Beth's Blog https://bethkanter.org Beth's Blog Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:33:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bethkanter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-BK-logo-web-285x168-1.png Beth's Blog https://bethkanter.org https://bethkanter.org/join-me-at-the-nonprofit-marketing-summit-community-rising-on-aug-20-22/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-me-at-the-nonprofit-marketing-summit-community-rising-on-aug-20-22 Join me at the Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Community Rising on Aug 20-22!  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/902984003/0/bethblog~Join-me-at-the-Nonprofit-Marketing-Summit-Community-Rising-on-Aug/ https://bethkanter.org/join-me-at-the-nonprofit-marketing-summit-community-rising-on-aug-20-22/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:33:41 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20969 Allison Fine and I will be presenting at the Nonprofit Marketing Summit on August 21st at 11:00 am PT for a session called “Beyond Transactional Fundraising: Nurturing Donor Relationships with AI.” We’ll be talking strategies and approaches for creating life-long donors and how artificial intelligence can help save time and scale those practices. The Nonprofit […]

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Allison Fine and I will be presenting at the Nonprofit Marketing Summit on August 21st at 11:00 am PT for a session called “Beyond Transactional Fundraising: Nurturing Donor Relationships with AI.” We’ll be talking strategies and approaches for creating life-long donors and how artificial intelligence can help save time and scale those practices.

The Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Community Rising on August 20-22 is a 3-day, FREE virtual conference has 75+ sessions designed to help you turn transactions into a community of long-term dedicated supporters.

Join us at Community Rising to get the keys to inspiring your audience, turning them into champions of your mission, and empowering your nonprofit to break through the noise.

Are you ready to go on an unexpected adventure?

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/join-me-at-the-nonprofit-marketing-summit-community-rising-on-aug-20-22/feed/ 0 https://bethkanter.org/unthinkable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unthinkable Join me at the Nonprofit Marketing Summit on March 5-7 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/871963550/0/bethblog~Join-me-at-the-Nonprofit-Marketing-Summit-on-March/ https://bethkanter.org/unthinkable/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:46:36 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20941 You’re invited to join me at the biggest, free, and all-virtual conference for the nonprofit sector! I’m excited to speak at the Nonprofit Marketing Summit: The Unthinkable on March 5-7, hosted by Community Boost! Join my session “Unlocking Productivity with Generative AI Writing Tools for Nonprofit Marketers” on March 7 at 11:00 am PT. This […]

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You’re invited to join me at the biggest, free, and all-virtual conference for the nonprofit sector!

I’m excited to speak at the Nonprofit Marketing Summit: The Unthinkable on March 5-7, hosted by Community Boost!

Join my session “Unlocking Productivity with Generative AI Writing Tools for Nonprofit Marketers” on March 7 at 11:00 am PT. This session is for staff at the beginner level of using AI and want to responsibly adopt generative AI and reap productivity benefits. I’ll share some of the productivity research, benefits and limitations, and demo some simple ways integrate into marketing work flows. I’ll also share some practical tips for organizational or team adoption. 

Save your FREE seat now to attend the most impactful + insightful conference for nonprofit professionals this year. Your ticket includes:

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/unthinkable/feed/ 0 https://bethkanter.org/people-first-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=people-first-ai A People First Approach To Nonprofit AI Adoption https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/869941205/0/bethblog~A-People-First-Approach-To-Nonprofit-AI-Adoption/ https://bethkanter.org/people-first-ai/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:04:26 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20929 👀Join me on February 22nd at 9:00 am PT for a  LinkedIn Live with Zoe Amar for a conversation about taking the first step for responsible AI adoption.We’ll discuss the challenges, tips, and practical resources available.  Last month, at  the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit in Seattle hosted by Microsoft, I  moderated a roundtable, “Empower Employees […]

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Panel at Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit

Last month, at  the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit in Seattle hosted by Microsoft, I  moderated a roundtable, “Empower Employees with AI Productivity Tools,” with leaders from three nonprofits: Alex Duncan,, British Heart Foundation; Jon Townsend, National Trust; and Joel Ramjohn, Agape Source. As early adopters, they shared valuable insights on the early stages of AI adoption for nonprofits.

