, we’ll guide you through how to make an effective major gift ask. major gifts. Why Implement It?

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Gift Strategy Raise Database 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The focus of Eugene's work with this network was to better understand its community, the most promising group practices, and have an open discussion that would facilitate learning and interaction among these leaders who were miles apart, spoke different languages, and had Internet access challenges. What was our learning?

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Collaboration Learning Exercise Online 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

Many of them, like the lightbulb , the phonograph , and the motion picture camera , were brilliant creations that have a huge influence on our everyday life. On Friday, I facilitated the final face-to-face workshop for the Social Media Lab for 25 arts organizations inspired by Thomas Edison’s approach.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media San Jose Social 99

Museum 2.0

MARCH 3, 2011

This post shares my reflections on the projects and five things I learned from their work. The guiding principle is uncovering relationships between the works of art themselves rather than explicating information or theoretical concepts. When activities were not facilitated, people were often too timid to interact.

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Participatory Arts Audience Museum 51

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

There are many things in my life and work that I need to streamline, and an important skill to facilitate this is learn how to say no. A Beginner’s Guide to Making Your Site More Usable. A Guide to Creating a Minimalist Website. The most important value is how you can use reflection to improve what you're doing. .

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Goal ROI Wiki Metrics 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2009

I shared some thoughts about the Causes Birthday application design , and have continued my reflections below. And giving makes me feel good. This all works well for psychology of collective influence which is an important part of Facebook application design. We've raised $1, 206 to help children in Cambodia. Let me explain.

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Causes Facebook Raise Cambodia 51

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. Traditional Events Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors.

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Fundraising Virtual Game Hosting 52

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors. Just like for your typical gala you’ll want to recruit inspiring guest speakers, performers, and influencers. Nonprofit Fundraising Event Coronavirus Survival Guide .

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Fundraising Virtual Game Hosting 97

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2012

1 Cooperation has proven to be efficient in enduring through meager means, 2 and expectation among donors reflects this philosophy. It facilitates knowledge distribution because it deeply influences one’s willingness to share. Trust also influences the accuracy and level of information shared.

Collaboration 81

Collaboration Research Arizona Journal 81

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Facilitation: The Secret Sauce of Participatory Processes Especially when it comes to participatory decision-making, we believe that a skilled facilitator is essential. The role of strategic facilitation of decision-making in participatory philanthropy is often unrecognized and underappreciated.

Participatory 86

Participatory Facilitation Philanthropy Skills 86

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Y’all don’t know this about Steve, but he has backed every harebrained scheme I’ve ever had since day one and continues to encourage me as a professional and thereby encouraging all of the communities that I influence as professionals in our sector to just show up and be ourselves and do the darn thing and do the best work we can.

Management 90

Management Work Video Slides 90

BoardAssist

JANUARY 5, 2016

Some of their contributions, however, reflect the special value they bring from their work and social experiences: • Testing methods of outcome evaluation; • Developing systems for obtaining staff input; • Introducing strong governance expectations. They also expect that relationships can be developed and maintained virtually. Suggestions.

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Vietnam Virtual Generation Government 40

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

From her Berkeley-based office, Melinda Kramer facilitates an international network of women leaders. In the work in Bolivia, we really saw, sitting around that table, women really talking to each other and seeing reflections of themselves; and watching the connection that then became available was worth all of it.

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Green Global Action Network 40

Qgiv

OCTOBER 28, 2021

While some advice might require help from a professional web developer, many of the tips in this guide can be applied yourself. However, nearly all nonprofits share many core website design choices to help facilitate common user actions, such as making a donation. Use the donor journey to guide your website creation.

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Design Websites Practice Site 59