Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2011

Here are my big picture takeaways from participating in this networked, virtual cross-generational exchange that explored the lessons learned from generation to generation –while encouraging more organizations to look within their own institutions at how they must change in order to attract, retain and engage new donors, activists, champions, etc.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Millennials come to the work place more prepared to teach than previous generations. The ability to teach, with patience, is essential. And I think where Millennials make the greatest impact is when they realize their capabilities to teach and that there’s an audience that wants to teach.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I combine my passion for travel, art and teaching by taking people to off-the-beaten path places that have lively arts and handcrafts scenes. Learning about an artist's work is the best history, sociology, foreign language and anthropology lesson you can get. All for way less than a college course!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Simply offer ticket sales online, then send your guests a care package of the beverages to be sampled on the day of the event. For added suspense, you may send out a mystery box with a variety of beverages to sample. Virtual education is a great tool and can be used to teach a wide range of skills. 5) Online classes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

See a sample of what the stats look like here. Five Lessons Celebrities Can Teach Us About Facebook Fan Pages from Mashable. What is measured you ask? . User exposure - Actions and overall behavior relating to your Facebook Page. How To Develop A Facebook Page That Attracts Millions of Fans by All Facebook. by Beth Kanter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Access to password-protected content like checklists for camping with kids or sample lesson plans for outdoor educators. Can you adapt the training for donors as a group teaching session? Free access to trainings or programs that normally have a fee. Access to calls or events with subject matter experts or thought leaders.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes There are lots of lessons tied to those canary yellow squares, called Post-it Notes -- how ideas and innovations can come from anyone on your team at any time. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2010

Sunday, June 13, 2010 Lessons From Good To Great Here are two of my favorite quotes from the hugely popular leadership book, Good To Great : "The good-to-great companies did not say, Okay, folks, lets get passionate about what we do. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

Who : Facilitating: Amy Sample Ward | NetSquared; Billy Bicket | NetSquared. What : This is a chance for local organizers to share stories and lessons learned and network with those considering starting a group. Who : Speakers: Amy Sample Ward | Netsquared; Debra Askanase; Ivan Boothe. Thursday, April 8, 2010. When : 9:00 a.m.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

This can be high-end equipment, lessons, or tickets to a game. You might auction off items like theme park tickets, beach gear, surfing lessons, and other experiences. For any virtual attendees, you can send drink samples to their homes. You can either livestream the lesson, or upload a video for supporters to follow along.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

I do this with every social media activity as well as whenever I teach. This post harvests what I learned and what I still don't know about the birthday campaign strategy and measurement as well as guest teaching a graduate school class. One lesson is that if your fundraising platform doesn't allow this flexibility, don't use it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2014

I’ve just finished teaching a class at the Monterey Institute of International Studies based on my books, The Networked Nonprofit and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Here’s what I learned from Amy Sample Ward, Alejandra S. Students Discussing Their Assessments of Host Organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel to Saudi Arabia to teach a course at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology as part of the Winter Enrichment Program. Those countries may not strike you as very similar at first, but let me explain. Haven’t We Had This Conversation Before?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

The answer to that question is likely going to be based on the valuable lessons you shared with those you led. Former employees quoted in the newspaper article remember Mr. Kauffman as a leader who shared these lessons with them: "You can do anything you want if you set your mind to it and if you study your competition." "You

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

Or, with renewed interest in old school hobbies like gardening, breadmaking, and woodworking, do you have members who could donate their time to teach these skills? You don’t have to limit lessons to painting, either. Do you have members who need help familiarizing themselves with Zoom, Slack, and other now-must-have office tools?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

It is about mentors imparting the multiple lessons that theyve learned to their mentees and helping them better navigate through their own careers. By absorbing these lessons--of mentors mistakes and successes--mentees are better prepared to move forward with knowledge and confidence. Mentoring is all about sharing experiences.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2010

Sunday, April 4, 2010 Be A Developing Leader One of my favorite lessons from the book, The DNA of Leadership , is the importance of being a developing leader. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Allow enough time for sharing samples of his work and for Q&A. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. So, plan a half day where you pair up employees. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

If not, teach him what he needs to do differently to avoid the mistake from reoccurring. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Find out what he did or didnt do. Chances are he has already figured this out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? How To Help Your Employees Click More At Work Lessons From Good To Great How Will You Be Remembered As A Leader? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2010

Some of the lessons from the book are: "Leadership is equally about creating a climate where the truth is heard and the brutal facts confronted." Good To Great s lessons are for entrepreneurs running small businesses, for CEOs of large businesses, and for leaders and managers within businesses at all management levels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

This lesson has been invaluable in my adult life. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Im not sure if this made me a better leader but it did make me a better team mate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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