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What Makes an Effective Network?
What are the crucial ingredients for an effective coalition or network, and how can they be cultivated and evaluated? In a recent study for The California Endowment, TCC Group Director of Evaluation Jared Raynor examined evidence-based indicators of success. This paper explores the evidence base for what makes an effective coalition with the assumption that [...] More...
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Advancing Social Media Measurement for Philanthropic Outcomes #sm_re
How do you measure your network to learn how to improve outcomes? That was one of many questions raised at during a Twitter Chat last week around the #sm_re hashtag. The chat was a prelude to a convening on April 25th at the Robert Wood Johnston Foundation of 40 thinkers and practitioners, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise into discussions to develop measures for evaluating the impact of social media on philanthropic outcomes. …
More...Wisdom About Networks From Encore Network
I get to work with many grantees from the Packard Foundation, including the Encore Fellowships Network—which enables professionals to transition from private sector careers into high-impact roles in the nonprofit sector—used a network-scaling model to grow from a single pilot program in Silicon Valley to a network of 200 organizations operating in 20 metropolitan areas nationwide.… Read More
More...Why Building Resilient Networks Matter
More...Note from Beth: I’ve written about the importance of building resilience in networks given the complex and connected environment we live in today. So, when Pat Brandes from the Barr Foundation sent me this thought piece on building resilience of networks, it resonated on many different levels.
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Reflections from Social Good Brasil and a New Word: PhilanthroTeen!
I’ve just returned from keynoting the first Social Good Brazil conference that took place in Florianapolis, sometimes referred to the “Silicon Valley” of Brasil and where the nonprofit, social good, innovation, and technology community is leading the social change movement. Magic happens when social entrepreneurs, nonprofits leaders, technologists, and young people are brought together for a high energy, creative, and interactive event that exposes everyone to new ideas and stories.…
More...Networked and Hyperconnected: The New Social (and work) Operating System
This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. It is the same title of Raine’s recent
More...[Reflection] Mashable #sgsGLOBAL: How Do We Get From Collective Conversation To Action To Impact?
I was in NYC over the weekend and Monday to attend and speak at the Mashable Social Good Summit, a three-day conference featuring discussions and presentations with global social activists, organizations, and new media experts. Held during UN Week and Clinton Global Initiative, the speakers and agenda was diverse, interesting, and inspiring.…
More...5 Ways to Make LinkedIn Board Connect Work for Your Nonprofit
More...Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote about the launch of LinkedIn’s Board Connect tool that helps nonprofit identify potential board candidates through searching the networks of their board members on LinkedIn. In the comments, there was some thoughtful discussion about best practices for identifying, screening, and cultivating board members.
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Reflections from Stanford Nonprofit Management Institute: New Skills for a Complex World
“New Skills for a Complex World” was the theme of the seventh annual Nonprofit Management Institute, a two-day conference for several hundred nonprofit leaders sponsored by the Stanford Social Innovation Review and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) earlier this week. … Read More
More...The Networked Professional: Principles of Effective Online Networking
On Friday, I was honored to lead a session for participants in the TechWomen program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), designed to offer professional development, networking, and mentorships for women in the Middle East working in the technology and…
More...Using Peer Learning Strategies To Build A Network
As part of my work plan as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I have the pleasure of working with networks of grantees to design and facilitate peer learning exchanges on networked nonprofit practices and using social media effectively. One of the networks I’m supporting are the grantees in the Friending [...] More...
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Ideas for collaboration, reaching out, social media strategy at today's Collaboration Conference. #nonprofit #npvt http://t.co/F1WAUhGkdE May 2, 2013 1:01:04 PM
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