Forum One

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Last Tuesday night our friends at PATH hosted the second "Seattle Web for Global Health" Roundtable. Interestingly enough, although blogging (that venerable Web tradition) is arguably one of the most impactful forms of social media participation (Obama took a question from a blogger at his recent press conference!),

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Forum One

MARCH 16, 2023

Who you talk to and how you structure your research has a significant impact on the findings you gather and insights you can take action on. Your museum may even be planning some audience research in the near future. What does it mean to conduct this research in an inclusive way?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

If you were unable to join us last month, we hope that you’ll join us next year at bbcon 2020 in Seattle. In this post, I’ll highlight four of the key takeaways identified by our attendees as being the most critical to positioning their foundations for greater impact in 2020. What is impact, and why does it matter?

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2012

For my next session, I'm covering "Findings from the 2012 Millennial Impact Report", with Derrick Feldmann from Achieve and Angela White from JGA. The 2012 report also added three focus groups: one in Indianapolis, one in Seattle, and one in Washington, D.C. You can download the full Millennial Impact Report here.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

Pacific Science Center Science Standard of Excellence The Pacific Science Center is an independent, non-profit museum in Seattle with a mission to ignite curiosity and fuel passion for discovery, experimentation, and science for people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Panel at Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit Last month, at the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit in Seattle hosted by Microsoft, I moderated a roundtable, “Empower Employees with AI Productivity Tools,” with leaders from three nonprofits: Alex Duncan,, British Heart Foundation; Jon Townsend, National Trust; and Joel Ramjohn, Agape Source.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2012

Data such as that presented in this annual study is important to track as we learn of the impact of investments such as these. The increase in philanthropy to developing countries from the United States counters the impact of the lingering recession. PHILANTHROPY (U.S. Private Philanthropy). billion more dollars in 2010 than in 2009.

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Forum One

JANUARY 5, 2023

If the work won’t have a meaningful impact, it’s not the kind of opportunity Forum One will pursue. I moved to Seattle at the onset of the pandemic and have adopted some Pacific Northwest hobbies for sure. Want to learn more about how Christine or other Forum One team members can help you develop digital solutions that drive impact?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

But, think of the impact gratitude can have on clinicians and the cultural health of healthcare systems. When physicians accept gratitude from patients, they are reminded of the positive impact they are making. Then, lock in your ticket to bbcon 2020 in Seattle now with discounted super early bird rates !

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

Overall, this work has helped to empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience, and amplify their impact. This built on NMAAHC’s core design system and utilized design, illustration, motion graphics and more to engage NMAAHC’s audience and create a visual language that could excite and inspire event attendees.

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Forum One

MARCH 28, 2023

We started with headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, then expanded to DC, Seattle, and even a presence in Germany. Want to learn more about how Forum One team members can help you develop digital solutions that drive impact? Our physical presence has also changed. And of course today, about 90% of staff work remotely. Get in touch!

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Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2023

— Clueless in Seattle Dear Clueless, Let me offer two clues: (1) a better donation page, and (2) multi-channel promotion. This is especially useful in stories highlighting the impact of donor dollars. But I need some fresh ideas beyond just sending an email. Can you help? Let’s dig in. Make it prominent.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Pacific Science Center in Seattle realized they had material that could be repurposed online, but that was just a start. The post Build Online Experiences that Spark Community Engagement appeared first on Forum One | Turn Ideas Into Impact. Community-building lessons for organizations of any size.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum. Seattle, Washington: Board EXCEL: Excellence in Community Engagement and Leadership. Seattle, Washington: Board EXCEL: Excellence in Community Engagement and Leadership. Los Angeles, California: Can We Measure Social Impact? Seattle, Washington: Board Development.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Pacific Science Center (PacSci) is an independent, non-profit museum in Seattle with a mission to ignite curiosity and fuel passion for discovery, experimentation, and science for people of all ages and backgrounds. Pacific Science Center. GOLD – Science Website. social justice issues?that?impact?the the African American community.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2014

In-person Events 10/20 PDXTech4Good (Portland, OR): Being Mindful on the Web: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization 10/21 NTEN Lab (Austin, TX): Impact Evaluation and Measurement for Nonprofits 10/21 501 Tech Club LA (Los Angeles, CA): Making it Matter: The impact of pro bono tech on nonprofit organizations 10/23 501 Tech Club DC (Washington, DC): (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. One effort to address this problem, in which I wish more funders would participate, is the Charting Impact initiative. Flickr Photo By PetroleumJelliffe. To What End?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

These professionals give their time, talent, and passion to help close the gap between the social impact created by the community today, and the potential for impact in the future. Here are three ways nonprofit and education professionals give their time and talent through Open Source Commons: 1.

