Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

Over the past month, I have been thinking about a couple of different ideas and how to incorporate them into training design to facilitate learning. My questions are: 1. How can we use graphic facilitation or graphic note taking in real time to deepen understanding of the topic being discussed? The Back Channel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. This post is #2 in a series I’ll be publishing on virtual meeting facilitation. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips. Here’s a few ideas.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

The training primarily focuses on developing the individual’s communication skills, active listening techniques, and adapting the communication styles according to different situations. Organizations must invest in good learning management systems (LMS) to facilitate effective communication training.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

The training primarily focuses on developing the individual’s communication skills, active listening techniques, and adapting the communication styles according to different situations. Organizations must invest in good learning management systems (LMS) to facilitate effective communication training.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ll also explore the strategic intent of GA4 as well as explore its potential in adaptive techniques, robust machine learning algorithms, and powerful predictive analytics. We’ll also provide you with some starter ideas and thought-provoking questions to spark your creativity and enhance your visuals and design.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Going beyond content delivery, I also use a lot of participatory and hands-on learning techniques to help students gain a deeper understanding. WEF encouraged people to create a selfie video for 20 seconds asking a question that a world leader would answer. Here’s how they combined the videos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

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. Here are some considerations for designing and facilitating pandemic-era hybrid meetings.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

This program was put together by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) and trains facilities in biorisk reduction, proper cleaning and sanitization techniques, and ensures access and use of PPE. . Offers live streaming video. Has chat features (video and text). Look for an event platform that: Offers 24/7 live support.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Social fundraising campaigns allow donors to rally around individuals through status updates, photos, videos and more. With the right mindset and techniques, fundraisers can transform what feels like a burden into a rewarding experience of community, purpose, and achievement. The key is making participation fun and frictionless.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

That training was either expensive or a hodge podge of low cost webinars and free video tutorials available on the web. Descriptions of key digital measurement concepts, terminology and analysis techniques. Micro lessons on video, exercises, coaching, measure progress and put it online for free.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills. Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2011

Day 4 of the Train the Trainers E-Mediat was designed and facilitated by the capable SMEXbeirut Team – including Jessica Dheere , Mohamad Najem , and Naeema Zarif. In the above video, Naeema Zarif. The morning used the World Cafe technique. explains the how and why. Photo by SMEXbeirut. Fluency in social media skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

See the above video, created by team in Tunisia, which summarizes the program.) It was also an opportunity for me to co-facilitate with in-country team, meet the NGOs and hear their stories first-hand, and learn a lot about modeling and adapting interactive training techniques for different cultures.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2011

That morning, I saw the jaw-dropping photos and videos from the Japan tsunami disaster. What were successful techniques or elements of SXSWcares? Media – The campaign featured compelling video footage of the disaster and testimonies from Japanese attendees. How did you co-created the campaign?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

My co-presenter for the plenary was the amazing Marcelo Iniarra , who is a digital mobilization pioneer and fantastic presenter/facilitator. Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2013

When you read this post, I’ll be on a plane to the facilitate the opening plenary at the Legal Services TIG Conference on Wednesday, Jan. One idea particularly stuck me with — that it is a lot of about mindset change and that there is difference between perfection and failure. Here’s how.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2015

I was in San Antonio this week to facilitate an interactive master class for 300 nonprofits that was hosted by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council that hosts The Big Give, a very successful local giving day. It starts with ideas and brainstorming. So having a few brainstorming facilitation techniques to use with your team, is useful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. Every time I present or facilitate a workshop, I review the web sites and social media ant trails (social media properties) of participants. . For example, note their call to action right on the YouTube video.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

These obstacles can: Undermine team cohesiveness Prevent the exchange of ideas Reduce the overall efficacy of training initiatives Technological Infrastructure A sound technology foundation is essential for providing smooth training to your global teams.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

These obstacles can: Undermine team cohesiveness Prevent the exchange of ideas Reduce the overall efficacy of training initiatives Technological Infrastructure A sound technology foundation is essential for providing smooth training to your global teams.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

These obstacles can: Undermine team cohesiveness Prevent the exchange of ideas Reduce the overall efficacy of training initiatives Technological Infrastructure A sound technology foundation is essential for providing smooth training to your global teams.

