The “5 in 10” tag line reflected how donors could learn through videos and stories about 5 nonprofit issue areas in 10 minutes. In May, I was lucky enough to spend a few days with community foundations at the annual GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference. MORE
It’s a new year, so that must mean it’s time for reflection. That’s the only way I can explain why I hadn’t run across this book before, why it presented itself to me as I was reflecting on 2015 and thinking to the future. Nonprofit News gratitud New Year's Resolutions planning reflectionI guess it makes sense how endings, followed by beginnings, naturally push us to hit rewind and replay what went well…and what we actively seek to leave behind. MORE
Typically, I like to incorporate some “share pairs” some reflective questions that people in the audience can share with each other. Knowledge Capture and Reflection. With every presentation, panel, or workshop, I do knowledge capture and reflection. MORE
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One of the most valuable is to incorporate a process evaluation, capturing what actually happened as the event or program unfolded. You can always learn from documenting as an event unfolds and having a formal reflection or debrief post program or event. MORE
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It gave me some reflection time away from the daily fast-paced, always moving forward world of social media. It gave me space to give social media use some mindful attention. reflectionBlack-Crowned Night Heron. MORE
There are many ways to do this, but try to avoid the “Q/A of the Expert at the End,” and facilitate discussion that is more reflective. Reflection. Participants from a nonprofit work on their network map during the workshop. MORE
” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. MORE
I’ve been heads down working on my next book about measurement and networked nonprofit s with KD Paine and our editor, Bill Paarlberg , sprinting towards our deadline. Writing a book is always a learning experience and I can’t express my gratitude for having such a wonderful co-author and fantastic editor. The combination of learning so much about topic, plus the writing process has been incredible. MORE
Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. We had some fun doing role plays with a partner to figure out their style and some reflection on how we needed to adapt. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”. MORE
(Picture from [link] ) The hallway conversations, the parties, the amazing array of sessions and vendors. And the inevitable depression that sets in after the return to the office. Oh NTC, how do I love thee, let me count the ways! Best attendees EVAR! The hallway conversations are always terrific. MORE
This year I designed and facilitated a highly interactive session called “ Walking is Work: Don’t Call It A Break ” with Ritu Sharma. I also lead a conference networking walk following the session. This post summarizes some thoughts and reflections. MORE
Last week I had the pleasure of attending one of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter’s continuing education luncheons. MORE
Part 2 in a 2-part Davos report for the Social Good Community ( See Part 1 here ). As a leader at a company that sits at the intersection of tech and social good, I came away from this year’s World Economic Forum inspired on both fronts. The emerging technology driving the 4th industrial revolution has incredible potential to change the way we work, live, connect and more. MORE
Overnight Reflection. What I think is the magic is the use of “overnight reflection.” So, being able to “sleep on an idea” and share a reflection is great. Photo by Trav Williams. MORE
posted by Lyn McDonough , Program Coordinator Sr. MORE
I was reflecting back to those days and I realized that part of my work included content curation, although at the time I didn’t call it that. I also taught many workshops where I included techniques on how to deal with information overload caused by using the Internet to get our work done. MORE
Did you miss these? Jamie’s Association Success posts in December focused on the visible parts of culture… The Link Between Office Design and Culture. Several years ago I saw a presentation from an association CEO who had recently redesigned their office space. MORE
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. Mike blocks out time for solo thinking and reflection on his calendar and they avoid scheduling meetings one day week (Friday). MORE
This is a terrific write up of the session I presented on “ Learning in Public “ Bridge Building or Trust Busting – a Warts-and-All Reflection on “Learning in Public”? Guest Post reflectionFlickr Photo by AnEye4Pictures. MORE
I always like to start with an icebreaker that allows participants to reflect and identify burning questions. MORE
And, every year when the calendar flips over, we embrace reflection and setting goals. Leadership Mindfulness Reflection The new year is always a popular time for all of us to take stock and see the big picture. MORE
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You can read the summary of how the free agent community came together to self-organize and create a public action as well as a full report of the lessons learned and reflections on the #TakeBackThePink campaign in this public google doc. Observations & Reflections. MORE
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Stacia Stone, a second year Urban Studies student and first year NLASA member, wrote this reflection on the retreat: There is a passion within students working to enter the nonprofit sector that is unlike any other. MORE
