Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

TED gives me the chance to brainstorm with loads of people who gather to discuss ways to change the world through technology and design. I explained Benetech’s efforts to grow the impact of our Bookshare library globally, specifically discussing partnerships with groups in India and Kenya. This time, I jumped up!

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

But what happens when a more niche session topic is ready for discussion amongst an even smaller group of interested attendees? So how do event organizers generate this boiled-down interconnectivity? Breakout sessions allow unlimited attendees and Workshop sessions allow up to 250 attendees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience.

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Learning Theory Learning Brain Exercise 138

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”. You can co-create meeting norms with your team or organization by facilitating a discussion about the types of communication or collaboration behaviors that make for an effective meeting or collaboration.

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Media Cause

MARCH 18, 2022

Although endometriosis impacts an estimated 190 million people around the world ( World Health Organization ), misconceptions about the disease and a wide array of symptoms across patient populations exacerbate needless suffering. . But how do you exercise when you’re doubled over in pain in bed?

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Awareness Exercise Brain Research 130

AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

Fortunately, the very make up of the human brain offers some potential avenues for increasing engagement in a digital environment and producing a far more satisfying experience overall. When we are engaged in stimulating activities, the brain releases dopamine , a neurotransmitter that leaves us feeling positive and happy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

You’ve likely heard more about the four-day workweek concept lately, and discussions about the pros and cons of a shortened workweek undoubtedly will increase in the coming years. And, it allows time for play/flow/creativity to surface (our brains need time to unplug)! So, it may not work for every organization.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”. You can co-create meeting norms with your team or organization by facilitating a discussion about the types of communication or collaboration behaviors that make for an effective meeting or collaboration.

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Camera Collaboration Attention Research 102

Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

Because when a nonprofit doesn’t treat me as if I matter, as I carefully and consciously treat donors to my organization, I get a little peeved. Here’s the deal: I’m a $5,000 donor at one particular organization with both a national and local footprint. Alas, too many organizations lose sight of this culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2019

” As the word cloud is created, we discuss the triggers and reactions. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally. How does your team or organization address it? Workload and deadlines are big stress triggers. … Read More.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Last week, I was in London teaching social media strategy workshops for London NGOs organized by Social Media Misfits and keynoted Institute of Fundraising’s Future of Fundraising Conference. As many nonprofit professionals know too well, a hard-working but “tired” brain needs a few moments to “recharge.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

Recently, 60 Minutes did a piece on Brain Hacking or intentionally designing apps so you feel the need to to check in constantly. Rosen’s research can not yet determine what the impact is on our brains and lives as it too soon. The diagram below illustrates a Ludic Loop in checking your email. This is a Ludic Loop!

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Phone Mobile Brain Interview 108

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Once a week, I join my colleagues for a brief guided meditation and some discussion. Sharla Donohue , database manager, American Brain Foundation. Our office has a weekly mindfulness session. It’s a refreshing break in the work week that allows me to focus on my well-being. Leave work at work! Make time to simplify things!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2012

The session was about transparency and conducting evaluations. Because the truth is, it’s a lot easier to declare that one wants to have a “learning organization” than to actually do it. And the development of systems is a challenge, since learning, even when objectives are well-defined, is an organic process.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

Fortunately, the very makeup of the human brain offers some potential avenues for increasing engagement in a digital environment and producing a far more satisfying experience overall. When we are engaged in stimulating activities, the brain releases dopamine , a neurotransmitter that leaves us feeling positive and happy.

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Virtual Brain Storytelling Audience 52

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

According to the CMO Council , 90% of consumers find custom content useful, while 78% believe organizations providing content are interested in building good relationships with them. In a previous blog , we discussed the effect good storytelling has on the brain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand how the feng shui of a classroom impacts learning. Circles without tables, just chairs helps promote group discussion. Having a large enough space so people can move around and self-organize into small groups also promotes learning. Have you ever had to do a room hack?

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Lecture Classroom Experiment Learning 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I’ve been going every year since 2009 to cover the event on my blog. Out of all the amazing speakers and discussions , I was lucky enough to sit down with Barb Newhouse, President & Chief Executive Officer. ALS Association and discuss the Ice Bucket Challenge. And, our entire organization kicked into high gear.”

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Lisa is a leader on the MiHIA Thrive ACE’s initiative steering team and has worked with nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. A: With many nonprofit leaders holding multiple hats and roles in their organizations, we constantly hear that they are exhausted. Don’t Miss the Chance to Hear From Them live.

