Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Note from Beth: Yesterday, I was the honored guest at a Google Hangout hosted by the Packard Foundation to celebrate the work that I have done over the last five years as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. It was wonderful to see colleagues in the room and online, reflect on the work, and talk about next steps.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the Ford Foundation, where I serve as vice president and chief people officer, we’re deeply committed to working toward equality. A reactive start: How the recession sparked the Ford Foundation’s DEI commitment The economic downturn of 2008 forced the foundation to downsize, reducing our global headcount. Be transparent.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The 08 economic crisis shook the career foundations of myself and my peers; Gen Zs career foundations were disrupted by a global pandemic. These are all valuable skills, especially in a world where you get a fraction of a second to capture supporters attention. Adjust your approach to coaching and skills building.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

posted by Sheryl Keeme , Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Not to mention one in which the skills set must be honed and finely tuned. Today, she is proud to lead the Arizona Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an organization new to Annual Funds. Like this article? Get another!

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

The knowledge and skill to execute initiatives at a high level. With the exception of skill, these characteristics are more innate than teachable. But they are the foundation for outstanding professionalism. Yet it is foundational to all positive relationship building. The right environment will encourage their growth.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Or are you a sponsor and mentor? These distinctions seem basic but they form the solid foundation upon which businesses grow and flourish. I have found that the most effective mentors know when to offer hands-on support and when to step away and let the employee struggle to understand a new idea or cultivate a new skill.

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Tableau

JANUARY 8, 2021

Working with data is a necessity for most jobs, and analytical skills can be a huge differentiator for success across all kinds of work—whether corporate, nonprofit, or academic. Without closing the data skills gap, these challenges would continue into their professional lives. Proficiency in quantitative skills .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true! You might also choose an M.A.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the company started to grow, having a clear foundation and keeping it alive and well, was a key component of Zappos’ business success. “As To give others agency to become decision-makers, you must trust in their skill to perform and their integrity to do the right thing. There’s one other important quality that Dan didn’t mention.

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Forum One

JULY 1, 2021

As part of our internship program, we are also happy to have continued our partnership with the Posse Foundation. Beatrice is a Posse Foundation Leadership Scholarship recipient. Feru is a Posse Foundation Leadership Scholarship recipient. Maddalena is a Posse Foundation Leadership Scholarship recipient.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. For many years, I served as a board member for an NGO, The Sharing Foundation , that manages an orphanage and many other programs in Roteang Village, including an education program.

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The Next Web

JULY 15, 2013

Starting a fast-growing tech business is incredibly challenging, and requires a variety of skills. If you have a passion for design, programming or business – try to become incredibly skilled in one of those. Investing in your own knowledge and skills, means investing in your dream. Work to learn, not to earn.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Moderated by Kari Dunn, Case Foundation. Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide. When you step in the door, you come prepackaged with skills you can share.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources. It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. The people with skills are out there.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The academic and professional worlds may not always be on the same page when it comes to equipping the incoming workforce with data skills. Data skills were not top of mind when I began my Brand Marketing internship this summer, however, I’ve relied on the basics of my analytics and data science courses throughout my projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the reasons cited in the report and also from participants on the webina: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data – so we don’t look at it.” The skills are out there. ” I hear this too often from nonprofits. from MIT in rocket science.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2012

Yesterday, I had the honor of participating in the 4th annual Women Who Tech TeleSummit that brings together women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. This is an important employment skill for them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

It’s a pilot supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development. The specific practice skills include these three: Ask empowering questions. Use reflective listening skills and clear communication to adjust. Pay close attention to interactions with other people.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit leaders share the key qualities and skills they look for in potential board members. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are not just words; they are the foundations of who we are, and they are steps we must continue to take. The 990-PF form can be difficult to navigate unless you have a guide.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The academic and professional worlds may not always be on the same page when it comes to equipping the incoming workforce with data skills. Data skills were not top of mind when I began my Brand Marketing internship this summer, however, I’ve relied on the basics of my analytics and data science courses throughout my projects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Small nonprofits in Brazil are usually created by social entrepreneurs in the slums or other low-income zones, people with no management skills but lots of love to give. Tell us about the “Abrace o Brasil” campaign you launched in partnership with the Brazil Foundation. It’s something incredible.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

