Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

&# Social media is not only changing how we communicate online, but it’s also changing how our brains process information. That said, nonprofits would be wise to consider the effect of the Social Web when launching or re-designing their websites. The website design principles of just five years ago no longer apply.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2008

In addition to reminding me that I need to get back to the gym, the point about the human brain only having the capacity to pay attention for ten minutes if a good one. More from Vicky Davis , including some pointers to his videos. | View | Upload your own. I love the frog.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

Fortunately, the very make up 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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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

You could create blog posts that incorporate social media posts and TikTok videos to appeal to younger audiences’ interests. Accessible content , with alternative text for images, captions for videos and audio elements, sufficient color contrast , and other usability must-haves. Simple language free of jargon.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Super-short videos have become one of the coolest (and easiest!) Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Why Super-Short Videos? Fundraising videos. Really short.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

The book is about our behavioral addictions to our smartphones, video games, social media, and email and how to break them. 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.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Teams also has video conferencing, as an alternative to Zoom , as well as file storage. Slack: This is the market leader for inter-office communication the way Zoom is for video conferencing. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2013

Will is also does a lot of work with video – so when he proposed that we incorporate video interviews as part of the session, I was thrilled. While it is hard to measure actual attention spans, there is research that people pay closest attention during the first 10-18 minutes of lecture – and then their minds wander.

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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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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

When tuning in from a remote location, your audience will be experiencing competing demands on their attention. Some of these features include: Live Video. Live video streaming allows your virtual audience to experience and interact with the event more immediately and naturally.

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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. Some of these features include: Live Video. Live video streaming allows your virtual audience to experience and interact with the event more immediately and naturally.

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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. Here’s the video if you want to see it in action).

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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. In this video , Chris Brogan talks about how he manages his time. Brain Fitness. Concentration is part of our brain’s function and if your brain isn’t fit – you won’t concentrate or perform well. Schedule Legos.

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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 Watch live streaming video from wisdom2conf at livestream.com. Soren welcomed everyone and asked to be totally present and give full attention – which is becoming rarer and rarer at conferences. Healthy Mind Platter.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

There are all kinds of great videos, case studies you can dive into and kind of get to know us a little bit more. . I think our days and our brains can sometimes feel like this calculation. . We are competing for attention at a level we have never seen in our lifetimes. We’re a donor database. Visit our website.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. ” These small yet impactful design choices can make a significant difference in capturing the attention and generosity of potential donors. Make your website keyboard-friendly for individuals using assistive technologies.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

Whether it comes in the form of a book, a comic, a movie or a video game, we all have stories that we like and ones that we decidedly dislike. And to tell a story that is interesting or compelling to someone else is to know what stories are already in their brains. This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

Visit our website, there’s all kinds of free resources, videos there you can watch. Steven: All right, I’m going to turn our video off. It lights up the pleasure centers of their brains, it gives them what is called a warm-glow feeling. And you can learn more about us. Steven: Looks like it’s working.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 25, 2012

And surfing is fun—not easy fun that gets boring quickly, like tic-tac-to, but the kind of “deep play” that requires total attention in the present moment, and makes every moment feel incredibly full and rich. We can’t stop the waves of change, so we’d better all learn to surf them. And people who play in this way require plenty of rest.

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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. Consider adding good, professional images and videos to your website, as well. 1) Keep it Simple. Don’t be afraid of blank, “white space.”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

You can watch all kinds of videos, see what we’re all about, especially if maybe you’re shopping for a new database here in the near future. I’ve been reading your LinkedIn posts, catching your Facebook live videos that you do on Fridays, right? Adult brains don’t learn new things that easily.

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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. Consider adding good, professional images and videos to your website, as well. 1) Keep it Simple. Don’t be afraid of blank, “white space.”

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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. Large: Over 50 people.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2016

First impressions matter when you only have a split second to grab your visitors’ attention and get a chance to introduce your mission. They use a silent video in the background of the banner and a simple message about what they focus on that eliminates any confusion. Engagement: Give Users a Path Forward.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus their attention, and they'll get it.

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Association TV

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It works, because there’s nothing else drawing your attention. You want current and potential members to visit your website and sign up for memberships, subscribe to your newsletter, look at your different pages and watch your videos. Maybe, but our brains are trained to go with what we know. So how is this relevant to you?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

You can check out videos to watch to really get a sense of what we’re all about. . ” So we have in our brains, the amygdala, the fear center, where you have flight, fright, and freeze as the emotional reactions to things that’s scare you. And I just did a 20-part video how to, master class series on monthly giving.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

There’s all kinds of videos and resources you can get a hold of to kind of get to know us and maybe even make contact if that’s something you are interested in or in need of in terms of software. . I’m not showing video today, but if you look up a video of one of these, they are zipping around like a motorboat.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2015

50 Fascinating Nonprofit Statistics , Douglas Gould Company Must-Know Insights from #15NTC , Kevin Martone, Harold Grinspoon Foundation via Getting Attention 15NTC: Tech Tools & Austin Tips , Roshani Kothari, Ginkgo Street Labs NTEN 2015 Wrap Up , Paul St. 15NTC Community NTC press'

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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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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! You can start by creating a Facebook event for your virtual fundraiser, and then using a video to announce your big soiree (vide o gets the most engagement on social).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There’s lots of videos, lots of things you can look at to get a sense of what we offer. They’ve done a lot of studies about bad breath and people’s attention. You can send a custom thank-you video. oh, boy they’re going so fast, baking cookies, BombBomb videos. And the thank-you video.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2009

Flickr Photo by JTLowery The title of this post is play on the famous PSA " Brain on Drugs " from 1987 to raise attention to the harmful effects of drugs. The memorable tagline : This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. Does growing up digital evolve young people's brains? Any questions? That's impressive.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus their attention, and they’ll get it.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus their attention, and they’ll get it.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2014

And then we stopped talking and our brains exploded with new information and connections. Before we wrote our proposal , we read, watched videos, and listened to podcasts. And the ability to be in a room with a wide range of people who had been paying careful attention to this field for years made an enormous impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2007

A tag stream of web resources, videos, powerpoint slides, news items, etc. " 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. Can our brain handle it?

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