Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Here are some rituals that I have consistently used over the past few decades: Review the Past Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. The five-year journal helps you look back as you look ahead.

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Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In life you’re either growing or dying. To stay healthy, nonprofits must continually generate and share new ideas. .” — Alex Osborn, How to Think Up , 1942 seminal book on concept off brainstorming The process of getting a group to generate and build on others’ ideas depends on how you facilitate openness in the group.

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience.

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Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 89

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Create a personalized chatbot to interact with members, answer questions, and offer customized recommendations. Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. This is Chat’s contribution.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Virtual Ideas Guide Fundraising 69

AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The event industry has shifted toward hybrid or virtual event formats, but what does that shift mean for networking events? Should you switch to virtual networking events? The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. Here are our suggestions for navigating this virtual environment:

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. Here they are: Rituals.

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Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

As planners all over the world move their events online or to a hybrid format, the use of virtual event platforms continues to grow. These platforms can help event planners and organizers market and host a virtual event, like a conference or a trade show, that delivers the same quality and value as a live event.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

As planners all over the world move their events online or to a hybrid format, the use of virtual event platforms continues to grow. These platforms can help event planners and organizers market and host a virtual event, like a conference or a trade show, that delivers the same quality and value as a live event.

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Virtual Platform Experiment Registration 52

AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2022

Although in-person events have tentatively resumed, it’s safe to say that variety truly is the spice of life, and hybrid events have become a true game-changer in the world of events. Ask yourself these three questions as you get started: 1. By offering virtual access to an event, expect to see your attendee numbers grow.

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Tips Strategy Virtual Sponsor 98

AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

While nothing could prepare the event industry for the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are plenty of things that can be done to help prepare for life after the virus. . While lockdowns and stay at home orders are in place, virtual events are the best alternative to postponing or canceling an event altogether.

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Virtual Camera Facilitation Registration 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I also include my list of work/life habits that I want to maintain or modify. What gave me joy? What should I let go of?

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

For the foreseeable future, remote fundraising and virtual actions will be the norm, as evidenced by the 433% increase in virtual actions on the Mobilize platform in just six weeks. We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute.

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Virtual Volunteer Challenge Mobile 33

Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2011

Chief among them: what tools would facilitate such an arrangement and how to cultivate a collaborative spirit among team members? TechSoup, itself a distributed organization with virtual teams , recently held a tweet chat on Virtual Teams to explore these questions. Virtual Work, Real Success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 10, 2021

If you’re thinking of hosting a virtual event, then you are likely sourcing the perfect digital environment for your brand’s needs. These questions are even more challenging if you have a limited budget or are expecting small numbers. With a range of options out there, it can be difficult to choose the right one.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

This may seem scary, but it’s actually a way of modern life. This is a question I broached in “ What Will a Post-COVID Nonprofit Economy Reveal ? Here are several questions for your consideration. You may have transitioned in-person events to virtual ones , reasoning a half a loaf was better than none. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

It is very hard not to be able to see family, friends, or co-workers in real life. I’ve been using FaceTime or Zoom to go on virtual walks with people. In addition to Happy Hours , your workplace can also host virtual coffee hours , watercolors, and more. #4 . #3 Socializing At A Distance. 6 Focus On Positive Thoughts.

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Tips Exercise Nonprofit News 168

AccelEvents

MARCH 10, 2021

If you’re thinking of hosting a virtual event, then you are likely sourcing the perfect digital environment for your brand’s needs. These questions are even more challenging if you have a limited budget or are expecting small numbers. With a range of options out there, it can be difficult to choose the right one.

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Stream Platform Synchronous Virtual 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2007

TechSoup holds regular meetings for nonprofits in Second Life and I have been attending regularly and sometimes facilitate like this I did this past week. So, I've been reflecting about effective facilitation of virtual meetings in Second Life Right now the primary method of group interaction is via unmoderated chat interface.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

An eLearning consultant can help you answer this question and more. Through that work, we’ve seen the common questions that associations face when it comes to hiring an eLearning consultant— and now, we’re here to answer them: What is an eLearning consultant? Converting in-person educational events into virtual and hybrid events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2007

Shirley Williams ponders the Communities of Practice Online Collaboration Exercise "The best way for doubters to control a questionable new technology is to embrace it, lest it remain wholly in the hands of enthusiasts who think there is nothing questionable about it." I met with the group last week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Effective webinars need to have “processing&# or “interactivity&# breaks for participants to digest the material or else they not pay attention to the content. An easy way to do this is to pause or take a breath after ten minutes to answer questions or give participants something active to do rather than passively listen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2006

(Click through to the larger version to read the poster) I've been going to meetings on information island at the TechSoup area in Second Life where a small group of avatars interested in nonprofits and Second Life have been busy working on some exciting plans lead by Susan Tenby of TechSoup. Next meeting is 10:30 a.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2006

Henry Jenkins made his first official appearance in Second Life visiting the Teen version, known as the "Teen Grid," where the Global Kids Island is hosting an event, A World Fit for Children Festival. I listened to the audio feed of him talking to the kids, answering their questions. s what you do in Second Life that???s

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Achieve

JUNE 30, 2022

From virtual fundraising events to text-to-give campaigns, there are a variety of ways to connect with supporters digitally while also earning revenue for your cause. . We’ll dive into four questions nonprofits are likely to have about shopping fundraisers: What are shopping fundraisers? interact with your nonprofit online.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Generation Social Media 52

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

From large in-person events to a more casual virtual gathering, a fundraising silent auction can bring in much-needed revenue and provide supporters with a fun-filled night. Silent auctions can be hosted in-person or virtually, meaning participants can bid for prized items from the comfort of their homes.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 16, 2010

During the teleclass we'll discuss: How a Big Vision Circle can help you reach your creative career goals How to find people to join your circle The pros and cons of virtual vs. face-to-face Big Vision Circles How to facilitate your Circle Problem-solving (e.g. Plus, I'll answer your questions about starting your own Big Vision Circle.

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Forum One

JUNE 22, 2022

Our digital strategy expertise paired with their purpose is how we bring the vision to life. The first step is to facilitate ideation. Yet facilitating workshops, ideation sessions, or other conversations with the goal to encourage creativity and discourse can be challenging. Facilitation. Accessibility. It’s go time!

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This approach emphasizes offering employees a holistic set of benefits that include direct compensation as well as indirect benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, retirement plans, work-life balance, and a rewarding internal culture. You can even invest in virtual tools to handle aspects of your HR duties, such as payroll.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? Research has found that after hours emails contributes to the blurring of work/life boundaries. Adopt Good Practices Around Team Emails. ”

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 2, 2010

Time to Focus on My Creative Dreams My life gets busy, as I'm sure yours does, and it can be hard to take the time to think about and take action on my creative career dreams. The pros and cons of virtual vs. face-to-face Big Vision Circles. How to facilitate your Circle. How to find people to join your circle.

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Benefit Support Life Challenge 55

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 18, 2008

This week marks one month of live activity for the Tech Virtual Museum Workshop , a collaborative, online platform for exhibit development. What's it like to work in a virtual exhibit workshop? For me, it means spending a lot more time facilitating idea generation and communicating with others than being an independent creative agent.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. Our “job&# is to facilitate that action and make it easier for them to participate. Inspire, empower and facilitate to take action.

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Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Last Friday, for the first part of the Matrix Group holiday celebration, I hired a facilitator to run a group discussion about the year we’ve just had. Brian Tarallo from Lizard Brain led us through a two-hour reflection and asked us questions like: What has been your overarching mood in 2021? What gives you strength? Reading a lot.

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