Transitions are always a time for reflection, regrouping, and looking forward. Fall is always a time of transition when vacations are over, school years are starting, and the weather changes. When a leader retires, the organization must take stock of where they are at, and what they need for the next era. When a child […]. strategy MORE
—– 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). MORE
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As you may have heard , Jumo is now open in beta. What is Jumo? MORE
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posted by Karen Ramsey. President & CEO , Lead for Good. Instructor. Nonprofit Management Institute. There is one thing all radically successful people have in common: their ferocious drive and hunger for success makes them never give up.". Bernard Marr, business author. MORE
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. MORE
I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. This can be as simple as a poll or having participants type a reflective question in the chat at the beginning. MORE
This post summarizes how you can use session documentation and reflective practice to improve the content and delivery of your session. Click Thru to See Larger Image. MORE
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Reflection Related Topics 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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
One of the most valuable is to incorporate a process evaluation, capturing what actually happened as the event or program unfolded. You can always learn from documenting as an event unfolds and having a formal reflection or debrief post program or event.
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. This can be as simple as a poll or having participants type a reflective question in the chat at the beginning.
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FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Did you miss these? Jamie’s Association Success posts in December focused on the visible parts of culture… The Link Between Office Design and Culture. Several years ago I saw a presentation from an association CEO who had recently redesigned their office space.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Overnight Reflection. What I think is the magic is the use of “overnight reflection.” So, being able to “sleep on an idea” and share a reflection is great. Photo by Trav Williams.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 10, 2014
The “5 in 10” tag line reflected how donors could learn through videos and stories about 5 nonprofit issue areas in 10 minutes. In May, I was lucky enough to spend a few days with community foundations at the annual GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
There are several other metrics you can look at, but these are just some that might be helpful for your organization to reflect upon this season.
Amy Sample Ward
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
You can read the summary of how the free agent community came together to self-organize and create a public action as well as a full report of the lessons learned and reflections on the #TakeBackThePink campaign in this public google doc. Observations & Reflections.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 2, 2011
I’ve been heads down working on my next book about measurement and networked nonprofit s with KD Paine and our editor, Bill Paarlberg , sprinting towards our deadline. Writing a book is always a learning experience and I can’t express my gratitude for having such a wonderful co-author and fantastic editor. The combination of learning so much about topic, plus the writing process has been incredible.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 8, 2016
So I have picked these four words as orienting themes as I reflect on life – as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, volunteer, board member, social change advocate and business colleague. Today, on International Women’s Day , I’m grateful, proud, realistic and hopeful.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 6, 2015
This year I designed and facilitated a highly interactive session called “ Walking is Work: Don’t Call It A Break ” with Ritu Sharma. I also lead a conference networking walk following the session. This post summarizes some thoughts and reflections.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 15, 2011
Experimentation Free Agent reflectionOver the past month, I have been thinking about a couple of different ideas and how to incorporate them into training design to facilitate learning. My questions are: 1.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 11, 2012
This post summarizes how you can use session documentation and reflective practice to improve the content and delivery of your session. Click Thru to See Larger Image.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 14, 2012
This is a terrific write up of the session I presented on “ Learning in Public “ Bridge Building or Trust Busting – a Warts-and-All Reflection on “Learning in Public”? Guest Post reflectionFlickr Photo by AnEye4Pictures.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 22, 2017
1: Make Time Everyday for Reflection: Keep a Journal. The first step is self-awareness and that happens through tracking and observing yourself in work situations that trigger stress. One way to do this is to build in some reflection time into your day and maintain a journal.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 10, 2012
Typically, I like to incorporate some “share pairs” some reflective questions that people in the audience can share with each other. Knowledge Capture and Reflection. With every presentation, panel, or workshop, I do knowledge capture and reflection.
