Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits play a critical role in addressing societal issues, but their effectiveness often hinges on the strength of their leadership, especially the board. They can improve engagement, performance, governance, and fundraising skills — all of which can propel the organization to the next level of impact.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women.

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International Conversation Leadership Issue 221

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

That emerges as a reason for foundation leadership to avoid working with a group of people, especially outside of the hierarchy of control that the foundation has with its own staff. The role of strategic facilitation of decision-making in participatory philanthropy is often unrecognized and underappreciated.

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Participatory Facilitation Philanthropy Skills 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?”

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2014

Earlier this month, I facilitated a workshop for leaders of community foundations in New Jersey for the Knight Digital Media Center on the topic of practical network leadership skills. Applying these techniques to social platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn for thought leadership, influence, and professional learning.

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Leadership Network Personal New Jersey 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

The project is under the visionary leadership of Cheryl Francisconi who is the director of IIE’s office in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and has vast expertise in developing, designing, and implementing transformative leadership programs for several decades. Documentation of the Visioning Process.

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Rwanda Social Media Leadership Training 116

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

EI is the skill that allows you to successfully manage your own emotions and better understand how others are feeling. Self-awareness—The ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. Social skills—Getting along with others and working successfully in a group. We were trailblazers.

Giving 221

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2017

For the past year, I’ve been collaborating with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies , with generous support from the David and Lucille Packard Foundation , to create a leadership training resource for emerging nonprofit leaders that infuses the distinct values, mindsets, and interests of today’s emerging leaders.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Social media platforms and mobile apps facilitate real-time interactions, keeping members informed and involved. Creating meaningful content is where human skills shine. These unique insights facilitate objective decision-making. A respect for the magnitude of this transformation is smart leadership.

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Technology Collaboration Interaction Associations 251

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2022

posted by Nico Marcolongo Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. These realities require leadership capable of allying highly autonomous and dispersed workforces into a united effort. Leadership requires cultivating healthy inter-personal relationships based on mutual trust. Authentic engagement.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Effective Communication Training (ECT) is an approach focused on improving an individual’s ability to convey and understand information from others. ECT is especially crucial in today’s fast-paced and multi-cultural work environment.

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Skills Leadership Communication Develop 52

Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Effective Communication Training (ECT) is an approach focused on improving an individual’s ability to convey and understand information from others. ECT is especially crucial in today’s fast-paced and multi-cultural work environment.

Skills 52

Skills Leadership Communication Develop 52

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. Often, facilitation teams are brought together by an event host. Photo by Trav Williams.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. Trust frayed on both the leadership and the employee sides of the equation. These five competencies are the core of the EI skill set. Social skills— along with empathy, help teams successfully collaborate to get work done.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.

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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.”

Skills 96

Skills Reflection Management Nonprofit 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session about leadership and social media as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits. Do a little research and see if your peer executive directors are using social media or mobile as a leadership tool.

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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 3, 2019

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

Professional 117

Professional Nonprofit Build Facilitation 117

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Amira Learning is helping young students improve their reading literacy with an AI-powered tutor, while CodeSignal has built a platform for tech workers to pick up new technical skills and practice soft skills through AI-powered simulations. But theres a shortage of workers who can fill those positions.

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Education Companies Student Skills 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. Yet currently very few leaders in these emergent networks and collaborations have the tools and skills they need to succeed. just strategy, or just process facilitation, or just fundraising). How do these networks evolve over time?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These non-technical skills are equally important in the modern workplace.

Skills 52

Skills Develop Leadership Professional 52

Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These non-technical skills are equally important in the modern workplace.

Skills 52

Skills Develop Leadership Professional 52

Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

Skills 52

Skills Develop Leadership Professional 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The concepts around connectivity and leadership were synergistic with the concept of networked leadership that Allison Fine and I wrote about in the Networked Nonprofit , published in several years before. We, in the social good sector, especially need to keep honing our skills in unleashing new power for good causes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

International Training Work: Most of my work is designing and delivering capacity building projects for nonprofits literally all over the world. This past year I had the honor of facilitating an intense training in Tunisia in January for Women Entrepreneurs that included leadership, entrepreneurship, business planning, and communications.

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Tunisia Facilitation Foundation Technique 127

.orgSource

MAY 9, 2023

Before you engage a facilitator, discuss their approach to innovation. Recognize and reward employees who grow their skills. Inspire the leadership team. Liz emphasized the importance of the board and CEO’s leadership early in our conversation. Review your strategic plan and assess where there is room for growth.

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Culture Associations Consultant Professional 44

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Highlight volunteer opportunities that align with supporters’ interests, provide the option to take on leadership roles, and host engaging volunteer social and networking events. For example, one staff member may be in charge of creating volunteer appreciation efforts while another facilitates ongoing volunteer training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

In addition, I was lucky enough to be the online facilitator for a virtual leadership program for arts administrators co-hosted by the Cornell University School of Management where I learned and practiced a range of instructional techniques for teaching adults.

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Communication Design Program Build 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. We learned a lot. Investing in the next generation of social sector leaders takes buy-in at all levels of an organization.

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Professional Develop Nonprofit Leadership 93

Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the context of compliance training, it involves equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand and comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Skill Enhancement Compliance training is not a one-time event; it requires ongoing development to enhance employees skills and knowledge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

On April 6-8th, I’m co-facilitating a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and Justin Ferrell. It requires new mindsets, tools, and skills – and that is what we’ll be teaching and practicing during this retreat in Silicon Valley on April 6-8.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

While it may seem like jumping the gun, your nonprofit should start planning for leadership succession in advance of actually passing the torch. This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. Most nonprofits do not have leadership succession plans.

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