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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Open Space and Unconference Facilitation. These skills are useful in all group settings, whether it is a meeting, workshop, or conference. There is no better resource than “ The Facilitator’s Guide To Participatory Decision-Making ” by Sam Kaner. (They also offer workshops ). Strategic Dialogue.

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The Social Web is Not Flat

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In less than 24 hours, I will be boarding a plane bound for Mumbai to present at the NASSCOM conference called NASSCOM India Leadership where I'll be on a panel on NGO and Social Media as well as lead a discussion at an unconference on whether CEO/Executive Director's should use social media. My cards all have US data. What to do?

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Let’s Connect at the NTC!

Amy Sample Ward

Even if you’ve never participated in an ‘unconference’ event like this, no worries! During the workshop, we will present traditional community organizing principles and methods of campaign mapping. Each group will present its campaign strategy and tactics to the entire workshop. Social Media Veterans (#smvets).

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Nonprofit 2.0 Reflections: Sharing Practices Around Listening and Free Agents

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I attend a lot of conferences , but mostly as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, or panelist. Conference , especially the “ unconference sessions “ in Washington, DC on Friday. I participated in two unconference sessions. Wendy Harman was the inspiration for workshop curriculum on social media listening skills.

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Dear Nonprofits, Be Fearless

Care2

And we finally have the workshop session notes up for you to check out. Michael Smith, the Director of the White House''s Social Innovation Fund , spoke to the Unconference after lunch. In the last couple of weeks, we were able to recap Majora Carter and Craig Newmark. Be Fearless.

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Interview with NTEN's Content Manager: Steph Routh

NTEN

I remember going to an amazing unconference led by Ash Shepherd and Amy Sample Ward a number of years ago in Portland. stalking NTEN since: attending webinars, participating in workshops, etc. How did you first become involved with the NTEN Community? Good heavens, that''s a tough one to pin down. I''ve basically been (uncreepily!)

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Two Excellent Nonprofit Technology Professional Development Opportunities

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Two upcoming workshops/conferences to put on your fall schedule. She's Geeky - Kaliya Hamlin, the expert of unconfernces, is putting together this unconference for women who work in technology, both nonprofit and for-profit. I wanted to make sure to I blogged this before I take off for Cambodia.