Beth Kanter\'s Blog - Part 3

May

2017

24

The Convergence of Social Activism, Donations, and Social Media: Episodic Giving In A Post Truth World

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The Convergence of Social Activism, Donations, and Social Media: Episodic Giving In A Post Truth World

Fundraising

Here’s the latest evolution in episodic giving, WeCanResist.It, developed by Allyson Kapin and colleagues, the app turns Trump’s tweets into donations for social justice orgs like Black Lives Matter, Clean Water Action, National Center for Transgender Equality, etc.    This newest example of rage fundraising in an era of post truth is focused on helping less high profile nonprofits that are doing important social justice work and need funding to sustain their efforts to fight for democracy.… Read More

May

2017

23

What I Learned About Online Donor Engagement from Fundraisers in Brasil

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What I Learned About Online Donor Engagement from Fundraisers in Brasil

Engagement


Last week, I was in Sao Paolo for the ABCR Festival, the leading conference in Brasil for fundraising for nonprofit organizations. This was my third visit to the country. I delivered a keynote for Social Good Brasil in 2012 and for a conference on volunteering hosted by Fundação Telefônica in 2014.… Read More

May

2017

12

Building Relationships within A Cause-Centered Community: Jeffersonian Dinners

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Building Relationships within A Cause-Centered Community: Jeffersonian Dinners

Engagement, Philanthropy

A cause-centered community is a group of people who share a common passion for a cause.   They could be a group of people who support a particular nonprofit’s social change agenda or a group of people from different organizations united around a common challenge, idea, or cause.… Read More

May

2017

05

Different Ways Nonprofits Are Using Design Thinking to Solve Problems and Achieve Impact

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Different Ways Nonprofits Are Using Design Thinking to Solve Problems and Achieve Impact

Innovation, Tools and Tactics, Training Design

Note from Beth:  Several years ago, I was got trained in design thinking facilitation methods using Luma and have incorporated these techniques into my consulting and training practice.  I have also learned a lot from other nonprofit colleagues who have use these techniques, including Brian Reich (see this blog post about his design thinking work to solve the refugee crisis) who has just published a book on innovation called “The Imagination Gap” and my colleagues, Ted Frickes and Micheal Silberman at the Mobilization Lab.    

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May

2017

04

Can You Measure the Impact of Capacity Building for Nonprofits?

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Can You Measure the Impact of Capacity Building for Nonprofits?

Capacity, Research Studies

Capacity building is about improving organizational (or network) effectiveness.  Capacity building includes both money (grants), consultants/technical assistance, peer learning/communities of practice, and collaboration.  According to the survey of funders about capacity building completed by GrantCraft, the top five areas of capacity building that funders most likely support include: leadership, strategic planning, financial management, governance, and fundraising.  … Read More

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