Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I’m thrilled to be doing a panel on nonprofit technology training and it has a bit of a star wars theme, “ Learn You Will.” When I’m training other trainers, I often get asked “What books should I read?” By Dave Meier.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover Three tips for improving software training for your staff Take the next step with your nonprofit’s software training The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover How do you keep things running smoothly when you have nonprofit staff leaving?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Others changed a lot, like the person who supports your technology infrastructure or the people who have direct patient contact. Step 3: Make a training plan. What training would help address that problem, and why?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. The reality is there is no way nonprofits can hire for every need and every skill set. Who’s got your back?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

Earlier this month, I presented on a panel called “ Learn, You Will ” with Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon, and Andrea Berry on the topic of designing effective nonprofit technology training at the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. You can find all resources materials here. I nominate #14ntctrain.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

As such, some organizations have already jumped on the bandwagon and are quickly adapting, while others are hesitating to embrace the potential of this technology. The most popular model today is called a Large Language Model (LLM) , which is trained on massive text datasets.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One bit of wisdom is that like most skills, managing a remote team is both easier and more complicated than we could have imagined. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. These skills can now be put to use under less urgent circumstances. Do you have the resources you need?’

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). More than that?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Most of the answers to today’s business questions involve technology. Pull the board out of the weeds and train their focus on strategy, where it belongs. A passion for the mission and good listening skills are basic qualities. You might ask where technology fits into this picture. A different perspective is needed.

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MAY 31, 2016

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and training & development is no exception. Advanced software, technology tools, and innovative methods are being used to enhance training program’s quality, participation and engagement as well as to enable corporate training to be a more personalized experience.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. Conduct staff training. AI technology can be complex and unfamiliar to many people. Conduct staff training. Encourage experimentation. Let’s dive in!

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Use technology to help you stay productive When you work from home, it can be a little more challenging to stay on task and avoid distractions. You can practice skills, such as presenting in an online setting, writing professional communications, and asking for feedback. Ask your manager what resources are available.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

True to their military training, the veterans quickly mobilized to help from afar. Additionally, they knew that leveraging technology could increase their operational efficiency and allow them to serve more allies faster. Hooper quickly mobilized a team of volunteers with a wide variety of skills from across Salesforce.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! Can participants apply the skills?” There are two different methods to evaluate your training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” By investing in automation and organizational tools that let technology take over on the day-to-day tasks, your team can devote more of themselves to your organization’s big-picture initiatives. 2) Training. In-person training.

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

Many know that nonprofits today are trying to accomplish more than ever and often, with fewer resources. A MarTech stack is critical for any nonprofit organization for the following reasons: # 1 Enhanced Outreach and Engagement Nonprofits often work with limited resources but still desire to reach a broad audience effectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area. Many of these resources are 100% free.

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JULY 6, 2021

Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. In sum, while BAs are typically experts in the functional business process requirements for a set of users, SUs are generally more technical in responsibility and skill.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2022

As an executive director, you need technology that will help your entire organization succeed. . Here’s what makes Nimble AMS your perfect technology partner. Technology and the expectations of members and staff are changing rapidly. Just as you must be able to change and adapt to these new situations, so must your technology.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Another noteworthy trend is only a quarter of professionals say they can easily join member data from various resources to create a unified member report. Does your staff require any additional training to better manage member analytics? . With the assistance of a well-skilled mediator, you’ll receive vital feedback.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Despite the flexibility, comprehensiveness, and mainstream popularity of WordPress, it does require skill, which is fine if you're the independent type with a soft spot for customization. Still, some skill is required, and many libraries and nonprofits take this to heart, having limited capacity if something goes horribly wrong.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

Engaging board members in fundraising efforts not only boost the organization’s financial resources but also strengthens the board’s commitment to the organization’s mission. Conducting a skills and interest assessment helps identify the strengths each board member can bring to the fundraising process.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. Ready to dive deeper into these three skills for furthering your nonprofit career? Actively look for new learning opportunities. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

Over the past few years, I have seen human rights groups become much more sophisticated about how they use technology to document human rights abuses. While visiting the country, I met with members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) who are using a growing collection of technology tools to confront reported human rights incidents.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. A well-developed project charter can help to keep stakeholders aligned from the onset, avoid common risks and pitfalls, and ensure that you’re making the most effective use of your resources.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

TechSoup is justifiably famous for our product donations, but we also have great digital and in-person training resources for your charity, foundation, or library. Find out about our trove of how-to articles, weekly webinars, discussion forums, Netsquared in-person training events, and new step-by-step online courses.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Department of the Interior’s “My DOI Career” platform has received an honorable mention from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Society for Human Resource Management ( SHRM ). The website provides prospective employees with a customized list of jobs that match their skills, interests, and experience.

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Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Download “Transforming Technology Pro Bono: A Practical Approach to Engaging Technology Talent for Nonprofit Capacity Building” from VMware Foundation and Taproot Foundation to learn best practices in structuring a corporate pro bono technology project or program with a nonprofit partner. Download the guide now.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

Free resources offered by Trailhead and other platforms are accelerating theoretical knowledge but do not provide the hands-on experience employers are looking for. . During those three months, apprentices learn the platform, industry-specific products/use cases, consulting methodology, and consulting soft skills.

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Forum One

APRIL 14, 2022

Beginning this month, Vice Presidents Brian Graves and Sandra Armenta take on vital roles in Engineering and Human Resources. As Vice President, Engineering, Brian Graves brings an ability to navigate ever-changing technology and sharpen the cutting-edge skills we deploy for our mission-driven partners.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This might mean educational resources, research reports, and industry insights that non-members cannot access. For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. Think about how your members can bring their shared skills and perspectives to benefit your community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

If you are facilitating the meeting you need figure out logistics like scheduling, materials, and effective use of technology for virtual meetings. When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for design and processes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. According to the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report , 52% of nonprofits worldwide have used social media to report live. Resources for Live Reporting. org , bsr17.org org , bsr18.org.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

Volunteer management software can streamline your program, allow volunteers to register for opportunities online, and save your organization both time and resources. A new trend in volunteer onboarding is the use of Learning Management Software (LMS) to provide volunteers with an interactive, standardized, online training experience.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Loss of investigative reporting: Investigative journalism, which is often resource-intensive, has suffered in many areas, leading to reduced oversight of local government and institutions. They can also invest in innovative projects and experiments that explore new revenue models, storytelling techniques, and technology solutions.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Lack of accomplishment: struggling to be effective or efficient at work, noticing lower productivity or capability, or feeling low on morale and coping skills. To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone.

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