Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership. This approach can lead to a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to addressing community needs.

Government 59

Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their experiences involved unprecedented social and industry challenges that nothing could have prepared them to meet. Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Some of our employees have over 30-years tenure.

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Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

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. The five-year journal helps you look back as you look ahead. Keeping Resilient in 2021.

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Journal Reflection Technique Facilitation 148

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. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 143

Professional Croatia Personal Build 143

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social media is an important channel of communication for connecting with your donors and supporters. billion people were using social media worldwide in 2021, and that number is only expected to increase over time. To maximize your potential across social media platforms, it’s essential to create a nonprofit social media strategy.

Social Media 52

Social Media Strategy Media Donor 52

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Social Change Won’t Happen Unless Philanthropy Gives More Power to Grassroots Leaders. Evaluating a Culture. Cultural Organizing Needed for Equity: A Framework of Belonging. Social Innovation Alone Can’t Solve Racial Inequality. Rethinking Social Justice Grantmaking. Tools: Reflective structured dialogue.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. Knowledge, however, is socially constructed and located specifically in place and time.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 76

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It’s no secret that people working at social good organizations, and at nonprofits in particular, have the reputation of being “overworked and underpaid.” Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit. Reynolds, Ph.D,

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Culture Advice Organization Nonprofit 40

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

When you walk into Zappos, the first thing you notice is the unique structure of the building. In Hsieh’s book, “ Delivering Happiness ,” he writes about the 10 core values of Zappos culture, which include: Deliver WOW through service. They even make job candidates join their specialized social network.

Library 76

Library Las Vegas Culture Learning 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. Example of A/B Testing Results.

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

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. for my journal or my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” As the part of my monthly review, I reflect on my themes and habits to improve.

Professional 117

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 117

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

As you examine your organization, reflect upon these questions and consider the following factors of an innovative association: . The association decided on Nimble AMS for its innovative ability to handle complex membership structures, continuous upgrades, and excellent customer support. Are you on track to surpass your annual goals?

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Associations Adopt United States Survey 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

Both conference marked the end of an 18-month capacity building program that trained more than 220 NGOs in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia on how to use social media effectively to advance civil society goals. See the above video, created by team in Tunisia, which summarizes the program.) And, indeed we had journalists present.

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Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 102

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. The secret is in the structure and design of the small group exercises.

Reflection 98

Reflection Train Training Design 98

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

When you walk into Zappos, the first thing you notice is the unique structure of the building. In Hsieh’s book, “ Delivering Happiness ,” he writes about the 10 core values of Zappos culture, which include: Deliver WOW through service. They even make job candidates join their specialized social network.

Library 62

Library Las Vegas Culture Learning 62

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

Accessibility 110

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 110

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Many of you know that I have had the honor of working with IIE on some amazing Networked NGO and social media skills capacity building and train the trainer projects in the Middle East over the last 2-3 years. ” It also brings up issues about the r ole of social media and a connected society for delicate diplomacy.

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Tunisia Reflection NGO Libya 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

What’s In A Social Media Policy? The tone and philosophy in a social media policy depends on the risk appetite of the organization. As this was explained in the discussion on Facebook , organizations with a stronger risk appetite/tolerance for their activities might have a more “permissive&# social media policy.

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Policy Social Media Practice Media 109

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Back then, we were concerned about heady items like constituent-centric experiences, data-driven culture and strategy, technology for change, and use cases for technology. Our latest 4th edition of the Nonprofit Trends Report reflects a set of organizations struggling with this imbalance while navigating a rapidly-changing future.

Trend 111

Trend Report United Kingdom San Francisco 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

This week I lead a full-day workshop for 300 nonprofits and foundations on social media strategy and tactics. The day was designed as a one-day interactive strategy session in the morning and intensive mini-workshops on tools and tactics in the afternoon lead by a cadre of local social media specialists and experts.

