Classy

MAY 5, 2021

During similar global crises, humanity responded with generosity, donating money or time to help others. Nicole Picaud, the senior fundraiser for Notre Dame, lamented that the organization received more than three times the amount of money they initially set out after. For instance, fear now influences social interactions.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Mostly, the donor gives money or volunteers time; the charity gives back an intangible “feel good.” I write a lot about the “ warm glow ” people experience when they contemplate giving. This is the joy of doing meaningful work together with like-minded people, with your friends.” But it’s much more than that.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

After more than 6 years of experimenting with remote work, we’ve learned a great deal along the way and have funneled those experiences into 9 of our favorite remote work hacks. There are a plethora of video tools out there, and after experimenting with a few we’ve found Zoom to be the best for quality connection.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

You may need to get rid of sticky notes and embrace digital tools, better time management, and more efficient processes. Do you feel drained of energy all the time? If so, you need to spend some time investing in new tools and finding processes and workflows that play to your strengths. Then, really prioritize using it.

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

When the intensity of the pandemic started to lessen last year—probably around the time I got vaccinated—I began to feel like I had more space again. When I shared what I learned about Mindful Design with my colleagues, they turned me on to a Design Thinking Course at IDEO U. Carson is not mindful. More energy.

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M+R

AUGUST 23, 2023

Read Time: 4 minutes It’s lunchtime. You open TikTok to recharge your brain and treat yourself to some bite-sized videos. By the time you’ve read this very sentence, all of those trends have become irrelevant (except for Taylor, of course!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes The Psychology of Giving: Important Words to Use in Your Appeals. There’s reputable neuroscience research showing that people’s brains light up when they hear their own name. So our brains are actually hard-wired to respond to appeals that speak to us directly. The Research.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Storyteller and researcher Brené Brown says, “In order to empathize with someone’s experience you must be willing to believe them as they see it and not how you imagine their experience to be.”. First, take the time to consider how your audience experiences the world. Promote empathy. . So, how do you do that?

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Which one would you be most likely to remember when it comes time to make a recommendation? For example when watching a video, audio and visual channels activate separate parts of the brain , and when these two elements combine, it helps supporters better understand and engage with your mission. . Get to know your audience.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Mastering online user experience and messaging. It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Finally, after hearing a lot of nuts and bolts from them about numerous programs and processes around which I couldn’t quite wrap my brain, I said “Tell me why I should give in one sentence.”

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Author: One of my favorite science/interests stories in the news recently was a report published in late July by Science Magazine about how researchers have found that the brain of speakers and listeners become synchronized as they talk. How can your stories allow listeners to adopt them as their own and relate them to personal experiences?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

By identifying and addressing limiting beliefs that you may face, you can train your brain to approach tasks with more confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm. This isn’t a time to play small! Your experiences matter. With that in mind, decide what story you’ll tell and how you’ll start to speak up more often. .

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records. Take your time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I attended the first conference in May, 2010 was filled with gratitude to Soren for the amazing experience and opportunity to reflect life and balance in age of social networks. I decided to have a different experience than live tweeting and even taking notes on my laptop. Watch live streaming video from wisdom2conf at livestream.com.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

This reflects my own journey, and many also in attendance at the event, as my experience with DevOps has slowly matured alongside the emerging technology. Session topics ranged from high-level process breakdown and product features to hands-on pipeline setups and experiential community experiences. DevOps Sessions + Speakers.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Featuring the button prominently and consistently creates a seamless user experience that encourages visitors to contribute to your cause. Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. One key aspect of this optimization is ensuring that your website is mobile-friendly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Board retreats, day long meetings, can be potentially be deadly — sitting most of the time and hearing a parade of reports. There are serious health risks to a sedentary work style, but it also impacts our minds as well. Moving around at work helps get our brains to re-engage. However, this was far from it.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

For example, an in-person event may have less data if the participants only provide information to the event at the time of registration. . With custom registration, you can customize the attendee experience from registration through to the event experience. . Create a custom landing page tailored to the event experience. .

