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3 Design Thinking Facilitation Resources for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute. I learned so much about the taxonomy of innovation and really practical techniques, that I took the facilitation training. I started incorporating facilitating design labs as well as the techniques into my training practice ever since. I admit it.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? Looking for new techniques to add to your facilitator’s toolbox? The most critical thing that distinguishes brainstorming from other types of facilitated group activity is the absence negative feedback. Basic Approaches. Before the Session.

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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.

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Your Guide to Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

While previous generations might have preferred to give via check, cash, or even over the phone, those older analogue giving methods are on their way out, especially as even well-established donors switch to supporting their favorite causes online. Offering these methods is important for catering to younger donors.

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The Nonprofit’s Guide for Alternatives to GoFundMe

Qgiv

Many people view crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising as being very similar fundraising methods. It’s an empowering fundraising method for your supporters who want to support your cause on a new level. Nonprofits everywhere use DonorPerfect to better engage their supporters and facilitate growth. DonorPerfect.

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How to Buy Fundraising Software That Lasts: Essential Guide

Bloomerang

In this buyer’s guide, we’ll cover everything you need to find the right fundraising software for your organization’s needs. Types of fundraising software to consider When you think about fundraising software, you probably first think of online donation platforms that allow nonprofits to facilitate online gifts.

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The Ultimate Guide to Year-End Giving for Nonprofits

Bloomerang

In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Use these steps as a rough guide: Stagger your communication at least every two weeks until mid-December. to submit tax-deductible gifts.

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