Gyrus

JUNE 9, 2016

Now is the time when I should mention that the users surveyed were not Gyrus Systems Users and that the easiest resolution would be to explore our most recent release of GyrusAim. Focus on how the system parameters push you to corners, and bend the needs of the organization to fit the limitations of that system.

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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. The slides and resources from the session can be found here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

I’m always on the look out for useful and thought provoking resources on how nonprofits can use data to make better decisions that lead to greater impact. It was designed to complement existing technical assistance resources through tip sheets, examples, and links to multiple resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. This gave me an excuse to look at different types of peer learning exercises and facilitation techniques.

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Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

Let’s explain… The Elements of an Effective AI Image Prompt When creating an image prompt to generate an image with an AI system like Stable Diffusion, there are several key elements to consider: Subject and Concept : First, determine the subject or overall concept you want to convey in the image.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2021

To do this effectively, content strategy for digital collections is a necessary piece that is able to streamline the approach of how these institutions shape and expand their roles as modern resources. The items that museums, archives, and libraries collect reflect the human spirit. What does your collection represent?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2015

Equally comfortable improvising as necessary and also translating those improvised moves that worked into codified strategies, systems, processes and tools that help the organization continue to evolve. How many of us allocate quiet time to reflect every day on what we learned and how we can build on that insight?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Social media tools can help you easily connect with people who have the knowledge, resources, and ideas to share. Identify Specific Network Weaving Techniques To Integrate. June Holley, an expert in networks and facilitating a community of practice of network weavers , defines some of these techniques below.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

How do you build a culture of resilience with mental health resources for nonprofits? The pandemic caused additional burnout and stress as nonprofits had to pivot with less resources and rising cash flow issues. The work we need to do can’t get done if burnout is taking over and those impacted in the foster care system feel that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

I don't get an opportunity to do this workshop with a large group, so this was fabulous learning experience to work out some techniques to make it scale. And they worked! I wanted to capture a couple of reflections on the process as well as content learnings by way of this post. . Ant Trails As Learning Opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

For the past five years, I’ve been teaching social media workshops for nonprofits and lately doing deeper dives on the techniques of listening both for nonprofits and in my role as Visiting Scholar in Residence at the Packard Foundation. A Living Case Study of Red Cross Listening Techniques. Six Ways To Make Listening A Practice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I wrote a reflection on an article in CNET called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water. Movement building is all about relationship building techniques as Beth mentioned in her reflection.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

I received a copy of her reflections and asked if I could share it with more people. I collaborated with people at Worth Trust to develop techniques that will improve the efficiency and quality of their work. This is a guest blog from Anna Reid, an Amherst student who interned with Bookshare.org International this past summer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The challenge has to do with organizational beliefs and work styles. Whether it be a widely held belief that measurement practice is not worth investing resources. Example of A/B Testing Results.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

No matter how extensive your software features are, the most important thing is that all of these metrics are stored in your centralized CRM system. Your nonprofit’s fundraising team should be consistently using your data to improve your techniques! Reflect your nonprofit’s unique brand. Measure all fundraising metrics.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. Also, perhaps you’re interested in the podcast and reflections that I’ve learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2007

As a result, I'm reflecting on my comfort level. But wait a minute, what if I could create a screencast out of a screensharing session or using a web conference system like Ready/Talk that offers video/audio recording? I haven't been able to locate an article or interview where he talks specifically about this technique.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

style and tolerance for change, I decided to do a seperate action learning experiment on my own dime and reflect in real time along with doing the work: What are some useful techniques social search techniques that might yield richer leads and connections? Then add some type of social rating system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

My chapter lays out a traditional ROI process that Nonprofit technology staff use to make major IT investment purchases such as hardware, video conference system, database system, etc. Pause for reflection time before next reiteration: How to improve results? Can the conversion be accomplished with minimum resources?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Guide your students to conversations and resources. Are you spending organizational resources writing outreach materials to your program participants. Your first blog could even document your learnings and reflections about Web.20! This can inform.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The type of events that will work best for your nonprofit will depend on three major factors: Your organization’s mission, your available resources, and your supporter’s preferences. If you want to see the system in action, request a personal demo that’s customized to your nonprofit’s needs. How do you choose just one?

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Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2024

Regularly update your content to reflect the latest industry trends and changes. PageSpeed can be optimized through techniques like image compression, browser caching, and minimizing server response times. Back up your content with credible sources, citations, and references.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2014

These learning opportunities are primarily content-driven , providing information, examples, cheat sheets, tips, and resources to help an organization or an individual get ready to use a skill. ” Here’s a few more techniques that nonprofits have used for extracting learning to improve what they’re doing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2009

CNET's Caroline McCarthy published an article called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water reflecting on how the landscape has changed for fundraising on social networks.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Are you using systems that require lots of personalization that could be automated? So I like to employ a lazy Susan management technique. And so their job is a reflection of that. We don’t have the resources. And then I want you to assess your assets, and I mean, your hard assets. Are you renting or are you owning?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2007

I created this screencast back in September/October of last year, so this release has provided a great opportunity to meta reflect on the whole screencast creation process as well as consider how my views about the use of tagging have evolved. Unfortunately, these methods make sharing and managing information resources difficult.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2012

It’s hard to find funders who will fund a risky idea – they usually want case studies an proven techniques. We also had different lens on the innovation topic – from sector/systems view and within organizations or businesses. It is also great to find thinkers and who will disagree (respectfully) with other panelists.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This means that web design projects (and even smaller, iterative updates) are important investments for nonprofits, and they can involve any number of different strategies and techniques. Thanks to custom development and integration with Salesforce , the site instantly reflects every gift ICA receives! Donor-focused content.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 30, 2007

technique/application that will fit those goals. Who will be impacted resource-wise? How will the endeavor reflect on the museum’s brand image? And the more people get involved, the more diverse voices are reflected and the more staff feel connected to and empowered by the institution. into their repertoire?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2021

Prospect research resources. Donor database Your nonprofit’s constituent relationship management (CRM) system is the database where you host all pertinent supporter information. You can customize these emails to reflect your organization’s branding or specific campaign details. Email marketing platform. Data analytics tools.

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