With a background in social work, I have always seen the value in my coursework in conflict resolution as it applies to fundraising and White agrees that it is truly “social work,” saying the VP role requires skills in de-escalating conversations with donors who have lost trust in institutions. Tarnowski recommends figuring it out as you go.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

This year, we were happy to continue our partnership with the Posse Foundation to recruit from a diverse group of talented students.Over the past two months, they seamlessly blended into the Forum One team and gained valuable hands-on experience along the way. Peter is a Posse Foundation Leadership Scholarship recipient. “I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

I was honored to be a trainer as part of the launch of the ACE Leaders Project, a program developed by the Institute of International Education Sub-Saharan Regional Office and supported by the Packard Foundation. Documentation of the Visioning Process. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Of the 50 studies we reviewed just one started with the question – “ What skills, capacities are needed to help us achieve our mission? How will we build those skills and capabilities ” The rest of the studies we reviewed made the assumption that stronger organizations lead to increased impact.

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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. It isn’t enough to read an article about a leadership skill, it is also important to practice it as part of doing your work.

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Tableau

JULY 19, 2021

And yet data access and the skills required to understand the data are, in many organizations, restricted to business intelligence teams and IT specialists. More than technical proficiency with software, data literacy encompasses the critical thinking skills required to interpret data and communicate its significance to others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2006

" But even more impressive was Lucy Hooberman's pledge: "I will mentor a minimum of two people in the developing world in the area of my skills base and expertise (media, communications, broadcasting , democratic media building, participatory media, community video). So, if you're Omidyar Network member, check it out.)

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hispanic Heritage Foundation The. Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. United We Dream For undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the long term, there needs to be foundational change to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs. My first piece of advice is to leverage your own community and support network, especially any mentors and role models you may have, to introduce you to potential investors. Confidence is key when it comes to fundraising.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This person will take the lead in convening internal stakeholders, making plans, testing the waters internally, setting parameters, and liaising with foundation leadership. It is critical for you, foundation leadership, and community participants to be clear who is making which decisions. Support from a mentor, peer, or staff person.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

We are now seeing this same trajectory in the nonprofit space, with organizations like Wikimedia Foundation hiring and/or developing in-house engineering resources to work with and contribute to the open source projects they rely on. . For managers and older developers, I think these are important skills to have.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We hope that through our Tableau User Group, veterans gain the skills to compete in a growing field and to feel an enduring sense of comradery in a safe space where all are welcome, says Chris Aragao. The Viz or Vets Data Initiative , which the group manages, engages the community in telling these stories through data projects. “We

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We hope that through our Tableau User Group, veterans gain the skills to compete in a growing field and to feel an enduring sense of comradery in a safe space where all are welcome, says Chris Aragao. The Viz or Vets Data Initiative , which the group manages, engages the community in telling these stories through data projects. “We

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Successful leaders : Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire. Question: If a leader's bandwidth allows excelling in only one of these three -- teacher, coach, mentor -- which one do you recommend they choose to emphasize? Coaching is fundamental to the skill set of all leaders and is foundational to the manager/employee relationship.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

What skills do you have? These questions will provide a helpful foundation before delving into the meat of your survey. . To gain leadership skills. To donate their professional skills. Offer mentor/mentee volunteer programs. Availability and scheduling. What are your interests? To consider a job change.

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Tableau

JANUARY 8, 2021

Working with data is a necessity for most jobs, and analytical skills can be a huge differentiator for success across all kinds of work—whether corporate, nonprofit, or academic. Without closing the data skills gap, these challenges would continue into their professional lives. Proficiency in quantitative skills .

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