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Culture Nonprofit Attitude Awareness 105

NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2013

You can support NTEN in Giving Tuesday and join Beth Kanter for a live discussion of collective philanthropy - get the details here. Check out the 124 NTEN Members participating in Giving Tuesday below. Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

All organizations that I talk with confide in me that they wish that their web content was more compelling and useful. Developing good content is challenging for all organizations. While your organization maybe muddling along dressing up bad content, it doesn't fool anyone, says Coleman.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2009

As someone who spent half her career working for and with arts organizations this news makes me sad: A report yesterday from the USAToday that quotes Bob Lynch , the President of Americans for the Arts estimating that 10,000 arts organizations will close this year, 10% of the total number.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The program is specially design to leverage the power of technology in supporting women’s rights and social justice leaders and organizations to advance their work and impact. The participants represent a diverse cohort of 41 women’s rights and social justice leaders from 18 organizations from 11 states across the country.

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Learning Exercise San Francisco Instruction 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2017

Is everyone suffering from “foggy brain” caused by too much sitting down meetings? Wondering how to organize and facilitate a meeting where everyone is on their feet instead of their devices? This size group is flexible, as discussion can occur while walking, or if desired the group can stop along the walk.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In all of our studies, we see millennials participate in activism and give donations to an average of 3-5 organizations representing diverse issues each year. Initially, we act in small ways to satisfy the brain’s desire to take the path of least resistance. This tells the brain that others believe like you do.

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Media Cause

MAY 28, 2021

In Part 1 of the presentation, Rob discusses the cross-cultural meanings of specific colors and culturally-specific associations as well as the importance of choosing the color that best matches your mission. As you’d suspect, most of these organizations are in the environmental space. Nowadays, pink is associated with Valentine’s Day.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. But, following these tips to refresh your fundraising flyers, you’ll drive interest in your organization and attract new supporters from far and wide. How will fundraising flyers benefit your organization?

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Care2

MAY 31, 2013

During our discussion, Jessica and I talked about nonprofit and political campaigns obsession with vanity metrics. Just because you have 500,000 followers on Twitter doesn’t mean your organization has 500K people who are advocating for your issues. Do the people we seek to reach look to our organization as a leading authority?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2013

I enjoyed designing and facilitating this session because I had five awesome presenters who have a depth of knowledge about the topics we discussed. The presentations ended with a reflective practice question that participants could discuss with someone in the room, think about quietly, or tweet using the hashtag #npsmpeer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

For the networked nonprofit workshops I facilitate, I’ve developed a maturity of practice assessment called “ Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly ” which gives me a detailed understanding of where the organization is in its practice. When participants move, oxygen to the brain increases, thereby enhancing both learning and memory.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

More and more we are beginning to recognize the risk of communications overload, and organizations are trying to simplify the workflows for teams. Planning is about using structure and rituals to keep organized. Some organizations have a “no meeting times” zone on a particular day or during certain times each day.

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Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2011

Be strategic about cross linking and collaborating with other organizations on Facebook by using tagging, page favorites, and participating. My point is that movement gets blood flood to brain and people wake up if they’re in an information overload coma). Charles Porch, Facebook. Here’s some more tips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I’m trying to make an effort to stop consuming online french fries mindlessly and to only consume the best of the best organic vegetables, fruit, and little chocolate (in moderation). In our panel discussion, Laura was asked about being mindful in our philanthropy and giving. This gets rid of the squirrels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

While the primary goal is for students to learn about strategic use of networks and social media for international organizations, I also covered some practical career skills such as effective networking and self-directed professional learning (also called “Social Learning”). Talking and hearing (Auditory).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Erika’s organization is a small to midsize arts organization, with six full time staff members and an operating budget of less than $1 million. Before their annual staff retreat, Erika discussed the takeaways from the workshop with her executive director and some ideas of how to apply it. How did your organization create it?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The question has come up: Does leading networks require a different a skill set than leading organizations? There were 12 topics organized into three different themes. Alan Gunn holds Noel Dickover's number for a discussion about NGO adoption of social media barriers. The design for event was superb.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2019

Today’s guest is Paula Brantner, president of PB Works Solutions, LLC and senior advisor to Workplace Fairness, a nonprofit organization working to promote and preserve employee rights that maintains the most comprehensive online resource for free information about workers’ rights.

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