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Candid

MAY 28, 2021

In order to upend oppressive systems, we must put our trust in the leadership of the people most impacted by those systems and invest in them." When it comes to ending police violence, philanthropy has largely failed to follow powerful statements with powerful commitments," said Marguerite Casey Foundation president and CEO Carmen Rojas.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

At the 2014 Independent Sector Conference in Seattle, I attended the session, “Navigating the New Media Landscape,” which brought together expert panelists: Andrew Sherry, VP of Communications for the John S. Experimentation through initiatives such as these apps has synchronously impacted the work of legacy media. and James L.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Jolkona partnered with the Seattle International Foundation (SIF), which pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Starting July 26th, Groupon Seattle’s G-Team allowed subscribers to join Jolkona and SIF in making an investment in women’s leadership by pledging support in increments of $10.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

AI and the Future of Humans: The Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center interviewed experts about their predictions about the impact of AI. On December 8, 2018, Seattle Pacific University, AI and Faith, and TheoTech hosted an unconference to explore the relationship between AI and faith.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum. Seattle, Washington: What You Need to Know About Board Governance. San Francisco, California: Social Impact in Tech: Panel Discussion with LinkedIn, Lyft, and Salesforce. Seattle, Washington: Fall Nonprofit Technology Speed Geek. Thursday, October 5, 2017.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place recently in Seattle. But two sessions at the GEO conference clearly showed how smart funders are combining the two for maximum impact.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

In Seattle, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County shifted their operations from after school to full days, supporting virtual school to address the critical learning gaps kids are facing. Educators and economists alike are trying to predict the lasting impact of the pandemic on young people and the future of the nation.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Seattle, Washington: It's Your Turn: The Role of the Board Chair. Seattle, Washington: Decoding Tech Volunteerism. Seattle, Washington: Springboard 2016 Graduation. Seattle, Washington: Speed Reading Financial Statements: Efficient Review Practices. Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The summit runs though today, September 24 th and explores the impact that technology is having on media, and how digital media is affecting our lives and changing the world. Seattle Meetup 9/24 7PM PT. Location: HUB Seattle and Bainbridge Graduate Institute, 2601 4th Ave #310, Seattle, WA 98121. 22 nd in NYC.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Forum One redesigned the National Council’s website to create a digital experience that conveys the value and impact of its new brand. In all scenarios, audiences experience the National Council impact story, strengthening the connection and interest they have in the institution and the important work it is doing. Participants?observe?a

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Forum One redesigned the National Council’s website to create a digital experience that conveys the value and impact of its new brand. In all scenarios, audiences experience the National Council impact story, strengthening the connection and interest they have in the institution and the important work it is doing. Participants?observe?a

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

A huge thanks to the small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle and published blog posts to share their reflections and thoughts. Scaling Impact sessions offer strategies and knowledge about how we can help nonprofits achieve better and more results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There is a lot of pressure for nonprofits to “demonstrate impact” and performance assessment is one method. The study aimed to get the nonprofit perspective on these two important questions: How important do nonprofits believe performance assessment is to demonstrating impact? … Read More

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

This week before I leave for the Middle East, I will have the honor of presenting at the Grantmakers For Effective Organization’s Conference in Seattle. I am doing a session called “ Learning in Public ” with Kathy Reich, Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, TCC Group. Paul Shoemaker, Executive Connector, SVP Seattle.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Seattle, Washington: Creating Videos to Inspire Fundraising and Engagement. Seattle, Washington: Roundtable for New Executives. Seattle, Washington: Storytelling Made Easy for Boards and EDs. Seattle, Washington: Partner Event (SeaTech4Change) Nonprofit/Tech Volunteer Fair. Dublin, Ireland: VR for Social Impact.

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NTEN

JANUARY 7, 2013

When the Alliance for Climate Education wanted to use data to measure impact and engagement, among other uses, it turned to consultants for help—first Seattle-based Groundwire Consulting, and then Per. Consultants help an organization identify future leaders to meet its mission of combating climate change. Chris Bernard. read more

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Case Foundation describes their collaborative initiative to track data on #GivingTuesday campaign efforts, tracking impact beyond the amount of donations made. Speaking of winning, congratulations to 501 Commons , voted Nonprofit of the Year by Seattle Business magazine! When it comes to fundraising, it pays to know your numbers.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

Tech Club leaders not only organize and implement everything for their clubs, they ultimately help local organizations use technology skillfully and confidently to create greater social impact and meet the needs of their communities. This is a wonderful thing. Dearest Tech Club leaders, we wholly appreciate your friendship and your service.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2016

He’s a geek (former Microsoft Research guy) who is making the case that technology doesn’t make the kind of social impact it claims to deliver. A mentor is going to have a more powerful impact over somebody than YouTube videos. There’s often more value to me in reading iconoclastic books than feel-good affirmations of popular icons!

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