sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Facilitation: The Secret Sauce of Participatory Processes Especially when it comes to participatory decision-making, we believe that a skilled facilitator is essential. The role of strategic facilitation of decision-making in participatory philanthropy is often unrecognized and underappreciated.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Danika Harrod October 22, 2024 - 5:46pm Larissa Amoroso Vice President, Tableau Community, Tableau Tableau Academic Ambassador Dr. Mary Dunaway has spent years empowering students and educators with skills such as data visualization. Now, she's taking her passion for data to the global stage, having been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S.

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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

Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

But living in silence as a victim can also lead to challenges with getting practical help and emotional support. He's never identified a victim profile, which he believes is because criminals who practice fraud use social influence as a key weapon. Pratkanis has conducted extensive research on scammers and victims.

Law 119

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. The guide is organized by four key questions and includes a mix of practical tips and case studies featuring Jewish organizations and others. The four key questions are: What data to collect? How to collect data?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. These five competencies are the core of the EI skill set. Self-awareness— is the ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. Human dilemmas are not so quickly diagnosed or repaired.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. When you’re busy working towards fulfilling your nonprofit’s mission, it can be easy to forgo the time needed to invest in “auxiliary” tasks that build your skills and fuel your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

5) Send Myself A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. Year in Review.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The next day, I facilitated a workshop on Best Practices for Crowd Funding that blended traditional instruction with innovation lab facilitation techniques. What follows below is a synthesis of the many excellent nonprofit crowd funding best practices resources. Click to download worksheet. How would you describe them?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Here I’ll highlight the key factors Ive seen in my volunteer engagement roles over the past 20 years and suggest practical tips for retaining volunteers. Additionally, ongoing training motivates and engages volunteers by fostering their learning and skill development. While recent data shows it is rebounding, going up to 28.8%

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Volunteer Strategy Americorp Train 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Telling a good story requires a creative mind, excellent writing skills, and the ability to edit and brand images. To engage effectively is to respond genuinely to questions and comments and facilitate the discussions that your followers are having with each other. In the business sector, it’s about selling products and services.

Communication 277

Communication Online Nonprofit Social Media 277

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This guide covers what you need to know to expertly manage volunteers through the following sections: Volunteer management: FAQs Volunteer management best practices How volunteer management software can help Volunteer management: FAQs What is volunteer management? You can also create a volunteer management calendar to help you stay organized.

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Volunteer Management Guide Nonprofit 69

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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Train Training Roles Learning 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Telling a good story requires a creative mind, excellent writing skills, and the ability to edit and brand images. To engage effectively is to respond genuinely to questions and comments and facilitate the discussions that your followers are having with each other. In the business sector, it’s about selling products and services.

Communication 247

Communication Online Nonprofit Social Media 247

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. Do you have a preferred method?

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Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 127

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to participate in a brainstorming meeting at a foundation that was developing a strategy for its digital platforms (web, social, mobile, etc). The process was facilitated byPeter Maher, founder and CEO, of Luma Institute. What is Human Centered Design? His response: Looking: Observing human experience.

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Strategy Design Digital Technique 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! Can participants apply the skills?” Bear in mind that the model isn’t practical in all situations.

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Evaluation Train Training Tips 131

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future. Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?”

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Leadership Organization Nonprofit Skills 122

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Accident Prevention Proper safety training equips employees with the knowledge and skills needed to identify hazards and respond appropriately. This immersive approach helps employees practice their responses to emergencies or hazardous situations in a controlled environment.

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Train Training Guide Module 52

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Individuals who excel in this role have great communication skills and can leverage your nonprofit’s network to find new donors. They’ll also need strong writing and communication skills to create proposals and interact with grantmakers.

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Team Fundraising Grant Gift 52

VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

While technology is its own science, the art and craft of successful implementation often depends on expert facilitation and guidance.

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Software Platform Facilitation System 186

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

Candid

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Intermediaries provide the means to an end : facilitating the disbursement of funding for coordinating efforts to meet social needs, organizing communities to address injustice, and in some cases redistributing wealth to advance equity. Equitable intermediaries don’t just talk equity; they practice equity.

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Organization Build Sponsor Foundation 52

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.

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Professional Nonprofit Build Facilitation 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

And, get direct access to practical tools that you can use within your organization. Last year we were honored to facilitate an emerging leadership program for a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Conservation and Science portfolio of grantees.

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Professional Develop Nonprofit Leadership 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

For the past few months, I’ve been facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. The skills that we are focusing on are “networked leadership” skills both online and offline and working with self and working with others. Flickr Photo by qwrrty. Ask Good Questions.

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Skills Build Nonprofit Technique 50

Gyrus

JULY 18, 2024

Furthermore, customization facilitates ongoing refinement based on feedback and changing requirements. By eliminating redundant data entry and ensuring data consistency, integration facilitates a smooth flow of information throughout the onboarding process. Now how does Gyrus LMS help in onboarding automation?

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Train Training Integration Learning Management 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

Conversely, 66% of leaders say they wouldn’t hire someone without AI skills.* These tools are typically developed and maintained by experts in the field, ensuring they incorporate the latest advancements and best practices. Clearly, there is a lack of alignment between how employees at different levels view AI usage.

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Nonprofit Language Donor Tools 288

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 We will, of course, share the tools in the context of best practices. And, of course, there’s an app to help you apply this skill.

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San Francisco Help Work Tips 122

Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

It encompasses practices and technologies that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive learner and instructor information, course materials, and system functionalities. It entails implementing appropriate controls to safeguard sensitive data, aligning with regulations and industry best practices.

Train 59

Train Training Measure Data 59

.orgSource

MAY 9, 2023

Before you engage a facilitator, discuss their approach to innovation. This attitudinal shift takes practice. Recognize and reward employees who grow their skills. Review your strategic plan and assess where there is room for growth. Consider what kind of initiatives could expand your horizons.

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Culture Associations Consultant Professional 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2015

For the past few months, I’ve been designing curriculum and materials and facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. The peer learning curriculum emphasizes practical emotional intelligence 2.0 Self-Management Skills. Apps for Improving Self-Management Skills.

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Skills Build Nonprofit Leadership 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

I’ve always dreamed of accessing a diverse network of people who do nonprofit capacity across different disciplines or what Nancy White has described as “ learning from adjacent practices.” Lack of platforms/resources to facilitate innovations. Dearth of resources/cultural practices around curriculum sharing.

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Global Network Change Social 93

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Worse yet, the facilitator is boring, the content is useless, board members are texting, and the food is stale! The best facilitators will address these issues in a sensitive, thoughtful, and helpful manner so the board can snip the ropes that tie these touchy anchors. Have members pick a partner and practice reciting the mission.

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Create Develop Tips Fun 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

As I travel around and facilitate retreats with nonprofit organizations or master classes at nonprofit conferences as well as webinars on the topic, I’ve noticed some common themes related to stress trigger in the nonprofit workplace. Digital distractions that create a 24/7 work day. … Read More.

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Tips Nonprofit Facilitation Culture 115

Tableau

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While analytics at scale promises many transformative business outcomes , most organizations struggle to build a widespread Data Culture that values and practices data-driven decision-making. Support employees in growing their analytics skills. Adopt agile implementation practices. Let’s take a closer look at each.

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Analytics Culture Roles Community 105