Beth Kanter's Blog - Part 2

Feb

2019

13

AI for Nonprofits and Social Good: Link Roundup

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AI for Nonprofits and Social Good: Link Roundup

AI4Good

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits. Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society.

We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good.… Read More “AI for Nonprofits and Social Good: Link Roundup”

Feb

2019

12

Can AI & Bots Help Create A More Positive Nonprofit Workplace Culture?

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Can AI & Bots Help Create A More Positive Nonprofit Workplace Culture?

Organizational Culture, Resilience

 

Much of my training and facilitation work lately has been centered around the ideas in my recent book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. The nonprofit organizations I’m working with are are seeking out ways to create collective resilience in their workplaces. Much of this has to do with how people appreciate each other as well as building a sense of community, followed by activities and supporting policies in the workplace.… Read More “Can AI & Bots Help Create A More Positive Nonprofit Workplace Culture?”

Feb

2019

07

What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth

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What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth

Guest Post, Philanthropy

What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth – Guest Post by Rachel Stephenson Sheff

Major gift fundraising is an intuitive blend of art and science, with relationship-building at its core. In today’s global philanthropy landscape, the distance between donors and fundraisers is shrinking, with strategic partnerships on the rise and competition at its fiercest.… Read More “What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth”

Jan

2019

22

Burnout, Resilience and Nonprofits: The Latest Research, Trend, and Insights

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Burnout, Resilience and Nonprofits: The Latest Research, Trend, and Insights

Happy Healthy Nonprofit, Leadership, Resilience

My book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit, was published a month before the presidential election. In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace.… Read More “Burnout, Resilience and Nonprofits: The Latest Research, Trend, and Insights”

Jan

2019

03

3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals to Build Resilience

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals to Build Resilience

Leadership

I wish you a very happy and healthy 2019!   I had a great holiday break, although unfortunately I got sick. And while illness isn’t the most energizing start of a new year, I kept replaying the words from the ballon song in the new Mary Poppins movie, “there is no place to go but up.”

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning.… Read More “3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals to Build Resilience”