ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 28, 2012

Networking. It’s simple: networking is necessary to progress at any level in business and is especially paramount for nonprofit leaders. It’s simple: networking is necessary to progress at any level in business and is especially paramount for nonprofit leaders. Luckily, the Valley has no shortage for opportunities to network.

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Network Phoenix Arizona Contact 89

Classy

MAY 26, 2021

Whether you attend a conference in person or virtually, the opportunity for conference networking and making new connections is an invaluable opportunity. As hosts of the Collaborative , an annual immersive experience designed exclusively for nonprofits, we’re no strangers to facilitating meaningful connections.

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Conference Network Virtual Facilitation 91

sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Too often, we overlook informal methods of giving—such as mutual aid networks, crowdfunding, or even peer-to-peer fundraising—because they aren’t being tracked in traditional ways. This means not only seeking financial support but also collaborating with funders to use their influence, networks, and knowledge to drive change.

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Action Impact Report Social 105

AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Yes, people attend conferences and trade shows in order to learn and grow their skill set, but they also attend to network with other industry professionals. A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. .

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Virtual Network Social Media Avatar 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Note from Beth: How do we build networks and movements around important social change issues. A generative social impact network links people together through relationships. Engagement in the network provides a bigger benefit than to the individual member, the networks can work on finding solutions to big social issues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Casey Foundation's " Making Connections " initiative Part of the Making Connections core approach uses (offline) social networks. You can read more in this series of five reports that looks at the definitions, research, power, practices, and insights relating the impact of social networks on family strengthening and community change.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2011

Beirut Diary: I’m in Beirut for the week as part of The E-Mediat project , a capacity building project that leverages a networked approach. I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver.

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NGO Network Lebanon Tunisia 106

.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Culture Community Technology Professional 221

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2020

Networking can be a daunting prospect. Try these tips for fundraisers who hate networking: 1. Another thing to bear in mind is that the other people attending the event are looking for new businesses and brands to connect with ? Make Networking a Habit. It doesn’t have to feel like a chore if you’re an introvert.

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Network Tips Fundraising Conversation 87

TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2021

That’s the premise underpinning Polywork , a new professional social network founded by Lystable/Kalo founder, Peter Johnson. It’s his “moonshot mission” — which, we’re told, has been fed by learnings gleaned from Lystable about creating a professional network. It’s announcing a $3.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2017

They are also learning how to access professional and personal networks to get answers to their questions. The Emerging Leaders Playbook was curated with this in mind. Gain tips on how to facilitate sessions that will strengthen professional development across your teams and organization.

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Facilitation Leadership Develop Work 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

Instead, Rheingold is telling us that networks and social media aren’t a fad that will go away, and that we need to put into practice intelligent ways of using it in our lives and work. Breath links mind, brain, and body – and paying attention to your breath help cultivate mindfulness.

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Online Social Media Attention Mind 131

NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Compelling: Never mind the what ; the key is sharing the so what with your audience. Credible: Great, so you’ve engaged me and done it quickly, but if you try and tell me that your magic beans are the cure to cancer tomorrow, I’m onto whatever else my fascinating network of do-gooders and colleagues is up to. There are no experts, yet.

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Effective Social Media Remix Wikipedia 192

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

When using WhatsApp to engage with various stakeholders, nonprofits have to be mindful of incorporating the various digital storytelling elements discussed above in order to ensure a successful engagement with those stakeholders. WhatsApp is a useful tool with which to apply the elements of good storytelling.

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Storytelling Digital Audience Channel 317

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Meico Whitlock (Mindful Techie) leads the NTEN Board in a meditation meeting opener. My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire. This post is #2 in a series I’ll be publishing on virtual meeting facilitation. This gives people who a chance to prepare.

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Virtual Facilitation Exercise Train 132

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

I’m talking about the stuff we consume daily to keep inform of our professional field. It comes speeding at us from our email boxes, social networks, kindles, and even paper and snail mail! We scan, we browse, we try to thoughtfully read the best stuff, and interact through online conversations.

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Content Tips Help Reflection 139

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

When you have worked in a field a long time (for me it has been over 3 decades), you have to keep an open mind about remembering and reflecting on what you have heard before — looking at as if it was new. The themes are less about exploring something new, but to commit to continuous learning and improvement.

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Professional Nonprofit Facilitation Journal 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Ivan Boothe pointed me over to a blog post by Lina with an intriguing tweet " Transmedia activism with a co-creation network." Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. She offers some examples of this approach from the activism field.

