sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Beth Kanter, nonprofit thought leader, virtual facilitator, and author of the Happy Healthy Nonprofit, will deliver our Super Session this year on sustaining wellbeing for remainder of the pandemic & beyond. Using data as a guide, Ashley will uncover clues to illuminate the contemporary nonprofit’s journey.

Virtual 103

Virtual Guide Houston Philanthropy 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2013

I enjoy meetings when there has been a lot given to the design and you have expert facilitators in the room because I not only learn about the content, but also learn some new facilitation techniques. If you are curious about more techniques, I suggest David Staker’s “ Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes.”

Facilitation 99

Facilitation Technique Map Case Study 99

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the following essentials: Employee Engagement FAQs Employee Engagement Dos and Don’ts Employee Engagement Program Ideas Employee Engagement Plan Template Let’s explore why employee engagement is so critical and how you can promote it on an everyday basis. The Ultimate Guide to Earning More.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Roles Leadership 52

Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

This guide will give you the rundown on how to get started so you can smoothly host an engaging podcast that will “wow” audiences. For example, an individual in the nonprofit event planning industry might create a podcast on event-planning best practices, helping to build their audience and potential clientele. Record your podcast.

Podcast 52

Podcast Create Guide Audio 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

Action 77

Action Report Practice Fundraising 77

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” With the nonprofit storytelling best practices included below, you can tell stories that not only engage the reader but do so ethically, respecting the dignity and privacy of the people featured.

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Guide Nonprofit Story 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

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.

Software 90

Software Guide Fundraising Platform 90

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. Also, make sure to follow writing best practices by keeping your paragraphs short and using bolded text strategically to draw attention. Use this guide to approach strategic planning more effectively.

Guide 110

Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 110

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. Today, Claire will be the facilitator. Be sure you’ve done the prep work to establish roles and responsibilities, prepare supplies, and bring in tools to facilitate your brainstorming session. Create a judgment-free zone.

Generation 96

Generation Ideas Arts Share 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Write A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post-dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. My Three Themes: This year I’ve selected the following three words to guide me into 2022.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

So, what does participatory grantmaking look like in practice? 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. Inclusive and accessible practices for equitable participation in activities.

Participatory 130

Participatory Model Grant Fund 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Write A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post-dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. My Three Themes: This year I’ve selected the following three words to guide me into 2022.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 23, 2013

Topic : A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media. The course will include a lecture providing insight into the best practices of featured tools, and a hands-on learning component to help participants explore the tools directly on their laptops or in small group facilitated discussions. Date : January 23, 2013. Related Links : KAUST.

Social Media 105

Social Media Guide Lecture Media 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Write A FutureMe Email : I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post-dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings.

Professional 89

Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 89

Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

It can be used to facilitate critical tasks that keep people invested in your mission. Operations & Leadership 5 Donor Database Best Practices for Nonprofits 6 min read Read Now 4. Schedule a Neon CRM Demo The post A Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Database Segmentation appeared first on Neon One.

Database 52

Database Guide Nonprofit Gift 52

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

Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

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. This critical research informs many of our current practices. Foundation. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms.

Relationship 52

Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. One of the newest resources, a free online guide called “ The Data Playbook ,” was recently published by the Schusterman Foundation and written by Rella Kaplowitz, Program Officer, Evaluation and Learning.

Resource 105

Resource Practice Data Work 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

As trainers, Andrea and I both know the value of “modeling the model,” so we wanted to use and model best practices for designing effective meetings on their preferred platforms. Depending on the number of people in your group, there are different ways to facilitate the report out. Design must comes first.

Facilitation 50

Facilitation Virtual Arts Participatory 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I’m facilitating a peer exchange for the Knight Foundation for a group of grantees that are hosting a Giving Days over the next year using its recently published Giving Day Playbook. Moments in which best practices, know-how, and insights are exchanged, streamlined stories are high leverage strategies to make knowledge memorable.

Reflection 119

Reflection Practice Results Storytelling 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?” It’s the counterproductive practice of sending after-hour emails or direct messages, causing unnecessary panic, or scheduling meetings during universal time off.

