VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The most fundamental change in the standards by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), is about the frequency of forcing password changes. New research from NIST helps us to understand better ways to build passwords, and Visionlink has released an upgrade to its CommunityOS 2 platform in response. Survey says?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

As he explains in this NPR interview you should focus on building the habit itself, rather than worrying about how big the impact is. If you’re building the habit of flossing just a single tooth each night, Fogg three things will happen: 1) You’ll feel silly about not doing it. 3) You’ll build the habit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

When you are hosting the actual meeting, share the guidelines about “slowest pace sets the pace for the group and the activity is not a race.” Like any other business meeting, there is agenda preparation but there are some other items you need to think about. Participants can move around inside the meeting room or stand and stretch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of Artificial Intelligence to better understand what nonprofits need to know about artificial intelligence to future proof their programs, marketing, and fundraising strategies? They first built an in-house pilot using chat fuel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The report provides detail about the opportunities and challenges and offers some next steps for social good organizations, technology companies, and policy makers. . I’ve put together a curated list of resources about the AI4Good sector here. What are you most curious about regarding AI4Good? .

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Here’s more about these automation technologies, what they can do for your association, and how to start using them. You’ve probably heard about workflow automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Use data about past behaviors to predict if a member is unlikely to renew, and then intervene before losing the membership.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

When you think about your association management software (AMS) , you likely think about how it helps in the day-to-day activities of managing memberships. But do you also think about the software code that drives it and how it’s tested? That’s important. You should. Here’s why. The importance of code coverage. Learn more.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

When you think of “back to school,” you might not think about your association. But when it comes to your association management system (AMS) – it’s time to think about learning. From Trailhead, you can also access information about Salesforce events that offer learning opportunities. More product learning opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have written a Step-by-Step Guide to walking meetings and have gotten feedback from people with physical disabilities about how to make accommodations. So I engaged them in a discussion about term “walking meetings,” and how to change the name as well as make accommodations. However, the term “Walking Meetings,” is ableist.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Learn more about why Nimble AMS is the most in-demand AMS built on the Salesforce CRM platform. To find out how your association can continue to remain competitive and serve their members with recurring memberships, contact our Customer Success Team or access our Help Site. Explore Nimble AMS.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Learn more about why Nimble AMS is the most in-demand AMS built on the Salesforce CRM platform. Association staff can rapidly point-and-click configure a donation microsite template to match their branding needs and execute their donation strategy using Community Workspaces and Community Builder. Explore Nimble AMS.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

If you want to know more about social media for nonprofits, you can read our Ultimate Guide, or read on to be inspired by our top 8 campaigns. Make-A-Wish is all about personal stories and experiences, which makes compelling content that people really want to know about, as well as being powerful to convert supporters to donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Those 28 fit within five pillars of success : Character Intellect Business Intelligence Leadership Emotional Intelligence They also recommend that when interviewing a candidate you particularly like that you take a healthy step back to figure out why you feel so strongly about that person.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A modern AMS allows you to set up dashboards and reports for quick access to key performance metrics and other details about your membership. Learn more about why Nimble AMS is the most in-demand AMS built on the Salesforce CRM platform. For example, Nimble AMS allows you to easily build detailed reports and personalized dashboards.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing. It’s important to be completely open with yourself about how you distract yourself from living out of your declaration. Think about Tom Brady at the Super Bowl. The great thing about your dream or your declaration is that it takes precedence over everything else.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Bring in some carmel apples, pecan pie and everything pumpkin to get everyone in the fall spirit while they learn about your cause. . Hand turkeys, pumpkin carving, pinecone painting and more, kids and parents will love the opportunity to have some crafty fun and not have to worry about cleaning up the mess afterward. Haunted House.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

If you are a manager or leader, you likely know more than your employees or team members about many things within your business or organization. And, you often have many of the answers. But, you don't know it all. So, readily admit when you meet with your employees/team that you do not know all the answers. Invite others into conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The reason this step is important is that when you finish giving someone a reprimand, you want him thinking about what he did wrong, not how you treated him." You're one of my best employees, and you usually get your reports in on time." "The Thanks for this good advice Ken and Garry.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

