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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” You have an opportunity –a privilege – to open people up to the joy of giving. MRI studies show people get a warm jolt of ‘feel good’ dopamine when they contemplate giving. You have an opportunity –a privilege – to open people up to the joy of giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

But this is more than a simple report on a highly successful leadership program that takes a systems approach to serving an underserved community, it is the authors playbook of how to design and implement a program, including facilitation recipes for designing meetings. The facilitation methods are participatory.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master. ” What is Human Centered Design?

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

Remember people do things for their own reasons. She has facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals. Facebook | LinkedIn | The post How to Facilitate the Discovery Step of the Donor-Centered Approach appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

Recently, a colleague asked me a wonderful question: How did you learn to become a good facilitator and trainer? Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations. Be a participant in other people’s training sessions. Did you read books, take classes, or have a coach? Spectragram.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In Building a great team starts with hiring the right people. This process ensures that we hire the right people.” What’s tricky is how well individuals combine.” Trust me, it’s worth it.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With physical events and social gatherings requiring attendance restrictions and physical distancing, many event organizers and planners are wondering how they can facilitate networking at their event while following the mandates and keeping attendees safe from the coronavirus. . Choose the Right Venue. Create an Attendee Directory.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2013

I enjoy meetings when there has been a lot given to the design and you have expert facilitators in the room because I not only learn about the content, but also learn some new facilitation techniques. The convening had a good mix between content-delivery and peer interactions.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 17, 2022

NXUnite connects leaders in the mission-driven space with the resources and people they need for their organization to thrive. Gain insight, share knowledge, and connect with the people you need to accomplish your mission. Gain insight, share knowledge, and connect with the people you need to accomplish your mission.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s hard to deny the fact that we are drawn to people like us. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles? But my customers won’t increase their spend with me unless I’ve got the right people.”

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NTEN

JULY 1, 2014

That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience. Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in a convening on “Data Informed Philanthropy” hosted by the Packard Foundation – not only was the content compelling (stay tuned for a post on that), but it was also a fantastic opportunity to observe one of the best facilitators I know, Allen Gunn from Aspiration.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. Offer Support Just because people are employed by the same organization, doesn’t mean they can work together successfully. 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

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It was expertly facilitated by Allison Lin and Odin Zackman. When I get to participate in sessions that are focused on content that I’m intensely interested in AND are well designed and facilitated, it creates the perfect storm for learning in my field and the trade craft of facilitation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofits now have a range of remote and hybrid events to choose between, and they can make the most of them thanks to platforms like PayBee that facilitate streaming and other digital tools. More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. 9 Modern Nonprofit Fundraising Methods.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

’ The book was an inspiration and encouragement for those us whose inner critics have been keeping us away from using the technique in front of other people. The book offers a wonderful road map for a learning journey to internalize these techniques and I’ve practicing a lot.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience. Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. Today, Claire will be the facilitator. Be sure you’ve done the prep work to establish roles and responsibilities, prepare supplies, and bring in tools to facilitate your brainstorming session. Create a judgment-free zone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

I also wanted to experiment with translating some facilitation techniques I use for face-to-face meetings (like sticky note facilitation ) to virtual meetings. Depending on the number of people in your group, there are different ways to facilitate the report out. As our wrap up, we asked people to do two things.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. It made me who I am. I’m a big fan of the printed book and always have been.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The reality is that skipping or neglecting the discovery phase is the most common cause of budget and timeline overruns, low adoption and ROI, and misalignment to people and processes. It’s about people. After all, these tools exist to help people do their jobs better, right? Why is that? Here are our top 3 reasons: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2017

People are so busy doing the work that they don’t have time to go off-site to take a class or sign up for an online course. ” 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. Register now!

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.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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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women’s organizations organized by Wake , an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. You have to think of your interpreters as extensions of your facilitation techniques.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. Offer Support Just because people are employed by the same organization, doesn’t mean they can work together successfully. A facilitator can help sort through obstacles and guide people toward effective interaction.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Meeting new colleagues is easier when someone facilitates introductions. Create a casual atmosphere that makes it easy for people to feel comfortable discussing what they don’t know and asking about what they don’t understand. Is that even possible?

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

ENA developed its culture statements based on—People, Purpose, and Partnerships, the organization’s 3Ps. The World Café Format To maximize the brain power of our.orgCommunity professionals and to allow for a robust exchange of ideas, Sharon facilitated this conversation in a World Café format. Trust is tied to value.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

Without an agenda, it’s also very easy for one or two people to dominate the meeting, which means that not everyone will get a chance to share their ideas. It facilitates straightforward communication between board members, helps you keep documents organized, and more, similar to a traditional board books.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” ” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. The “Wiseman.” The “Helper.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

Over the past month, I have been thinking about a couple of different ideas and how to incorporate them into training design to facilitate learning. My questions are: 1. How can we use graphic facilitation or graphic note taking in real time to deepen understanding of the topic being discussed? I feel it stifles learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Year in Review During the first two months of 2020, I taught workshops and facilitated digital transformation innovation labs in London and Warsaw. Training & Facilitation: I have been facilitating online meetings for many years and when the pandemic hit, I was very busy teaching these techniques to nonprofits around the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. The leader as healer -- You play the role of the mediator and serve as the catalyst to bring people together. You also monitor progress and ensure integrity in the team's operating processes.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s about reimagining systems, facilitating change, and co-creating a better future. By contrast, positive emotions and experiences broaden our perspectives and build up our mental resources, facilitating increased innovation, social connection, and solutions. Even on bad days, most people can think of three good things.

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