The first post is by Jennifer Lee, author of The Right-Brain Business Plan: A Creative, Visual Map for Success. Jennifer Lee, Right-Brain Business Plan: How I Have Fun, Do Good Since 2005 I’ve volunteered off and on at a local non-profit called C.E.O. MORE
How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. Photo by BirgerKing. Take a guess. Be honest. MORE
And if you can elevate your heart rate while through walking in nature, even better, it will help oxygenate your brain and release endorphins- the happy hormones, which will help disrupt the stress hormones. Flickr Photo by Evil Erin. MORE
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. | View | Upload your own. I love the frog. More from Vicky Davis , including some pointers to his videos MORE
Those of you who are regular readers know that I've been experimenting with supporting two of my pals' work by being a part of their affiliate programs: Jenn's Right Brain Business Plan , and Kimberly's eco-fashion line, TranquiliT. Hello Have Fun Do Gooders! MORE
If you’re having trouble focusing, you may be suffering from “foggy brain” caused by too much sitting at work. Instead, incorporate a brain-replenishing walk into your lunch hour. What we eat and drink can impact how our bodies and brains work. MORE
In his blog, John Haydon discusses Six Ways to Influence Donors with Brain Science , pulling in findings from studies to help you boost your fundraising results. Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! MORE
I don't know exactly what they're called, but I hate those new Facebook auto-bot-stupid generated pages. MORE
A new study offers insight into what motivates individuals in charitable bequest decision making. Fundraising research MORE
The next time you and your team sits down to brain storm ideas, let them know before you start that “nothing is out of line.” The act of pulling a thought out of your brain and making it physical and tactile could be just the beginning of something astounding. MORE
This is known as “ brain breaks ” where you simply STOP for a moment and do something to reset and renew your brain’s capacity to absorb or create that next thought. What reboots your brain? MORE
Just a quick shout out for my pal Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan e-course that is starting Monday, May 17th. You can see some images from part of my Right Brain Business Plan to the left. Hello Have Fun Do Gooders! MORE
Our virtual volunteering offerings also include Donate Your Brain , a microvolunteering initiative. In our Donate Your Brain initiative, volunteers choose how and when to participate whenever they want to. We don't have thousands of people participating in Donate Your Brain. MORE
The story above is about how your brain works. Your brain has a part called the Prefrontal Cortex, or “PFC” (remember “Paula Front-and-Center”?). There are two ways this happens: the first is through brain damage, and the second is through stress. The Brain Break. MORE
My much-loved client, Community TechKnowledge , recently asked me to serve as the curator of their new guest blog. We launched it today, and I'd like to invite you to take a look. MORE
Michael J. Gelb does research on genuis, analyzing the way they think. His "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci" provides a rich source of techniques and inspiration on creative problem-solving techniques. This was one of seven books by experts in creative thinking and problem solving techniques that I scanned for ideas. Words and chains of words that we use to frame a problem play a significant role in the way we approach problems. When you frame a problem in words, you crystal your thoughts. MORE
RFI Studios - Twitter as a News Source - Right Brain: "It’s no secret that social media plays a HUGE role in how we receive information. Pew Internet just released a study that found that 75% of people find their news online through email or social media, with 52% forwarding news through those same means.The implications of this study were epitomized as this weekend saw a surge of tweets as. NPSocialMedia NPTwitter NPSocialNetwork NPWeb2.0. MORE
There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged. MORE
In Finland, classroom time incorporates “brain breaks” after 50 minutes when one’s natural focus and energy begins to wane. Taking brain breaks is an important work skill as well. MORE
Especially if those best practices are solidly grounded in brain science. The post 3 Marketing Best Practices that are Painfully Obvious to Brain Scientists appeared first on John Haydon. MORE
In early January, the American Museum of Natural History announced that it would hold a Brain Tweetup for 75 of its Twitter followers. Note from Beth: Hosting events for your network – where they can meet offline – can be a terrific away to build your network. MORE
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. Why keep clutter in the brain? MORE
