Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. LinkedIn Pages.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 360

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

This blog post includes some reflections on the instructional design, delivery, and insights that I hope will inform the field building discussion taking place over at the Packard OE Program site. Networked NGOs and Social Media Integrated Into Organizational Communications. organizational change, and technology. Program Design.

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Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

This was the launch of a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. Networked NGOs and Social Media Integrated Into Organizational Communications.

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India NGO Network Exercise 102

Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Research from Community Brands consistently shows that members place high value on networking and staying up to date on industry news, trends, and regulations. They should be able to: Suggest discussion group topics and content?. Determine which groups you’ll launch with your community. Content calendar ?. Non-members .

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Community Online Strategy Guidelines 133

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2012

This peer learning exchange is designed to help state-based groups to be more effective in engaging their networks toward covering uninsured children. This peer learning exchange is designed to help state-based groups to be more effective in engaging their networks toward covering uninsured children.

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Network Build Learning Strategy 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2012

The term Peeragogy came fluttering through my network, like a butterfly, and it caught my interest. I’ve been obsessed with peer learning and self-directed learning models in my own learning and the trainings I design and facilitate. It resonated. Rheingold published this post as a backdrop to his Monday evening talk.

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Learning Network Organization Classroom 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

When thinking about adding mobile/online polling to a training, you have to think like an instructional designer for it be effective. Help the participants narrow down topics to discuss or work in small group exercises (replaces sticky dot voting and visualize the vote technique). In other words, to what end?

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Poll Technique Group Tools 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

Breakout Rooms are a feature on Zoom meetings (it has to be turned on in your zoom profile/account ) that allows the meeting host to put people into small groups for more intimate discussions or activities. . See the small group exercises timing charts in this document ). Which one you select depends on the activity and group dynamics.

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Exercise Reflection Structure Google 177

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2010

Social Media Lab: Becoming A Networked Nonprofit. As Visiting Scholar in Nonprofits and Social Media at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I am coaching grantee organizations and leading workshops and peer trainings on how to become a Networked Nonprofit. Participant-Generated Instructional Content.

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Social Media Network Media California 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

Graduate Students at MIIS Class Doing Group Exercise in Flexible Classroom Space. All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement. Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th

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Training Train Design Classroom 123

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. Circles without tables, just chairs helps promote group discussion.

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Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The morning had two segments, beginning with content and small group exercises on several themes from the Networked Nonprofit including culture change , transparency , and simplicity. Geoff Livingston did a great job at live blogging the first section in the morning. It isn’t about content, although that is important.

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Many grassroots advocacy campaigns start with groups of concerned individuals coming together over a common cause. To expand your grassroots network further online, have your nonprofit implement the following tips: . Use technology with a face-to-face component. . Stay in touch with supporters. .

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Advocacy Awareness Virtual Campaign 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2010

Please join me on June 21st from 1-2 PM PST for the virtual launch of The Networked Nonprofit. As I was reflecting about Slideshare and thinking about the characteristics of nonprofits featured in our book, The Networked Nonprofit , I realized that Slideshare is a haven for them. 1) Networked Professional Development and Learning.

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Slideshare Network Michigan Remix 99

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Limited access to networks Limited access to networks and social capital can make it difficult for individuals to connect with others who can help them advance in their careers and succeed in their endeavors. Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 110

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They offer tailored instruction to fit any age group, skill level, and style. To tackle challenges faced specifically by arts and culture nonprofits—subjective value and perceived elitism—the board prioritized building networks within the Lubbock community. million budget, soon to reach $2.8

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Texas Arts Culture Challenge 92

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, if you use Blackbaud as a CRM provider, you may review their partner network , define how your system will connect with various partners, and explore the data migration process. Encourage open discussions and problem-solving within the group. Remember that effective CRM training is an ongoing process.

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Training Train Team Data 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Peer Instruction and the flipped classroom is a research-based, interactive teaching method developed by Eric Mazur at Harvard University in the 1990s. For more about the techniques, see the Peer Instruction Blog: Turn to Your Neighbor is written by Julie Schell , a researcher for Eric Mazur.

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Analytics Google Digital Free 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2013

All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related.

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Teach Instructional Design Learning Instruction 101

VisionLink

OCTOBER 5, 2015

VisionLink is partnering with local churches and community groups to poll between 2,000-3,000 people throughout North Carolina. For instructions to view, share or add the map to your own site, please visit: www.HurricaneJoaquinMap.com About VisionLink VisionLink has been supporting communities since 1991.

