NTEN

JUNE 6, 2014

That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience. Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women’s organizations organized by Wake , an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. You have to think of your interpreters as extensions of your facilitation techniques.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Make it easy for them to share the event details and their enthusiasm for your cause. Engage on digital platforms: Use the technology younger donors favor—like QR codes or Tap to Pay —to facilitate easy capture of contact information and donations. Make it easy for donors to share your event with their social networks.

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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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Online Technique Training Train 107

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women. Knowing your brand is critical to maintain market share. Zonta has a standards guide that includes instructions related to style and formatting. The diversity of needs and perceptions is both energizing and complex.

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International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

They may have challenges sharing applicant pools and lack the means to identify potential applicants. This streamlined approach enhances the user experience and facilitates efficient scholarship navigation for applicants. Proactively communicate with potential candidates.

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Application Challenge Award Student 79

Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” Our new guide provides helpful and instructive case studies to illustrate how other funders have taken such steps. . Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true.

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Guidelines Participatory Case Study Philanthropy 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2008

I've mostly used wikis as a personal portfolio and have participated in community or collaborative wikis facilitated by others. I've been a participant in design discussions about wiki projects, but never the main architect. What's nice is the initial group who will help is more wiki comfortable than average, if not extremely comfortable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Detroit hosed by Co-Act , a nonprofit collaboration space in Detroit. Their space is designed for local nonprofits to connect, share ideas and develop solutions together. This includes integrating moving around into small groups or share pairs as well as standing & stretching.

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Detroit Instruction Instructional PPT 77

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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Facilitation Tips Camera Nonprofit 180

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

There is a limited number of characters, so this is best used to keep time for participants or share brief prompts. . As the facilitator or meeting host, you can also judge whether you have allowed for enough time by watching the note-taking process in the google document. Small Group Activities. What is a challenge?

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Exercise Reflection Structure Google 177

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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Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. Use this template to facilitate the persona creation process: This template offers space to add demographic and behavioral information about your personas and strategize your intended messaging. Tell compelling stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

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! Evaluation is one of my favorite parts of the instructional design or training process. Formative Evaluation.

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Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Emerging Leaders Playbook: With the generous support of the Packard Foundation and in collaboration with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies, we wrote and published the Emerging Leaders Playbook last year, along with facilitating a peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat.

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Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th

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Training Train Design Classroom 123

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The lab was facilitated by Heather Mcleod-Grant and Justin Ferrell , Director of Fellowships at the Stanford d-School. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. The questions: What do you hope to learn today?

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Design Course Leadership Network 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2019

I’m going to share different techniques for weaving mindful moment and exercises into your workday. Above all, silence facilitates clear and creative thinking and quiets negative thoughts. Here’s some step-by-step or eye-by-eye instructions. You can practice these exercises alone or with your team.

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Exercise Work Personal Tips 104

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

As we age, we usually have more saved resources, and therefore have a greater ability to share those resources. This inclusivity can foster a sense of shared philanthropy and strengthen the overall relationship with your nonprofit. Share compelling stories that evoke emotions and connect them to the impact of their contributions.

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Donor Giving Tips Gift 84

CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Highlight the idea that making a donation in someone’s honor or memory is a profound way to celebrate the holidays, and encourage your donors to share the joy of giving by offering a tribute gift. It enhances the donor experience and ensures that tribute details are captured accurately, facilitating meaningful connections and gratitude.

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Gift Donation Celebrate Donor 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2013

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. The design was intended to create an opportunity for cross-generational learning, peer sharing, and lots of interaction and it was exciting to work with faculty members to design the lesson plan.

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Teach Instructional Design Learning Instruction 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week at the IFC-Asia , I co-designed and facilitated a 90 minute workshop with Marco Kuntze titled “ The Digital NGO: The Journey from Paper to Screen.” ” Jo Wolfe, Aseem Thakur, Gillian Tan, Cherisse Beh, Katie Bengaard, and Toral Cowieson joined our session as small group facilitators. We opted for the latter.

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Participatory Digital Facilitation Exercise 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I love all aspects instructional design and facilitation , but being a good trainer also means being a good content curator and resource librarian. ” So, I like to share a few of my favorites that I have inspired me in my instructional/training practice. The Accelerated Learning Handbook. By Dave Meier.

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Training Train Technology Instructional Design 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

So, I had participants do a share pair with another person or team and discuss their target audiences. We did a brief share out where I asked people to snap if the target audience that was shared had some similarity or common characteristics to their target audience. One might think, oh no, this is impossible.

Learning 87

Learning Exercise San Francisco Instruction 87

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Electronic tools are made for sharing and invite users to be curious and experiment. “IT Engaging employees from across the organization in IT initiatives is the best way to encourage sharing and digital partnership. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers. But digital markets revolve around reinvention.

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Collaboration Digital Build Organization 44

Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

Lasting six months or longer, these groups are safe spaces to grow professionally, surrounded by colleagues who share similar experiences. In the smaller Circle, members came to rely on one another at a deep level – they were willing to share their vulnerabilities and allow their peers to call them out when they dropped the ball.

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Professional Skills Leadership Facilitation 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

The conference in Morocco was a “tri-lingual event” and was translated into French, English, and Arabic, although the content and instructional design were identical to the event in Jordan. This blog post is a summary of reflections about the instructional design and how NGOs in these countries are becoming Networked NGOs.

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Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 100

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These buttons serve as a gateway to the valuable content that your organization shares through its social media channels. When sharing content or announcements on social media, include a link redirecting your followers to your online donation page. Select a cost-effective online donation platform that meets your specific requirements.

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Websites Calendar Registration Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

Facilitator for Learning Network: Most of my work is designing and delivering capacity building projects for nonprofits literally all over the world and here in the US. It is about making it possible for participants to capture, share, and reflect on what they have learned. Year in Review.

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Instructional Design Facilitation San Antonio North Carolina 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

International Training Work: Most of my work is designing and delivering capacity building projects for nonprofits literally all over the world. This past year I had the honor of facilitating an intense training in Tunisia in January for Women Entrepreneurs that included leadership, entrepreneurship, business planning, and communications.

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Tunisia Facilitation New Zealand Technique 124

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The evaluator takes on many roles: facilitator, technical expert, and sometimes a shoulder to cry. Drawing from adult learning theories, ECB utilizes a variety of strategies such as: Vehicle of instruction: face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, classroom style learning, web-based mechanisms, manuals, etc. Implement ECB strategies.

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Evaluation Program Attitude Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. The instructor’s role should be to facilitate this understanding for their students, not dump content on them.

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Experiment Learning Create Exercise 116

AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. . This information can be shared on your social media channels and email marketing campaigns but can be fully detailed on your event website. Hold Pre-event Sessions.

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Virtual Network Avatar Interaction 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2013

I was honored to be involved with the instructional design and delivery of two workshops specifically for nonprofits. I enjoyed designing and facilitating this session because I had five awesome presenters who have a depth of knowledge about the topics we discussed. Movement helps wake them up. Even just a simple stretch.

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Social Media Management Instructional Design Media 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

If your organization has a story to share for our book, let us know. I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat. I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat. Facilitation, Curriculum Development and Train the Trainers.

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Iowa Facilitation Teach San Antonio 50