Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2024

The organization believes in the transformative power of music as a tool for social change. Mayer, reflecting on his song in 2007, expressed the need to start a debate about our tendency to passively await change. Playing For Change aims to provide arts education to marginalized youth in 17 countries. Prepare to be inspired!

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Storytelling Global Change Impact 52

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

At worst, it can provide conflicting outcomes, not ultimately reflecting the truth of what’s happening.” . When helping with the Nimble AMS Member Lapse Solution, Stark and other employees learned an important lesson in data hygiene. Use the best tools. This is why the process of data hygiene is crucial for your organization.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Lessons Learned from Two Decades in Philanthropy. Justice over greatness: A new year’s reflection. Reflections on a Conference for Well-Intentioned Funders: We can do better. Tools: Reflective structured dialogue. I always have more lessons to learn! Employee Pressure Will Help Redefine CSR in 2019.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

Takeaways and discussion questions conclude each section, providing a useful tool for facilitating dialogues for reflection and learning. We’ve learned important lessons from the pandemic for how philanthropy can address the most pressing issues of our time. These lessons apply especially to climate.

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Guidelines Participatory Case Study Philanthropy 106

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At the heart of this principle, we call on philanthropy practitioners and thought leaders to not only step up their learning practices, but to also commit to building sector-wide knowledge by sharing lessons learned and seeking wisdom from others who are also pursuing change and impact. This is the engine that drives transformation.

Philanthropy 79

Philanthropy Influence Grant Practice 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Ashley and her colleague Anita – as well as the whole team at Momsrising does a fantastic job of reflecting after each campaign on how it could be improved. They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. Guest Post: A Virtual Party with a Purpose by Anita Jackson & Ashley Boyd, MomsRising.org.

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Policy Goal Lesson Share 98

Care2

MAY 23, 2011

We’ve cracked the competition process open, leveraging a combination of workflows and social tools to produce a compelling experience of real participation in key activities. Platform Tools. MIT is a special place with a lot of talent being directed toward public service and social entrepreneurship.

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Lesson Service Challenge Online 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Lessons are disseminated, multiplying impact beyond our foundation’s reach. I shared some areas of improvement and notes about tools, including Alison Carlman from Global Giving’s spreadsheet. Our foundation is viewed a valuable information source. Our foundation is viewed as transparent.

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Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

My hope is that we all—individuals, teachers, students, parents, schools, and government officials—honestly wrestle with this revolutionary change and recognize it as so much more than a “cheat tool.” Undoubtedly, the tools we use to shape the world end up shaping us. See you at #bbcon. Want to learn more about AI?

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Generation Education Blackbaud Model 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The day was designed as a one-day interactive strategy session in the morning and intensive mini-workshops on tools and tactics in the afternoon lead by a cadre of local social media specialists and experts. Some Reflections. My Zoetica colleague, Kami Huyse , suggested a tool called rowfeeder.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

They are also experts in reflecting and learning about what works and what doesn’t with social media and I’m lucky that they have offered to continue sharing their knowledge on my blog! Using Social Media to Leverage Family Stories: MomsRising Shares Lessons Learned. You’ll learn lots.

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Social Media Lesson Story Share 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

Here's some reflections: Thoughtful, Intentional Experiments Thoughtful experimentation is setting up a low-risk experiment with metrics to figure out what is and isn't working is a social media best practice. The short answer : One Fan Page with multiple languages using Facebook Targeting tools. .

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Social Media Reflection Media Social 91

Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

If the ed space is where you live, the exposure to the newest concepts and lessons from case studies is excellent. Who attends: Anyone in the nonprofit or social enterprise space looking to learn more about fundraising and technology best practices, Classy platform features, leadership lessons, and insights on how to grow your organization.

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Conference Nonprofit Americorp Fort Worth 122

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. Eventually, the masses will come to realize that Twitter is just a great communications tool. A number folks offers some insights in the comments or on Twitter, including Amanda. Absolutely.

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Reflection Causes Social Media Twitter 92

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Outlook) and video conferencing platforms, use a spreadsheet, create slides, and use tools that are specific to your organization, such as a timekeeping system or an expense reporting system. If you don’t wish to pay for an assessment tool, see if you can borrow one. Or take advantage of free tools.

Skills 88

Skills Technology Develop Training 88

Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

From the civil rights leaders and Black Panther Party to the Black social change leaders of today , Black communities have wielded social innovation as a tool to design and determine their own futures, build collective power, and achieve liberation. . Black leaders driving social innovation is not a new phenomenon. .

Green 98

Green Pledge Alternative Fund 98

Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies.

Literacy 138

Literacy Advice Test Training 138

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. Can participants apply the skills?”

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Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Over the next three hours, I absorbed the things my instructor was teaching, but I also found myself reflecting on a bunch of things he wasn't trying to teach at all – unless he's really good at Jedi mind tricks ! I discovered there were rich lessons in the "white space" of class. Unintended) Lesson #4: Listen, then be relevant.

