Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). 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.

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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. The guide is organized by four key questions and includes a mix of practical tips and case studies featuring Jewish organizations and others. The four key questions are: What data to collect? Making meaning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic) For over twenty-five years, I have implemented a number of rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead. I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings.

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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.

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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?

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

One study found that U.S. Technology facilitates our ability to work from home. It may take some practice to see what strategy works best for you. Already on the rise before 2020, it became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also increasingly become a highly desired perk. It also exacerbates this issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Before the pandemic, way back In November 2019, a group of academic meeting researchers from several universities, business leaders, and consultants met to review and analyze hundreds of research studies about what makes meetings effective. They published “ Ten Rules Simple Rules for Meaningful Meetings.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

While we've used traditional research methods, including a survey of 720 Challenge Participants and interviews, we are facilitating “Conversational Case Studies” that explore best practices in integrating social media with fundraising campaigns by the America’s Giving Challenge (AGC) winners.

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Case Study Social Media Conversation Studies 89

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a focus and priority for any organization takes intentional effort, hard work and practice. In " 5 ways to improve diversity training ," according to a new study, it is important to be realistic about what training can accomplish, what should accompany it and to set clear goals.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Esther Press’s list of best Bible studies for women notes that these studies can facilitate collaboration and group discussions, making it a great way for you to get to know other team members’ values and perspectives. However, you can still do your part to practice transparency when communicating with others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Note from Beth: I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion in October at the recent Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson where I learned about some of the preliminary study result he discovered. From these questions, our national study, How Strong is Your Social Net?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2014

They responded to the design challenge by making the toolkit as practical as possible. There are several tools in each category, with each linking to a case study, worksheet and some process notes: Look ahead. Kimbell’s toolkit includes the 7 best practices for design thinking: 1. Develop a clear plan. Clarify priorities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

The first, UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising , concluded: “Organizations need to make fundamental changes in the way they lead and resource fund development in order to build the capacity, the systems, and the culture to support fundraising success. Or what I like to call a love-train culture.

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Blue Fox

APRIL 13, 2022

It was personally and professionally transformational to unpack my own social identity and study the concepts of privilege. Wilson writes, “The task force will work to educate and implement best practices on the Space Coast to enable businesses, residents, and visitors to feel respected, honored, acknowledged, and understood.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

Living Case Studies: Social Media and Sustainable Agriculture. Spectragram is a facilitation technique I learned from Allen Gunner at Aspiration. Living Case Study. Following the presentation, I provided feedback on best practices and how to extend them – then asked questions to kick off a group discussion.

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Case Study Social Media Studies Integration 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Here are practical tips on how to engage your aging donors and encourage planned gtiving. According to data from various studies and research, the average age of nonprofit donors typically falls within the range of 50 to 75 years old. Facilitate the process : Make it easy for donors to include your nonprofit in their estate plans.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals. However, the Social Fundraiser study makes it clear that many participants struggle to fundraise effectively. Practice your pitch – Gain confidence through preparation and repetition.

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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?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2019

You can practice these exercises alone or with your team. Above all, silence facilitates clear and creative thinking and quiets negative thoughts. One practical technique comes author Don Altman ( 101 Mindful Ways To Build Resilience ) calls the “three-minute mental vacation break.”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Before the pandemic, way back In November 2019, a group of academic meeting researchers from several universities, business leaders, and consultants met to review and analyze hundreds of research studies about what makes meetings effective. They published “ Ten Rules Simple Rules for Meaningful Meetings.”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Beth Kanter, nonprofit thought leader, virtual facilitator, and author of the Happy Healthy Nonprofit, will deliver our Super Session this year on sustaining wellbeing for remainder of the pandemic & beyond. To learn fundraising and marketing best practices… . To learn better financial management practices… .

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

No longer just inherent to explicitly tech-based conglomerates, tech fuels everything from banks and financial services to food-delivery services and traditional retail as it facilitates the rapid migration online to meet the needs of a world spending more time at home than ever before.

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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. just strategy, or just process facilitation, or just fundraising). What do we know about emerging practices around network strategy, structure, governance, leadership, communication platforms, backbone organizations, etc.?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether you’re searching for industry best practices and inspiration, looking to connect with other fundraisers, or are on the hunt for practical tips leveraging the tools in your Neon One account, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Generosity Xchange. Cost: Tickets are free! The agenda for AFP ICON 2024 is still TBD.

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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. An investment must be made to develop a program that is run by paid staff and adopts key volunteer management practices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

Capacity building includes both money (grants), consultants/technical assistance, peer learning/communities of practice, and collaboration. As a trainer and facilitator, the work I do with organizations and networks, often on behalf of a foundation for its grantees, is capacity building. Presentation slides.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

These overlapping committees typically begin with a feasibility study committee and then a campaign planning meeting. To ensure everyone is on the same wavelength and ready to contribute, be sure to take these best practices into account: Start your meetings by getting people talking and focused.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2011

At Zoetica, we facilitating a social media peer learning project called “ Leveraging Social Media: Becoming A Networked Nonprofit.&# Devon Smith, who writes the 24 Usable Hours blog, and a self-described “data nerd&# did a benchmarking analysis for participants. Benchmarking Study by Devon Smith.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 31, 2017

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?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2014

From GiveMN Case Study - Click for Case Study. Note from Beth: I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitate a peer learning exchange that will help their community foundation partners learn and spread best practices in planning and implementing Giving Days.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

Auction Powerhouse: Greater Giving’s software facilitated both silent and live auctions, allowing the EAF to accept bids from remote participants and maximize their fundraising potential.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits can come in a variety of forms, from case studies in your annual report to personal stories or testimonials from people your organization has served. Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” These tips will help you do it!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 30, 2016

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?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

It is a great opportunity to ponder the question: How to design and deliver learning experiences for nonprofits that connect, inspire, and engage? What are the best practices? The instructor’s role should be to facilitate this understanding for their students, not dump content on them. Content Delivery Is Not Learning.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

Specifically lacking in research on community development are the practical steps towards diversity and equity. Steps to be taken and put into practice. She also earned a bachelor’s degree of human services with dual minors in biblical and ministries studies and psychology from Waynesburg University. On this, many can agree.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. Almost tend years ago, they co-wrote “Net Gains,” one of the first practical handbooks on building and working in networks for social change. It doesn’t do more than that.

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