Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Whether our meeting is useless or valuable depends on how we design, facilitate, and follow up. If you are facilitating the meeting you need figure out logistics like scheduling, materials, and effective use of technology for virtual meetings. What if you tried different processes to increase engagement or productivity?

Facilitation 112

Facilitation Product Design Sweden 112

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Meg Ward, Co-Founder of Gravitate Solutions, and a contributor to our book, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” described her company’s hiring process like this. Our interview process is rigorous. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session.

Team 221

Team Build Skills Interview 221

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents.

Active 88

Active Activism Activities Comparison 88

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Roles North Carolina University 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Overall, the program led to over 100 collaborations and its impact is ongoing. 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 facilitation and interactive processes.

Facilitation 86

Facilitation Skills System Change 86

.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

Keeping pace with this environment is a constant process of understanding what works, refining those strategies, and abandoning anything that does not add value. How can leaders prepare themselves and their employees to develop effective systems for culling unproductive activities and managing the constant volatility?

Associations 221

Associations Trend Technology Attitude 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? Looking for new techniques to add to your facilitator’s toolbox? Brainstorming can be done as a solo activity or group or collaborative brainstorming. It can also be used to create work norms or processes. What is Brainstorming? .

Facilitation 109

Facilitation Work Chart Technique 109

.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

Mentoring 251

Mentoring Giving Associations Leadership 251

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Roles North Carolina University 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Roles North Carolina University 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Roles North Carolina University 52

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below. ENA Culture Statements Staff The Emergency Nurses Association will seek at all times to foster and maintain a culture of excellence, commitment, empowerment, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Associations 221

Associations Question Leadership Wisconsin 221

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Networked Facilitation.

Facilitation 124

Facilitation Technique Chart Participatory 124

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. Streamline event registration and ticketing processes with an AI-powered chatbot. Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters.

Las Vegas 221

Las Vegas Language Interaction Associations 221

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It involves reinventing work processes, improving channels of communication, and asking your staff to imagine their roles and responsibilities differently. To become a digital business everyone in the organization must use their IT tools to collaborate. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Digital Build Organization 44

.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is one of those insightful people who discovers hidden opportunities and helps leaders outline a path and a process to seize the moment. Teri Carden, Founder and CEO of 100 Reviews , facilitated a panel discussion on how to turn your next great idea into gold.

Culture 221

Culture Technology Community Associations 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Recently I facilitated an online session about how to get better at online meetings for Lightful in the UK where I am a Senior Advisor at Lightful, among other activities, facilitate online master classes for their BRIDGE programme. An online meeting is more effective when you have at least two facilitators.

Tips 173

Tips Online Camera Facilitation 173

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

Culture 126

Culture Active Activism Activities 126

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Marshall''s book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book''s section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Roles 102

Roles Collaboration North Carolina University 102

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Marshall''s book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book''s section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 104

Collaboration Roles North Carolina Team 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than two decades after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 40

Gyrus

JULY 1, 2024

According to Harvard Business Review, a structured onboarding process can boost customer satisfaction by 16%. The virtual onboarding process involves integrating new employees into an organization without relying on face-to-face interactions. The lack of in-person interaction can hinder the development of trust and camaraderie.

Guide 52

Guide Module Retention Virtual 52

Gyrus

JULY 1, 2024

According to Harvard Business Review, a structured onboarding process can boost customer satisfaction by 16%. The virtual onboarding process involves integrating new employees into an organization without relying on face-to-face interactions. The lack of in-person interaction can hinder the development of trust and camaraderie.

Virtual 52

Virtual Practice Module Retention 52

Gyrus

JULY 1, 2024

According to Harvard Business Review, a structured onboarding process can boost customer satisfaction by 16%. The virtual onboarding process involves integrating new employees into an organization without relying on face-to-face interactions. The lack of in-person interaction can hinder the development of trust and camaraderie.

Virtual 52

Virtual Practice Module Retention 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Step 1: Laying the groundwork for effective board recruitment Before diving into the recruitment process, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation by thoroughly preparing your organization. Streamline the application process. Set up interview processes that are as transparent as they are engaging.

Director 83

Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 83

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2014

Marshall''s book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book''s section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 90

Collaboration North Carolina Roles Leadership 90

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? What is Collaborative Overload? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

Collaboration 122

Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 122

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Marshall''s book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book''s section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 66

Collaboration North Carolina Roles Leadership 66

Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2022

You may be curious about which nonprofits are working on what initiatives, like voting access or rights, and who the funders are that support this work, along with civic participation, media access, or other democracy-related activities in the U.S. That’s where Candid can help. Our Foundation Funding for U.S.

Fund 82

Fund Data Tools Free 82

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

You can tap into this diversity to create a collaborative environment. Assign roles that play to each member’s strengths and facilitate open, continuous communication. Streamline your board recruitment and onboarding process Your board should evolve alongside your nonprofit.

Director 94

Director Guide Government Nonprofit 94

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 18, 2018

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 40

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, software solutions can help reduce your staff’s stress and streamline their workload by automating processes and providing a centralized place for managing different campaigns and communications. Matching gift software automates the process of your donors using corporate gift matching programs to double their gift’s impact.

Software 98

Software Effective Nonprofit Collaboration 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 21, 2017

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Roles Facilitation Sound 40

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Participants can benefit from leadership development, knowledge sharing, network building, collaborations or partnerships, and/or compensation. . In this kind of grantmaking, we often see people who are historically excluded from philanthropic decisions joining the process. How Is Participatory Grantmaking Done?

Participatory 136

Participatory Model Grant Foundation 136