.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Recently I facilitated an online session about how to get better at online meetings for Lightful in the UK where I am a Senior Advisor at Lightful, among other activities, facilitate online master classes for their BRIDGE programme. An online meeting is more effective when you have at least two facilitators. Don’t wing it alone.

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Tips Online Facilitation Camera 173

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Could the issue be trust? But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. ENA brings objectivity to the process by using the net promoter score as a tool to measure success. We considered the following issues, which moved from broad to specific. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

[Note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. There are many types of technology and other management tools available to assist in this process, and now is the time to take stock of your technology and the tools you are going to use to track your data.

Measure 143

Measure Issue Impact Method 143

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 23, 2018

We partnered with foster youth, former foster youth, artists, and community advocates to create an exhibition that used art to spark action on issues facing foster youth. There were trust issues. The facilitation was as chaotic and fragile as a spiderweb. Short story: we learned a lot. We wrote a toolkit about our process.

Issue 45

Issue Childhood Community Create 45

M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a moment to boldly lean into advocacy, embracing it as a powerful tool for change and cultural disruption. Rather than shying away from advocacy, nonprofit organizations should consider it an opportunity to redefine conversations around issues that matter most to the communities and people that they serve.

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Advocacy Impact Culture Alternative 96

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues. Execs agreed on the importance of educating members about trust issues in their field. Consider: can you/should you offer tools and resources to help your members address trust issues with their stakeholders? Track trends in your industry.

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Associations Industry Government Education 130

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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Facilitation Interaction Reflection Design 50

Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

In this blog, I will first explain how Candid currently harnesses the power of AI technologies in our data and tools. Can this tool help people arrive at a deeper understanding of how Candid’s data can support their success? Facilitating intelligent funding connections (coming soon.) million nonprofits worldwide.

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Support Technology Proposal Grant 98

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This means your website is one of your nonprofit’s most valuable tools for staying connected to your supporters and bringing in end-of-year donations. After helping hundreds of organizations prep their own sites for year-end fundraising, we have a few key recommendations: Use integrated tools whenever possible. Let’s get started.

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Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190

Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

Humanizing complex issues through compelling narratives not only raises awareness but also motivates individuals to support the cause emotionally and financially. By integrating analytics and reporting tools into donation platforms, organizations can gain insights into audience behavior, engagement metrics, and fundraising performance.

Storytelling 82

Storytelling Digital Integration Blended 82

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

and globally—but also issued social bonds during the COVID-19 pandemic, divested from oil companies, invested in small business loans in Appalachia , and redeployed its endowment to MRIs. It’s one more tool that could help fulfill their missions—in a way that can transform industries, economies, and communities.

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System Impact Change Foundation 98

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Scholarship programs are critical tools for students to propel themselves forward and for schools to court and steward donors. This complicates and prolongs the award process and contributes to a more significant issue: underutilized scholarship funds. Proactively communicate with potential candidates.

Application 81

Application Challenge Award Student 81

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Who knows better than the people who are living the issues what will work best to address them? People at the heart of issues know the histories, the networks, the actors, the previous failures, and more. Ample time and support for review of materials as well as group discussion and debate. Who Else Is Doing Participatory Grantmaking?

Participatory 134

Participatory Model Grant Fund 134

NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2012

Back in January, I wrote a post about Pinterest as a curation tool to organize and share visual content I've collected in a visually pleasing visual way. Here are 5 I came across.

Tools 86

Tools Resource Stats Tips 86

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? What you put in: Be deliberate in crafting the prompts you use with generative AI tools. In addition, these tools do not always know to avoid terms that are considered outdated or offensive.

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Generation Artist Arts Instructional Design 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Note from Beth: Last week I was in New Orleans for the National Assembly of State Arts Councils meeting. I facilitated a peer session with Public Information Officers and a Mini-Workshop on managing and measuring a social media presence. We covered strategy, especially identifying audiences through personas and key objectives.

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Calendar Collaboration Tools Strategy 104

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

Strengthen Brand Identity Merchandise adorned with your logo, mission statement, or campaign slogan can be a powerful branding tool. Seamless Integration with Fundraising Platforms Modern tools, like those offered by platforms similar to Flipcause, allow for easy integration of e-commerce functionalities.