Leadership 118

Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

His words also echoed my opening remarks at our 2023 convening: “I’ve been looking for a beacon on the hill to guide philanthropy forward, and I realize that the beacon on the hill is me. By designing practices based on this principle, grantmakers can drive the sector’s collective impact in advancing equity.

Learning 52

Learning Journal Practice Reflection 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. 5) Send Myself A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

There’s almost nothing you can do in your whole career that has as much impact as guiding your leaders toward following expertise.”. Yet, these words got me thinking: The key principle here is guiding. Why do you need to guide nonprofit leaders? . Rather than guide, we badger. Expert guides don’t tell you what to do.

Guide 76

Guide Learning Knowledge Test 76

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

In this post, I’ll guide you through five critical mistakes to watch out for in your Statement of Activities. Training your accounting teams on the importance of granularity in financial reporting and the use of resources like the UCOA can significantly improve your financial management practices.

Activities 80

Activities Active Activism Comparison 80

Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Inform, guide, motivate, and recognize your board members and watch them become your fundraising heroes! So often, nonprofit fundraising efforts are facilitated and driven by staff members. Grab your pumpkin spice latte! Fall is in the air. That means fundraising season is right around the corner. Many nonprofits (most?) In 2020, U.S.

Ideas 147

Ideas Fundraising Script Nonprofit 147

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

AccuData’s data hygiene guide lists standardized data entry and formatting as critical elements that help organizations generate more value from their data. Follow these best practices to ensure your donation page offers a streamlined experience: Clearly label your fields and steps. Keep the number of required steps to a minimum.

Virtual 190

Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190

Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

To set your organization up for success, we’ve put together this guide with the basics of virtual fundraising and some event ideas to get the gears rolling: What is Virtual Fundraising? These “Family Meetings” are a great way to not only keep supporters engaged, but also to facilitate them meeting other supporters they don’t know.

Virtual 69

Virtual Ideas Guide Fundraising 69

Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To reenergize your board and refocus their attention on your nonprofit’s priorities, use these best practices: Engage your board members in nonprofit strategic planning Empower board members to help with fundraising Create productive working relationships Your board is a powerful resource for your organization.

Facilitation 52

Facilitation Consultant Relationship Roles 52

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

This guide will help you decide whether partnering with a consultant is the right move for your association and how to choose the right team member when doing so. A consultant with advanced knowledge of learning technology, instructional design, and learning business best practices can inform that strategy. Let’s get started.

eLearning 69

eLearning Consultant Guide Associations 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

The guide offers a few examples, and a reminder that you don’t have to use them all: Dollars to be raised. Take Advantage of Creative Generosity: This is good community management practice. Click to Download. While it may be the dog days of August, GivingTuesday 2014 kicks off on December 4th. Number of donors. Number of new donors.

Guide 108

Guide Giving Free Remix 108

Neon CRM

MAY 9, 2023

Fundraising Software: Fundraising software facilitates donations, fundraising events, and other online fundraising activities. Operations & Leadership Donor Management Best Practices: 8 Ways to Improve Donor Relationships 8 min read Read Now Top Software Options for Donor Management There are lots of CRMs out there.

Software 52

Software Management Donor Guide 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2017

And surely given events of this past week, we all need to continue to practice a little self-care and nurture a culture of support while standing up for what we what we believe in. Wondering how to organize and facilitate a meeting where everyone is on their feet instead of their devices?

Guide 96

Guide Nonprofit Group Virtual 96

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Members from organizations like the National Governor''s Association , Community College Research Center at Columbia University , and the National Conference of State Legislatures , served as content experts who guided the team planning using best practices from the field. Ann Duffy, Facilitator, Education First.

North Carolina 170

North Carolina Education Fund Charlotte 170

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women. Networking takes practice. Zonta has a standards guide that includes instructions related to style and formatting. The diversity of needs and perceptions is both energizing and complex. Women who join Zonta are doers.

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Reports serve as a vital informational tool to guide board members as they make decisions when voting on potential funding or activities. To facilitate the use of the program out of the box, several r eports come automatically loaded to the dashboard.

Director 127

Director Associations Software Management 127

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

Work 52

Work Nonprofit Local Roles 52