.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Gather information and resources from organizations that are successfully implementing programs. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. 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

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I’m facilitating a peer exchange for the Knight Foundation for a group of grantees that are hosting a Giving Days over the next year using its recently published Giving Day Playbook. The skill, of course, is hosting a Giving Day and we are now looking at processes, techniques, and ideas for follow up and assessment.

Reflection 119

Reflection Practice Results Storytelling 119

sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

By establishing clear protocols and responsible practices, you can transform data into actionable insights, ensure that decision making is data-driven and ultimately leading to better outcomes for the causes you support. Simply put, it’s about establishing clear rules and practices for managing your data assets.

Data 72

Data Impact Government Proposal 72

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation. Guide to building evaluation capacity.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Program Attitude Instruction 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. One of the newest resources, a free online guide called “ The Data Playbook ,” was recently published by the Schusterman Foundation and written by Rella Kaplowitz, Program Officer, Evaluation and Learning.

Resource 105

Resource Practice Data Work 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

5) Send Myself A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. Year in Review.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

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. Development professionals employ six practices to be successful in their role. Your proposals serve to gain their interest and “buy-in.”

Professional 70

Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 70

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. We’re pleased to report that since the program’s launch in 2016, more than 7.7 Networking takes practice.

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Write A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post-dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

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. The program is called Tech2Empower and you can learn more about it here. ” 4) Avoid.

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Facilitation Training Train International 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Write A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post-dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. Remote and Hybrid Facilitation Workshops : During the pandemic, interested soared in learning how facilitate better virtual meetings.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. They were surprised that these partners still wanted to help and were okay with re-allocating those funds to other program needs, such as moving event table fees to sponsor online auctions.

Survey 338

Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 338

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

1 While all of these are useful tools for program development and planning, there is another strategy that provides consistent access to community input while also routinely building a supportive foundation from diverse, innovative ideas: the creation of strong advisory committees. Time Commitment—How often will the committee meet?

Voice 90

Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 90

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Businesses with corporate philanthropy programs are eager to help organizations get the word out about their mission and amplify their impact. For instance, you may have a board member who works at a reputable local company and is willing to facilitate an introduction to the business’s chief philanthropy officer. Let’s get started!

Awareness 75

Awareness Campaign Business Collaboration 75

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Wilson's book is packed with case studies and activities that help you put to practice in your organization the learnings from the book. do people come together to examine the way things are done , criticize processes and behaviors with a view to evolving a shared best practice?

Question 52

Question Facilitation Case Study Knowledge 52

NTEN

APRIL 7, 2014

Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, says "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference."

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National Celebrate Practice NTEN 63

Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

Talent for Good provides the nonprofit and education spaces with a Talent as a Service (TaaS) program ready to solve employers’ hiring challenges by providing vetted, trained, specialized Salesforce system administrators on a contract-to-hire basis. And how can employers do so quickly in the face of rapidly increasing competition? .

Facilitation 64

Facilitation Press Training Train 64

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Collaborative reporting: Nonprofits can facilitate partnerships between different news organizations to pool resources, share content, and cover stories more effectively. Training and capacity building: Offer training programs, workshops, and resources for journalists to improve their skills, adapt to new technologies, and stay competitive.

Journal 94

Journal Local News Fund 94

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Kania and Kramer developed the methodology to correct the practice of isolated intervention, choosing instead diverse partnerships aligned around shared goals. Communicate openly and timely.

Impact 98

Impact Raleigh Arizona Collaboration 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

And, get direct access to practical tools that you can use within your organization. Last year we were honored to facilitate an emerging leadership program for a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Conservation and Science portfolio of grantees. We learned a lot.

Professional 91

Professional Develop Leadership Influence 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

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

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. Consider using a trained facilitator for this kind of training to address these concerns.

Culture 98

Culture Help Phoenix Reflection 98

Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To reenergize your board and refocus their attention on your nonprofit’s priorities, use these best practices: Engage your board members in nonprofit strategic planning Empower board members to help with fundraising Create productive working relationships Your board is a powerful resource for your organization.

Facilitation 52

Facilitation Consultant Relationship Roles 52

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. The ideas, tips, and tricks are grounded in adult learning theory, but the book is very practical. Both by authors with first names of Brian. Brilliant Mistakes by Paul H.J.

Skills 105

Skills Network Technique Evaluation 105

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

One way these leaders meet each other is through Exponent Philanthropy’s conferences and education programs, member discussion forums, or staff introductions. . In one community in Indiana, three foundations teamed up to design a training program for local nonprofit leaders and staff. 3) Providing Mutual Support .

Collaboration 95

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 95

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. While you might plan your volunteer programs with a focus on your in-person supporters, it’s also critical to keep your remote volunteers in mind. Let’s begin.

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Virtual Volunteer Experiment Tips 52

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2018

CSR trends point to the rise of skills-based volunteerism. The 2017 CECP Giving in Numbers reports that more than 50% of companies have developed skills-based volunteer programs to support community and business goals. Skills-based volunteerism is a powerful resource because its value is far greater than the sum of its parts.

Skills 24

Skills Volunteer Work Organization 24

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

After you’ve considered your foundation’s readiness and decided this approach makes sense, here are some practical, actionable ideas for developing participatory grantmaking in your funding institution. Be prepared to facilitate or bring on facilitators to lead these high-stakes group meetings. What does participation look like?

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Participatory Model Leadership Application 118

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

For example, while many nonprofit organizations prioritize program development and delivery, they often overlook the importance of investing in their internal infrastructure, including leadership, management, operations, fundraising, and marketing, because it is not directly tied to program costs.

Roles 77

Roles Foundation Leadership Community 77

Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership. Cost: Tickets are free!

Conference 98

Conference NTC Virtual Registration 98

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Clark Youth Incentive Program. Educational Assistance and Training Programs. Burkle Foundation. The Lisa Libraries. First Book. Digitunity. Webb Family Foundation.

Education 91

Education Grant Fund Resource 91

Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 21, 2022

Responsibilities include creating test plans and strategy, and test cases in partnership with declarative specialists, developers and project managers. This is an incredible opportunity to grow professionally and implement best practices, programs and processes to build the Quality Assurance function.

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Canada Consultant Test Script 45

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Implementing management practices allows organizations to recruit and retain volunteer resources, but many nonprofits struggle to successfully engage volunteers and reap the full benefits of their service. In order to cultivate volunteers to contribute in these ways, a strong foundational volunteer program must be in place.

Volunteer 69

Volunteer Impact Strategy Arizona 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Wilson's book is packed with case studies and activities that help you put to practice in your organization the learnings from the book. do people come together to examine the way things are done , criticize processes and behaviors with a view to evolving a shared best practice?

Facilitation 40

Facilitation Case Study Knowledge Celebrate 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

I’ve always dreamed of accessing a diverse network of people who do nonprofit capacity across different disciplines or what Nancy White has described as “ learning from adjacent practices.” Lack of platforms/resources to facilitate innovations. Dearth of resources/cultural practices around curriculum sharing.

Global 91

Global Network Change Create 91

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. or “collective impact,” this work is characterized by a very different mindset, approach, and set of tools than traditional grant-making or nonprofit work, which has historically focused on supporting programs and organizations, and scaling those up.

Build 112

Build Change Social Facilitation 112

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. Here’s what three of our expert partners said! Contact them here!

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Gift Consultant Audience email 207