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Stream Online Integration Nonprofit 98

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. There are many types of technology and other management tools available to assist in this process, and now is the time to take stock of your technology and the tools you are going to use to track your data.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Communication is the most important tool a project manager and their team has to help clients achieve their goals, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the current workplace. and/or tagging them in comments in your project management tool or shared document. That might include CC’ing them on project status emails.

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Project Communication Management Doc 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Are there connections we can facilitate? Ultimately, we wanted to build a community of trust that CDOs can turn to for answers they can’t find anywhere else, on issues related to innovation, impact, fundraising trends, and change management. Sterrin does a great job organizing speakers and facilitating discussion.”

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Share Create North America Nonprofit 106

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Make sure your event promotes unity and addresses issues that matter to the next generation. 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 the process as seamless as possible.

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Network Donor Fundraising Registration 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills. Virtual meetings that are not well designed and facilitated can also mean a loss of productivity. Aside from technical issues, the biggest problem is engagement. Test your technology before the meeting and resolve any technical issues.

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Facilitation Virtual Effective Technique 163

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

In this approach, nonprofits launch campaigns exclusively online, rather than using digital tools as a secondary source of revenue. . Creating an easy online giving experience requires nonprofits to invest in and effectively leverage a number of tools. over the past year. Here’s how a payment processor works: .

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Aggregator Policy Nonprofit Integration 105

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 104

Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 21, 2022

10 -15% – Internal and Client Facing Responsibilities: Support internal Cloud for Good and external client teams in the test development and execution of system, integration, functional and end-to-end testing for the client’s Salesforce-based application Participate in Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Demos and working sessions Review client (..)

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Canada Consultant Test Script 45

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Keys to Datamaking Success Many of the tools and techniques that we have learned about data design and collection continue to be relevant in datamaking, such as: Ask clear questions and prioritize which data points, or combinations of data points, are most relevant to answering the questions. These are opportunities for meaning making.

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Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

. Much of my training and facilitation work lately has been centered around the ideas in my recent book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. I’ve been facilitating nonprofit workshops and staff retreats focused on creating a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. The conversation surfaced some interesting questions and ideas.

Culture 83

Culture San Francisco Create Help 83

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

You also need to invest in quality technology to facilitate your communications, analyze your data and impact, and raise the funds and support necessary for your work. While there are plenty of free tools to get your organization started, your nonprofit needs to grow, and these can only take your organization so far.

Business 105

Business ROI Nonprofit Profit 105

Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

Personas can be tough to define and get a hold of but with the help of trained consultants, you can leverage them into valuable design tools. You’re going to be able to observe their actions and listen to their verbal feedback to uncover where there’s issues and areas for improvement.

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Audience Design Exercise Test 77

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Skipping this analysis can lead to missed opportunities for adjustment and improvement, potentially causing long-term financial issues. Use financial management software with analytical tools.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 85

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Civic leadership, on the other hand, involves active engagement and participation of individuals in addressing community issues and promoting the common good. Networking and Collaboration: Foundations can serve as connectors, facilitating collaborations among their grantees and other community organizations.

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Roles Foundation Leadership Community 79

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Facilitate this information-gathering process by enhancing your site’s user experience (UX). To facilitate this journey, ensure your site is optimized for telling your organization’s story. The conflict will be the issue your organization seeks to solve, and the solution is your strategy for combatting or solving the problem.

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Websites Donation Images Mobile 97

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

As I looked a little deeper into social justice issues that companies try to address with their programs, I found that these initiatives can look vastly different around the globe. 59% of Americans say it is no longer acceptable for companies to be silent on social justice issues. But making progress always happens step-by-step.

Government 98

Government Social Blackbaud Companies 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Are these factors relevant to your funders and donors, and should your donor correspondence speak to these issues? 6 internal factors The internal factors concern the organizational structure of your nonprofit: capacity, board support and engagement, strategy and planning, leadership issues, communication issues, and budget and finance.

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

sgEngage

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Wouldn’t it be great if there were some tools or techniques we could use to reduce our experiences with them? Look for the systemic issue such as process, tools, procedures, training, rather than the performance of an individual. Something you thought you fixed keeps having errors? These are frustrating situations.

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Analysis Problem Causes Business 101

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” Participatory evaluation is based on the premise that everyone has knowledge; everyone has biases; and the people closest to an issue know the most about it.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 90