Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Help the participants narrow down topics to discuss or work in small group exercises (replaces sticky dot voting and visualize the vote technique). Help participants vote on concepts or reports as part of a report out to stimulate discussion or reflection (replaces sticky dot voting and visualize the vote technique).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Here are six fantastic books that I read this year that help you gain 21st century skills like learning from failure, reflection, visualization, and more. I’ve been curating resources on training techniques and capacity building over at scoop.it Both by authors with first names of Brian. Brilliant Mistakes by Paul H.J.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Yesterday, I was able to interview Greg to learn more about his massive social experiment called EssentialLive to get many people to try Essentialism for a year. It isn’t just about setting New Year’s resolutions or adding a new productivity technique to try. ” says Greg.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Your nonprofit feels ready or has a clear need to bring in a skilled consultant, but how do you find the right one? . By partnering with a skilled practitioner who understands your needs and is familiar with the field, the proposal you ultimately create has a greater chance of success. Interview questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

And he shares his techniques for: Turning a healthy fear of failure to your advantage. But nothing—I repeat, nothing—could be worse for your decision-making skills than that feeling of being invincible.” Building an outrageously talented team. Catalyzing electric meetings.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

This article goes beyond basic strategies and delves into advanced techniques for effectively engaging board members in fundraising activities. Assessing Board Members’ Skills and Interests To optimize board members’ fundraising efforts, it is essential to understand their unique skills and interests.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 22, 2024

This technique encompasses researching and collecting data about your learners to gain a clearer understanding of their behaviors and preferences. Conduct focus group interviews for an in-depth understanding of learner needs. Hence, the relevance of engagement techniques such as gamification.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 22, 2024

This technique encompasses researching and collecting data about your learners to gain a clearer understanding of their behaviors and preferences. Conduct focus group interviews for an in-depth understanding of learner needs. Hence, the relevance of engagement techniques such as gamification.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 22, 2024

This technique encompasses researching and collecting data about your learners to gain a clearer understanding of their behaviors and preferences. Conduct focus group interviews for an in-depth understanding of learner needs. Hence, the relevance of engagement techniques such as gamification.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master. ” What is Human Centered Design?

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

Career insights – Give your members detailed data, including salary, education and skills requirements, activities performed, outlooks for job growth, related jobs, and more, to help members make informed career decisions.

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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? What was your approach? Did it work?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2013

Blencoe : I wrote the book because I felt there was a need for a book about management techniques that was short and interesting to read but also had depth. I think the management techniques that are discussed in the book are extremely important for several reasons. They affect employees, managers, business owners, and customers.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned. Then you interview people on different sides of the scale.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Pro Tip : Try to establish where your skills, hard work, and dedication can be best applied. Study good grant writing techniques and apply what you learn to as many as you can. Have several interviews before you offer the job. . Many of your employees will have wide skill-sets outside of what you hired them for. .

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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. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. I created Excel for Evaluation , a series of more than 25 video tutorials with real examples from nonprofits, to share my favorite techniques with nonprofit leaders like you. Why get good at Excel?

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

It makes certain that training initiatives are in line with organizational goals, personal skill gaps, and various learning requirements. Ensures that training addresses the most important skills and knowledge gaps, making the best use of time and effort.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

It makes certain that training initiatives are in line with organizational goals, personal skill gaps, and various learning requirements. Ensures that training addresses the most important skills and knowledge gaps, making the best use of time and effort.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

It makes certain that training initiatives are in line with organizational goals, personal skill gaps, and various learning requirements. Ensures that training addresses the most important skills and knowledge gaps, making the best use of time and effort.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

’ The book was an inspiration and encouragement for those us whose inner critics have been keeping us away from using the technique in front of other people. The book offers a wonderful road map for a learning journey to internalize these techniques and I’ve practicing a lot.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? And, the eBook is free!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Depending on the nature of the retreat, board members may be required to take a survey, review material, complete worksheets, read books, and participate in interview calls. Practice telling stories Another skill of being a good mission ambassador (and fundraiser) is the ability to tell stories.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

As we review these techniques, keep your nonprofit’s current recruitment approach in mind and consider how these strategies can help achieve your recruiting goals. completing a skills assessment during the same phase as the second round of interviews). Use automated personalization tools. Highlight value proposition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Authored by Capulet’s Julie Szabo and Darren Barefoot, this report is based on in-depth interviews with leading practitioners and a literature review. You can download the complete report here. Becoming certified as an orange hat is recognition of commitment and skill–it’s a real accomplishment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2012

(You can register and download the issue here for free and listen to the webinar recording here ) The main idea is that good curation skills can build staff expertise and avoid the pain of information overload. The list of skills might, at first blush, feel like a lot of extra work. It isn’t once you’ve established good habits.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Mock Interviews: Help A+ Certified Tech Perfect their Interviewing Techniques! April 3, 2012) : A huge part of landing your new job is winning the interview. We need your help to get The Stride Center students interview ready!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2012

I’ll cover the basics of content curation – what it is, why is it important for nonprofits, and how to use curation as part of your content strategy. I’ll also be talking about how good curation skills can build staff expertise and avoid the pain of information overload and including some simple frameworks to get started.

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Gyrus

MARCH 20, 2024

Conduct a Training Needs Analysis A thorough training needs analysis helps identify the specific skills and knowledge gaps that need to be addressed. When applied to employee training , ABA can help identify the skills that need improvement and the best methods to achieve those improvements.

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Gyrus

MARCH 20, 2024

Conduct a Training Needs Analysis A thorough training needs analysis helps identify the specific skills and knowledge gaps that need to be addressed. When applied to employee training , ABA can help identify the skills that need improvement and the best methods to achieve those improvements.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart. Her fundraising efforts include but not limited to: St.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Depending on the skill of the video production team, you’ll be able to choose from some of the following videography styles : Cinematic. Video that uses classic editing techniques so that proper tone and context are provided. A more eye-catching video technique that might use unique angles or stylish edits to create a final product.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Regular brainstorming and skill-sharing sessions can also serve as nourishing fertilizer. The fundraising landscape for nonprofits is diverse and dynamic, requiring a strategic approach that combines traditional methods with innovative techniques.

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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

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. If you have not read it, please do.

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