Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Flexibility: The pandemic is teaching all of us about the benefits of flexible work – being able to work from anywhere whether in an office or from home.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I have continued to teach facilitation and meeting design workshops and coaching for online and hybrid meetings. It’s fuel for finding flow.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? Please submit your question here. Remember, there are no stupid questions!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2012

In celebration of the ASU Lodestar Center’s official expansion of programs into Southern Arizona, we have put together a fun 11-question quiz on Southern Arizona’s nonprofit sector. As part of a. continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Like this article?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

When she’s not representing political prisoners, journalists, and victims of mass atrocities around the world, she co-teaches the Human Rights course at Columbia Law School, and serves as co-founder and President of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which aims to advance justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Flexibility: The pandemic is teaching all of us about the benefits of flexible work – being able to work from anywhere whether in an office or from home.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 6, 2011 Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona nonprofit sector! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector. Click here to take the 10-question quiz! How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I read a lot of educational technology, training, and teaching blogs, follow those people on Twitter, curate on Scoop.It, etc to keep up. I usually draw from these sources to create “instructional resources” for any workshop or class I teach. Here’s an example from a recent webinar on training. by Eric Jensen.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

When you attend Generosity Xchange, you’ll see great keynote speakers, choose from dozens of educational sessions and interactive workshops, connect with other nonprofit professionals, and have a ton of fun along the way. What about attending a workshop that will teach you how to get the most out of your Neon CRM account? A: Correct!

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

When you use the Poll sticker you can insert your question and two answers for followers to choose from. 4: The Questions Sticker. This is great for answering questions about your organization, as well as getting to know your supporters! Your organization can use the Poll sticker to collect data or entertain your followers.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

When advocacy campaigns are quiet, consider some other engaging advocacy content that can be written and approved in advance to ensure advocates are still opening and clicking your messages: Flash poll: Create a one-question poll that is irresistible to advocates, such as “Which of the following should be a higher priority?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

Brilliant and hysterically witty, he dazzles nonprofit audiences by teaching them how to apply decision science (aka behavioral economics) to campaigns, communications, and fundraising. . 4 Keys to Answering Your Donors’ Most Fundamental Question. It’s loaded with best-of discovery questions to ask donors. .

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Do you have extra time to spend on courses that, while fun and interesting, aren’t going to improve your life in a noticeable way? Examples, questions, and scenarios that reflect what the learner will encounter. Or, would you have questions like: “Who is the learner and what do they ‘like’? Make the course relatable.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 29, 2011

When Jeneen Robinson sat before the AME Church's Board of Examiners in the PBS documentary miniseries, The Calling , she was asked a "vocational discernment question": What is God trying to do with you, and through you, in ministry?" I can't rest unless I'm preaching and teaching and pouring out to God's people. It's like an itch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I used my holiday break as an opportunity for a brief digital detox and time for family, travel and fun. This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions. I wish you a very happy and healthy 2018!

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

These teach you skills and knowledge about a specific topic with carefully curated modules and projects to streamline your learning experience. . Additionally, by utilizing Trailhead, your Organization can provide its team members a free and fun way to learn Salesforce on their own time and at their own pace.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

This example from Teach for America is a photograph of handwritten thank you note from a student to an TFA alumni thanking them for making a difference. 5. Images, Questions, and Comments Inspire Facebook Engagement. The real question for you to answer which images drive better engagement. Fun, Games, and Giveaways!