The illustration above captures the full AI adoption journey for nonprofits that will take months to years to complete. It begins with learning, habituation, and cultural shifts to fully harness AI  benefits responsibly. The path may seem daunting, but the key is to start with your people.

Understand staff...

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/people-first-ai/feed/ 0 https://bethkanter.org/recap-nonprofits-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recap-nonprofits-ai Recap: Nonprofits & AI – A Conversation with Devi Thomas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/865673468/0/bethblog~Recap-Nonprofits-AI-A-Conversation-with-Devi-Thomas/ https://bethkanter.org/recap-nonprofits-ai/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:28:06 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20911 I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created […]

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I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created summary transcript here. If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, using the code VIRTUAL. Below is my fully human-generated reflection.

Highlights from Microsoft’s Nonprofit Sector Research on AI

Devi kicked off by sharing a sentiment analysis from a recent survey of nonprofit leaders that fall into one of two different perceptions: comfort and concern. On the concern side;

  • 60% of the nonprofit leaders say they don’t trust the decisions that AI is making instead of them making them.
  • 63% are worried about the security risks posed by...

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/recap-nonprofits-ai/feed/ 0 https://bethkanter.org/li-live-nonprofits-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=li-live-nonprofits-ai AI, Nonprofits, and Productivity: LinkedIn Live Event 1/24 at 10 am PT https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/862457987/0/bethblog~AI-Nonprofits-and-Productivity-LinkedIn-Live-Event-at-am-PT/ https://bethkanter.org/li-live-nonprofits-ai/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:38:07 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20901 Join me for a LinkedIn Live for a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies to learn how your nonprofit can get AI ready in 2024. The technology is moving fast, but we are slowing down to have a conversation to get you started using the generative AI tools for productivity and creativity. ✨ Understand […]

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Join me for a LinkedIn Live for a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies to learn how your nonprofit can get AI ready in 2024.

The technology is moving fast, but we are slowing down to have a conversation to get you started using the generative AI tools for productivity and creativity.

✨ Understand AI benefits and limitations for nonprofits.

✨ Engage with experts on how to get started without being overwhelmed

✨ Glean some practical tips on using AI to get stuff done or co-create on many nonprofit work tasks

✨ Ask your questions live Q&A session

✨ Get an insider sneak preview of the upcoming Global Nonprofit Leadership Conference (You can reserve your FREE ticket ➡ https://msft.it/6045iW3K7 with code VIRTUAL)

If you want to get started with AI to boost your nonprofit’s productivity and creativity, join us for this special LinkedIn Live:

📅 Date: Wed, January 24th

⏰ Time: 10:00 am PT/ 1 pm ET

🔗 Click to RSVP

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/li-live-nonprofits-ai/feed/ 4 https://bethkanter.org/leading-with-reflection-new-years-rituals-for-nonprofit-professionals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leading-with-reflection-new-years-rituals-for-nonprofit-professionals Leading with Reflection: New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/858256145/0/bethblog~Leading-with-Reflection-New-Years-Rituals-for-Nonprofit-Professionals/ https://bethkanter.org/leading-with-reflection-new-years-rituals-for-nonprofit-professionals/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:35:44 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20894 I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions because they don’t offer an opportunity for reflection. And, if I’m being honest,  I don’t stick to them.  For over thirty years, I have integrated “reflection rituals” in my professional work on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annually basis.  For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking […]

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Daily Walking Reflection

I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions because they don’t offer an opportunity for reflection. And, if I’m being honest,  I don’t stick to them.  For over thirty years, I have integrated “reflection rituals” in my professional work on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annually basis.  For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking a few miles a day to think away from screens.

Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. Rituals can also be used by teams in the workplace to improve effectiveness.  (There is a whole book devoted to the topic, “Rituals at Work.”)

