Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

But this is more than a simple report on a highly successful leadership program that takes a systems approach to serving an underserved community, it is the authors playbook of how to design and implement a program, including facilitation recipes for designing meetings. The facilitation methods are participatory.

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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. Reflective Practice.

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Facilitation Technique Chart Participatory 124

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator. Both MarCom and membership have a significant role to play in an integrated planning process,” Jane observed. Recognizing and rewarding mutually supportive activities and behavior.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. Often, facilitation teams are brought together by an event host. Photo by Trav Williams. Do you have a preferred method?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Rituals are routine and intentional activities that carry meaning. These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. My journal is not only an annual planning and goal-setting tool but also supports daily reflection as the year progresses.

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Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

.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.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below. Images of the association’s founders, history, and current activities are displayed throughout the facility, and spaces were created to accommodate a variety of work styles. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

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Associations Question Leadership Wisconsin 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

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. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“ also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. I hope to get back to regularly blogging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

This can be accomplished with creative use of the Zoom Breakout Rooms for activities to support the meeting objectives. . Breakout Rooms are a feature on Zoom meetings (it has to be turned on in your zoom profile/account ) that allows the meeting host to put people into small groups for more intimate discussions or activities. .

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Exercise Reflection Google Structure 177

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

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. Remember, the effectiveness of your board reflects directly on the impact of your organization—make it count.

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Director Guide Government Nonprofit 94

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 93

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Or try additional experiential events like interactive workshops, virtual reality experiences, or access to behind-the-scenes activities. Offer customized swag: Create personalized swag bags or merchandise that reflect the values and interests of different age groups. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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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. Celebrate diversity.

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Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 83

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Ensuring a smooth user experience is especially critical for complex virtual campaigns like peer-to-peer fundraising, which relies heavily on your website to facilitate a number of different interactions between donors, their networks, and your organization. Integrated functionality is critical for nonprofit virtual engagement.

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Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190

Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Tips for Incorporating Interactivity and Assessments Gamification can be incorporated to motivate students and enhance the learning process. Use interactive quizzes to enhance learning and provide viewers a chance to gauge their comprehension during the process. This can be facilitated via a robust learning management system (LMS).

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Tips for Incorporating Interactivity and Assessments Gamification can be incorporated to motivate students and enhance the learning process. Use interactive quizzes to enhance learning and provide viewers a chance to gauge their comprehension during the process. This can be facilitated via a robust learning management system (LMS).

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Education Video Learning Student 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Older adults tend to be more actively engaged in charitable giving and are more likely to make substantial donations. Additionally, they may have reached a point in their lives where they are reflecting on their legacy and the impact they want to leave behind. It’s important that you actively listen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals.

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Build Reflection Celebrate Nonprofit 128

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. Recognizing and valuing both parties’ unique expertise enriches decision-making processes and enhances organizational effectiveness.

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Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, transitioning from the Performance Zone to Learning Zone means moving from: performing activities and goals to improvement activities and goals. We also need to ask questions, experiment, solicit feedback, reflect on surprises or mistakes, learn from others, and habituate other Learning Zone strategies.

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Learning Free Reflection Model 104

Gyrus

JANUARY 2, 2024

LMS Administrator Responsibilities An LMS administrator’s responsibilities are diverse, reflecting the variety of activities necessary to sustain an efficient digital learning ecosystem. Bite-sized learning modules facilitate ongoing education without overwhelming administrators with extensive content.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 2, 2024

LMS Administrator Responsibilities An LMS administrator’s responsibilities are diverse, reflecting the variety of activities necessary to sustain an efficient digital learning ecosystem. Bite-sized learning modules facilitate ongoing education without overwhelming administrators with extensive content.

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Training Train Support Skills 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2008

The NTEN project is an excellent learning laboratory for reflection and learning about this topic. provocative questions, offers an alternative view, and helps facilitate fresh insights or alternative sources of information or expertise." He brings the lens of experience of a community building process for a new media curriculum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Looking at the Zoom grid of people’s heads elicits the flight or fight response (activation of the sympathetic nervous system that triggers an acute stress response that prepares the body to fight or flee). Cameras-off does not reflect disengagement, but helps improve attention and prevents burnout.

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Camera Attention Virtual Collaboration 142

Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

Takeaways and discussion questions conclude each section, providing a useful tool for facilitating dialogues for reflection and learning. A separate Facilitator’s toolkit is available to support this activity at your foundation. .

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Guidelines Participatory Case Study Philanthropy 101

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having one (or more) active and highly functioning advisory committees fosters resilience, creativity, and even resource development for your organization. In this case, you might look towards people who have experience either with the legislative process or with advancing public policy through coalition building, for example.

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Facilitating peer-learning and exchange. Some reflections on the game: Many the networks in the room had a track record of working together and a number had deep social media expertise. I decided to model it and take advantage to learn in public from talented co-facilitators to keep the energy up during the small group activity.

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Social Media Reflection Network Strategy 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

There would be plenty of activities that asked me to think hard, interact with colleagues, move around the room, and spend some time in personal reflection. About the Distributive Learning Process. The principles used in ETR’s retreat come from the Distributive Learning Process. There would be follow-up.

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Design Lesson Life Effective 93

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

They must stay informed on your organization’s activities and participate in decision-making processes. This model fosters a strong sense of unity and teamwork and can create a more inclusive decision-making process. This model uses a clear delineation of roles to allow your team to manage day-to-day activities more effectively.

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Guide Model Nonprofit Roles 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. The design is a description of how you will use the time slots – goals, content, instructional activities, materials, technology, documentation, and evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

Yesterday, I spent a day facilitating leadership workshops for arts leaders attending the Art House Convergence Conference near Park City, Utah. I had designed the leadership workshop on resilience to include a lot of solo and peer reflection time and small group work and some small amounts of presentation and context to do the exercises.

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Lecture Classroom Experiment Utah 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The After Action Review is a reflective practice that can be used for anything, but I find it especially valuable for social media pilots and experiments. The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured way to capture the lessons learned from any project, with the intent of improving future performance. The process is simple.

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Review Social Media Action Strategy 97

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Looking at the Zoom grid of people’s heads elicits the flight or fight response (activation of the sympathetic nerbethvous system that triggers an acute stress response that prepares the body to fight or flee). Cameras-off does not reflect disengagement, but helps improve attention and prevents burnout.

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Camera Attention Collaboration Research 107

Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

You want to strike a balance between highlighting success and showing where you need to go next, while not overwhelming your audience in the process. This is likely a combination of detailed information about what is or isn’t working particularly well, and a higher-level overview of your activities.

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