Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2017

Reflection is a critical step in assessing individual and team performance at your nonprofit. A reflective process, whether it is a structured process for individuals or groups, can give us insights about what worked and what could be improved. Reflection requires hitting the pause button and asking and answering questions.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world. Yet, in this context we are holding space for people to share some truly special or important moments in their lives. As non-profit professionals, we are not therapists or medical professionals.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out! How would you move forward?

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. But are you asking the right questions? We will also give you seven questions to ask yourself about your questions, to make sure they are relevant, clear, respectful, and useful. Why Change Up Your Questions? Does this question reflect the mission of my organization?

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions. Be sure to allow time for questions. Share information.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

That’s hard if deadlines are looming, but essential to have a session to explore questions such as: What is your facilitation style and philosophy? Do you have subject matter expertise and do you want to share it during the session? These could done by one person or could be shared if mapped out in advance.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

(For comparison’s sake — Apple’s Ping had 2,000 artists two months out of the gate.)&# I’ve been playing around with the new social platform this morning and wanted to share some of my early reactions. (So Not just to broadcast, but to have a conversation, share ideas, and provide context. Functionality. Persistence. Messaging.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JULY 25, 2020

In the survey responses many of you shared you’re trying to figure out angles for messaging, content, storytelling and fundraising asks. Rather than focus on each of these topics individually, what I’m going to do in upcoming content is share with you my framework and process for making strategic decisions and planning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created summary transcript here. Below is my fully human-generated reflection. Devi emphasized that generative AI tools like copilot are new to everyone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The idea is not only for participants to acquire the skills and knowledge to host a successful giving day, but for them share and transform practices together. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned. Have each member of the team share a story. This can avoid repeating mistakes of the past.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

There is a limited number of characters, so this is best used to keep time for participants or share brief prompts. . If participants are working through an exercise or set of discussion questions, create a google document with your prompts and include space for taking notes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Suppressing your uncertainties, impressions, or questions to try to appear like you always know what you’re doing. Leaders inspire their staff to ask questions, share creative ideas that may seem unconventional, and discover different ways of seeing the world—and they lead the way. Are you stuck in chronic performance?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. Analytical Style people control their emotions but tend to ask questions rather than give orders. Amiable Style people show their emotions openly and prefer to ask questions rather than give orders.

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NCE Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2013

A couple of key questions that arose with both groups were: Should you schedule future posts to social media? You need to be able to reply to questions and inquiries for people who respond. The second group was a group of 18 graduate students in a Nonprofit Communications course at Point Park University. You still need to be social.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. What policies are in place?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

—– I recently posted about Jumo with reflections, notes from my experience using the new platform, and questions – this post has also generated a great deal of valuable conversation in the comments (over 70 thoughtful comments so far). On & Offline Engagement. Online is great for organizing.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As such, the process presented in the book applies to all areas of your life,” shares the author. This starts a chain reaction across organizations and interconnected networks of human relationships,” shares the author. She further explains that becoming a human leader is a journey, not a destination.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Create a Staff Engagement Strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Kandi Wiens Today, Wiens shares these insights with us: Question: Why did you decide to write the book? After several months of recovery and spending time reflecting on my unhealthy relationship with work, I decided to enroll in a doctoral program at The University of Pennsylvania. Lavish yourself with self-care. Try meditation.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. Once we embrace knowledge work, not as a technical task but as social construction, we then start to ask exciting questions about relationships, purpose, and movement. Learning and knowledge are intimately connected but are actually different. Learning, we do naturally.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But is this the right question? The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For many grantmakers, the answer to these questions is our own institutions. They are created with the biases and worldviews of those who developed them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. My journal is not only an annual planning and goal-setting tool but also supports daily reflection as the year progresses. I’ve shared My Three Themes below. Keeping Resilient in 2021.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant. Question : How did you decide to include the eight individuals you feature in The Leap To Leader book?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

If that’s the case, I want you to ask yourself two questions : . In this post, I’ll share how you can reclaim control of your own nonprofit leadership development and career growth. Start by reflecting on who or what is setting the destination for your current career trajectory and growth. Become your own CEO.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Metro Area Nonprofit Sector , in which 36 presidents, CEOs, and executive directors shared their experiences. In a conversation with Candid insights, WAWF president and CEO Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson highlighted key findings and reflected on the challenges faced by Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? Consider anonymizing the comments before you share them to minimize any unintended bias. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. Expert: This is content and information that is delivered by listening and questioning a subject matter expert. This makes for a lively and highly interactive session – and it is also very efficient.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Yes, you’ll get found other ways, like by sharing posts on your social accounts. So, if your nonprofit works in environmental conservation, use a keyword research tool to identify common questions like “how to support local environmental initiatives.” Give them names that reflect the content and your keywords.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As such, the process presented in the book applies to all areas of your life,” shares the author. This starts a chain reaction across organizations and interconnected networks of human relationships,” shares the author. She further explains that becoming a human leader is a journey, not a destination.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Recently, Jennifer Ahern Lammer who is the program director for the Alliance of Nonprofit Management , shared several good design points developed by Peter York from TCG and how she applies it. Since this isn’t always possible, it is important to incorporate opportunities for them to capture their learning so they can share it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Dilenschneider Today, Dilenschneider shares these insights with us: Question: What inspired you to write The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence ? Over my decades as a consultant to major companies and leaders, I've accumulated lessons and perspectives that I wanted to share. Share the lessons with your team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List. also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

In Shine , Gino shares 10 disciplines to help you stay sharp and energetic without burning out. The book includes a valuable self-assessment survey (also available online) and prompts for reflection at the end of every chapter. The 3 Discoveries are the “what” and the 10 Disciplines are the “how,” shares Gino.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Here are a few ideas we would use to create relatable courses in this scenario: Scenery and visuals that reflect the organization. For example, rather than showcasing a North American hospital, it would be more valuable to share images of field hospitals in the designated location. Assemble content into an interesting course.

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