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How to Design an Effective Nonprofit Staff Retreat: A Lesson from Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There would be plenty of activities that asked me to think hard, interact with colleagues, move around the room, and spend some time in personal reflection. It reflects best practices in adult learning and provides a framework that results in positive change. This music was played in the meeting room during transitions and breaks.

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Nonprofit Fundraising Videos Inspire More Giving

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You compile photos and videos of your organization’s work and set the montage to music. Captions provide details about the images and how they reflect your organization’s work. This planning phase is when you find just the right photos, if you are filming a montage, and get everyone’s permission who you want to include in your video.

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Guest Post by Chad Norman: 5 Nonprofit Storytelling Lessons from a Master of Hip-Hop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

At this phase in the evolution of hip-hop, artists were still explaining to listeners WHY they were picking up a microphone - meaning, they were trying to tell us about themselves.about their organization, and what they were trying to accomplish. Your story is yours, so give it a style and flair that reflects your culture and mission. "I

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11 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. I make sure that music on Pandora is on the agenda for at least half the day. Since I have returned from Asia I have cut my consumption of broadcast news by 95%.

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Interview with John Falk and Beverly Sheppard Part 2: Rethinking Membership and Admissions

Museum 2.0

John: I think you sort of have to phase it in. The phasing in is beginning to communicate that being a member comes with privileges, but those privileges are not necessarily free. How would you recommend that museums transition in this direction? What will it take to make this happen? Beverly: Why do people buy $100 sneakers?

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[VIDEO] How To Lead And Manage In Our New Nonprofit Work Reality

Bloomerang

Oftentimes my first time block is checking in on where I’m at because I can use music to change my mood, I can go for a quick walk before my first meeting if I know I’m not quite right. And so their job is a reflection of that. I start my day with meetings with myself. Okay, y’all. Is your head spinning yet?

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Facilitation: The Secret Ingredient for Successful Participatory Decision-Making in Philanthropy

sgEngage

During the group’s decision-making phase, a skilled facilitator turns their attention to: Offering shared agreements: Shared agreements about how the group will work together should be informed by any existing values the foundation or group has. A facilitator can tap into creativity, like music, poetry, visual arts, or even meditation.