.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? Create Opportunity Peggy Winton, President and CEO at the Association for Intelligent Information Management, is a leader who puts elevating others at the top of her agenda. When you help your team build those skills, you are also creating new leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Networked Facilitation.

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Facilitation Technique Chart Method 121

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. Every facet of the organization benefits from a project management role team member and communicating in the most effective way possible.

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Project Communication Management Doc 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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Volunteer Software Management Track 78

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. A facilitator can help sort through obstacles and guide people toward effective interaction.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

leadership is how we christened the skill set we identified for success in digital markets. Look to the human skills to increase your stability and value. To succeed, you’ll need these skills: self-awareness to understand what you don’t know, curiosity to study the business landscape, and humility to learn from unexpected teachers.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

Their resumes will list skills we barely register today. How can leaders prepare themselves and their employees to develop effective systems for culling unproductive activities and managing the constant volatility? Don’t limit creativity to the management team. They are also good facilitators.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. A facilitator can help sort through obstacles and guide people toward effective interaction.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

One of the ways to reduce handle this stress, is to flex your emotional intelligence, which includes self-awareness , self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Emotional Intelligence is a flexible skill that can be readily acquired and practiced. How you manage stress triggers at work? 2: Track Your Moods.

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Professional Management Journal Reflection 113

.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Even small associations tend to stack layers of management like the cake at a royal wedding. As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Upper-level managers don’t have the bandwidth to vet or supervise new projects.

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Structure Evaluation Time Culture 251

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Skills Reflection Management Aggregator 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2017

” This type of learning is part of doing the work, it is “grab and go,” can be implemented as individual practice or used as part of managing a group or team of people. Test out new tools and practices to help strengthen your skills – from leading effective meetings to mastering learning agility.

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Facilitation Develop Leadership Work 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. Limited Resources: Extracting meaningful insights from complex data sets can be resource-intensive, requiring skilled personnel and powerful data analysis tools.

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Data Impact Government Proposal 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

.” — 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. Today, Claire will be the facilitator. The primary roles are idea generators and facilitators. Give everybody a turn.

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. They depend on the quality of the data collected in their donor management system. Now, more than ever, your donor management software is a lifeline to maintain good donor relationships.

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Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 337

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. I was interested to hear Allison’s comments on managing an organization specifically for women across such a broad canvas. They have distinct viewpoints about activities like financial management and the execution of programs and services.

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2015

For the past few months, I’ve been designing curriculum and materials and facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. Emotional Intelligence is a flexible skill that can be readily acquired and practiced. Self-Management Skills. Inside Out.

Skills 50

Skills Build Journal Leadership 50

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 2, 2009

Any consulting shop that does significant amounts of implementation and development (as we do) needs a project management and ticketing tool. We also have been using Google spreadsheets for some elements of project management. And, in addition, the best tool does nothing without good human project management skills using it.

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Project Tools Management Wiki 154

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 2, 2009

Any consulting shop that does significant amounts of implementation and development (as we do) needs a project management and ticketing tool. We also have been using Google spreadsheets for some elements of project management. And, in addition, the best tool does nothing without good human project management skills using it.

Project 154

Project Tools Management Wiki 154

The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. Fundraising chops: Your future leader should be skilled at fundraising to keep your organization thriving. Offer them mentorship opportunities to gain insights and develop skills.

Generation 98

Generation Leadership Nonprofit Skills 98

Forum One

MAY 23, 2022

They are someone who is able to understand the personalities and skill sets at their disposal and adapt to best support and guide their team to a successful delivery. Cody: Your communication skills can be more relevant day-to-day than pure engineering expertise. Deborah: It is helpful if you are a full-stack developer.

Skills 83

Skills Phase Roles Tech 83

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

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the book, Strategic.

Leadership 91

Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

However, organizing and managing a diverse group of volunteers is no easy feat. The Role of the Volunteer Coordinator A Volunteer Coordinator serves as the backbone of the event committee, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and skill sets to work harmoniously towards a common goal.

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Roles Volunteer Skills Blended 40

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. In sum, while BAs are typically experts in the functional business process requirements for a set of users, SUs are generally more technical in responsibility and skill.

Org 111

Org Support Skills Knowledge 111

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

posted by Laura Taylor Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Culture Help Phoenix Reflection 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Here are six fantastic books that I read this year that help you gain 21st century skills like learning from failure, reflection, visualization, and more. I love David Sibbet, Rachel Smith, and everything Grove Consulting does. I had the pleasure of taking the visual facilitation workshop last fall (my write up is here ).

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Skills Network Technique Evaluation 105

M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

Running large Zoom calls for all volunteers to help deepen their understanding about abortion stigma, get skills-based training to become better storytellers or host teach-ins on their own, learn how to lobby, and participate in phone banks that support states at the local level to stop anti-abortion legislation.

Volunteer 66

Volunteer Program Raise Storytelling 66

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Additionally, managing cooperative relationships is a necessary skill for any leader, who must be adept at uniting staff and stakeholders around a common goal.

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire. Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

He believes having a mentor is a big advantage because you’ll be able to, “learn and understand what makes them good at what they do but also talk about the challenges they face and skills you should pick up so you can handle the job.”. Joining a nonprofit board is a great way to learn this skill. But don’t let that get in your way!

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Mentoring Nonprofit Skills Leadership 98

Twenty Hats

JULY 13, 2021

In the ensuing years, I have become a great fan of managing up , the idea that you can use your influence to reach your goals without the authority to make the final decision. Can the managing up skill be advantageous professionally AND personally? Susan Sanow used her managing up skills to shield her from the cicadas.

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