Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

” While a participant survey is an important piece of your evaluation, it is critical to incorporate a holistic reflection of your workshop. This includes documenting your session, reviewing your decks and exercises, analyzing your instructional design, and figuring out how to improve it. Formative Evaluation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you find one for your nonprofit, follow the instructions to claim and set up your page : If your nonprofit does not find an unclaimed LinkedIn Page, then start from scratch and create a new page by going to your LinkedIn homepage > select the “Work” icon in the upper right > Create a Company Page. Keep that in mind!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

The curriculum and instructional design included " Principles of Effective Social Media for Nonprofits " and a version of the social media game created with David Wilcox. If two minds are better than one, what about 100? The wiki and our hashtag helps bring in other people into our learning and enrich it. Stay tuned for that!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I had a fantastic break, including a family vacation in Hawaii, walking, hiking, quiet, and reflection. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning my work flow for the day, week, month, and quarter and to reflect along the way. How about you? My Three Themes: .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. That is a typical problem-solving approach, taking on a given problem, working using your own opinions and experience to guide you, and with a solution in mind to be designed. Wallow in it.

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

This post is written based on my personal understanding and could reflect deficiencies experienced in my own personal learning process. To begin we should evaluate what a younger version of myself experienced in the learning process. Whereas other ideas were best suited for the minds of my friends.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

But it actually is a critical part of the fundraising process. It’s also about how the page looks, making the donor feel at ease with the donation process and confident that your organization is a good fit for them. The practical part is about making the whole process simple and easy. And this page needs to address both.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. This isn’t a way of thinking routinely instructed in underserved schools. Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

When evaluating the effectiveness of eLearnings it is vital that we keep in mind exactly what we are trying to accomplish; then craft exceedingly mindful learning experiences to ensure the highest possible return on our investment. In educational youth broadcasting series, this can be achieved through a “call” process.

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

Plus, giving back to the community will naturally reflect well on businesses that offer matching donations. You’ll fold matching gifts directly into the online donation process by embedding a search tool into your donation or confirmation page. Proactively Fill In Missing Employer Information. Clean up your data.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

As part of their registration process for their most recent Jane-A-Thon, Invest in Kids charged each participant a $35 fee. When it comes to sourcing corporate sponsors , often the first thing that comes to mind is the dreaded cold call. Once verified, the match was immediately reflected in their donation total. Ready, Set, Go!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Since were are on the Mediterranean Sea, I did the final reflective exercise as a walk on the beach. I got to perfect it when I taught master classes and workshops for NGOs and activists in New Zealand and Australia. I have a goal for one learning day per month where I will take workshop on instructional topics and share those here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions. My Three Themes: .

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills. The practical volunteer management skills – the supervision, the policies, the strategies – it’s easier to find instruction in these areas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Use reflective listening skills and clear communication to adjust. Emerging nonprofit leaders who engage in reflective listening are more likely to succeed. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”. C hallenge assumptions : “What do you think you will lose if you start sharing responsibility for the implementation process?”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2015

I also was honored to facilitate a reflection exercise as part of the closing plenary session with data for good rock stars Bob Filbin, Jeffrey Blandt, and Jake Porway. It has been a long time since I’ve attended a conference where great content and instructional design were so well integrated. Closing Keynote Plenary Session.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. Have the End Result In Mind When writing a prompt, think about exactly what you want ChatGPT to generate. What is ChatGPT? Not all prompts are created equal though.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With this in mind, let’s dive in! You want your advocates to feel confident and encouraged, so be sure to answer any questions they have throughout the training process. You can even connect volunteers with a mentor or more experienced P2P participant to help guide them through the process and reach their goals.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Plus, you can retain your cause at the top of supporters’ minds for longer. One employer’s matching gift program can vary significantly from the next⁠—in terms of qualifying gifts, staff eligibility, submission processes, and more. From there, you can customize communications to reflect a company’s specific program.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Use language and tone that reflect their preferences and communication style. Make it easy for them to take the desired action by providing direct links or instructions. Prioritize personalized communication Make your messages special for each supporter by keeping their interests, motivations, and preferences in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection. In addition to getting the satisfaction of checking off items completed, I also reflect on how I could improve or streamline my process. Happy New Year ! How about you? Year in Review.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

