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Trainer’s Notebook: Group Polling Techniques and Tools and Incorporating Movement

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Help the facilitator understand who is the room at the beginning (demographics, experience, attitudes, knowledge about the topic) – a quick and dirty participant assessment. Help the participants narrow down topics to discuss or work in small group exercises (replaces sticky dot voting and visualize the vote technique).

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5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. 5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. Effective communication â??

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Fundraising Planning Guide, Calendar, Worksheet, + Template

CauseVox

Between all the events , phone calls and mailings your plan can bring you and your team back to the most important activities. You should be armed with the knowledge of what worked and what didn’t work this year, and be forward-thinking in your approach to create an attainable, yet ambitious plan. Prioritize Using a Fundraising Plan.

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6 Fun Icebreakers for Nonprofit Training Sessions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I always incorporate an icebreaker, a short exercise that lets people introduce themselves and tap into existing knowledge. Materials: at least one smart phone. We saw a bunny and a boat as two favorites. Selfie time: Share your name. Share what social media networks you use. Take a group selfie. Post to the Internet loud and proud!

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Harness the Power of Communication Segmentation for Your Nonprofit

Tech Soup

Among the nonprofits that do not apply segmentation , the reasons are mainly related to a lack of knowledge, technological ability, and trust. If there is a lack of knowledge and an inability to process knowledge, organizations can become vulnerable to fear, uncertainty, and doubt. What Methodology Best Serves Nonprofits?

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

The idea of getting on the phone with alumni to ask for donations can be extremely intimidating. This strategy will help you callers feel more at ease when it comes time to dial a real donor’s phone number. We suggest that you: Identify any knowledge gaps and situations where additional training is needed.

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The Networked NGO in Pakistan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out.

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