Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Detroit hosed by Co-Act , a nonprofit collaboration space in Detroit. The workshop was focused on personal resilience and self-care based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit and was part of series of workshops on resilience. I make it okay to modify so no one feels excluded.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Earlier this summer, I had the huge privilege to visit Romania and help with the Local Philanthropy Workshop. day conference was split into two tracks for IT and NGO, sometimes meeting separately, sometimes coming together to collaborate. The Local Philanthropy Workshop: Facebook Campaigning in Romania.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready to level up your supporter engagement game with the most sought-after workshop of the summer! Join us for an incredible supporter engagement workshop where leading experts will uncover the secrets to building a rock-solid team of supporters. Registration is free! Attend one or all of the amazing sessions!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

When colleague Dan Cohen told me of his recent experience using guided imagery in a social media workshop, I thought it was definitely valuable to share with others. Ellie thought a moment of serenity in the heat of a very intensive training and cohort-building workshop might be a good idea.

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Classy

MAY 7, 2021

The Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , hosted by Classy , is an online conference designed exclusively for nonprofit and social sector professionals. For the second year in a row, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions is completely free, and completely virtual. 10 Reasons to Attend the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. Technology .

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

AI for Research and Collaboration Medical, scientific, and a myriad of other professions are being rapidly redesigned by AI’s ability to streamline all types of research activities. Thad Lurie, SVP, Digital and Technology, American Geophysical Union will report on how his organization is Implementing AI for Research Collaboration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I facilitated a peer session with Public Information Officers and a Mini-Workshop on managing and measuring a social media presence. There is no better tool for doing this than the LightBox Collaborative 5th Annual Editorial Calendar. Go get your free template right now so you are ahead of the curve for 2015.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This collaborative AI approach, which draws data directly from electronic health records, enables AAD to standardize data collection, gain valuable insights into patient outcomes, and strengthen advocacy efforts.

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VisionLink

MAY 8, 2023

Gateway to Collaboration is the conference’s theme, something that's central to all that we have worked to support over the past decades. Visionlink offers the only disaster solutions that are both pre-built and completely configurable--and designed for collaboration and data exchange from the ground up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

He references one of the thought leaders of the sticky notes as a collaboration tools, Tim Brown , Author and CEO of the design and innovation company Ideo,who recommends the Post-it Note as a perfect tool for brainstorming. Will Digital Post-It Notes Replace Paper?

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Association TV

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Say the events department has an annual conference, a half-day digital learning workshop and a golf tournament on their list of events to advertise using promo videos for the coming year. So they put together a release schedule that looked like this: Workshop Promo: Tuesday, February 22. Workshop Date: Monday, March 21.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

As part of the workshops that I deliver based on the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , one of my most popular is how to avoid collaborative overload in the nonprofit workplace. Collaborative overload results from too many pointless meetings, a tsunami of emails, and a drumbeat of constant interruptions. Write Precise Emails.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

The Facilitator’s Guide is a free online course in collaboration with +Acumen that guides social change leaders through a design process and helps them understand different facilitation techniques. Luma Institute offers face-to-face intensive design thinking facilitation training workshops. Luma Institute.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Social skills— along with empathy, help teams successfully collaborate to get work done. A facilitated workshop will put the five EI competencies on everyone’s radar. These games are a springboard for further conversation around emotions, empathy, collaboration, and relationship building. Start slowly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” When the book is published next fall, I look forward to leading many workshops on the topic!

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 4, 2012

Topic : Designing Online Engagement to Collaborate with Your Community. In this workshop, we’ll focus on all aspects of designing high-value, engaging, and participatory content that creates a partnership with your fans. Date : April 4, 2012. Location : San Francisco, CA. Related Links : 2012 NTC. Session information.