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Build a Website That Can Grow With You Like any good investment, a nonprofit website should be built with longevity in mind. All the while, your website will seamlessly integrate with your Neon CRM donor database, saving your team boatloads of time and effort. Website personalization can take many forms.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Yet many people who write nonprofit fundraising emails do not spend much time on the subject line, nor do they take the time to learn about the types of subject lines that get results. So take the time to get this right. We skim the subject line and decide whether it’s urgent or compelling enough to be worth our time.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

A disability is any condition of the mind or body that makes it more difficult for someone to partake in certain activities and may impair their ability to participate easily in normal daily pursuits. You can also spend time volunteering and donating to nonprofits that provide important services to people with disabilities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

According to Rob Cross’s research, knowledge workers spend 90 to 95 per cent of their time on the phone, responding to e-mails or in meetings. In comparison, 10 years ago, these managers spent “only” 60 to 65 per cent of their time engaged in those activities. . Make Solo Time A Part of Your Team Culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are also 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. This could be a pizza or taco party or giving comp time. Rituals To Build Mindfulness.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Wait, when is this AI going to start saving me time? However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s time to reevaluate and update our productivity strategies. Allen’s GTD methodology is based on the idea that our brains are not designed to store information. Never, unless you adopt it in the right way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The brain needs a break from the barrage and needs to reset itself to normal operating mode. Overworked new media managers often find it challenging to connect face to face, or they cannot quiet their mind long enough to read a book on the beach or watch a sunset. The will to engage and interact is drained, and procrastination sets in.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2014

When Kevin was in kindergarten he had an organic brain injury, which forced him to have to relearn everything from walking to using the bathroom. I can enlighten my mind, enliven my spirit, and experience what I couldn’t before. Meet Kevin and “Sophia” (who anonymously shared her story with my team). Data is now a core resource.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

Changing marketing tactics to keep up with shifting trends and attitudes can be a full-time job, which is where crash courses like this article can help. Postcards don’t take up much space, and an attention-grabbing photo can convince supporters to hold onto it and keep your nonprofit in the back of their minds. . ?. . Grant Cobb.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Connect with donors’ values and experiences. This doesn’t mean that you should talk down to your donors or that they’re unintelligent: it just means that they’re probably using their brain power for other things and quickly skimming emails and mailers. Connect with donors’ values and experiences. Ensure your messages are clear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The glaring light off the tiny screen zaps your brain of sound ZZZs. I did experience the urge to check email upon retiring, but those withdrawal symptoms dissipated after a day. How are you going to commit to self-care to reduce stress and the chance of burnout during these chaotic times? I don’t.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

She knew the job aligned her life experience, education, and passion to learn more about trauma, grit, grief, and resilience. Lisa and Libby have a collective 20 years of experience working with teams and individuals to improve their wellbeing, employee engagement, and workplace culture. meditation, movement, breathwork, journaling).

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2014

It’s much easier to be mindful and focused when you’re on a yoga mat than when you’re behind your desk with a daunting to-do list, overflowing inbox, and a day full of meetings. I’ve learned to pare down my expectations and make sure the meetings I do spend my time on are useful ones (no agenda-less meetings!),

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

The basic premise remained the same: to give training tips, model them, and to provide “meta” data that gave a glimpse into the minds of the session designers. We began the session by polling the audience on training experiences. Andrea Berry had moved onto another job by then, and so Jeanne Allen took her place.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

I’ve been spending an embarrassing amount of time watching ABC’s “Shark Tank” recently. After all, this is their idea, their brain-child, their life. It’s a question on the minds of thousands of small businesses, startup tech companies and—yes—nonprofits. But maybe I shouldn’t be ashamed—it’s inherently entertaining television.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

When evaluating the effectiveness of eLearnings it is vital that we keep in mind exactly what we are trying to accomplish; then craft exceedingly mindful learning experiences to ensure the highest possible return on our investment. Also, please try not to make them boring. Adaptability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

He spoke about creativity and what psychologists and brain scientists are learning about it. Like-minded folks can accomplish a lot, and expertise is not to be undervalued, but sometimes they can hit roadblocks. I wont’t try to summarize the entire talk here, but the most important takeaways for me as a funded were: 1.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2021

Buckingham/Goodall : It’s just not particularly helpful to the people who actually create our experience at work—our teams and their leaders. And the idea of culture presumes the experience of work at a particular company is uniform—that everyone has a similar experience—whereas the data tells us that the opposite is true.

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