Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It helps avoid burnout and improves attention. On a video call, because we are all sitting in different homes, if we turn to look out the window, we worry it might seem like we’re not paying attention,” writes Liz Fosselien for Harvard Business Review. Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

How many of us pay attention to the relationship between physical space and our productivity ? The group also paid attention to group energy and taking brief breaks. In Finland, classroom time incorporates “brain breaks” after 50 minutes when one’s natural focus and energy begins to wane.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On a video call, because we are all sitting in different homes, if we turn to look out the window, we worry it might seem like we’re not paying attention,” writes Liz Fosselien for Harvard Business Review. Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”. It may become your new norm.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

Bjorn has gotten a lot of attention for his recommendations to combat climate change by focusing on improved humanitarian efforts. We know in theory what a brain injury means, but seeing Gabby Giffords on stage, struggling to speak as a result of her brain injury, brought its impact home. This time, I jumped up!

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

He describes the “Ludic Loop,” a cycle of repeating the same activity because every so often you get a reward. Recently, 60 Minutes did a piece on Brain Hacking or intentionally designing apps so you feel the need to to check in constantly. The diagram below illustrates a Ludic Loop in checking your email. This is a Ludic Loop!

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

Donor behavior continues to evolve just as we’ve seen in previous waves of activism and solidarity, such as Live Aid , the 2004 Tsunami , and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The mesolimbic part of the brain assigns values to the sensory stimuli, helping us classify what we feel. Become the Answer to Negative Emotions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It means removing the busy work out of their hands so they turn their attention to more mission-critical work. Applying AI to basic collaboration workflows can offer a dividend of time (and brain space). The most important skill staff can learn from this activity is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Notice how subconsciously your attention was just hooked? Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. It’s brain science. Once upon a time…. That’s the power that story holds. ” Why are stories so effective?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Supporters won’t read your blog just because they have a relationship with your nonprofit—they want to engage with informative, interesting content that actively furthers their understanding of your cause. It also reassures your readers that your organization is active and constantly working toward its mission.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

The massive generosity movement is largely driven by an active online community. When humans hear a story, the chemicals cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin are released in our brains—the chemicals that form memories, keep us engaged, and deepen our relationships. billion that year.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

But given the realities of today’s 24/7 world, you’re grappling with how to keep up, make a meaningful impact, and live a fulfilling life with so many things competing for your limited time, attention, and energy. Time blocking is a time management method that asks you to divide your day into blocks of time for each activity or priority.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2017

Another idea is to keep list of resilience activities or activities that can help you feel satisfied. Sometimes I use part of that free time to take a little walk around my desk to reboot my brain. I’m overwhelmed getting back into the daily grind, how about you?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

As the CEO of medium-sized business, she was admired for her decision-making ability, moral conscience, and close coordination of staff activities (“Paula Front-and-Center,” they called her). The story above is about how your brain works. Your brain has a part called the Prefrontal Cortex, or “PFC” (remember “Paula Front-and-Center”?).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2013

If I can’t process what I hear by asking questions of the expert or checking in with another participate or sitting quietly and just thinking about what was shared, there is a point that I reach after about 15 minutes – it’s call “My Brain Is Full Up.” Talking VS Listening.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Our team each has a personal calendar for their own appointments, we have a team calendar for activities that everyone needs to know about or participate in, and we have a “Days Off” calendar where people note dates or partial days they’ll be out of the office. I can do it even when my brain feels fried.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

The ability to “shift” delivery formats – from say an interactive lecture to small group activities helps students pay more attention. When I design instruction, I want to make sure that learning activities use four different kinds of activities that help the brain learn rapidly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Moving around at work helps get our brains to re-engage. Even small movements cause improved brain processing speed, learning, and short-term memory. Our brains begin to slow down when we are not moving. Being active in meetings can bring our brains out of “hibernation mode.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Technology products have trapped our attention and the down side, according to Center for Humane Technology is that it is impacting our social relationships, mental health, children, and ultimately chipping away at civil society. They’ve outlined their strategy on their web site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

Good instructional design and delivery engages people’s brains, eyes, ears, and bodies. People pay attention more, they learn something, they retain it better, and there is a better chance of them applying what they learned. Body Breaks: Incorporate some sort of movement or body activity every 20 minutes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

They include: attention, crap detection, collaboration, networks, and participation. The attention chapter is about why and how to control your attention when you’re online. Breath links mind, brain, and body – and paying attention to your breath help cultivate mindfulness.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

No matter if you’re representing a school, church, nonprofit, or other public-facing organization, flyers are a simple, yet smart way to spread the word about your activities. They’re very useful for catching your reader’s attention and giving them an actionable objective that benefits your organization.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Between all the events , phone calls and mailings your plan can bring you and your team back to the most important activities. And even though it may be more work in the short term, it will save you time in the long run by focusing your attention on the things that matter most. See this article for more tips on calculating your ROI.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

This adrenaline-pumping activity will keep boredom at bay and help you finish your tasks for the day. Keep a Record of Your Activity. When distraction strikes, keeping a record of your activity, and yes, even your distractions, can help you get back on track. Take a Mindful Moment. Reconcile at the End of Each Day.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Last year I spoke at more than 75 events and I can always guarantee at least one of the questions will be: “Please tell me what issues the 80 million people in the United States who represent some of the largest and most diverse opinions and demographics want to spend their time, activism, and dollars with.”. Social issue interests change.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

that generational lines haven’t stopped millennials from being exceedingly active in movements for change. 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. . ?. . Thank you cards. a wealth of data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

The design is a description of how you will use the time slots – goals, content, instructional activities, materials, technology, documentation, and evaluation. When participants move, oxygen to the brain increases, thereby enhancing both learning and memory. Training is only valuable if participants apply what they learn.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

From email to social media to mobile devices, we seem to be constantly bombarded by information and our attention pulled in so many different directions! Is our brain changing as a result? Dr. Maher: ADD is Attention Deficit Disorder. ADHD is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Difficulty sustaining attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2011

Distractions can be internal and come from our brains , our thoughts. How do you balance your to do list of discrete projects with your daily social media activities that are open-ended? Brain Fitness. Distractions come from the Internet if you have email, Twitter, or mobile phone beeping at you. Schedule Legos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Told well, stories will grab people’s attention and compel them to take action. . 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.” Music Lessons and Activities for Your Digital Classroom.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Conference where I gave my full attention to the presentations and conversation. The Wisdom 2.0 Soren welcomed everyone and asked to be totally present and give full attention – which is becoming rarer and rarer at conferences. Conference where I gave my full attention to the presentations and conversation. The Wisdom 2.0

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If your organization maintains an active presence on social media platforms , include social media links on your website. Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. Lastly, pay attention to color contrast to accommodate individuals with visual impairments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers back then, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design. But remember, you need good facilitation who help the group avoid talking over each other.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

When tuning in from a remote location, your audience will be experiencing competing demands on their attention. Gamification will encourage social interaction, stimulate the reward centers in our brain, and keep things interested. Pay Attention to Production Value. Event production values are essential for hybrid events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In comparison, 10 years ago, these managers spent “only” 60 to 65 per cent of their time engaged in those activities. . Being Present means paying attention to the people in front of us, focusing on the tasks at hand, and managing our emotions in the moment. BEING PRESENT. Create Device Free Zones.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 31, 2017

But my realist brain never got the full attention of my cheerleader brain. It felt like we needed to lock in a date so we could book collaborators, schedule staff, market the activities, and plan everything. Here’s our new strategy: We’ll host an Abbott Square Preview Night on June 2 as part of First Friday activities.

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