NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2024

For example, if your nonprofit works hard to reduce the effects of climate change, it’s probably not a good idea to approach a company that was mentioned in the newspaper last week because of its harmful environmental practices. Don’t be afraid to use several methods to contact one potential partner, ranging from phone calls to snail mail.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2016

In a couple of weeks, one of the sessions I’m facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Jose is called “ How To Be A Wizard at Tech Training.” Our session will change the way you design and deliver technology trainings. Co-Designing and Working with Other Facilitators and Trainers. Design Labs.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

There can be several methods of learning in a learning path depending on the learning style and preference. Learning path offers techniques for performing several assessments and methods to implement the skills in real-time situations. A learning path allows multiple users to register for the course at once.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done. Our new normal will most likely be more complex to design and facilitate. Here are some considerations for designing and facilitating pandemic-era hybrid meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2017

What could we change? It creates a safe space to share learning in a way that isn’t about pointing fingers or blaming (if facilitated in the right way). What techniques and methods have you used? But how to create a routine around reflection for yourself and at your nonprofit? What could be improved?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

” How Human-Centered Design Methods Can Help You Design A Better Dashboard. Dashboard design should also inspire buy-in and continuous improvement by using “ human centered design ” methods. These are methods for developing solutions (any type) in service of people. Flickr Photo by PetitPlat - Stephanie Kilgast.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Exploring Various eLearning Formats: A Comprehensive Guide Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems eLearning has become a widely recognized and preferred method of learning for individuals and organizations. The convenience and impact of eLearning have made it a popular choice for training and skill development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

I’ll be doing a session with colleagues Danette Peters and Roberto Cremonini on Outcomes, Impact, and Communication where will not only share some case studies and techniques for outcome-based evaluation, but model some small group facilitation techniques for the process.

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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! There are two different methods to evaluate your training. Use Learning Theory. Or, have them fold 8 x 11.5

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

Teams can maintain consistency with the following methods: Content should be divided into manageable, reusable modules that can be combined, changed, or modified to meet various training requirements. To establish a unified visual brand, use the same fonts, colors, logos, and formatting techniques throughout all training materials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Here I used a classic, simple technique of asking people to share burning questions in small groups and generated a list of the themes/questions with the full group. I’m always relieved when the questions match the content, but you also have to point out where you will go deep and what may not be addressed. Or, have them fold 8 x 11.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Last week was a busy week, after keynoting the Nonprofit Solutions Conference in Kansas City , I facilitated a one-day workshop for the Center for Nonprofits on developing and measuring a sustainable integrated social media strategy. For example, I incorporate tactical and visual techniques for participants to use to do the exercises.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Earlier this month, I had an opportunity to facilitate a full-day innovation lab for an amazing group of network thinkers using human design methods to inform the design of a leadership network. It has been exactly a year since I have committed to practicing the methods from Luma Institute as part of improving my facilitation practice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

My sessions were integrated into the various leadership, visioning process for women’s rights, curriculum development, and evaluation methods modules throughout the week as networked and social media skills were not the main focus. I have read a lot about these methods , but you cannot really under it until you experience it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

I didn’t do a complete unplug, as we’re so dependent on the Internet for information in navigate our daily lives, which is a huge change since I first got online in 1993. And, now with those beautiful sunsets behind me, I look ahead to 2015. I have a couple of New Year’s rituals that help prepare me for a new year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2013

On December 17 at 6:30 pm, I am facilitating a discussion and presenting at one of Scoop.It’s “ Lean Content ” events in San Francisco. Jarche mentions some techniques from three different curators on how to add value. Presentation: Putting resources together – the ordering, sub-categories, and aesthetics.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

Brief Overview of the Rise of Online Learning The increasing demand for online learning stems from the rapid changes in the world. These platforms also facilitate instant feedback loops and provide opportunities for participation. Mobile platforms enable widespread accessibility, generating valuable data for personalized learning.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

Brief Overview of the Rise of Online Learning The increasing demand for online learning stems from the rapid changes in the world. These platforms also facilitate instant feedback loops and provide opportunities for participation. Mobile platforms enable widespread accessibility, generating valuable data for personalized learning.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

As Linda Flower suggests, however, in her article “Partnerships in Inquiry: a Logic for Community Outreach,” there is a certain tactic in creating an outreach technique and a strategic plan, especially geared toward a certain culture. Outreach is necessary to shape the engagement of the community, to create positive change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2017

The workshop includes a facilitated process based on the “ World Cafe ” method where participants work in small groups to discuss the challenges in the workplace and how to address them. One technique is to weave self-care into your workday . It is your reaction to the fire that needs to change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and focus setting: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words .” This year, I’m adding a technique from Gretchen Rubin, author of the Happiness Project to establish and track good habits on a monthly basis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems. Are there methods and tools in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector for using it effectively? I got to facilitate a deep dive with a dozen folks and here are the takeaways from the discussion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2013

This week I was in Austin, TX for SXSW Interactive Festival where I presented or facilitated at several social good sessions or events. ” One method that some nonprofits engage in to improve an event or campaign is an “ After Action Review.,” How can we encourage this as both individually and organizationally?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2012

As a trainer, I’m intensely interested in creating learning experiences that integrate or about how to use the technology for nonprofits that engage and inspire people to put the ideas into practice. I’ve been obsessed with peer learning and self-directed learning models in my own learning and the trainings I design and facilitate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

I like to use a combined method. The above shows the methods. It made we wonder about how one can create a small scale, manageable method for a small organization to collect stories and use them as a feedback loop – AND part of their communications/content strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. Here’s what I learned about the facilitating design thinking processes: What Is A Design Lab? Why Use One?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2007

TechSoup holds regular meetings for nonprofits in Second Life and I have been attending regularly and sometimes facilitate like this I did this past week. So, I've been reflecting about effective facilitation of virtual meetings in Second Life Right now the primary method of group interaction is via unmoderated chat interface.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.” The book offers some recipes for culture change.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Don’t change just for novelty’s sake. Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. Illustrate the concrete change created by donor support. This convinced him to keep running successful campaigns for years without change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

There are many creative ways to engage participants at a training - both face-to-face and online. One technique is to incorporate movement – from mini-stretch breaks, to self-assessment exercises to switches in the delivery model. It totally changed the atmosphere of the room, and people were ready to learn.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. This is the actual delivery of the instruction and content. This is where you apply your presentation and facilitation skills. It is also important to target the right level of authority. Development.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

I like to use a combined method. Some of the techniques include analyzing narrative data in a structured way to test and refine a theory of change. The above shows the methods. When the issue of interest moves from measurement for accountability/compliance to #evaluation for learning – from Karcsig.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

Designed as a leadership development resource for emerging leaders working in nonprofits, it can be used by any nonprofit seeking to build a culture of philanthropy internally because the content is focused on team collaboration skills and culture change. Here are some more resources about the process of organizational culture change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2011

The TCC Group is facilitating a “learn in public&# process by sharing early research findings related to 1300 capacity building grants. There has been an interesting discussion on the wiki and blogs about strategy for public learning. What are the techniques and methods for moving people up the ladder?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2008

Epic Change is the lucky winner of my Reader Appreciation Day Charity Giveaway (Beth's Big Give!). Epic Change uses their donations to provide interest-free loans to local partners to finance their community improvement efforts. Epic Change. Here is more about their approach. I just donated $20 via Network for Good. (In

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Use your CRM and fundraising software to compile reports that include data like how users found your donation form, their giving method and amount, and if they engaged with you online or in person. This way, you can note which engagement methods were most successful and focus your energies accordingly in the future!

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