Keep in mind that every program has different rules and allotments, so check carefully! Be sure to select an organization type and subtype that accurately reflect your primary mission. Once you've updated your information, you'll receive an email with further instructions. Additional TechSoup Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

It is about making it possible for participants to capture, share, and reflect on what they have learned. I wrote many posts on instructional design for nonprofit training , including this wrap up post from our NTEN NTC session on teaching and learning for nonprofits. Learning has kept me inspired and improving what I do.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Once your logo is applied to your donation form and it reflects your organization’s color scheme, you can then focus on adding images that show the impact your donors are making. Check out these event planning tips and download the event planner template to make the process easier. Need help organizing your fundraising event?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2008

What you will see on the wiki is a first draft -- we're in the process of learning while having the conversation and contributing to the wiki learning and collaborating in a networked way. That's messy, unedited, and can be hard to follow for those who just enter the process or are new to social media. More information is here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

If there was all-day instruction on the Web 2.0 but that is the interesting part, the process of continuous improvement and that is where most of my real learning has taken place. And, while not the most enjoyable process in the world, it is definitely the most valuable. t mind about it anyway. i asked myself then ???john,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I read Chris Brogan's " Your 3 Goals for 2009 " and I loved his process. I need get rid of clutter, but I first need to do the redesign thinking process before getting into the details of the information design, look, and feel. I will also continue to write case studies, step-by-steps instructional pieces, and trend pieces.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Here are a few strategies that can help: Reflect on past performance: Use data from previous fundraising campaigns, such as Giving Tuesday, to establish benchmarks and inform your goals for the giving day. Once you’ve secured matching donors, factor their contributions into your goal-setting process.

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Giving Tips Nonprofit Hosting 52

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

When your online donation process is easy to use for both staff members and donors, you can simplify the giving process on all sides. Creating a secure donation process. Stewarding your donors throughout the donation process. These guidelines provide clear instructions for making your site more accessible.

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Media Cause

MARCH 19, 2021

Not all events may be reflected in reports. This is a relatively simple process (outlined below) if you own the domain where your conversions take place. . This process may be more complicated if your campaigns drive to a third-party site that your organization does not own (ie: convio.net for Blackbaud platforms).

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

He had no instructions to give or laugh lines to hit. Ze Frank recently posed this question to several designers, filmmakers, and artists here , asking: When you make things with an audience in mind, do you have internal representations of that audience to help guide you in the process? Thomas would practice in front of them.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

If this is your first time hosting a virtual conference or any virtual event for that matter, the process may seem daunting. This proactive approach will be positively reflected in audience satisfaction. . Send regular reminders to registered attendees so your event stays top of mind. Early on, send updates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2009

I've been immersed in working online since 1990 and I've had a nagging question in the back of my mind, "How does being immersed in using Internet, Web, or more recently Social Media change the way our brains function, the way we think or our capacity to absorb information?" The idea came from a quote from psychologist Robert Cialdini.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

They can feel really confusing and really burdensome, especially if you don’t have a game plan or a process in place. . When I say the grants lifecycle, I mean the whole process of finding, acquiring, and maintaining grants. Maybe you use a structured process and a grants database.

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Grant Lesson Tips Video 74

Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2010

When I decided to write a book about visitor participation in cultural institutions, I knew I'd do it in a way that reflected the values behind the book itself--transparency, inclusion, and meaningful community participation. My goal was to be open-minded and supportive of disagreement while retaining control.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Make sure you’re keeping your mission, audience, and goals in mind each step of the way. If you don’t already have one, take time in the planning process to create a style guide that can inform all of your marketing materials’ branding. Keep your donor segments and persona in mind as you consider each of these options.

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