Idealware
MARCH 22, 2011
(Picture from [link] ) The hallway conversations, the parties, the amazing array of sessions and vendors. And the inevitable depression that sets in after the return to the office. Oh NTC, how do I love thee, let me count the ways! Best attendees EVAR! The hallway conversations are always terrific.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 28, 2017
Mindfulness Organizational Culture Reflection TipsWorking as a nonprofit consultant can sometimes feel isolating.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 27, 2015
I always like to start with an icebreaker that allows participants to reflect and identify burning questions.
ASU Lodestar Center
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Stacia Stone, a second year Urban Studies student and first year NLASA member, wrote this reflection on the retreat: There is a passion within students working to enter the nonprofit sector that is unlike any other.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 13, 2012
I was reflecting back to those days and I realized that part of my work included content curation, although at the time I didn’t call it that. I also taught many workshops where I included techniques on how to deal with information overload caused by using the Internet to get our work done.
See What's Out There
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Transitions are always a time for reflection, regrouping, and looking forward. Fall is always a time of transition when vacations are over, school years are starting, and the weather changes. When a leader retires, the organization must take stock of where they are at, and what they need for the next era. When a child […]. strategy
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 20, 2016
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. Mike blocks out time for solo thinking and reflection on his calendar and they avoid scheduling meetings one day week (Friday).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 28, 2013
There are many ways to do this, but try to avoid the “Q/A of the Expert at the End,” and facilitate discussion that is more reflective. Reflection. Participants from a nonprofit work on their network map during the workshop.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Happy Healthy Nonprofit Reflection
ASU Lodestar Center
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
posted by. Laura L. Bush, Ph.D. Manager of Curriculum. Design & Innovation, ASU Lodestar Center. In junior high, I once jumped off a table Wonder Woman-style (but without bullet-proof bracelets) to defend another child from being teased.
ASU Lodestar Center
JANUARY 29, 2014
posted by Lyn McDonough , Program Coordinator Sr.
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 14, 2013
posted by Karen Ramsey. President & CEO , Lead for Good. Instructor. Nonprofit Management Institute. There is one thing all radically successful people have in common: their ferocious drive and hunger for success makes them never give up.". Bernard Marr, business author.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 6, 2015
And, every year when the calendar flips over, we embrace reflection and setting goals. Leadership Mindfulness Reflection The new year is always a popular time for all of us to take stock and see the big picture.
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).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources.
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. We had some fun doing role plays with a partner to figure out their style and some reflection on how we needed to adapt. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 5, 2011
Some reflections: Health Organizations: Social Media. The Networked Health Organization. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 31, 2013
Ahead of time,participants were asked to share a screen capture of their most engaging or best performing content on social channels and include some reflections based on sharing the metrics against goals. Source: Spitfire Twitter Feed.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
You start each day writing down the three most important tasks on your to do list and reflecting on it for 5 minutes. At the end of the day, you reflect five minutes on what you accomplished. This can help you catch yourself when you procrastinate and establish better habits.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Conferences Movement Building Networks reflection brasil
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
As you may have heard , Jumo is now open in beta. What is Jumo?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 16, 2013
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 4, 2016
It’s a new year, so that must mean it’s time for reflection. That’s the only way I can explain why I hadn’t run across this book before, why it presented itself to me as I was reflecting on 2015 and thinking to the future. Nonprofit News gratitud New Year's Resolutions planning reflectionI guess it makes sense how endings, followed by beginnings, naturally push us to hit rewind and replay what went well…and what we actively seek to leave behind.
Museum 2.0
MAY 9, 2012
Last week, I was in Minneapolis for the American Association of Museums annual meeting. As always, the conference was a party mix of inspiring and dull, familiar and new. It's one of the rare settings in which you can see glimpses of the past and the future all under one roof.
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