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Classes Lesson Marketing Learning 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

She is making it an annual event, but this year it will happen on 10-10-10. I asked her if she would reflect on her first Twitterthon and share some insights that she is bringing to her second one to improve results. Lessons Learned From A Twitterthon by Diana Scimone. She did her first Twitter fundraiser in September on 9-9-09.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

Michael Silberman, director of the MobLab, wrote this reflection on the report on MobLab’s blog, outlining some pilots and opportunities for collaboration. I’m particularly interested in these three ideas specifically that revolve around reflection, learning, and sharing.

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Global Network Change Create 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

Christian Kreutz has written up his reflections on the recent Web2.0fordev conference. He points to a question that many nonprofits are struggling with: Another key lesson was the big question of ???how tools to obtain better results.??? how to best combine all these web2.0 Everybody is still experimenting ???this is all about.

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Reflection Bookmarking Aggregator Lesson 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As part of the class , we look at different examples of networked strategies and digital platforms and tools and how they can be used to advance civil society goals. I select guests who can answer a specific set of questions related to my lesson plan or expand on an example of a campaign or example that I share.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

There's a lot happening this week in the nonprofit and social media space, particularly related to encouraging generosity, giving, and volunteering using social media tools. The plenary sessions were a gift and were focused on answering the question how we can inspire with these tools. My notes are here.

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America Social Network Challenge Reflection 91

Media Cause

JULY 20, 2022

Totaling to $120,000 of free ad spend a year, Google Ad Grants prove to be one of the most helpful marketing tools on the market. It is important that your website clearly reflects the mission of your nonprofit. Google Ad Grants is a Google program that provides qualifying nonprofits with $10,000 of free ad spend each month.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

The tool of choice has changed from IRC or Meebo to Twitter and the use of hashtags. Raymond raised some good reflective questions about backchannels that are still very relevant four years later as back channels goe more mainstream and search for best practices on how to incorporate them into our conferencing experience.

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Reflection Conference Resource Arts 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Working in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Facebook, the contest invites “everyday givers” to reflect upon why they give to a certain nonprofit organization and then share these personal stories on social media. Three Awesome Nonprofit Storytelling Lessons by Pamela Grow.

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Grant Storytelling Contest Philanthropy 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The event, a one-day conference designed to share the world’s most successful fundraisers’ secrets to success, most valuable tips and tools, and sources of inspiration. That’s her cue to go out side for a walk, get away from the screen, and have some reflection time to think the impact of her fundraising beyond the dollars.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Which fundraising tools have you used in the past? Managing Obstacles These questions will require the candidate to reflect on, share their experience with, or describe their approach to major gifts in the ‘real world’ where things don’t follow a perfect plan. What lessons did you take away from the experience?

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Gift Interview Question Articulate 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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Relationship Collaboration Challenge Work 52

The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

A free and very easy-to-use tool, that I recommend and use, is an Excel Spreadsheet. Time management is a great tool for running a successful fundraising campaign. Other project management tools that I recommend and like to use are Asana or Trello or any other collaborative digital tool that might be useful and preferred by your team.

Campaign 90

Campaign Fundraising Channel Mail 90

Cloud 4 Good

MAY 31, 2022

Calbright College caters to an incredibly diverse student body in need of modern tools to complement its student experience. It’s absolutely critical to know this information so that we can design the College around our students’ needs and ensure our marketing and communications efforts reflect their experiences, goals, and needs. .

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Student California Application Classroom 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2007

The day after Christmas, I stumbled upon Chris Penn's list of reflection tips and it gave some ideas. What lessons have I learned that will stick with me for 2008?" " Here are my lessons: 1. Seek out tools that will help you manage your relationships efficiently, not gather or collect more friends.

Social Media 50

Social Media Lesson Meme Learning 50

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

Here are some reflections about how we used crowdsourcing techniques for a very fast-moving campaign and lessons learned that may apply to your work. Lesson #1: Design an action and invitation that’s doable and interesting – while focused on your goal. Lesson #4: Create easy ways to track and follow the campaign.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Reflecting on “Make It Your Own&# « A. The assessment was conducted by Peter Levine, Peter Deitz and Cynthia Gibson. "For this month's Net2 Think Tank, we asked you to share your tools, tactics, and best practices for promoting your volunteer opportunities online.

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Web Bookmarking Evaluation Lesson 120

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

Recently, I was honored to be a guest on the We Are For Good podcast , where nonprofit leaders, advocates, and philanthropists share their innovative ideas and lessons learned. Tools like virtual reality and video offer donors a front-row seat to the work being done in a faraway community without ever having to leave their house.

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Nonprofit Arts Collaboration Local 59

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 24, 2011

We’ve cracked the competition process open, leveraging a combination of workflows and social tools to produce a compelling experience of real participation in key activities. Real-time is the fastest way to join the conversation, provide help and information, and direct the messages. Social helps you be your own media.

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