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.

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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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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. Ideally, you might present both. A buddy system helps to reinforce the culture and model the behavior that you want to promote within the organization. Set Expectations.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. Policing remote workers should not be included in your goals. Those are the basic requirements.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Responsible AI: What It Means for Your School Presented by Hiram Cuevas of St.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 28, 2010

This morning I had the great pleasure and honor to present at Amplified Leicester about Community-Driven Social Impact, and run a short strategy-building workshop. To provide practical examples of how collaborative technologies can be exploited in a city context. Presentation. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Of course, there are auxiliaries that are adaptable, responsive, and truly collaborative. So, how are these institutions addressing the challenges while also leveraging the strengths of the model? Well, first and foremost, they are proceeding slowly, carefully, and collaboratively. A Path to Change. Mapping the Change.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, that model is being challenged. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. Participants can benefit from leadership development, knowledge sharing, network building, collaborations or partnerships, and/or compensation. . Those at the top decide. But what is it?

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Your board should also help foster collaboration between board members and staff. This collaboration helps create a unified front that drives your organization forward. Different types of nonprofit boards Nonprofit boards can operate under various models–each with its own structure and approach.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Storytelling Presenting content through scenarios and narratives makes learning more enjoyable and helps employees understand the concepts better. Collaboration Collaboration allows employees to work together towards a shared goal and foster a sense of community, improving learning outcomes.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Storytelling Presenting content through scenarios and narratives makes learning more enjoyable and helps employees understand the concepts better. Collaboration Collaboration allows employees to work together towards a shared goal and foster a sense of community, improving learning outcomes.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Storytelling Presenting content through scenarios and narratives makes learning more enjoyable and helps employees understand the concepts better. Collaboration Collaboration allows employees to work together towards a shared goal and foster a sense of community, improving learning outcomes.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

This way of thinking is reflected in your actions and demeanor, modeling behavior for those around you. Building an organizational culture of growth will not happen overnight. As a leader, you both set an example through your own actions and by influencing organizational culture and policies. That’s the growth mindset.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. In this scenario, the data is there, it’s more likely a matter of internal culture and possibly budget. Solution : One way to combat this challenge is to build out a central repository using a modern ecosystem.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. This not only educates the broader community but also brings together AAPIs of all backgrounds to reinforce cultural bonds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

After a broad survey, Rick’s team defined three broad categories of public participation in scientific research: contribution, collaboration, and co-creation. In collaborative projects, citizens collect data, but they also analyze results and draw conclusions in partnership with the scientists. Wiki users are often collaborators.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. Presentation. The approach is focused on organic collaboration and growth for the entire community. No Short Cuts. Case Studies.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. Peter has defined the vision, strategy, and culture of 829 Studios since its founding in 2007. The pandemic has presented an opportunity for us to reimagine social change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Eugene Eric Kim is an expert in online culture and collaboration, particularly with new tools. The intent of the exercise (besides getting us to move around) was to help reflect and learn about self-organizing group collaboration. The instructions for the exercise are: Get in a circle. Networks in an International Context.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

All Parent Centers have the same mission: to help families of children with disabilities succeed in life, find tools and resources, and develop advocacy strategies despite the many barriers including segregated classrooms, inaccessible communities, and old cultural belief systems about disability.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . How do you build a culture of resilience with mental health resources for nonprofits?

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Gyrus

MARCH 4, 2024

Gyrus goes beyond traditional training, creating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Blackboard Learn For those seeking a blend of collaboration tools and assessment features, Blackboard Learn fits the bill. The focus is not just on software but on fostering an ecosystem that maximizes organizational potential.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When your mission is effecting positive change it’s sometimes easy to overlook that at its heart a nonprofit is still a business model, with all the same ways of failing. The ability to collaborate is one of this sector’s greatest strengths. Create an atmosphere of collaboration. Include them in presentations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

The same constructs which were discussed around combating issue fatigue can be used in creating a cultural movement around an issue. There are a few foundational questions to be asked before building a cultural movement through the use of media and storytelling. that effective cultural movements move. The Story of Stuff.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 19, 2010

As she notes, her example has luck but it is an example of a growing model of a changing world. It is currently focused on 5 main areas: Hand Made – Portraits of Emergent New Culture, Traveling Pantry, Community of Practice, Organizational Workshops, and Research. What do you think? Check it out! Great slides.

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Gyrus

MARCH 4, 2024

Gyrus goes beyond traditional training, creating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Blackboard Learn For those seeking a blend of collaboration tools and assessment features, Blackboard Learn fits the bill. The focus is not just on software but on fostering an ecosystem that maximizes organizational potential.

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Gyrus

MARCH 4, 2024

Gyrus goes beyond traditional training, creating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Blackboard Learn For those seeking a blend of collaboration tools and assessment features, Blackboard Learn fits the bill. The focus is not just on software but on fostering an ecosystem that maximizes organizational potential.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Understanding the benefits of building social capital may be effective in creating a participatory culture. In addition to encouraging collaboration and shared purpose, nonprofit organizations should ultimately aim to achieve sustained engagement and a participatory culture (Atlee, 2009).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

During the diplomatic conference, Bookshare was the most-cited model of what other countries could hope to achieve with the Treaty. The Treaty will take effect only after 20 ratifications are presented to WIPO. We hope that many other countries will follow India’s ratification. Its signature period has now ended.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 5, 2021

More specifically, the flagship land grant and top research university sought out this Salesforce CRM expansion to enable greater collaboration and insight into UVM researcher engagements with internal stakeholders and external partners. We’ve achieved a model for success that we can now use as a foundation to build from.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

I am heartened by how many new faces are here at each conference and by how the culture endures. 3) If we want to collaborate; if we see the advantages of shared knowledge and collective action, then technology can help us make it real. The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. The Meadows Foundation. Hogg Foundation For Mental Health.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. The Meadows Foundation. Hogg Foundation For Mental Health.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. Notes from the presentations as well as photos can be found here. How do we leverage the “rain” of culture change?3.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Research is limited, due to the differences between data sets, the variety of Asian American ethnic groups, and the lack of adequate conceptual models to examine ethnic sub-groups (Sundeen, Garcia, & Raskoff, 2009). [1] Click here to read "Better Together: Collaboration and Nonprofit Networking" by Jessica Sadoway. Like this article?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

And in this networked world where social change and social movements can be seeded overnight with a viral video on YouTube, such public collaboration on complex social issues can have multiple benefits. This learning model has served us well, and above all it has been safe and comfortable. And finally, the so what?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. The full keynote and presentation are below. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. And everything was shareable, collaborative, contagious. You can read her poem, Untitled, here.

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