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Trainer’s Notebook: Just A Few Participatory Facilitation Techniques

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I also had an opportunity to attend a couple of sessions that used participatory facilitation techniques. If you are new to participatory facilitation techniques, use the Spectagram as an opener and use it to better understand skill levels in the room. Here’s what I learned. Spectragram. Next, try provocative statements.

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What I Learned About Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Social Impact at IFCAsia in Bangkok

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The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector. I always welcome the opportunity to observe and participate in other sessions, especially when they use participatory techniques.

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Vlog Fundraising and Widgets

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I'm thinking about the use of video or vlog posts coupled with fundraising widgets as well as some other possible ways (ad revenue from web videos?) I wanted to capture a few thoughts and pointers about using video for fundraising pitches on the web or grassroots participatory video coupled with grassroots participatory fund raising.

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Successful Social Media Content Strategy Is A Continuous Improvement for Nonprofits

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I was in San Antonio this week to facilitate an interactive master class for 300 nonprofits that was hosted by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council that hosts The Big Give, a very successful local giving day.

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Ideation Conference Notes

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deation conference hosted by Charles Lee. I spoke about free agent fundraisers and the networked nonprofit. I'm always up for a conference that has been designed to be participatory and offers a creative format. Charles Lee It's conference season and I will be on the road at various conferences this week and next.

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Yes, Audience Participation Can Have Significant Value

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I can't say that any one experience--working on a collage with other visitors, swinging on a hammock, discovering a participatory display for pocket artifacts in the bathroom--directly contributed to increased attendance and giving. They all have in concert, and they build on each other.

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Connect with TechSoup at NCVS!

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Live: Participatory Events, Webinars, Conversations, Local and Global. YouTube tutorials — YouTube offers special features just for nonprofits , including the ability to add fundraising links to your videos. Crossplatform and Multichannel Integration: Tools, People, and Information.

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