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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. Every time I present or facilitate a workshop, I review the web sites and social media ant trails (social media properties) of participants. . Robot Voice Disguiser for Large Group Facilitation.

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Traveling Postcards: Interview with Founder, Caroline Lovell

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Traveling Postcards is a humanitarian organization that is gathering women’s voices worldwide, and creating a traveling collection of visual and written wisdom that so many women hold in their hearts. Everyone has found it possible to share her voice by making a card. Honestly I think every postcard is a success story.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

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You could even ask volunteers to facilitate a warm introduction for you instead of just giving you a list of names. A position on an event committee can keep your sponsor happy with their decision to work with you, as they’ll feel they are truly involved and can make their voice heard as you work together to do good in the community.

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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? Concept 2: Mission: Possible.

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Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It also has a track that takes place in a large room with roundtables and a designated discussion topic and facilitator. I was asked to facilitate a session on the question, "Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?". The NASSCOM India Leadership Forum has multiple tracks based on theme.

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To Profit or Not To Profit, That Is The Microfinance Question

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"Muhammad Yunus always has said that credit is a human right," Labarthe said, his voice tinged with sarcasm. Well, I don't believe that. Opportunity is a human right, education--but credit is for the one that has an opportunity to make something productive with that." --Carlos Labarthe, co-CEO of Compartamos.

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