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. Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Here they are: Rituals.

Professional 100

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 100

Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Candidates should be able to quickly articulate a nuanced commitment to both in the form of details about the organization, trends in fundraising, and awareness of traits required to be a strong major gifts officer. What experience do you have in major donor fundraising? What metrics do you use to measure success in major gift fundraising?

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Gift Interview Question Articulate 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For many it’s simply reading and writing, which is the way most of our schools are structured. When you do, you’ll begin to see what’s most important in your life. Take the time to thoughtfully articulate them. Identify a key value that governs your behavior or life. Some learn best visually, through observation.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 96

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. Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Here they are: Rituals.

Professional 143

Professional Croatia Personal Build 143

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

They have the financial resources to support both their personal needs and philanthropic aspirations, making them prime candidates. Life Stage and Age : While age alone is not a determining factor, donors who have reached certain life stages, such as retirement or active estate planning, are more likely to consider making a planned gift.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

When making a technology change, change management is a process of applying a structured approach to transition from the old system to the new system. Create a cadence of meetings and a timeline for them so they understand how the project will be structured. The techniques help to grease the wheels of any organizational change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

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. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. What gave me joy? What should I let go of?

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Professional Build Journal Facilitation 117

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. It’s indicative of what I call “circle of life” theory. But prioritizing securing the type of love that will sustain you throughout your life makes a whole lot of sense. Or people simply chipped in what they could. and +11.9%).

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Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 137

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

You need to articulately describe the need you’re addressing in a way that moves listeners’ hearts. A good leader takes time for themselves and understands the importance of balance in their work and life. When you confidently share about your vision and why it matters, you’ll attract supporters.

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Skills Leadership Director Nonprofit 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Reflection helps energize me and helps me focus.

Professional 0

Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? World Wildlife Fund Mission statement: The mission of World Wildlife Fund is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. There are over 1.8

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

In this section, we’ll cover tips for structuring information about your fundraiser on your flyer so that your viewers are satisfied. Images lend more evocative value to your content and allow you to better articulate brand messaging. Informational fundraising flyer tips and examples. Tip 1: Highlight calls to action.

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Examples Tips Fundraising Images 105

Museum 2.0

MARCH 28, 2012

At the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH), we've started experimenting with a "community first" approach to program development. C3 invites people to cross-pollinate and share ideas--the most promising of which we will follow up on to plan new programs.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Seema) The work-life balance is individual, both in terms of our personalities, but also our types of work. It was work, but something I also see as part of my life. I try to assess when I find work at home detrimental to life at home. Grabbing a lunch with a colleague is a great way to improve your quality of life at work.

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Museum Culture Professional Training 21

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Keep in mind that some venues may not allow you to stake anything into the ground or even tie things to existing structures. We all want a little security in life, right? Do your best to articulate the “why” and “how” to any concerned individuals. Consider your audience and the main demographics that will be attending.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2006

danah boyd has a post called " On Being Virtual " (be sure to read the comments) As Kevin Gamble on the SLED list notes, what she seems to be saying is that if you look at the rise of social tech amongst young people, it's not about divorcing the physical social structures to live virtually. avies' to stand around and chat.

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Environment Teach Second Life Learning 50

Museum 2.0

JUNE 6, 2008

On June 4, we opened The Tech Virtual Test Zone , a new 2000 sq ft gallery at The Tech Museum of Innovation featuring exhibits on the theme of art, film, and music that were originally developed in Second Life by a community of creative amateurs. In Second Life, I am not an expert--but many of our virtual exhibit designers are.

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Virtual Tech Lesson Second Life 21

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Below we’ll explore four things to consider in nonprofit storytelling: The narrative structure The content The medium The donor experience Managing all of the moving pieces of your nonprofit can be tough; sharing your authentic story as a change-maker doesn’t have to be. We are constantly seeking purpose and significance in the world.

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Storytelling Impact Arts Story 85

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And then unpacking some case studies that can articulate some of these strategies in action. Is that when fundraising expectations are clearly articulated during recruitment 52% of CEOs report that their boards are actively engaged in an organization’s fundraising efforts. We also want people who have a unique perspective.

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Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 62

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Your vision statement should articulate the desired future state or ultimate impact your non-profit aims to achieve. One of the key components of an operational plan is the staffing structure. It should be aspirational, inspiring, and reflect the positive change you seek to create in the world.

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Profit Guide Build Metrics 59

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

She quit me and now she is a lifeguard living her best possible life this summer, working at a community pool and having the best time of her life. I was super excited about life and I was fresh to death in my Old Navy gear in the ’90s. I’m just resetting my life. Flat structures have hidden hierarchy.

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Work Management Video Slides 94

Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

They're aware of human issues, both here and abroad, and that somehow drove them all into the position that food was a place where they would be advocating for change through their passion, their life work, and through wanting to celebrate not only communities, but also by becoming activists for changing the way we eat.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Melinda: Well, it might be helpful to explain the origin of Women's Global Green Action Network, because it helps to describe how we are structured. What was really missing and what we could fill through a structured place and space, and that would be Women's Global Green Action Network. And we have been operating on those goals.

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Green Global Action Network 40

Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

A lot of the work we do at Big Duck is about helping organizations articulate their voice. And one of the things that often occurs to me about mindshare that I think we lose sight of in nonprofits is that mindshare has a shelf life. By “finite” what I mean is they have a short shelf life.

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Build Video New York City Communication 124

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

Recently, Haji sat down with Care2s Clint OBrien to reflect on lessons learned over the years, including simple life lessons, as well as more complex lessons about how technology is revolutionizing the way that charities advance their missions, not to mention how nonprofits interact with their donors and supporters. How much time do we have?

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Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

Recently, Haji sat down with Care2s Clint OBrien to reflect on lessons learned over the years, including simple life lessons, as well as more complex lessons about how technology is revolutionizing the way that charities advance their missions, not to mention how nonprofits interact with their donors and supporters. How much time do we have?

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Few were able to articulate a response policy that wasn't based entirely on the volume of the ire raised. The science of capital punishment from DNA to execution Religion Teen suicide, teen cutting – I wanted to include these in my museum’s “Hall of Human Life” teen area. If you do offend, ask yourself—who do you offend and why?

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Museum Professional Teen Map 20

Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

Just because they might be using social media in their personal life or maybe even in their work life, that’s not the best ask to automatically make before you get to know a millennial. They wanted more accountability and more structure. Sarah: No, I think that sounds really great. Steven: Just a thank you.

Professional 57

Professional Video St. Louis Group 57

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, it is likely that some nonprofits could begin, out of an abundance of caution, to move toward a discussion of life experiences that is akin to the Court opinion’s “ challenges bested, skills built, or lessons learned ” as they intersect with race. Recommendation 2: Support advocacy efforts.

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