.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? In fairness, so many groups operate with minimal staff that this type of program can seem like a luxury. If mentoring is a new concept for your group, baby steps may be needed to create buy-in. Most mentorships begin with bonding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Networked Facilitation.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Create Space for Evolution Don’t fixate on giving every goal a finite timeline.

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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. ” What is Human Centered Design?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

When you focus on what’s iconic to you, you can find deeper meaning in life and work. Interactive Workshop Facilitator Jennifer Proctor, Senior Consultant, ,orgSource will guide a discussion centered on Collaborative Activities to Discover AI-driven Solutions. Pralines n’ Cream will always have a place in my top ten.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With physical events and social gatherings requiring attendance restrictions and physical distancing, many event organizers and planners are wondering how they can facilitate networking at their event while following the mandates and keeping attendees safe from the coronavirus. . Organize Attendees into Groups. Choose the Right Venue.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Some groups are reluctant to divert attention from member engagement and attrition. If your association is struggling to launch a strong diversity initiative, these activities will help you get closer to that goal. Lack of resources. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2013

I enjoy meetings when there has been a lot given to the design and you have expert facilitators in the room because I not only learn about the content, but also learn some new facilitation techniques. Then we found a partner and shared our maps.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

When a member volunteer joins your program, be sure to extend a warm welcome in your member community, make introductions, and get your new volunteers connected within your existing volunteer program groups. If your volunteer program is large, you might want to add more groups to ensure conversation flows more freely.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

For over thirty years, I have integrated “reflection rituals” in my professional work on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annually basis. Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. There is a whole book devoted to the topic, “ Rituals at Work.”)

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Our goal was to provide a great forum for networking and meaningful conversations. We asked Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association , to help us frame this conversation by sharing her group’s commitment to that idea. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity. Even the Supreme Court has come under fire.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

The recognition, the program’s success, and its critical mission are badges of accomplishment for the group. See Through a Wider Lens Zonta International is uniquely positioned to accomplish this and other female-friendly goals. Leaders who work on a global playing field can help you see in a new perspective.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In “ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

When your board can’t work to the best of their ability, it holds your entire organization back from reaching its true potential. Many of today’s nonprofits have remote or hybrid work setups, which means that directors are likely to be working in different time zones or locations.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Strategies for effective and collaborative idea generation How can you ensure that your ideas not only get heard, but also gain traction within a brainstorming group? Today, Claire will be the facilitator. We’ll follow with 10 minutes to group ideas around common themes. The primary roles are idea generators and facilitators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In “ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. Rituals leverage our brains’ ability to run on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted by other things, such as potentially contracting a deadly disease. I use my self-care plan to formalize my intention to avoid work burnout.

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Journal Reflection Technique Facilitation 148

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Much like the head coach or manager of a professional sports team, your job when assembling and managing these teams becomes less about teaching and directing, and become more centered on ensuring the group is working cohesively. And not only that, how well those moving parts are working unison with one another.

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Leadership Team Build Work 123

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

I have also attended and facilitated meetings with a graphic recorder, most recently at the Nonprofit Technology Conference , and know the power of how “drawing on the wall” can help spark group insights and learning. This is especially important if there are small group exercises.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

You can expect to continue to see more blog posts from me on the topic of peer learning design and training techniques as I continue to do this work. Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days. As with any new group, many of the foundations were reluctant to make a commitment to participate in the exchange.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From there you can create two versions of your appeal: 1) thanking active donors for their previous contributions and asking for a final end-of-year gift to maximize their support, and 2) reminding lapsed donors about your organization’s important work while also letting them know they still have time to make a donation. Get in touch here!

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

LMS can store data about learners’ progress, provide filters for searching by subject or topic areas, enable different access levels for different user groups (e.g. The features provided by the LMS facilitate resource sharing and management, as well as communication between teachers and learners. managers and employees).

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

LMS can store data about learners’ progress, provide filters for searching by subject or topic areas, enable different access levels for different user groups (e.g. The features provided by the LMS facilitate resource sharing and management, as well as communication between teachers and learners. managers and employees).

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

LMS can store data about learners’ progress, provide filters for searching by subject or topic areas, enable different access levels for different user groups (e.g. The features provided by the LMS facilitate resource sharing and management, as well as communication between teachers and learners. managers and employees).

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Roles Culture Learning Create 52

.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. Marc Benioff, Co-Founder and CEO of SalesForce, describes the goal like this, “A digital ecology is a network of interconnected digital systems that work together to create value. Enhanced Communication.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Guest Beneblog by Vijaya Tripathi The first ever Martus users group meeting took place earlier this month in Chiang Mai, the capital of Northern Thailand. The more people working to develop Martus, the faster and more sustainably we’ll be able to make these changes a reality. For me personally, the meeting was a rare experience.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Your champion can come from any level of your organization, but they will need to be comfortable working with your leadership and have a strong passion for your community. You’ll need leaders to support—or at least not block—this work. Or you may work with a representative body of the community to put forward nominees.

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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. To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . 2) Offering Networking and Education .

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

MHM’s goal is to help create and sustain healthy communities by supporting organizations that address the community conditions in which we are born, grow, live, and work, otherwise known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). million in community grants at least 174 nonprofits and municipalities during 2024.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

One that I was not familiar with it is called CLEAR goals are defined as: Collaborative – achieved in partnership with others. Emotional – harness the energy and passion of the team working to achieve them. Appreciable – smaller goals contribute to a bigger objective. Within the same group at different points in time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

We are only about one month into the world’s largest work from home experiment. A few tips include: use the phone instead, switch to asynchronous modes of working, or use a few camera tricks. The participants see the same familiar zoom interface, but instead of the whole group participating it is a smaller subset of participants.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a focus and priority for any organization takes intentional effort, hard work and practice. In " 5 ways to improve diversity training ," according to a new study, it is important to be realistic about what training can accomplish, what should accompany it and to set clear goals.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. Aly Sterling Philanthropy explains that nonprofit strategic planning is the process of aligning your organization’s goals with your values to provide a dynamic performance map for the future.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. 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.

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