Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

If you are an organization or group that wants to catalyze and support community-generated projects or you are someone that wants to get involved, I hope this is a format you can take and run with. The documentation explores Project Spaces conceptually as well as provides examples of how to hold a Project Spaces event.

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Project Remix Collaboration Wiki 126

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? Looking for new techniques to add to your facilitator’s toolbox? The most critical thing that distinguishes brainstorming from other types of facilitated group activity is the absence negative feedback. Basic Approaches. Before the Session.

Facilitation 109

Facilitation Work Nonprofit Technique 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Workplace flexibility creates a need for better skills in facilitating virtual meetings and hybrid meetings where some participants are in the room and others participate are using audio-only or video conferencing platform. That’s why I’ve added a new workshop on running and facilitating effective virtual meetings.

Facilitation 112

Facilitation Virtual Effective Practice 112

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Among other things, WhatsApp can be used to help facilitate team member collaboration, which has suddenly become much more challenging now that teams are having to work virtually due to social distancing. WhatsApp offers an appealing and efficient method of sharing documents and other materials among members of a team.

Storytelling 316

Storytelling Digital Audience Channel 316

DataRobot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

To facilitate this decision, DataRobot platform provides Challenger Insights, a deep but intuitive analysis of how well the Challenger performs and how it stacks up against the Champion. Learn more about DataRobot MLOps and access public documentation to get more technical details about recently released features. Request a Demo.

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Project Help Metrics Model 145

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Communication is the most important tool a project manager and their team has to help clients achieve their goals, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the current workplace. Every facet of the organization benefits from a project management role team member and communicating in the most effective way possible.

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Project Communication Management Doc 105

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Know Who You Want Whether you are hiring a new employee or selecting staffers for a special project, a perfect fit doesn’t happen by accident. Similarly, when you are building a project-related team, document goals, and objectives and ensure that all participants understand what success looks like. I’ve seen it happen.

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Team Build Skills Culture 221

Google Research AI blog

APRIL 6, 2023

Project Starline renders people at natural scale on a 3D display and enables natural eye contact. At Google I/O 2021 we announced Project Starline , a technology project that combines advances in hardware and software to create a remote communication experience that feels like you’re together, even when you’re thousands of miles apart.

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Project Communication Conversation Attention 93

Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Claude Pro provided an excellent overview of the kinds of books Ive selected for the book group I facilitate over the past eight years. Limitation: Some documents I tried to import, like my Readwise reading highlights, were too large to fit in a Claude Project I created for my taste atlas. Limitation: 2.0

Movie 88

Movie Music Doc Analysis 88

Towards Data Science

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Pet Project for Data/Analytics Engineers: Explore Modern Data Stack Tools — dbt Core, Snowflake, Fivetran, GitHub Actions. Photo by Gaining Visuals on Unsplash Here is a simple and fast pet project for Data/Analytics Engineers, who want to kick the tires on Modern Data Stack tools including dbt Core, Snowflake, Fivetran, and GitHub Actions.

Action 97

Action Project Data Calendar 97

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

I have led Martus outreach and training for the past 4 years and worked with human rights defenders all over the world, but because of the project-specific nature of our work, I interact with each of our partners separately. What if you could quickly and easily import data from other formats, like a Word document, PDF file or photograph?

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Global Group Burma Thailand 157

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Now that you’ve identified what the project goals are, pick measurable outcomes to determine what metrics you’ll use to track those goals. Embarking on a new tech project is like building a house. Just like building a house, your project (and related costs) consists of three phases: design, build, and maintenance.

Project 98

Project Guide Tech ROI 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

I was honored to be a trainer as part of the launch of the ACE Leaders Project, a program developed by the Institute of International Education Sub-Saharan Regional Office and supported by the Packard Foundation. This was a incredible opportunity to focus on the documentation side – without feeling rushed to get everything online.

Rwanda 116

Rwanda Social Media Leadership Training 116

The Next Web

JULY 14, 2012

Here are 10 business-changing tools for joining mental forces with your team members and putting your skills together for projects: 1. It’s easy to set up, easy to use, and fantastic for team members who are working on many projects at the same time with others. Producteev for Productive Collaboration. All the Way!

Collaboration 148

Collaboration Tools Business Skype 148

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2025

These can include disbursement timelines, budget allocation, and project progress. If a question or issue arises down the road, youll have the documentation to back up your decisions. With a transparent payment schedule, they can better plan and ensure smoother implementation of their projects.

Grant 59

Grant Practice Tips Award 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I facilitated two programs for grantees of the Packard Foundation based on my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit and designed and currently facilitating a peer learning exchange for the Knight Foundation for its community foundation partners that are hosting Giving Days. Year in Review.

Tunisia 127

Tunisia Facilitation Foundation Technique 127

The Verge

MAY 19, 2020

Wiens says the effort began with a crowdsourcing campaign to collect repair information for hospital equipment, with a focus on “ventilator documentation, anesthesia systems, and respiratory analyzers — devices widely used to support COVID-19 patients.” To be very clear: iFixit does not make money on this project.

