.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills. In this moment, the intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. That process is becoming more complicated.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be in New Zealand, leading a workshop on social media and I facilitated a module on mindful social media. Yesterday, this tweet from Howard Rheingold, author of NetSmart got my attention! As he says in his book, your attention is one of your most available assets.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2019

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re planning a golf tournament or a formal gala, events are powerful tools for furthering your nonprofit’s work for a number of reasons. Luckily, there is one surefire way to bridge the gap between all that you hope your next event will be and making it a reality—working with a nonprofit event planning company!

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some employees have invented tortuous workarounds to keep using their new toys to continue working in the same old way. The internet is populated with examples of that evolution. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. What went wrong?

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

But it would have been inspiring to belong to a group of like-minded innovators. I asked Greg what strategies he recommends for a market where there is so much competition for people’s time and attention. For example, in our group, there are certain hellish situations that require a punk to fix. It’s wonderful.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. Popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are continuously learning how to work faster and more efficiently, which can stir up a lot of feelings in us humans. The key to determining which tools to work with depends on your goals.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Think about what will get your donors emotionally invested in your work, and then showing them how they can make a difference. Is there one element of your work that you can focus on? It can be motivating if you share that each person who gets the email only needs to donate $10 (as an example) for you to reach your goal.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Let’s take a look.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. A great example of how word play works in a tagline. 2009 TAGLINE AWARD WINNERS.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

Amongst the countless schools I found using Facebook poorly there were plenty of shining examples of schools doing really well utilizing Facebook to build lasting relationships with families, students and alumni (both University and K-12). Keep that in mind and do your best to tell the world about the work your doing.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Keep these trends and tactics in mind as you start to pencil in plans for the coming end of year (and no, it is never too early to start). Anticipating the crowded inboxes and limited attention of year end ending on a weekend, the competition was FIERCE. Making the match math matter Hey, those tactics still work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. Or maybe you’ve finally decided to work on your email welcome series. As you’re about to get back to work, a board member stops in to tell you about a new grant *opportunity.* Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. Or an invitation to your organization’s latest event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. For example, does a CFO need a full seat, or can she get the visibility she needs without one?).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works. There are three stages starting with ignition, what captures immediate attention. It is based on reciprocity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Videos with Mobile In Mind. You really only have a few seconds to grab attention. Get their attention with a “hook” (i.e. something that grabs the viewer’s attention) and then get to the point. Look at the assets you have to work with, choose the ones that stand out the most, and place them at the beginning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events. The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. It pays to pay attention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness? ” These apps can transform our mobile phones, tablets, and computers from agents of distraction into agents of mindfulness.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

These tools help you see how your campaigns are doing in real-time, so you can optimize your marketing budget by spending your money on what’s working best. Let’s use email as an example. Here are examples of success metrics broken down by three common channels: List Preparation. This is how you organize and describe your data.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

We’re still figuring out (and struggling with) simply how to work with Gen Z. Board work is serious business and most in this age group would not be experienced enough for the challenge. Regardless of which pipeline or structure you consider, establish how your junior board will differ from/enhance the work of your board of directors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To make a positive first impression for visitors who land on your website, seek to introduce your nonprofit by highlighting its mission-driven work and tangible impacts in the community. Who does your nonprofit serve and how are you actively working to solve the challenges they face? Impact stories.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission? That’s why software integrations are extremely valuable for any organization that relies on technology to get its work done, including nonprofits. There’s a ton of competition for your donors’ attention online, especially during the year-end season.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Unfortunately, if you work in digital strategy and social media, monitoring social is a daily task and as a result a bad mood has become an occupational hazard. It was the example of the American Red Cross’s beer tweet where the social media staff posted a tweet about getting a six pack of beer to the organization’s account.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. ” For example, @WomenforWomen : It’s also recommended that your nonprofit sign up for Twitter Blue for $2.99 (USD) a month. For example, if you send a tweet on Monday morning at 8 am, retweet that same tweet the next day at 1pm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2016

Yesterday, Aliza Sherman and I shared some insights from our forthcoming book “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit ,” a work in progress. Embrace Mindfulness. Manage Your Energy and Attention. Mary Cahalane: Your Work or a Life. Self-Care Bill of Rights: Aisha Moore Example. Get Enough Sleep. Get Moving.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Your goal should be to write a power-packed thank-you letter that makes the donor think “I love this nonprofit – they do such good work.” Here is an example: We recently met S., a mother of three who works in childcare. You are so important to our organization’s work!” Send your thank-you quickly.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Including volunteer work on your resume is a great way to demonstrate to hiring managers that you’re community-focused, and would be a hard-working employee if hired. But how you present your volunteer work is also a factor in how hiring managers perceive your experiences. Where to put volunteer work on your resume.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With that in mind, the focus should be on them, not on you or your organization. . Here’s an example: As you can see, the ratio of ego-centric to donor-centric pronouns is an astonishing 18:3. Their attention spans are short. If you make them work too hard to grasp your narrative, they’ll simply give up.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

This blog will provide you with an understanding of how Google Ad Grants work and outline how your organization can participate in the program to draw attention to your mission-driven work online. So, how does the Google Ad Grant work? Register for a Techsoup account for your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

While these investments may work, organizations quickly realize the time and attention needed is unsustainable and engagement is less than desired. When nonprofits shift their focus to serving rather than soliciting their donor base, it becomes easier to attract like-minded supporters and build lasting relationships.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 30, 2021

Communities in Schools of Central Texas is a nonprofit that works to prevent students from dropping out of school. Their school-based staff work directly with 96 elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Central Texas. Their peer-to-peer campaign was timed just right since going back to school was top of mind for so many.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Keep in mind that digital and traditional media should have a symbiotic relationship. For example, put your social media handles and website links on your signage and all of your print materials. The post How New and Traditional Media Can Work Hand in Hand appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Let your methods help each other.

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