Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2013

I’ve been a content curator for many years , using the techniques to help me develop curriculum materials for workshops and blog posts – as a form of professional development. Will is also does a lot of work with video – so when he proposed that we incorporate video interviews as part of the session, I was thrilled.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2014

In The Way of the SEAL : Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed , ex-Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Any idea why? Mark : It depends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

João is also the executive director of ABCR , the professional association for fundraisers in Brasil and the host of the annual ABCR Festival. Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

1. Deep Analysis of Your Audience: I always (try) to do a thorough participant assessment before I teach any workshop or do a presentation. For each group, I had them create a spectra-gram and interviewed them and gave advice on next steps. Having a metaphor, made it easy. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

This is the type of news sound byte you will typically see in Alumni magazines or that alums (or their parents) might share with your organizations. You want to celebrate their personal , social, or professional accomplishments. Engage Alumni in Professional Conversations Related To Their Careers. How about Flash Back Friday ?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

In The Way of the SEAL : Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed , ex-Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Any idea why? Mark : It depends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention and application. Recent research and teaching practice shows that the lecture is a less effective teaching tool. You should have a mix of approaches in your webinar. Large: Over 50 people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2010

During 2010, I been able to read, blurb, write reviews, do blog giveaways, or author guest posts and interviews for a lot of terrific books that would be useful to nonprofit professionals in the social media, marketing, and ICT areas. The book is available on Amazon. The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising by Mazarine Treyz.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. There was a lot of synergy and points of reciprocity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

Drawing on extensive research, including a comprehensive, original workplace survey and in-depth interviews with Millennial managers, Millennials Who Manage , offers teaches Millennial readers how to overcome workplace perceptions and become great leaders. They are more open minded and willing to change.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 30, 2007

The idea is to bring together students, professional Bloggers, writers, NGO workers, media, and tech gurus from within and outside Cambodia to share and learn more from each other on about how the ICT (including Open Source Software and Web2.0 A conference workshop on blogging techniques and video blogging techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Interview with Jonathon Colman. Donor Solicitation Techniques on Twitter. Effective ROI StoryTelling Techniques. Teaching Your Kids About Philanthropy. Tips for Using Your Social Networking Presence for Professional Networking. Things You Can Do In Ten Minutes. The Cute Dog Theory. Pimp My Nonprofit Panel at SXSW.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

There are lots of great social media tools that can enhance an in-person event: an event site, online chat / messaging, video, photos and slideshows, slide-sharing applications, podcasts, discussion boards, wikis, blogs, online interviews, Twitter, etc. Just because an event is a professional activity doesn't mean it can't be fun.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Sunday, March 21, 2010 Do Exit Interviews Knowing why an employee leaves your company can help you to reduce your employee turnover rate. So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee. The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The book is for any fundraising professional who needs to ask for charitable gifts face-to-face. This year was honored to be the keynote for the Washington State Nonprofit Conference and teach a workshop at University of Washington. The book also outlines principles and techniques for impact measurement. It is a must read.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Cause Camp is an annual conference for nonprofit professionals held in Lincoln, Neb. Jacobwith, will teach you advanced storytelling techniques to easily combine your “money story” with impact stories about real people. Practical production techniques on composition to make your videos attractive and professional; 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2010

Monday, July 5, 2010 Ten More Ways To Be An Effective Leader Here are 10 behaviors, techniques and tips you can use to be an effective leader: Respond to questions quickly and fully. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Teach something new to your team 24. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21. Send written thank you notes 22. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

EWF International provides professionally facilitated peer advisory groups for women business owners and executives. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

My manager/supervisor demonstrates professionalism. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. My manager/supervisor clearly communicates what is expected of me.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. You can learn more about how to do that in his latest book, Re-Engage. . 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2015

Not every organization has the staff or budget to professionally design every graphic or chart it produces. Some organizations take the step of interviewing their target audiences and spend time developing user personas that guide their work. People like to find pieces of data that teach them something new. How old is she?

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