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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. To complement the Playbook, we organized a Peer Learning Exchange where participants could gather, share ideas and ask questions. The campaigns were treated as works in progress.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2012

I love this new video from the Case Foundation about the power of social media for social change. The numbers illustrate how far the field has come in adopting social media, although not 100% adoption. The video reminded me of the classic video, “ The Machine is US/ing Us.” ” I often used [.]

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Thorough understanding leads to big ideas. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos. There are tons of ideas that you can shop on Meta (Facebook) Ads Library. Facilitate two-way dialogue to make supporters feel heard. Don’t rely too much on cleverness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

Spectragram is a facilitation technique I learned from Allen Gunner at Aspiration. I use a “Living Case Study&# technique — it is less formal that your traditional case study because it covers a work in progress and shares lessons learned as well as successes. Spectragram. We used: I love grass-fed beef.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Last week, I facilitated an interactive keynote in Seattle at 2011 Tech for Good Leadership Summit sponsored by Microsoft Community Affairs , in partnership with NPower Seattle. By all accounts , the event held the space for peer learning. Watech4good Summit. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

I am honored to have facilitated this project with NTEN over the past 18 months on the WeAreMedia: Nonprofit and Social Media Starter Kit. A series of short-tactical workshops at the 09NTC that included: Blogging , Podcasting , Video , LiveStreaming , and Flickr Bootcamp. What are some tips and techniques? November 1-15th).

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

What started out as a simple idea quickly transformed into what is now GivingTuesday. They give because they’re motivated by the story of a friend, a video you post on social media, or the client spotlight in your e-newsletter. Their toolkit has ideas, logos and branding materials, videos, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2007

One of the ideas I've been exploring is the whole notion of video blogging from Cambodia by Cambodians. I'm going to bring over video blogging kits - inexpensive cameras, rechargeable batteries, SD cards, and Ryanne's book. I put out a call for a session "Mobile Blogging and Video Blogging: I know nothing, educate me.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

This was the launch of a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. We are working very closely with V.S. Anupam Shukla and Ms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2009

Today, we had an amazing conversation and interview with Cecile Richards and Tom Subak to learn more about Planned Parenthood 's Social Media Strategy and their movement building techniques. Activists are sharing their personal stories in their own words, images, and videos across social networks with little prodding from the organization.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I’ve using the technique to deliver conversational keynotes at conferences. (The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.). Some Reflections. Balancing Learning Through Content Delivery and Sharing Experience. From Conversational Keynote To Conversational Workshop. What Powers Learning: Sharing Experiences and Stories With Peers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2011

Shabakat Al Ordon trains young people in technical, professional and facilitation skills who then go out and create programs to train people in their communities. There were many ideas, but all agreed sharing success stories from NGOs in their country was important. NGOS that work like fortresses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Yesterday, KD Paine and I delivered an NTEN Webinar on measurement based on the ideas in our new book ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World.” The group’s leader is Martin Brookes , a British economist at a hedge fund, who got the idea after a phone call. “A big U.K.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

I was also an early member of Netsquared Community , another one of Marnie’s brilliant ideas that rocked the field. Not only does this help me frame and tailor the talk I give to the audience, but facilitates Twitter conversations before. These ideas are illustrated in the slides below. Connecting With New Colleagues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

This video is from a local site in Louisville , part of the Annie E. Last week, as part of my work at the Packard Foundation as visiting scholar I had the opportunity to participate in a face-to-face convening of the "Network of Network Funders," a community of practice facilitated by the Monitor Institute. Why are they motivated?

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