Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers. Over on the SalsaLabs blog, they are doing a series on designing nonprofit tech training and I discovered this excellent rewrite of my post. 8 Reasons Why Bad Trainings Happen to Good Nonprofits by Salsa Labs. Right audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Additionally, nonprofits can create their own custom-trained GPT chatbot with their custom data. This enables the creation of a tailor-made AI assistant, specifically trained to understand and address your nonprofit’s unique needs. It’s important to remember, though, that mastering these tools takes practice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

View: Training Agenda (PDF). View: Trainings In Other Cities. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. How to Register: Sign up! campaigns in order to maximize ROI (Return on Investment). Book Tour Fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2011

View: Training Agenda (PDF). View: Trainings in Other Cities. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. All attendees will receive a copy of Heather’s book the day of the training and proceeds benefit goodnik.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thanks to Microsoft Citizenship Asia Pacific , I’ve had the great honor to present a series of online fundraising and social media trainings to over three hundred non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout Asia Pacific over the last three years. Before each training I review the Web presence for each NGO in attendance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2011

View: Training Agenda (PDF). View: Trainings in Other Cities. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. All attendees will receive a copy of Heather’s book the day of the training and proceeds benefit the ArtsCenter.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

Whether we like it or not, many traditional fundraising practices create an inner circle of supporters. That doesn’t mean that a high ROI is a bad thing, or that these fundraising practices should be retired. Therefore, we recommend taking the following steps to apply DEI best practices for your nonprofit: Lead From the Top.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Community organizing is work that’s often not associated with a specific electoral “finish line”—instead, it’s a practice that takes place over time and across a broad range of situations, with the purpose of engaging neighbors to create change that benefits everyone. GLAAD publishes studies on LGBTQ+ issues in media.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits should provide all volunteers with information about their mission, vision, and impact, along with access to training resources, documented expectations, available channels for on-site and off-site communication, and ways to provide feedback about their overall experience. Use a variety of training methods.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area. 5) 48 Fundraising Ideas in Under 8 Minutes.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. In fact, they vary greatly depending on your location, the skills of your volunteers, and your past training and experience at fundraising. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic. However, that’s actually what makes it a perfect time to invest in new training programs! When you train individuals to be better fundraisers , you’ll raise more money.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 14, 2016

How to Gamify Compliance Training. In September we explored ways in which to make compliance training more fun, with our article entitled “ Fun Compliance Training – A Real Phrase ” However, we did not fully dive into the depths of manners in which such fun could be accomplished. Real-world Scenarios.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 24, 2017

A key to using these successfully is matching the method to your goal for that part of your training – are you looking to get folks to share their knowledge on a topic or brainstorm ideas or come to an agreement? Practice and experiment with the methods to increase your proficiency and learn about what works.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Abilities : Your competencies that help you integrate your knowledge, skills, and experiences so you can respond to situations in the most effective way possible. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills. The most tangible is your know-how, which includes your practical knowledge and skills.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Here are a few key ways to mobilize your advocates: Provide training opportunities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

Create a Security-First Mindset Low-coders are typically business users who may not have formal training in cybersecurity, This makes it imperative for them to receive instruction before creating applications that touch sensitive information. Even fully trained professional developers can make mistakes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

To create the report, an international body of experts in education, technology, and other fields convene on a wiki to review research, practice, and significant trends. As a practitioner, what interests me most using the data to gain insights about student interaction with material and courseware and tracking results of training.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page. Likely no.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Wondering what to do before, during, and after leading an effective technology training. The design work you do prior to delivering your session, if done well, can have a huge impact on whether your participants walk away inspired to practice their skills or apply their knowledge in the real world. 14ntc nptech nten training'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Consider how you can support more robust knowledge sharing. By providing your stakeholders with a dedicated place to share knowledge with one another, community building happens naturally. What is a knowledge sharing network? Knowledge is a lofty word. What are some examples of knowledge sharing networks?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

Note from Beth: At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was lucky to co-design and facilitate a session on technology training with colleagues John Kenyon, Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. How to Be a Wizard at Tech Training Design and Delivery guest post by Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen.

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CauseVox

MAY 1, 2023

From this guide you’ll walk away with: Knowledge about what ChatGPT is and how it can be used for fundraising Best practices for writing ChatGPT prompts Practical examples of ChatGPT being put to use for donation appeals, social media posts, peer-to-peer fundraising, and more A big list of ChatGPT prompts you can try yourself!

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Another quick way to pick up practical tips is to browse Candid’s knowledge base , which provides answers to hundreds of questions. We offer a wide variety of free training resources on fundraising topics, including live webinars as well as on-demand courses. For example, short videos are a great way to learn quickly.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Continuous learning opportunities keep your knowledge base fresh and relevant. Regular training for staff on the nuances of fund accounting can also help prevent misunderstandings and ensure compliance. This practice should highlight variations in income and expenditures, prompting investigation and action when necessary.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

In part one of our new blog series, Support and Maintenance of Your University’s Salesforce Org , we will explore long-term maintenance and success strategies, starting with best practices for staffing your Salesforce instance. These support agents are also adept at training and improving user adoption among their departments.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 9, 2016

The Importance of Training and Development for Start-ups and Small Businesses. With the hectic nature of start-up organizations today, one can easily make a claim that it is never too early to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Learning, Training, and Development program. Engaging Users.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

You can expect to continue to see more blog posts from me on the topic of peer learning design and training techniques as I continue to do this work. Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days. The post was also published on the Knight Foundation blog here.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Connecting the dots: What Corporate Training Can Learn from Formal Education. ” This core competency of organizing is vital to the success of individuals in the training field. As it is difficult to make the most of the training if the concern of the trainees lies elsewhere. Assigning Priority.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. Evolution is an ongoing practice.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

ChatGPT is currently free to use, which means you don’t pay a dime to access the chatbot’s knowledge and expertise. Why ChatGPT is Beneficial to Nonprofits ChatGPT’s main benefit for nonprofits is that it’s an all-in-one knowledge, productivity, and creativity tool. The best part? What is ChatGPT?

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Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

Analysis of your support cases to identify common challenges and prioritize the right trainings for your team. Advance your team's skillset and technical knowledge with up to four hours per month of training with a dedicated expert. Health checks on email deliverability to boost the outcomes of all your outreach efforts.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

To drive innovation within your association, leaders will need to become problem solvers , prioritizing new opportunities and adopting flexible practices across the organization. Empower your staff as innovators through technology training. Routine training is key to better skilled and more productive employees. B oard members.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

One thing I realized is that training social workers receive as part of their education is also very relevant for change makers inside of nonprofits, consultants, and trainers. This is where content that breaks down the practice into small steps is very useful to participants. Training Design'

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

According to Nonprofit HR's 2019 Nonprofit Diversity Practices Survey results , workforce diversity is the purposeful “recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining” of employees who have divergent “backgrounds, educations, and experiences,” ensuring employees and leadership are reflective of the communities the nonprofits serves.

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