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Bloomerang

JULY 8, 2021

Taking a leaf from the inventions of the superhero genres is a well tried and fun way to understand what works and which areas we could improve on in our communications with the public. A cost efficient way to understand how we are seen from the outside, is to gather up a group of friends and acquaintances and ask them two questions.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

One fun way to organize this in this transitional year (with not everyone ready to join others inside) is via a Zoom call with volunteers. Begin with an ice breaker to make it fun. Then orient callers around the evening’s purpose, review a suggested script you’ve shared in advance, and answer any questions.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Just wanted to let those of you who are bloggers, or who have blogger pals, know about two classes (in Berkeley and online), that I'll be teaching in January 2012. After we’ve had time to eat and chat, we’ll do some fun activities to help you generate lots of juicy blog posts in 2012. of your blog?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

The book is an extremely practical resource whether you are working on improving your skills or teaching others. ” - Drawing People Out: After you listen and paraphrase, you ask open-ended questions to draw people out. ”Tell me more …” is one of several identified in the book. This includes: 1. Facilitation'

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

Examples could include: Teach how to make a new recipe from items found at your food bank. Teach kids how to make a craft using common materials they likely have at home. Know what you plan to discuss, when you plan to ask questions, what you plan to encourage people to do, etc. Dog Training/Grooming 101.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 14, 2016

In September we explored ways in which to make compliance training more fun, with our article entitled “ Fun Compliance Training – A Real Phrase ” However, we did not fully dive into the depths of manners in which such fun could be accomplished. Historically, compliance training is not meant to be fun.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 28, 2008

This week 's question comes from a writing teacher, and client, who wants to know: "What Tools Can I Use to Teach Classes Online?" Within minutes of posting the question, I received five ideas: 1. Title your email, "Ask Britt: your question topic." Title your email, "Ask Britt: your question topic."

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 13, 2012

Hello Have Fun * Do Gooders! Juicy Blogging Circle: Grow Your Blogging Habit May 16-June 6, 2012 Virtual A fun group blog coaching experience! Blogging for Nonprofits E-Clinic June 4-14, 2012 Virtual I'll be teaching with the fabulous Kivi Leroux Miller, author of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Shoot me an email.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Virtual tours are fun for everyone. My kids especially like the tours that teach them something new, and that act like the audience is right there in the room. Adding in some questions for kids or funny facts can help keep their attention. Virtual Tours.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

If you put your question in there, it might have a little bit more visibility. But no matter where you ask that question, we’ll see it, and we will try to get to it before the 4:00 Eastern hour here. You can also tweet us those questions and comments, we’d love to hear from you there. It’s not a question.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There’s also a Q&A box specifically, your questions might be a little more visible there if you use that one. We’ll take questions at the end.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

." Facebook Privacy for Nonprofit Organizations | Idealware – "Facebook seems to generate a lot of discussion about the way it handles privacy and security, and not without reason—personal data protection is worth some scrutiny, and Facebook has a questionable track record in this area. And it's fun!

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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 questions were keyed to when the content was explained. The last question asks students to tell Mazur what confused them.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Material like this requires a level of pre-existing expertise or a person with a great deal of time to commit to teaching him/herself a complex new skills set. You can see the fun part here—we’re building something with so many potential uses and such diverse audiences. And you can see the challenge here (see previous sentence).

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? Fortunately there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you craft a compelling video story. Now comes the fun part. Who Am I Talking To?

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. Now to tie things back to e-learning: we know that the purpose of an e-learning course is to teach staff members how to do their jobs better. Use examples, questions, and scenarios that are representative of what team members will encounter.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 7, 2011

Bay Area Writers and Have Fun, Do Gooders! Just wanted to let you know that I'll be teaching my Blogging for Writers workshop May 15th from 10 AM-4 PM in the cozy Writing Salon classroom at the Strawberry Creek Design Center in Berkeley. The workshop is great for newbies, and for folks who want to breathe new life into an old blog.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Your training plan needs to have three basic elements, as described in the following questions: What is the problem or issue that’s currently facing your team? What did they learn by trial and error that would be great to get formal training in? Where are the roadblocks to efficiency? What training would help address that problem, and why?

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. Peer-to-peer fundraising will likely naturally take place on social media, but you can take it a step further by adding a fun, competitive element. Who doesn’t like a fun bowling event ? Bowl-a-thon.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Girls4Tech programs are organized by regional coordinators and they are the ones who encourage employees to serve as role models and mentors, teaching the foundations of payments technology in fun, engaging ways. But after speaking with them, I only had one question… What’s next? And to us, that’s priceless.”.

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