Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. How about trying to journal? The easiest place to begin might be to keep a gratitude journal. Values are powerful.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it. Track trends in your industry.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While there’s immense value in learning from experienced individuals, it’s essential to acknowledge that what works for one organization may not necessarily work for another, and even widely accepted practices can lose their efficacy over time as circumstances evolve. Tip #5: Use “gift” instead of “donate” for potent messaging.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I first gave in 2014 and have given more than three times. And since that time, I’ve been a donor to numerous journalism-based nonprofits. And since that time, I’ve been a donor to numerous journalism-based nonprofits. And, thanks to their well-timed lightbox, I also became a monthly donor.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

But, honestly, this time of year seems harder, especially when fundraising goals are bearing down. Gratitude journal. Choose a time every day to write in a gratitude journal. If you feel mired in stress and anxiety, you might have a tough time with this exercise. Your own personal gratitude practice. That’s okay.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

But if you’re like most nonprofit organizations, you don’t have a whole lot of extra staff or time to devote to chasing news anchors and movie stars to help you get your mission in the public eye. This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. In other words….

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Once upon a time, the title of the lead technology wizard didn’t necessarily begin with a C. Meditation, journaling, and other mindfulness practices are additional avenues to greater self-awareness. January is a good time to think about doing something positive for your professional future. The role of CTO isn’t getting easier.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. Over time, a high exit rate signals to search engines that your content is not helpful to visitors, which can negatively affect your ranking. You’ve heard this one a million times about social media, too!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

Start A New Professional Journal(s): For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal(s), using a variation of bullet journal technique. This year I will continue my commitment to creative activities including “ Journal as Altar ,” and calligraphy with fountain pens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept a professional journal. There are many approaches to journaling and types of notebooks, but I have settled in on using a variation of the bullet journal technique and the one-sentence five-year journal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. This year I will continue my commitment to creative activities including “ Journal as Altar ,” and calligraphy with fountain pens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

3rd, the GivingTuesday logo was blazing in neon on Times Square. And indeed it did: The #GivingTuesday hashtag was used 269,000 times in the 24 hour December 3 period , (as well as 406,000 times in the last 7 days, and 514,000 times in the last 30 days). On Tuesday,Dec.3rd,

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

Meanwhile, Gallup found that only 9% of workers prefer to work from the office full time, the rest preferring some combination of remote or hybrid work. picking the kids up from school), optimize time management (e.g., Working from home also means that we have twice as many demands on our attention at the same time.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In 2018, a study published in the Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing , showed that the effectiveness of positive and negative charity appeals in inducing favorable attitudes and actual donations is not straightforward. These uplifting stories burnish your brand and are more effective over time.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 19, 2012

Have you ever had one of those, When Things Fall Apart , times in your life? Inspired by things I learned in Lisa Sonora Beam's visual journaling workshop a couple years ago, and by my recent interview with Christine Mason Miller for the Arts and Healing Podcast , I've been pasting at least one image a day in a big 'ole journal.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 15, 2011

It's that time of year when many of us reflect on the work we've accomplished over the year. TIME Magazine reflected and determined this was the year of "The Protester." Recently, I've been thinking about the launch of NTEN's newest resource: NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders. The content?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. This year I will continue my commitment to creative activities including “ Journal as Altar ,” and calligraphy with fountain pens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

Over time these reactions can lead to acute anxiety, depression, irritability, fatigue, and other health problems from heart disease to lowered immune response.” 1: Make Time Everyday for Reflection: Keep a Journal. There are also many other benefits to writing a journal. Do you keep a journal?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

2) Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. That’s a long time. Here they are: Rituals. So stay tuned.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. But as a community health center, you’re already running on lean margins, which makes it even harder to carve out time to implement new software. You’ll also want someone who is familiar with compliance, especially GAAP and FASB. Think about the future.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

It’s been demonstrated numerous times that the more options you give donors about how their gifts will be used, the higher your returns are likely to be. times more donations and raised 40% more money than projects that didn’t offer a choice. The subtext here is that Americans place a premium on choice.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2021

Here is a brief recap of the key takeaways, as summarized by the Journal of Accountancy. for the first time provided they have 300 or fewer employees and do not receive more than 15% of receipts from lobbying. For more details read: COVID-19 relief bill addresses key PPP issues by Journal of Accountancy or visit U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. This year I will continue my commitment to creative activities including “ Journal as Altar ,” and calligraphy with fountain pens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2017

It uses the four p’s of time management: planning, people, priorities, and being present. Here are two more tips for productivity routines: Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Looking Ahead Rituals. I use the technique of Bullet Journals , a hand-written system to manage your to-do lists.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes In just a few short years, #GivingTuesday has become a major giving day. And since #GivingTuesday is fueled by online engagement, it’s the perfect time to focus on your social media strategy. Here are five ideas to help you step up your social media game this #GivingTuesday : 1.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 3, 2011

." - Facebook update by Marianne Manilov, Engage Network Maybe it's because it's summer, but lately I've been hearing more and more people talking about spending less time online. Below is a collection of articles and posts about what I think is an upcoming cultural trend: unplugging. What do you think?

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

The long-standing systemic challenges we face are not likely to be solved any time soon, and we should not avoid or ignore these problems. To try this out for yourself, think or journal about something for which you are grateful—e.g., Or keep an email folder for notes of thanks to look at when times get tough.

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sgEngage

MAY 22, 2023

By making a schedule of upcoming responsibilities—such as finalizing payroll, inputting data like donations and payments, and posting journal entries—the finance team can ensure that no due dates or other tasks are missed and can even utilize the schedule to delegate tasks across the team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. At end of the year, I read through the journal and think about accomplishments:What gave me a sense of purpose and feeling of personal and professional fulfillment?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

However, it will take some time to vaccinate all who need to be vaccinated to keep us safe. 7-Minute Exercise Snack – New York Times. Today is January 21st, the 21st day of 2021. I don’t know about you, but I feel some optimism that we will make through COVID. A number of scientific studies have also found similar benefits.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Think back to the first time you volunteered to help a nonprofit. When asking questions, consider their motivations for dedicating their time. Do specific times work best for them?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 4, 2008

I told her, "Keep a gratitude journal." One of the things I've come to realize is that in order to create positive social change, you have to create positive personal change at the same time. One tool to help keep life in perspective is a gratitude journal where you write down a few things each day that you are thankful for.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Chicago Sun-Times. New York Times. TIME Ideas. Wall Street Journal. Boston Herald. oped@bostonherald.com. Letterstoeditor@bostonherald. Business Insider. Bob Bryan (Commentary Editor), bbryan@businessinsider.com. contributors@businessinsider.com. Lorraine Forte (Editorial Page Editor), lforte@suntimes.com.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Taking inspiration from divine connections The challenge of outdated systems Sharon Tennyson, Distribution Coordinator for Adventist Review Magazine , the flagship journal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, encountered a significant hurdle with their previous donor database. “We We had a homemade database for managing our donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Today, I highlight his newest title, The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence , which is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and has also been on the USA Today bestseller list. Analyze why it happened, how you could improve, and what you'd do differently next time. Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L.

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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. Managing your time isn’t easy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

In early January, I read through the year’s journal and think about accomplishments:What gave me a sense of purpose and feeling of professional fulfillment? 3) Start A New Journal: As I mentioned above, I keep an annual professional journal, part planner and part reflection tool. I also use it as a year in review tool.

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