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VisionLink

MAY 3, 2012

A number of workshops and classes are being offered on topics such as "Talent and Leadership for Leading Community Change," and "Investing in Collaboratives to Achieve Greater Community Results". An appropriate focus, yes? What we learn, earn, and how well we live are so completely intertwined.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Staff who collaborate with board members to find the unique strengths and connections of each person are enriching their organization. Collaboration with ESPERA partners allows for various support, including workshops and regular staff visits. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

I recently taught several leadership development workshops at the Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership based on my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. One of the workshops was focused on technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace , more specifically how to avoid collaboration overload.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

This word cloud is from a virtual workshop I facilitated asking participants what the barriers to effective virtual meetings are: technology, engagement, connectivity, and participation. I’ve used in many face-to-face workshops, but it can easily be done online with “Emoji” voting.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Topic : Designing Online Engagement to Collaborate with Your Community. In this workshop, we’ll focus on all aspects of designing high-value, engaging, and participatory content that creates a partnership with your fans. Date : September 30-October 2, 2012. Location : Washington, DC. Related Links : BBCon website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Change Management Digital transformation often brings about changes in how teams work, collaborate, and execute their tasks. This can include formal training programs, online courses, workshops, or mentoring from external experts.

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Roundtree

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Roundtree Announces Collaboration with Mission Increase. We believe this collaboration will ultimately benefit our partnering organizations in strengthening donor relationships,” said Danny Rohrdanz, Director of Mission Multiply for Mission Increase. . “I I have long admired Mission Increase’s work around the country. Partnerships.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Last year, innovators and changemakers gathered for a two-day event in London to learn, share, and collaborate to make a better world. The conversations, presentations and workshops were shared online in real-time thanks to a myriad technology set (including Twitter, blogs, video, etc.). Collaborate. We promise: it’s fun!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Last year, innovators and changemakers gathered for a two-day event in London to learn, share, and collaborate to make a better world. The conversations, presentations and workshops were shared online in real-time thanks to a myriad technology set (including Twitter, blogs, video, etc.). Collaborate. We promise: it’s fun!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2011

iPads can be used for small and large presentations, brainstorming sessions, workshops, and other valuable work. Together, they formed CARD – Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters. iPads can be used for small and large presentations, brainstorming sessions, workshops, and other valuable work. iPads will also [.]

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For the past 12 years, Points of Light has recognized successful company and nonprofit collaborations with The Civic 50 , an annual program highlighting the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

The workshop shared a landscape analysis of what’s already out there from the various industries in order to build a clear understanding of what’s in place and what isn’t in terms of social media measurement valid metrics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

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 design and processes. The toolkit includes easy methods for any team that wants to improve collaboration and creativity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

One thing I have noticed when co-designing workshops or gatherings with other facilitators, is that some facilitators like to specialize and or have a preference for one method or philosophy. These skills are useful in all group settings, whether it is a meeting, workshop, or conference. Community Organizing. Any many more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize. Such spaces offer great benefits for collaboration, transparency, knowledge sharing, learning, creativity, and team building. And that means saying goodbye to cubicles and fixed seating plans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be in New Zealand, leading a workshop on social media and I facilitated a module on mindful social media. It seemed very inappropriate given that my host, Stephen Blyth , collaborated with Peter Sykes, CEO & Founder at Mangere East Family Service Centre and we held the workshop on a Marae.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2013

The project supports a cohort of children’s health care insurance advocates with monthly peer calls, a face-to-face annual workshop, and expert one-on-one coaching from SpitFire coaches. This week was the third face-to-face meeting I’ve helped design and facilitate. The report out was a competition.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Why we like it: beside the more than 70 Idea Labs, two Keynote speakers, Snap Learning sessions, and Ignite sessions, early risers will also love Sunrise Sessions , which include a "photography safari," early morning yoga, and an experiential dance workshop. Nonprofit Technology Conference (16NTC). Where: San Jose, CA. Create Good Conference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating two workshops on becoming a Networked Nonprofit: Effective Social Strategy for nonprofits in Santa Barbara hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara. Become Your Own Publishing Powerhouse with LightBox Collaborative’s 2014 Editorial Calendar guest post by Holly Minch.

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