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 17, 2023

It’s a chance to develop a relationship with grantmakers, find other prospective funders, and refine your proposal writing skills. If you don’t, you can search Candid’s Foundation Directory to find who to contact, or you can reach out via a contact email from their website. Was there something I did wrong in my proposal?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

We wrote a paper about Nonprofits and Machine Learning for NTEN and wrapping a research paper for the Gates Foundation on how these new technologies might scale generosity and the challenges. A great deal of my training work is done face-to-face. Skills in this area I want to deepen are reflection and creativity.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. Byte Back was named “One of the Best” nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy in 2019, 2014, 2018, and 2019. Glenn taught himself the skills needed to maintain and repair computers. Background. were struggling.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds. By definition, board members should be counted on to make sacrificial gifts or at least to consider the organization a high priority for their philanthropy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You can expect original series, podcasts, and luminary speakers — all of which will be focused on helping you to learn new skills, pursue new career opportunities, and drive change in this digital-first, work-from-anywhere world. Plus, see how our latest innovations set the foundation for holistic learner support and lifelong relationships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2016

Note from Beth: I’ve just returned from an amazing training project in Cambodia and will be sharing more about that this coming week. But for now, Listening and feedback loops are important skills for nonprofit leaders and for organizations to get better results. The answer is…sort of….

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Keeping nonprofit audiences engaged during training can improve your outcomes. There are many creative ways to engage participants at a training - both face-to-face and online. One technique is to incorporate movement – from mini-stretch breaks, to self-assessment exercises to switches in the delivery model.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

We promise that this year’s Summit will help you craft better relationships with the people who care about your cause and build a stronger foundation to thrive, no matter what’s next. The Future of Funding: Expanding Partnerships with Foundations. Join us on May 17 and 18 for the second annual Nonprofit Summit. Don’t believe me?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Just while writing this piece, I’ve received email newsletters from the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) and Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC). While I’d had little direct experience with individual donors, I had many valuable transferable skills to bring to the table. How about an events manager?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This group is a go-to for many fundraisers looking to learn and improve their skills. Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Aly Sterling Philanthropy is a partnership-driven consulting firm powering fundraising, strategic planning, and board leadership solutions for the well-positioned nonprofit. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

He believes having a mentor is a big advantage because you’ll be able to, “learn and understand what makes them good at what they do but also talk about the challenges they face and skills you should pick up so you can handle the job.”. Joining a nonprofit board is a great way to learn this skill. But don’t let that get in your way!

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Do you need a lot of training, or just the basics? Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? Prior to college, I had also taken typing courses to hone my office skills, and this made me a valuable employee. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? What classes are best? Would volunteering help?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

We wrote an op-ed for the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the age of automation and it implications for fundraisers, Leveraging the Power of Bots for Civil Society on SSIR Blog and The Robots Have Arrived: How Nonprofits Can Put Them To Work on Guidestar. A great deal of my training work is done face-to-face.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Carrie White—Vice President of Technology, Information, and Philanthropic Strategy at the University of Cincinnati Foundation. bbcon offers more insight into navigating uncertainty in these breakout sessions: Philanthropy Through Recession: How Savvy Organizations Build a Strategy for Resiliency. Christine Prete—Diocese of Trenton.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To be a skilled fundraiser, you need many skills. Ensure your team is trained to actively collect information from attendees and seamlessly integrate it into your donor database. Solution: Train your team on effective solicitation techniques and empower them to make direct asks.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

On September 6, 2012, TechSoup held a free webinar with two guest presenters from The Foundation Center. George Ford gave an overview and tour of the Foundation Directory Online , including tips for finding funding to match your organization’s mission and location. What Is the Foundation Directory Online? million grants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At this year’s Council on Foundations conference in New Orleans, I had the honor of doing a mini-workshop for CEOs of Community Foundations as part of a half-day pre-conference session organized by the Knight Digital Media Center called “Digital Strategies for Community Foundations.” This takes patience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

Our article, “ 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Adopt AI Responsibly, ” published in the Stanford Innovation Review was listed as the ten top most popular articles of 2023. Training & Facilitation: I have maintained an active schedule of leading workshops, facilitating retreats, and presenting. That is twenty years!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. Get Everyone Aligned Around the Culture of Philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. These programs can connect you with potential board members already engaged in philanthropy and community building.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You can expect original series, podcasts, and luminary speakers — all of which will be focused on helping you to learn new skills, pursue new career opportunities, and drive change in this digital-first, work-from-anywhere world. Plus, see how our latest innovations set the foundation for holistic learner support and lifelong relationships.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Makeda and Jessica believe that Intra-organization equity — the consideration of all staff needs for individual and organizational success— is the foundation of an organization’s culture and business practices. None of these strategies require any special training, but it can be daunting to tackle such an important and nuanced issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. Philanthropy' I first heard Laura speak when she launched her book , Giving 2.0,

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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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Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

This group is a go-to for many fundraisers looking to learn and improve their skills. Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Aly Sterling Philanthropy is a partnership-driven consulting firm powering fundraising, strategic planning, and board leadership solutions for the well-positioned nonprofit. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 27, 2024

Without sounding overly dramatic, everything could become Love.” — Dr. Janice Lundy , co-founder and co-director of the Spiritual Guidance Training Institute which provides education and certification in interfaith and interspiritual direction. DO: Another way to frame this for yourself is coming from a place of generosity.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. Planned Giving Primer. Planned Giving Primer. Fundraising & Grants.

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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. The workshop is co-presented by S tanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Check in with Your Peers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in a convening on “Data Informed Philanthropy” hosted by the Packard Foundation – not only was the content compelling (stay tuned for a post on that), but it was also a fantastic opportunity to observe one of the best facilitators I know, Allen Gunn from Aspiration.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most compelling and promising ideas from across the education, nonprofit, business, and philanthropy sectors. In particular, they should focus on equipping women with the skills and knowledge they need to actively participate in the green economy, work for climate action, and prepare for emergencies.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

The event's impressive keynote speaker lineup is also worth noting: the Chief Marketing Officer from the Human Rights Campaign, the one-and-only Beth Kanter, the Senior VP of Brand at the National Geographic Society, and the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer from the UN Foundation. Bridge to Integrated Marketing + Fundraising.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. Planned Giving Primer. Planned Giving Primer. Fundraising & Grants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation organized a convening six months, ” Advancing Social Media Measureme nt ” that went beyond an overview and participants dug deeply into methods for measuring result s from using social media for nonprofit and philanthropy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

Published the 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. I produced four “ Advanced Practices Webinars ” for the Knight Foundation for Giving Days hosts.

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