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Hurricane North Carolina Map Tag 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2016

Whether you are facilitating a session with your board, staff, or hundreds of folks in a room, you’ll find ways to design instructional content that interests, engages, and inspires action. Instructional Design. How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Training. Group Polling Techniques and Tools.

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Training Train San Jose Instructional Design 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

I have a chance to reflect now on the data I've collected and think about the instructional design. Typically, I have two groups of participants and as the chart above indicates, this group is no different - except that I probably have a greater number of people in Group 2. (1) Comfort Levels. Also, the seating is fixed.

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Instruction Instructional Social Media Training 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

For training where you are focusing on a skill, it allows for folks express their opinions (negative or positive) and not have get in the way of the instructional flow later on. Good participatory design and instructional design for that matter needs a closure exercise. There are usually two aspects of this.

Facilitation 101

Facilitation Technique Ideas Exercise 101

Greater Giving

APRIL 26, 2023

Offer early-bird discounts or group discounts to incentivize people to purchase tickets early and bring their friends. To maximize revenue, source a variety of items at different price points and group thematically. Make it easy for guests to donate by providing clear instructions and a dedicated phone number or short code.

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Practice Fundraising Method Sponsor 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

There are a lot different styles, philosophies, and techniques for facilitating groups of people. Check out the International Association of Facilitator’s Method database which contains more than 500 entries. Here’s just a few: Instructional. Networked Facilitation. Peer Learning / Coaching. Reflective Practice.

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Facilitation Technique Chart Method 121

The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

You’ll find instructions for this process as you fill out the application form. Ad Group Ad Groups - the different ways we will try to reach our audience with ads. all networks). They make sure that it is ready before giving you access to your Google Ads Account. The first one is called “Smart Campaigns.”

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Grant Google Search Application 152

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The church has parishioners, of course, who may access worship services in person or online, and join community-building groups. Some barriers to participation for rural members, perhaps the group most in need of networking with colleagues because of their relative isolation, have been removed. Remember who’s left out.

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Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 69

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

Gerardo helped Benetech dramatically increase our capacity to benefit larger populations by scaling our services, revamping our innovation process, and establishing a thriving network of industry partners and volunteers.

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Open Source Literacy eBook Empowerment 184

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

What age group should you target? This age group often has more disposable income and is more inclined to include charitable giving in their financial plans. Provide clear instructions. This recognition can inspire continued engagement and motivate them to promote planned giving within their networks.

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Donor Giving Tips Gift 86

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. This is important for both online and offline instructional delivery. Content Delivery Is Not Learning.

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Experiment Learning Create Exercise 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Post-It Note Facilitation of A Network Map - 2012 Pakistan NGOs. There are apps that allow participants to use “ virtual sticky notes ” to do an exercise but these are not well designed for group collaboration. What’s in your facilitation toolkit? Mine includes markers , sticky notes , index cards, and flip chart paper.

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Facilitation Arts Pakistan Exercise 139

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

Group Photo with Certificates. The conference in Morocco was a “tri-lingual event” and was translated into French, English, and Arabic, although the content and instructional design were identical to the event in Jordan. 1. Facilitating Tri-Lingual Events: Not Lost in Translation.

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Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2008

A question I'm often asked is " What are the demographics of social networking users ?" " and what is behind that question is the need for some information to decide what social media strategy is right for their organization's goals and audiences and further, social networking or not?

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Social Network Demographics Network Site 50

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The church has parishioners, of course, who may access worship services in person or online, and join community-building groups. Some barriers to participation for rural members, perhaps the group most in need of networking with colleagues because of their relative isolation, have been removed. Remember who’s left out.

Build 46

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 46

NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

According to Daum's 2010 survey of 500 Korean nonprofits, text messaging is a widely-adopted communications channel for nonprofit PR purposes, while few Korean nonprofits are using social networks for that purpose. It immediately struck me that this is the reverse of channel usage for U.S. nonprofits is really a "?".

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United States Social Network Channel Network 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

I've been involved with teaching and learning technology for nonprofits since 1993 when I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts' online network for artists, Arts Wire. My job was the network weaver. And then immediately create instructional materials and trainings for the community. Audience Research.

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Social Media Share Media Instruction 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2011

Beirut Diary: I’m in Beirut for the week as part of The E-Mediat project , a capacity building project that leverages a networked approach. I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. Fluency in social media skills.

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Social Media Media Technique Tunisia 93