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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

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By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Host info sessions for potential volunteers.

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If You Do Nothing Else, Use An Editorial Calendar and Measurement for Your Digital Strategy

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Note from Beth: Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating two workshops on becoming a Networked Nonprofit: Effective Social Strategy for nonprofits in Santa Barbara hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara. Photo by Gary Clark.

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Is “Ambient Data” from Social Media Channels Useful for Funders?

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Alliance Magazine, September 2012. Alliance Magazine, September 2012. The convening used participatory methods to identify topics for small group conversations related to the theme and was expertly facilitated by Allen Gunn from Aspiration. ( I wrote a reflection last week about the facilitation techniques here ).

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Playing the Social Media Game with 100 Bay Area Nonprofits

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Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. The workshop was hosted by Compasspoint , with support from the Lucile and David Packard Foundation. Robot Voice Disguiser for Large Group Facilitation. Compasspoint Workshop Slides - Beta.

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How Two Nonprofits Use Social Media To Help Save Fish – #keepemwet #SaveMarinsCoho

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The event is sponsored by Patagonia as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program. I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. As the campaign took off, other companies wanted to host their own Keep ‘Em Wet photo contests.

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Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

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I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. Here’s what I learned about the facilitating design thinking processes: What Is A Design Lab? Why Use One?

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For Better Virtual Work Vibes—Try EI

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A facilitated workshop will put the five EI competencies on everyone’s radar. Photo prompt—Each player selects a picture from a magazine or other source and describes the behaviors that are occurring from several different perspectives. It can also help you evaluate your group’s current strengths and weaknesses. Start slowly.

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