Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

My New Year’s Reflection Rituals Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Rituals can also be used by teams in the workplace to improve effectiveness.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2011

Successful technology training has less to do with technical knowledge than with other abilities such as communication skills, patience, interpersonal skills, flexibility, and empathy towards learners struggling with new technologies. Key Skills and Attributes. Why Be a Tech Trainer? read more.

Skills 50

Skills Training Train Technology 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

I wrote Sell Yourself because no other book out there looks at personal branding as a sales tool. And no other book on personal branding teaches readers the sales skills that will help them sell that brand—sell themselves—like a pro. For a brand to be a powerful sales tool, we need to live it consistently.

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Personal Create Teach Job 74

Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

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. An instructor travels to your place of business to teach you how to apply your new features to your existing processes, one-on-one.

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Software Fundraising Training Train 317

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The design challenge was: How do we come up with concrete tools, frameworks and methods for helping people better understand and adopt network systems leadership? This set us up for the afternoon session that focused on applying design thinking to the task of coming up with some concrete tools or frameworks for networked leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Seth Godin has a post called " The Growing Productivity Divide " where he lists some basic digital literacy skills that incorporate social media tools. Digital or Internet literacy skills are nothing new - my first introduction was over ten years when Doug Johnson developed the Mankato Scale.

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Literacy Skills Digital Artist 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

One of my favorite parts of the book is where Sjodin teaches how best to use visual aids in your presentations. Question: If an eager learner wants to improve their presentation skills but doesn't have time to tackle correcting all 12 mistakes, which one or two should they first concentrate on?

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PowerPoint Blended New York Industry 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) 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 have continued my work as senior advisor to Lightful , a social media management tool for charities based in London. Here they are: Rituals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Skills Reflection Management Aggregator 96

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How to Use Donor Data to Hone Your Messaging If you use a donor management system like Neon CRM, you can use the tools in your account to segment your audience and send them even more relevant messaging. Teaching them something. Try teaching people a fun fact or statistic related to your work.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

This free webinar will teach you basic SEO tips to help your organization's site and content rank higher in online searches. Adobe Photoshop Tools and Filters for Advanced Beginners. Still fairly new to Adobe Photoshop or just looking to understand a few key Photoshop tools? Get your website found. Improve your photos.

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Tech Skills Adobe Beginner 36

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2011

5 Innovative Ways to Teach Your Skills Online. tags: teaching tools toblog. Welcome – Synergy. tags: toblog kvm software opensource. Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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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 have continued my work as senior advisor to Lightful , a social media management tool for charities based in London. Here they are: Rituals.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Learn what resources your local community foundation, nonprofit resource center, or library may offer to help you find and connect with new funders, including free access to Candid’s tools and resources. Take your fundraising skills to the next level by: Attending that conference you’ve wanted to go to for years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies. High school and college are the perfect time to learn these skills. million copies around the world. apply the 80/20 rule. study something you are not interested in.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning. Juni Felix, a member of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab teaching team and an expert in behavior change shares how to create effective systems using the science of behavior design to elevate your donor engagement game.

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Podcast Fundraising Storytelling Culture 88

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Now, with the help of volunteer management software , organizations can build even more bridges to connect with their volunteers, enhancing their engagement with a variety of different tools and features to make the volunteering journey run as smoothly as possible. Teaching volunteers valuable life skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2014

Today, many of the most successful organizations on the planet intentionally use storytelling as a key leadership tool ,” explains Smith. Several companies, such as Kimberly-Clark , actively teach storytelling skills to their leaders.

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Storytelling Leadership Tools Structure 57

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2021

This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies. High school and college are the perfect time to learn these skills. million copies around the world. apply the 80/20 rule. study something you are not interested in.

Student 52

Student Skills Teach Life 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 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 have continued my work as senior advisor to Lightful , a social media management tool for charities based in London. Here they are: Rituals.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2021

This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies. High school and college are the perfect time to learn these skills. million copies around the world. apply the 80/20 rule. study something you are not interested in.

Student 52

Student Skills Teach Life 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Whether your organization is training its own staff in nonprofit management, or teaching others technical skills, TechSoup can help you get started. Train on Over 150 Products with Atomic Training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I also use it as a year in review tool. Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. It isn’t just about the tools, but about how people need to work and think differently.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. Smith and Lewis : We’ve found that effectively engaging both/and thinking involves using four sets of tools. How can I take care of myself while supporting others? How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future?

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Problem Alternative Teach Authoring 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 27, 2017

Online fundraising garners millions in charitable giving for the nonprofit industry every year, but with so many options, it can be difficult to find the right online donation tools for your organization. To make the buying process a little less intimidating, here are some of our favorite online donation tools: Fundly. FirstGiving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Your organization should use communication as a tool to build and strengthen relationships. Provide volunteers with valuable skills. Helping volunteers gain new skills is a great way to provide them with value in exchange for their time. How is your organization promoting skill development within your network of volunteers?

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Volunteer Effective Retention Skills 70

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

While we use our technology skills for good, we don’t stop there. In the last year, 85% of my colleagues volunteered, 63% participated in skills-based volunteerism ; and 86% say that Blackbaud’s work powering the world of philanthropy was important in their decision to join the company. We Give Back. Camp Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud Skills Celebrate Digital 32

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2013

I learned a lot about my strengths and challenges as a leader, and gained a bevy of tools to help me be a better one. Although I will use what I learned about myself and the tools for a lifetime, the most powerful experience was watching the evolution of trust and love in my group of 29 incredibly diverse people (e.g.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

Your organization should use communication as a tool to build and strengthen relationships. Provide volunteers with valuable skills. One of the best ways to provide value to volunteers, in exchange for their commitment to your organization, is in the form of skill development. Communicate Effectively.

Volunteer 97

Volunteer Retention Skills Studies 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. Smith and Lewis : We’ve found that effectively engaging both/and thinking involves using four sets of tools. How can I take care of myself while supporting others? How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future?

Problem 69

Problem Leadership Strategy Alternative 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

Story 52

Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Your organization should use communication as a tool to build and strengthen relationships. Provide volunteers with valuable skills. One of the best ways to provide value to volunteers, in exchange for their commitment to your organization, is in the form of skill development. Communicate Effectively.

Volunteer 85

Volunteer Retention Skills Studies 85

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Universities are learning from other industries and accelerating business model innovation, with a focus on hybrid learning and teaching. With the pandemic leading to new skills needed, being able to attract alumni for their own career development and upskilling opportunities is a strategic growth area.

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Education Global Trend Student 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2013

To practice techniques like mind-mapping, use of visualization, attention-training, technology tools, and more to stay focused and productive in our work. He will teach us some drawing techniques for those of us who are not Picassos. He will teach us some drawing techniques for those of us who are not Picassos.

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