Reflection 104

Reflection People Network Colorado 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Skills Reflection Management Aggregator 96

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Since our founding, we have partnered with over 3,000 nonprofits to accelerate their impact and advance social change. We also offer services around building a culture of equity within nonprofit organizations through DEI assessments and DEI planning and training. Q: What services do you offer? You can find out more at www.alford.com.

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Group Chicago Tag Consultant 52

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Strategic storytelling, media engagement, social media campaigns, and community collaborations are some of the different ways that your association might want to share its mission and values with the wider world. Start by outlining your organizational structures. Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 5.

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

Dave Gray : Dave Gray is a guru on the topics of design, innovation, culture and change. She is one of the leading voices of ”social learning practice” which is about self-directed and informal learning from your online networks. She’s written a book about this, “ The Social Learning Handbook.”

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Learning Work Exercise Knowledge Management 99

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Philanthropy is often an important part of any company’s structure. By connecting with nonprofits and starting your own employee giving program, your employees can feel proud about working for a company that reflects their values and is devoted to making the world a better place. Are you planning time-sensitive campaigns?

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Program Create Giving Companies 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

The nature of today’s nonprofit workplace – fast paced and heavy workloads – makes it nearly impossible to find the reflective time to put together a learning plan and implement it. They need organizations with a culture that can help them thrive guest post by Kari Dunn Saratovsky, Third Plateau.

Leadership 50

Leadership Develop Culture Structure 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The description: Using Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network. The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels. It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends.

Social Media 110

Social Media Network Media Free 110

Givinga

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As we’ve watched charitable giving become increasingly core to today’s business and consumer culture, we expect several trends will be central to corporate giving in 2021. The philanthropy world was no different in adapting to the digital age, utilizing online tools to engage, live stream, and fundraise over social media.

Trend 52

Trend Giving Philanthropy Massachusetts 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

I’m giving away a free registration to NTEN’s Leading Social Change Summit. While participants in each track will explore their topics in depth and in the context of a facilitated structure, there will be inspiring keynotes and opportunities for networking for all participants. I’ll pick a winner by July 3oth.

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Registration Leadership Impact Change 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2008

The workshop design looks at how to considering the role and activity of the technology stewards in authentic situations as well as exploring the uses of social technologies to stay in touch as well as for sustained inquiry. or social technologies into community of practice work ask amazing questions.

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Reflection Nptech Tag Community 50

Care2

OCTOBER 26, 2011

We have been planning and building websites for social change institutions for nearly two decades, and over that time have worked with some of the most well-known social brands in the world, as well as hundreds of lesser-known groups. This summer we set out to learn more about the state of digital teams in the nonprofit sector.

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Team Digital Structure Model 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2015

There is a robust chapter on how to conduct an organizational learning assessment that helps staff, volunteers, and board gauge their need and readiness for professional development and some organizational cultural indicators. Structured, but flexible schedule and plan. Trained mentors who can support on the job learning. Evaluation.

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Develop People Change Mentoring 50

Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I've long admired and respected Beth, and I'm a fan of Radian6, a social media monitoring tool. The focus was around the ROI: how to think of the value of social media, the things you need before starting any campaign, and how to measure, analyze and sell campaigns. Part I - A Thoughtful Guide for Your Social Media Adventure.

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ROI Social Media Metrics Strategy 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption. Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make the shift that is different from organizations that cannot?"

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Social Media Adopt Share Media 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

Over the past decade, the Internet and social media have been one of my primary sources for professional learning. networks, training and capacity building approaches, and culture change. Some topics of interest for me include: social media measurement, ROI, networked learning, information overload and mindfulness, Civil Society 2.0,

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Share Reflection Social Media Slideshare 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

I invited Lisa to reflect on her experience and share some advice as a blog post. We dropped the formal book club structure (Week 2: Question 3 ….”) These posts really helped us focus not only our actions, but also how we are leading culture shift within our organizations. Having this peer group was validating and supportive.

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Group Facebook Audience Chapter 115