Forum One

APRIL 27, 2021

The purpose of a content strategy is to map out the goals for your website and the content that will help achieve the messaging for each section. By mapping your business goals to your audience needs and seeing how your content can connect the two, you can craft an integrated, seamless experience for your audiences on your site.

Content 47

Content Strategy Map Audience 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to participate in a brainstorming meeting at a foundation that was developing a strategy for its digital platforms (web, social, mobile, etc). The process was facilitated byPeter Maher, founder and CEO, of Luma Institute. Technique 2: Affinity Mapping. It also put us into a different mindset.

Design 128

Design Strategy Digital Technique 128

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. Instead, tools focused on systems-thinking/ visualizing, network-mapping, asset-based inquiry, collaboration, collective strategy, and technology-enhanced connectivity are needed. just strategy, or just process facilitation, or just fundraising).

Build 112

Build Change Social Facilitation 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Participants from a nonprofit work on their network map during the workshop. Last week was a busy week, after keynoting the Nonprofit Solutions Conference in Kansas City , I facilitated a one-day workshop for the Center for Nonprofits on developing and measuring a sustainable integrated social media strategy.

Training 98

Training Train Reflection Design 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.

Culture 125

Culture Activities Active Activism 125

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2011

Photo Tweeted by @starfocus during a network mapping session at NWF. Daniel facilitated a network mapping activity with NNF’s 10 education advocacy staff from regional offices and headquarters. Staff members were at the core of the map. They reorganized the map into clusters. Observations.

Network 124

Network Map Exercise Nonprofit 124

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

but that coul emean imposing a structure. – don’t know if that’s true necessarily, could be determined by the partners putting on and participating in the event what kind of structure and context the event has. Tags: case studies maps free gift economy health mps09 patientopinion. Learn more at [link].

Gift 108

Gift Wikipedia Case Study Facilitation 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

She explained that “learning or teaching the old” is about training, knowledge transfer, and structured, directed learning. Teaching the new is not structured because it is social learning. She points out that you can’t teach people to be social, only to show what it is and help facilitate it. Organization.

Learning 98

Learning Work Knowledge Management Knowledge 98

Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2010

Last week, I attended Structure Lab , a half-day workshop on legal and financial structures for ventures for social good. The Structure Lab is set up as a "game" in which you explore cards in various categories (values, assets, financing, etc.) to better articulate what you are really trying to do with your project concept.

Structure 31

Structure Model Social Profit 31

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

We are committed to actively advocating for clear and consistent science-based climate policies that facilitate a just and equitable global transition to a 1.5°C org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists.

Organization 98

Organization Massachusetts Org Africa 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

This structured approach works well for busy members who want to make an impact but don’t have a lot of time and like to be plugged in exactly where they are needed. Advisory Boards Need Structure. At the third meeting, the organization thanks the Advisory Board members for their involvement and celebrates the organization’s successes.

Roles 111

Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I spent the last two days at the TechSoup Global Summit getting inspiration overload about social media, networks, social network mapping, networks of networks, global peer learning, building a sector, nonprofit technology, and many other ideas I’m passionate about. Being/Doing Structure: The first day offered more structure.

Global 100

Global Structure Model Network 100

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

This week we welcome Mary McGillicuddy, one of the researchers who worked with the ASU College of Public Programs on a project that analyzed and mapped the social network of downtown Phoenix nonprofit organizations. The type of tie depicted in a social network map depends on a study's content and purpose (Knoke and Yang, 2008) [3].

Research 90

Research Phoenix Arizona Organization 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Some tip include mapping out a good process for work flow and using collaborative technology effectively. Amy Su Jen offers up a great framework for individuals. Planning is about using structure and rituals to keep organized. It is important for your team to have the right amount of structure in their workflow.

Collaboration 120

Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

I can’t facilitate peer learning groups, design/write curriculum, or coach unless I’ve had the experience myself). I have an editorial calendar where I map out themes for the year – topics that relate to being a networked nonprofit, measurement, capacity building/training, and social media. My answer: Yes!

Content 101

Content Measure Organization Strategy 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2015

What I absolutely love, is that the book has a companion web site with worksheets and checklists from every chapter. As someone who designs and facilitates professional development projects for nonprofits, this is a trainer’s dream! Structured, but flexible schedule and plan. Trained mentors who can support on the job learning.

Develop 50

Develop People Change Mentoring 50

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We worked with C3ers at the kickoff workshop to map the issues and communities of greatest interest and connection. This map formed the basis for topic definition for subsequent meetings. We asked people to make a voluntary donation of up to $150 to help support the facilitation of C3, and snacks.

Community 39

Community Story Museum Map 39

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

At first glance, it sounds like user-generated content strategy but with a more disciplined story telling structure and intentional networked approach than getting your supporters to share your messaging points in their own words or activating the activists with social media or cause-related marketing.

Storytelling 63

Storytelling Network Collaboration Classroom 63

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 10, 2016

So much, in fact, that organizations are boarding the train without a map, a travel bag, and even a destination. Additionally, a neutral facilitator, the sponsor who brings reputation and networks, and the champion who rallies the team, are extremely vital to leading the train toward the destination. This is the “train” on the tracks.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Training Train Impact 40

NTEN

JULY 14, 2011

API stands for Application Program Interface, and has become known for, in large part, facilitating the Web 2.0 Focus on the word “interface”, which means facilitating communication between two different applications. One way of conceptualizing this is using blocks to make a structure. What are APIs? So what is an API, really?