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Storytelling Network Social Media Collaboration 63

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. But it won’t happen unless you facilitate it.

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Community People Philanthropy Facilitation 129

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

Yesterday, I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens. We started with mindfulness from Chris Block, improvisation from David Havens , and Heather and I co-facilitated a session on networks.

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Mind Work Exercise Nonprofit 50

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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Volunteer Management Guide Nonprofit 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

My Three Words for 2011 inspired by Harold Jarche's Networked Learning Model. In 2010, my three words were Networked, Generosity, and Full of Life. networks, training and capacity building approaches, and culture change. That means I’ll continue to build my personal networks and content sources in these areas.

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Share Social Media Reflection Professional 103

AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. We love putting like-minded individuals together in a brainstorming space! Further networking for attendees who are not already acquainted is so much easier when they remember distinct, fun facts about each other.

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Mentoring Facilitation Module Discussion 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2011

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m facilitating several peer exchanges on the topics of measurement, social media, and networked nonprofits. Momsrising knows from years of message testing and research , that to change minds about an issue, wonky stats fall flat.

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Results Facebook Social Media Measure 118

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Interactive Workshop Facilitator Jennifer Proctor, Senior Consultant, ,orgSource will guide a discussion centered on Collaborative Activities to Discover AI-driven Solutions. We’re ready with treats guaranteed to excite your mind and your appetite. Sherry’s AI Hot List I’m excited to share my list of the top ten AI tools.

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Ideas Sponsor Associations Director 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Profitability: Being able to collect donations from both online and in-person attendees expands a nonprofit’s support network and increases total donations. By partnering with restaurants and caterers, and using video chats to facilitate socializing, virtual luncheons and dinners can be appealing affairs.

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Fundraising Strategy Create Nonprofit 299

AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Yes, people attend conferences and trade shows in order to learn and grow their skill set, but they also attend to network with other industry professionals. A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. .

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Virtual Network Social Media Avatar 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

I’m facilitating and presenting on a panel session at the Opera America National Conference taking place in San Francisco this week with Guillaume DeCugis, CEO of Scoop.It ” These apps can transform our mobile phones, tablets, and computers from agents of distraction into agents of mindfulness. Mindfulness'

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San Francisco Help Work Tips 122

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With these benefits in mind, weve compiled a list of strategies to help your nonprofit increase donor retention. Inform supporters about upcoming events, such as a fundraising 5K, auction, awareness event, or networking opportunity. Tell them exactly how youll use the items and how they will help serve your mission.

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Retention Donor Effective Strategy 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2011

In April, the Knight Foundation and Monitor Institute published a new report called “ Connected Citizens ” that looks at the impact of networks on communities, and asks, what do these emerging networks mean for community change? The report was filled with examples , but more and more are coming to life everyday.

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Action Community Fundraising Widget 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2011

You can learn in public in different ways – self-directed individual learning, with a peer group or in an organization, or as a network or entire field practice. . Since networked learning happens in the context of an ecosystem, perhaps Gary Hayes Transmedia Storytelling model or Lini Srivastava’s Transmedia Activism model.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating two workshops on becoming a Networked Nonprofit: Effective Social Strategy for nonprofits in Santa Barbara hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara. Kudos to the sharp minds of the LightBox Collaborative for creating such an intuitive and useful tool! Great idea!

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Calendar Measure Strategy Digital 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

After Day 2 at the GEO conference my mind is abuzz! One-plussing” can facilitate the process of taking a good idea and improving upon it. True insight and creativity come when we are relaxed and our mind is wandering, not when we are jacked up on Red Bull and a double-shot Venti cappuccino (even in Seattle).

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Seattle Children Conference Blogger 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The primary function of a Content Management System—making it easy for non-technical staff to update content—helps facilitate constituent interaction by helping your nonprofit better attract and engage visitors to its website.

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Websites Social RSS Facilitation 105

NTEN

JULY 16, 2014

LCS offers an imaginative space for you to work with like-minded professionals to explore ideas, concepts, and projects to take forward once you leave. Once you register and select a track, you can start networking with your track team through facilitated discussions online. It ends with a bang.

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San Francisco Change Facilitation Leadership 90

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

Blow your mind. The “State of Mobile” topical sessions will be facilitated by leaders in both the NGO and private-sector-sphere. Learn more about the technology, business plans and social-impact of (15) Projects who will be engaging with Funders and Entrepreneurs to defend their work’s potential and compete for ~$100k in cash-prizes.

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