Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

But, if you use reflection, documentation,pilot tests, and iteration, it is like tasting your soup while there’s still time to make adjustments. I use both. Evaluation is one of my favorite parts of the instructional design or training process. Bear in mind that the model isn’t practical in all situations.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2017

I had a fantastic break, including a family vacation in Hawaii, walking, hiking, quiet, and reflection. How about you? 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.

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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 we can be more intentional and disciplined in our experimentation, that's how we gain insights about effective social media use. What are your thoughts?

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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. Donors like knowing that!).

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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. Your biggest insight about network leadership? How do we get a telling the story about why this all important? What’s the biggest challenge related to networks and leadership?

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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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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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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. In early January, I read through the journal and think about accomplishments:What gave me a sense of purpose and feeling of personal and professional fulfillment?

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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. But, it isn’t just about learning new techniques or ideas. Housekeeping Mindfulness Self-Directed Learning'

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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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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills. There is something about publicly owning your commitments that ensures that you meet them. My Circles required a financial investment to reflect my time as planner and facilitator.

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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. and learns not only about the content of that data but also how the words and phrases in it have been structured. What is ChatGPT? Not all prompts are created equal though.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Essentially this all about carefully considering what people want, and planning to communicate with them in a way that is intended to meet that need. Use reflective listening skills and clear communication to adjust. Emerging nonprofit leaders who engage in reflective listening are more likely to succeed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2015

Last week I attended the DoGoodData Conference in Chicago where I learned an incredible amount about the human side of data – themes like data visualization, data informed culture, using data for impact, and more. I will also share my notes and reflections on other sessions at the conference in a second blog post.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

She’s a creative content creator focusing on delivering information about the importance of volunteerism for nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about creating engaging content, writing, and graphic design to help viewers easily retain information. With this in mind, let’s dive in! It allows you to stand out.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about matching gifts and fundraising events⁠—and how you can maximize the sources for your cause. Plus, you can retain your cause at the top of supporters’ minds for longer. From there, you can customize communications to reflect a company’s specific program.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive. These personas should include details about their demographics, interests, motivations, and giving preferences. Use language and tone that reflect their preferences and communication style.

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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. How about you? 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 ! Year in Review.

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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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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

JANUARY 2, 2015

One of my main projects this past year, and continuing into 2015 was to serve as the facilitator for a learning network of community foundations who are hosting Giving Days, funded by the Knight Foundation. To be successful as a facilitator in a peer learning isn’t about subject matter expertise, although having that knowledge helps.

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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. Put together a group of people who are passionate about making your fundraising event a success. But how do you host a winning 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 I wasn't so dehydrated and still feeling stomach problems from the previous night's dinner, I might have tweaked it on the spot with some of these ideas: Assign group leaders to each small group who knew more about the tools. If there was all-day instruction on the Web 2.0 workshop, I spoke about tagging. She was a teacher.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I've had a post in draft for a couple of weeks now about some personal/professional goals or my New Year's resolutions for 2009. I read Chris Brogan's " Your 3 Goals for 2009 " and I loved his process. 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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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 best practices fall into the following categories: Optimizing your donation page design.

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Media Cause

MARCH 19, 2021

Not all events may be reflected in reports. You can read more about event prioritization here. This is a relatively simple process (outlined below) if you own the domain where your conversions take place. . Here are some instructions. 7-day click and one-day view conversions may now be PARTIAL. Step 2: Verify Your Domain.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

He had no instructions to give or laugh lines to hit. But what does that really mean about our design practices? There were a couple of great comments about the tension between focus on the audience and opportunity to create something truly great. Some faces were smiling, some were confused, some were looking another way.

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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. Think carefully about what your target audience wants or needs to learn, consider the obstacles or challenges they face, and put together a program that delves into these ideas. . Get a virtual event platform.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

We are here to talk about “Demystifying the Grants Lifecycle.” So we’ve got a true grant expert here to talk about some tips for you. . We do these webinars just about every Thursday throughout the year. This is one where Rachel and I had been talking about this session for. ” Oh, yeah.

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Grant Lesson Tips Video 76

Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Whether you’re looking to raise more money, recruit volunteers, or just spread the word about your nonprofit, you should draft a thorough nonprofit marketing plan to help you meet your goals! It also gives you the opportunity to connect with people who might be interested in your cause and haven’t heard about it yet.

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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 research and book is over ten years old.

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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. Think carefully about what your target audience wants or needs to learn, consider the obstacles or challenges they face, and put together a program that delves into these ideas. . Get a virtual event platform.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2010

This is the third in a four-part series about writing The Participatory Museum. 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.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Here are some interesting statistics to know as you think about growing your multi-channel marketing: The average American spends over 2.5 That’s why we work with a group of like-minded strategic partners— BDI , DNL Omnimedia , Donorly , and Oneicity , who share our passion to help make a difference. Paid Google Ads.

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