API 84

API Social Media San Francisco Integration 84

Museum 2.0

MAY 11, 2010

Oldenburg is the individual to whom the term "third place" is attributed, and this well-researched 1989 book put him on the map. Oldenburg celebrates places that are less structured, less designed, less facilitated, and less content-rich than most museums want to be. While it hasn't happened here in awhile, a new Museum 2.0

Museum 25

Museum Place Library Discussion 25

Museum 2.0

MARCH 8, 2011

I wanted the details of the residency to be shaped by the people who got involved with it, so it needed a structure with an edge that could be pushed against in different directions. At the end of the afternoon, volunteers and I would examine the mind map and we'd come up with an activity for the next day in response to what had been written.

Interview 37

Interview Museum Badge Game 37

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2009

The session provided an overview of networks, introduction to different network types and typologies, an overview on network mapping techniques, and a diagnostic that helps those leading networks identify areas of strength and improvement. I did a presentation on social media and nonprofits in the afternoon.

Design 50

Design Social Media Remix Network 50

Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2024

Header tags: Header tags contribute to both the logical structure of content, aiding search engines in understanding information hierarchy, and the readability of the page for users. Ensure optimized site performance and structure Ensuring the technical soundness of your website is a foundational aspect of effective SEO.

International 90

International Strategy Search Structure 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I started experimenting with these concepts back in 2008 at SXSW session on Nonprofit ROI and SXSW Session on Nonprofit Crowdsourcin g as well as at the NTC in 2009 on a session mapping metrics to strategy. I’ve using the technique to deliver conversational keynotes at conferences. That is the “Sage on the Stage&# model.

Reflection 103

Reflection People Network Colorado 103

Museum 2.0

MAY 9, 2008

The driver provides live facilitation. I've written before about the power of live facilitators. To me, the opportunity for the bus to feel personal rests largely on the role of the driver/facilitator, whose job is less to drive the bus than to convey passengers safely to their destinations. The bus stops where you want.

Participatory 20

Participatory Design Museum Childhood 20

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 30, 2006

One person commented that the more interesting question is not how we build a platform for visitor content creation but how we facilitate sharing of that content. Sharing requires special structure. While that's true, the best sharing requires some thought as to the structure of that sharing. Great point. Smart point.

Share 20

Share Second Life Museum Structure 20

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Instances where change management might be needed include adopting a new technology solution, product line, compensation structure, or standard operating procedure. Each member should bring unique insights and skills to the table to facilitate a well-rounded approach to change.

Change Management 52

Change Management Change Management Nonprofit 52

CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You can structure donation tiers as impact-based or as recognition/reward based perks for your donors. There are other fantastic platforms for tools such as donor management systems that enhance efficiency by centralizing donor data, streamlining communication, and facilitating personalized engagement.

Strategy 81

Strategy Organization Fundraising Grant 81

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Cost Structure: Understand the pricing model of the software you’re evaluating. For nonprofits that offer tons of classes and/or performances, Neon CRM’s event builder has built-in templates for both, with assigned instructors for classes and seat mapping for live performances. Be aware of any hidden fees.

Software 52

Software Management Guide Registration 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

I’ve had the pleasure working with Diana Scearce , from Monitor Institute, who has been facilitating and weaving this network. Social media tools for engaging and capturing the work of crowds include: wikis, custom platforms or web sites that facilitate voting, rating, giving feedback, adding content, or funding.

Measure 96

Measure Fund Impact Minnesota 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2013

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation this year, I’m facilitating a peer learning group based on “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” and the next session we are focusing on the sense-making step of measurement. The deck provides specific practical advice on charts, color, and maps.

Resource 117

Resource Data Guide Chart 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2008

provocative questions, offers an alternative view, and helps facilitate fresh insights or alternative sources of information or expertise." My big question is when, as the facilitator, to get out of the way? Not sure where to jump in because of the way information is structured. Levels of Participation.

Wikispaces 50

Wikispaces Reflection Work Wiki 50

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Sometimes, you have too many ideas so you need a strong facilitator who can make sure we hear from everyone, but are able to put these ideas through a funnel and find those common threads. Resource mapping, who’s already here? Do we have a clear structure? If it goes a year or a year and a half, it can lose momentum.

Community 78

Community Video Slides Survey 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Last week, as part of my work at the Packard Foundation as visiting scholar I had the opportunity to participate in a face-to-face convening of the "Network of Network Funders," facilitated by the Monitor Institute. They think about the network structure, evaluation, communication, training, opportunities, and reflection.

Network 95

Network Practice Arts Facilitation 95

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

From her Berkeley-based office, Melinda Kramer facilitates an international network of women leaders. Melinda: Well, it might be helpful to explain the origin of Women's Global Green Action Network, because it helps to describe how we are structured. We also take part in trainings that are relevant to most of their work.

Green 40

Green Global Action Network 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2012

Several of the newest social platforms create “interest graphs” a map for navigating to subjects and people of interest. The Interest graph is a superset of the social graph, a people map. Content Curators are doing this and more platforms will facilitate curation. Pinterest is one of them.

Audience 121

Audience Content Tools Images 121