Note from Beth: This resource has lots of useful framework and design tips for designing and implementing convenings which can also be applied to designing workshops, meetings, and other gatherings. How to make convenings count: a new hands-on guidebook By Noah Rimland Flower The Networked Nonprofit wasn’t only about making smart use of social media and metrics. It talks about how to use today’s tools to build a collaborative culture and using them to find ways for individuals and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0
Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. This convening of ”network practitioners” (consultants and others who are working with or networks of people and organizations on social change goals) took place at the Packard Foundation and designed and facilitated by consultants Gigi Barsoum and Heather Grant-McLeod. … [Read more...]
7 Fantastic Free or Low Cost Sources To Get Images for Your Content Strategy
Images, visuals, videos, and infographics are being staples of nonprofit's content strategy, especially for social channels. While Facebook recently launched a huge free stock photo archive for use in Facebook ads, finding compelling, high quality images that are low cost or free for image overlays, blog post and other channels can be difficult. I recently asked nonprofits on my Facebook brand page where they got their images. Here's a round up of resources and advice. It is important to … [Read more...]
Knight Foundation Launches The Giving Day Play Book
Note from Beth: Most of my work over the last twenty years in nonprofit technology has been focused on designing and facilitating capacity building projects, specifically training and peer learning projects that help participants successfully learn and apply skills using online technology, social media, networks, measurement, training design or other topic. You can expect to continue to see more blog posts from me on the topic of peer learning design and training techniques as I continue to do … [Read more...]
Context Is Everything: Online Communities
Note from Beth: Mitch Arnowitz and I recently participated in an online discussion atVenture Philanthropy Partners/Leap of Reason about creating a community of practice for continuous improvement and high performance in the nonprofit sector. We were part of an email thread with a small group of individuals offered input on community management systems and facilitator recruiting resources. After I wrote up this summary on my blog, How To Get Started Thinking About Online Peer Learning … [Read more...]