If he (or she) shares with you information about any important event in his life, take the opportunity to congratulate him, honor him and acknowledge him. Your employee will appreciate your acknowledging his birthday, advanced degree graduation achievement, wedding engagement, wedding, or other personal milestone event. Or, take him to lunch.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. Whatever you do, don't sit back and do nothing. Managing even one employee can be challenging. And many managers receive little or no formal training on how to be a manager. So, ask for help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Drucker's book called, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization , will be well worth it. If you lead a nonprofit organization, the one hour it will take you to read Peter F. This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

When you listen carefully to your employees, you'll gain their respect and you'll learn more about what's going on within your organization. Being an expert listener is one of the most powerful things you can do as a manager. Listening involves much more than what you hear.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Team members can also disagree and still care about each other. High-functioning teams can disagree and still produce excellent products and results. And, they can challenge each other to think differently. Best-selling leadership book authors Scott J.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

I knew that nonprofit work was right for me soon after joining the corporate world, when I realized that much of the work was just about making money and maximizing profit. What I really appreciate about my nonprofit experience is that both myself and the nonprofit I worked with really cared about the best interests of the farmers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Your employees need to know about the health of your company or organization. Naturally, it's much easier to share good news with your employees, but it's perhaps even more important to share the bad news. If revenue is down, or if you've lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

However, if you don't have time to read books about how to be an effective and good leader, you can select a few words from the list below and then practice what those words mean, as you lead your team every day. The answer is yes. And, fortunately, there are lots out there to select from.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These are the legacy builders that are out-performing rivals, attracting and keeping the best talent, and changing the way others engage with their work and think about their own legacies in the making,” explain the authors. Most brands talk about what they make and how they make it. Not enough communicate why,” says Miller.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Because how you set your goals--the way you think about whatever it is you want to do, and how you will get there--is every bit as important." Making sure you think about both the wonderful things that will happen if you succeed and the obstacles that stand in your way. Halvorson recommends : • Making your goal as specific as possible.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Data will help you segment your database and message patrons appropriately based on what they care about. This has been taken a step further with today’s consumers, especially Millennials and Gen Z, who feel strongly about their beliefs and causes. It’s well known that people will purchase from people they like. This is significant.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This month, we’ve been thinking about access barriers. This month I talked about two variables that are often ignored when we talk about access and equity: the way we do our work and the frames we use to judge our work. I chose these because often when we talk about access, we think about ways to get people to come.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have been thinking about this question at work for the past few weeks. I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I have many thoughts about the ICOM definitions. Many people on Twitter talked about how our actions as a field are a better definition of the future than any word salad a committee can produce. Should they?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

about how to sync your sales approach with your customer's buying process: Failing to shift from "super salesperson" mode to managerial mindset. You'll find the following list of the ten most common mistakes made by sales managers toward the very end of Kevin Davis' book, Slow Down, Sell Faster! Fighting fires continually.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

In their book, Millennials Who Manage , authors Chip Espinoza and Joel Schwarzbart , quote Donna Hicks's explanation about how dignity is different from respect. Dignity is different from respect in that it is not based on how people perform, what they can do for us, or their likability. Dignity is a feeling of inherent value and worth.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

As I think about arts & cultural institutions, I realize that my family is an ideal target for these organizations. There are many times I find out about things from postings from other moms. Think about how you can differentiate what your organization offers across the whole family. What’s important to us?

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Just looking at things” is a common complaint about museums, often being paired “it’s boring.” I also think about diving at the Olympics. On a recentish trip to the American Museum of Natural History, I watched a group of unrelated people learn about the parts of a T Rex by putting together a puzzle. We are the ones who decide.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Yin and Yang – the concept of two forces co-existing in harmony as opposites– isn’t often what one thinks about when considering how to grow an email list. Your sign-up form should be short, direct and clear about the types and frequency of communications. Consider adding popup forms on your most visited pages.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

So, the next time two employees are at odds, or when one department complains about another department within your organization, take the time to listen to all sides of the situation to discover the truth that's in the middle. Send A Written Thank You Note Nearly all employees want to do both a good job and please their supervisor.

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