Database 115

Database Tanzania Library Hosting 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

When I facilitate meetings or workshops for nonprofits, not matter the topic, I incorporate many participatory approaches and design thinking methods. Diminish pet projects. A simple way to take dot voting on online would be to use a combination of Zoom and Google documents. For the voting part, you would use a google document.

Online 115

Online Participatory Technique Method 115

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 28, 2010

The project is commissioned and supported by NESTA , an independent body with a mission to make the UK more innovative. Project objectives: • To develop a transferable model for amplifying a diverse city’s grassroots innovation capacity through connecting diverse communities through key individuals. • Presentation. Technology cards.

Community 123

Community Impact Social Phoenix 123

sgEngage

JULY 5, 2024

One important goal of your steering committee is to document your organization’s requirement list for technology solutions. This should include the staff resources and capacity for this project—from vendor selection through implementation. Once finalized by the committee, have the requirement list approved by your leadership.

Software 105

Software Fund Nonprofit Chart 105

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When I was assigned this article, I opened up a shared document to more than 200 of my colleagues. Advancements in AI translation and community moderation tools will facilitate increased global collaboration. People around the globe shared tens of thousands of words. GenAI allowed me to parse their input.

Problem 92

Problem Disaster Paraguay Resource 92

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

I think of myself in these terms: I educate, facilitate, mediate, and problem-solve. I’ll be the project manager on their big new client database project, and help them think about how far to dip their toes into Web 2.0. I have other kinds of projects as well – those that use my talents somewhat differently.

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Consultant Open Source Database Project 111

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.

Synchronous 50

Synchronous Facilitation Practice Online 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. Facilitator Guide: [link]. … Read More

Practice 108

Practice Nonprofit Thailand Reflection 108

.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

I’ve seen projects get tied in knots by the very software that was intended to keep them running smoothly. AI will undoubtedly make those projections more accurate. IT has become more than a facilitator; It is a collaborator in our ability to bring ideas to life. Could some staffers benefit from additional training?

Technology 170

Technology Evaluation Associations System 170

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. Program Design. Peer Learning Exchange: Theory of Change.

Pakistan 113

Pakistan NGO Network Social Media 113

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured way to capture the lessons learned from any project, with the intent of improving future performance. It is an opportunity for a group to reflect on a project, activity, event or task so that they can do it better the next time. The process is simple. What actually happened?

Social Media 97

Social Media Action Review Media 97

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I like the fact that the source documents are always provided.) Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. To provide customized support, an AI must be configured and trained to assist in your particular project.

Las Vegas 221

Las Vegas Interaction Conversation Language 221

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

In order to be successful in this step you will need full management support and a dedicated key project lead for your team. Consider using an outside facilitator to help develop questions and protocol and to help identify themes from your data.

Measure 143

Measure Impact Issue Survey 143

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

Elgg, a LAMP(hp) project, started it’s life as a learning platform with social network features, but has transmorgrified into a social network platform with learning features. Where traditional social networking is about connecting individuals, Crabgrass is social networking to facilitate network organizing. 3 Takeo 04.28.09

Social Network 100

Social Network Network System Management 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

My work as a trainer and facilitator has brought me to many places in the world. Often, the training on-site is the beginning of project which includes facilitating sessions remotely across time zones. Sending notes and documents post meeting should be done regardless. Recording the meeting is another option.

Virtual 116

Virtual Tips Time Work 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Emerging Leaders Playbook: With the generous support of the Packard Foundation and in collaboration with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies, we wrote and published the Emerging Leaders Playbook last year, along with facilitating a peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat.

Professional 105

Professional Nonprofit Facilitation Journal 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

For the networked nonprofit workshops I facilitate, I’ve developed a maturity of practice assessment called “ Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly ” which gives me a detailed understanding of where the organization is in its practice. It is also important to target the right level of authority.

Instructional Design 113

Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 113

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Documented Processes : Your annual budgeting process should be documented with tasks, responsibility assignments, and clearly stated deadlines.

Process 98

Process Create Review Goal 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2011

I’m just beginning a new crop of peer learning projects for nonprofits to learn the practice of being networked nonprofits and use social media effectively at Zoetica and through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. It’s hard because you have to be very disciplined about noticing and documenting your practice.

Wiki 97

Wiki Public Learning Social Media 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2011

I started work on the E-Mediat project over a year ago. The project is being managed by IIE and builds on a highly successful program launched in the Middle East five years ago, Women in Technology. The final phase is to design and facilitate in-country bootcamps with participants. (I’ll

Social Media 119

Social Media Tunisia Morocco Media 119

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2009

This past Saturday at the SHINE09 unconferance , David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , Drew Mackie and I facilitated a version of what was called the Social Collaboration Game. David has written up an incredible rundown of the game, including the cards, the planning documents and more. What should we call it?

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Collaboration Game Social Facilitation 100