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Does This Deserve My Attention?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Yesterday, this tweet from Howard Rheingold, author of NetSmart got my attention! It is a simple, elegant way to train your attention while working online to keep mindful how you are spending your time. As he says in his book, your attention is one of your most available assets. ” (Note: I created a list.ly

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Martha Beck Interview: Finding Your Way in a Wild New World

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As soon as I saw that the book was coming out (it's now called Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want ) I requested a review copy and an e-interview. So, without further ado, enjoy this 8-question e-interview with Martha Beck about Finding Your Way in a Wild New World !

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My Notes from Next Generation Evaluation Meeting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? These methods included: Developmental Evaluation , Shared Measurement , and Big Data.

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Nonprofit Fundraising Videos Inspire More Giving

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By varying the styles of your videos, you capture your audience’s attention in different ways. Interview: In an interview video, someone from your organization interviews someone who has received services or has expertise in your cause. Here are a few different kinds of videos you can use.

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Nonprofit Market Research: What It Is & How To Get Started

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Designing Your Survey Method. One method that yields quantitative data is questionnaires, whether via telephone, on-site, or online. Common methods that generate qualitative data include focus groups, interviews, and participant observation. Further, pay attention to the way you word questions and queries.

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Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Then, introduce the team that will be conducting an audit while explaining that the audit will guide increasing efficiency, filling any gaps, and replicate what is working, areas that need attention, and bring to light their suggestions for improvement. What Wyman did: We conducted 50 interviews in an organization with 33 full time staff.

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Resources and Slides: Ten Nonprofit Work Practices for Impact without Burnout

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

During the one-hour free webinar hosted by Wild Apricot , we share some ideas, got feedback, and identified additional people and organizations to interview for the book. Manage Your Energy and Attention. Managing Attention: Beth Kanter Ultradian Cycles and Managing Energy. The Practices: Create A Self Care Bill of Rights.

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