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.
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. People can’t be as focused on content when they been sitting longer than 20 minutes.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 8, 2019
Get together staff for half hour or 60 minutes, and do a “brain dump” of everything they know about their audience. This helps with increasing attention spans and retention as well as make the session more fun. So, this required a bit of pre-planning.
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. The first 90-minute webinar to introduced the content.
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. The key to an effective donor retention strategy is to make sure your donors feel appreciated and like they’ve made an impact. Thank your donors and readers. Final thoughts.
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. Large: Over 50 people.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 16, 2016
We all know that donor retention is a year-long process, right? The good news is December can be the “cherry on top” of a yearlong stewardship or donor retention program if you’ve paid attention to your communication. Don’t wait until year-end to work on donor retention. The wrong way to keep your donors giving: 1.
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