Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2017

It makes me miss the optimism from a decade ago about the rise of social media and social network platforms. These insiders are the same engineers who designed and built different features in social media platforms that created our behavior addictions. Makes you wonder what they know that the average user does not?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When you write all of your content at one time, it helps your brain switch into that gear. Once you’ve created a piece of content, consider how you could change or tweak it slightly to share it on another platform. . As you’ve likely experienced in your life, our attention spans are fairly short. Tip 2: Repurpose your content.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 9, 2015

Indeed, if one were to track all the time in a workday spent glued to our incoming messages and bowing to the attention they require, the resulting accumulation of hours would no doubt seem ridiculously exhaustive. As Mann notes, “It’s about how to reclaim your email, your attention, and your life. That ‘zero?’ That’s it.”.

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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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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, you can answer these questions: What communication platforms do these individuals use? Images in particular are much more attention-grabbing than text alone—they’re much more likely to be remembered, and the human brain can process them incredibly quickly (in only about 13 milliseconds ). Google Ads.

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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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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Does it grab people’s attention immediately? And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website.

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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. Share it everywhere!

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Featuring your fundraising flyer on your website and social media platforms is incredibly effective for reaching a large audience base. Social media advertising is the new norm, so your organization should seriously consider using these platforms if you don’t already. ” is front and center on the flyer. Adobe Express.

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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. Select a cost-effective online donation platform that meets your specific requirements.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

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. Whether it’s storytelling or behind-the-scenes footage, using video on social media captures people’s attention and makes your message more shareable.

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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. For best results, look for a virtual events platform that includes live streaming options and production tools. Use a virtual event platform that enables virtual breakout sessions. Leverage Social Media.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Once everyone signs up for the platform and downloads the app, the real challenge begins: integrating the tool into your daily workflow. But it is a good task to schedule after blocking off time to work on a complex grant or other task that requires a lot of brain power. I can do it even when my brain feels fried.

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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.” Take a look at how you’re telling your story. .

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

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. . ?. . also supports the impact of physical documents as our brains comprehend text better when it’s printed than when it’s on a screen. Thank you cards.

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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. For best results, look for a virtual events platform that includes live streaming options and production tools. Use a virtual event platform that enables virtual breakout sessions. Leverage Social Media.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Not only does reading exercise the brain and improve concentration, but it also helps children develop more advanced language skills and engage their imagination. Find the right peer-to-peer fundraising platform. Reading boasts a wide range of benefits for both children and adults alike. How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It will trigger questions in the recipient’s mind like “Do I believe this email is urgent and deserving of my immediate attention?” You might want to write three urgent subject lines, three intrigue subject lines, two that combine intrigue and urgency, and two that don’t fall into either category but still pop into your brain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In the book, we also talk about technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace, but I have been looking forward to an opportunity to go deeper on how teams of people in nonprofits can avoid technology overload caused by collaboration platforms and process. Clearly define workflow for online collaboration platforms and training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2013

Changing the color [link] can help bring attention where we want it. So in this case, I’m suggesting we pay attention to the advocates, who used to be followers, and some of whom will become donors. Our brains make better sense of the data when we replace the legend with direct line labels. Step 4: Directly Label.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

If you deliver training on webinar platforms, you need to understand how people learn. Human attention peaks at about about 12 minutes, particularly if it is a lecture. The learners will space out and come back to attention but not as at the high level at they did at the beginning of the presentation.

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Association TV

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It works, because there’s nothing else drawing your attention. Better microcopy means better engagement for your association’s platform. A bad user experience discourages people from exploring your content and, with the attention span of the average user these days, may cause them to abandon your site altogether.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The focus has gone beyond whether or not you will have digital platforms. The Internet of Things gives objects a brain and connects them to each other. First, pay attention. Or to create FAQs for each of your platforms based on trending inquiries. The following are a few providers of point-and-click platform builders.:

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

Day 4: Action Learning Projects, Communicating After Workshop, and Managing Our Attention. It Isn’t Enough To Tell People About Best Practices: Hands-On, Brains-On. The four-day workshop has a different theme for each day as follows: Day 1: The Power of Networks. Day 2: Integrated Social Media Strategy.

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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. This requires a lot of more thinking through the design and technical practice to run smoothly.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

For webinars, the platform is your classroom setup, so it important to understand how the Q/A and chat features, whether everyone can see everyone else’s chats or just the presenter. When participants move, oxygen to the brain increases, thereby enhancing both learning and memory. Talking and hearing (Auditory).

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

However, their effectiveness is often debated in the educational software community, as not all eLearnings are made with the same attention to detail. If your users are on the go, eLearnings must be made accessible for mobile platforms. Adaptability. Build them out completely, adhering with the offerings of your LMS.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

You don’t need flashing lights to get attention, you just need something that looks good. Well, it’s true, but conTEXT is queen, and is often the case, she’s the real brains of the operation. They not only attract attention, but can help to humanize your organization and cause. 1) Keep it Simple. 4) Keep it Content-ed.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

You don’t need flashing lights to get attention, you just need something that looks good. Well, it’s true, but conTEXT is queen, and is often the case, she’s the real brains of the operation. They not only attract attention, but can help to humanize your organization and cause. 1) Keep it Simple. 4) Keep it Content-ed.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Allen’s GTD methodology is based on the idea that our brains are not designed to store information. which is built on our API access to major platforms. By integrating AI into our productivity strategies, we can focus on tasks that truly need our human attention, thus maximizing our unique potential.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

There’s something to interest any supporter, and this attention to detail has led to them raising over 60% of their fundraising goal … and their event hasn’t even happened yet! Your first step is to choose a fundraising platform that is both easy-to-use, and let’s your donors participate in the way they choose. Keep Up Engagement.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 24, 2016

If your organization is already appealing to a younger crowd, it will be an easy transition to embrace the app and build a following big enough to make adding another platform to your social media strategy worthwhile. Every social media platform is adopted early by a younger audience. Surprise, surprise. Don’t discount the potential.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2007

" That's why the article grabbed my attention. It also grabbed the attention of the All FaceBook Blog : Much of what was discussed was Netvibes and how they are struggling with monetization solutions for widgets. What grabbed my attention was the article title. Can our brain handle it? Is social networking doomed?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The 3D space where this virtual symposium will take place is a private version of the Second Life platform that Linden Labs and NMC have created, called the Hakone Project. Last year , I heard Jerry Michalski use the metaphor of the global brain in talk about the future. The whole way nonprofits operate will change in 2010.

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JULY 20, 2013

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

Younger donors often engage more with social media and interactive platforms, whereas older donors might favor traditional channels like newsletters and emails. Images are incredibly effective at capturing our attention quickly, much more so than text alone. This is because our brains process them almost instantly. Occupation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

They organize supporters, raise attention to important social and political issues, seek donations, and organize supporters to walk, run, shout, protest, and vote, things that were once done mostly by nonprofit organizations. We’ll pick the brains of people who live this challenge daily in the nonprofit sector. They want to connect.

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