My New Year’s Reflection Rituals

  • Review the Year: I use a tool called the “Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Since I do this every year, I also look at what I wrote the previous year.
  • Start A...

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By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry

Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. [Click here to learn more about Joan’s Nonprofit Leadership Lab or check out my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout]

Over our years as thought leaders in the field of nonprofit leadership and well-being, and as a nonprofit leadership coach, blogger, and founder of an online training and community platform created for leaders of small to mid-sized nonprofits, we’ve spent countless hours considering the unique challenges that nonprofit leaders face. 

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership.

From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and...

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/empathy-leadership/feed/ 0 https://bethkanter.org/creating-a-fair-and-supportive-work-environment-a-conversation-with-joan-garry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creating-a-fair-and-supportive-work-environment-a-conversation-with-joan-garry Creating a Fair and Supportive Work Environment: A Conversation with Joan Garry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742690076/0/bethblog~Creating-a-Fair-and-Supportive-Work-Environment-A-Conversation-with-Joan-Garry/ https://bethkanter.org/creating-a-fair-and-supportive-work-environment-a-conversation-with-joan-garry/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 15:16:13 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20857 In the nonprofit sector, cultivating a fair and supportive work environment is essential to ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering the success of the organization. I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the […]

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In the nonprofit sector, cultivating a fair and supportive work environment is essential to ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering the success of the organization. I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace.

Read on as we explore the concept of an environment of fairness, the impact of the pandemic on workplace culture, and the need for good management and accountability. We also discuss the implementation of anonymous upward feedback surveys and pulse checks to create a safe and productive work environment.

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series delving into essential topics for nonprofit champions. Join us as we continue to explore the future of the nonprofit sector. (Here’s part 1 in case you missed it)

Beth Kanter: Joan, fairness in the workplace has become an increasingly important issue, particularly in...

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/creating-a-fair-and-supportive-work-environment-a-conversation-with-joan-garry/feed/ 0 https://bethkanter.org/the-promise-peril-of-creator-tools-like-gptchat-for-nonprofits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-promise-peril-of-creator-tools-like-gptchat-for-nonprofits The Promise & Peril of Creator Tools Like ChatGPT for Nonprofits https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/723812921/0/bethblog~The-Promise-Peril-of-Creator-Tools-Like-ChatGPT-for-Nonprofits/ https://bethkanter.org/the-promise-peril-of-creator-tools-like-gptchat-for-nonprofits/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20837 The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017.   In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of […]

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of fundraising tools & platforms using AI and the implications. Our next project was the research and writing of the “The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of Automation,” a broader look at the implications on all aspects of nonprofits and philanthropy.

The article reinforces the message we’ve shared for years that these tools can benefit nonprofits in many ways, especially small nonprofits. This is especially true with the advancing sophistication of recently released “creator tools,” (AI-infused tools that generate images, text, or videos). The article warns as we do in our book that the danger is that nonprofits will...

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]]> https://bethkanter.org/the-promise-peril-of-creator-tools-like-gptchat-for-nonprofits/feed/ 0 https://bethkanter.org/new-years-rituals-for-nonprofit-professionals-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-years-rituals-for-nonprofit-professionals-2023 New Years Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals: 2023 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/723413002/0/bethblog~New-Years-Rituals-for-Nonprofit-Professionals/ https://bethkanter.org/new-years-rituals-for-nonprofit-professionals-2023/#respond Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:21:00 +0000 https://bethkanter.org/?p=20832 Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning.  Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. Unfortunately, the atmospheric river dumping a lot of much needed rain prevented us from enjoying a hike. Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our […]

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Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning.  Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. Unfortunately, the atmospheric river dumping a lot of much needed rain prevented us from enjoying a hike.

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “Rituals at Work,” devoted to the topic)

For over twenty-five years, I have implemented a number of rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead. :

Rituals

  • Review the Year:  I use a tool called the “Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that...

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