My brain is still on vacation and I wish I had some minions to do all my work for me. Sadly, these will have to do. A Who’s Who of the minions infographic. Potluck MORE
We''ve had program evaluation on the brain lately at Idealware, and for good reason. It''s a critical part of nonprofit work--if you can''t asses the effectiveness of your programs, you can''t adapt them or improve them or prove to funders that you''re doing all the good things in the world that you''re actually doing. MORE
Here are six ways brain science can increase fundraising results, get more volunteers, and change behaviors: 1. How is your organization changing the world by understanding how the brain works? Fundraising brain science donor behavior emotions Fundraising Strategy MORE
NEWS Below is a roundup of blog posts and podcast interviews I've published since my last Have Fun Do Good Link Love (where did the month go?): MORE
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. Photo: Americans for the Arts. MORE
He talks about the impact of too much information on the human brain and considers how the human brain may evolve over time as the Internet matures and the amount of digital information increases. I asked him, on Twitter, if he thought his brain had evolved. Photo by VaxZine. MORE
Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. Just 150 milliseconds after seeing an image of a baby, people’s medial orbitofrontal cortex – the part of the brain associated with emotion – becomes abuzz with activity. Katya Andresen. MORE
But according to researcher Paul Slovic, that good feeling is contaminated with the bad feeling about millions of starving people: “If our brain … creates an illusion of non-efficacy, people could be demotivated by thinking, ‘Well, this is such a big problem. MORE
We take action when an emotion is triggered deep inside our brain. Dan Zarrella recently conducted a study of over 1.2 million updates from the 10,000 most Liked Facebook Pages and found that updates that had CTAs got more engagement than updates that lacked a CTA. MORE
Moving around at work helps get our brains to re-engage. Even small movements cause improved brain processing speed, learning, and short-term memory. Our brains begin to slow down when we are not moving. Being active in meetings can bring our brains out of “hibernation mode.” MORE
I'm trying out an experiment, and have added a couple digital ads to the sidebar of Have Fun Do Good for creative women entrepreneurs whose work I believe in: Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan, and Kimberly Wilson's eco-fashion company, TranquiliT. MORE
In your brain, you have neurons called “mirror” neurons. These brain cells are essentially the “soft-wiring” behind empathy. It’s why you feel sadness when a friend is struggling, and happy when they overcome an obstacle. MORE
Your brain loves a good story. There is a distinct chemical reaction that happens in one’s brain when they’re reading a compelling or interesting story. And of course, it all starts with the brain. Now, this might sound a little strange, but it’s true. MORE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
Alright, so these opportunities to show off your expertise are no-nonsense, no beating around the bush forums for you flaunt that big brain you have. MORE
Basic biology of the brain. I’m not a biologist, but here’s some basic common knowledge about the two primary parts of the brain : Neocortex Brain – This part of our brain handles rational thought and language. Being Human brain emotions storytelling MORE
In other words, Amy is the brain behind how and why we game. The very first game post I ever wrote was about incorporating game mechanics into museum experiences. MORE
It’s a phenomenon that’s hard-wired deeply in the human brain from millions of years of evolution. Donors don’t give because they’re generous. They give because it feels great. And being a hero feels the best. This isn’t just unicorn thinking. MORE
How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. Photo by BirgerKing. MORE
Donate Your Brain - TechSoup's new micro-volunteering initiative - offers non-profits and other mission-based organizations quick answers and suggestions for their Internet, software, and other tech needs.( read more ). Micro-volunteering Non-profit technology MORE
The science of neuroplasticity shows that you can learn the practice of mindfulness training that results in physical changes to the structure of your brain -- in some cases as quickly as eight weeks -- that can be linked to better leadership skills. MORE
It’s hard-wired into their brains. Have you ever had a sinking feeling after making a purchase? If so, then you’ve experienced buyer’s remorse. Believe it or not, most donors can feel donor remorse after making a donation, regardless of the amount. MORE
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TechImpact
OCTOBER 30, 2014
Your brain loves a good story. There is a distinct chemical reaction that happens in one’s brain when they’re reading a compelling or interesting story. And of course, it all starts with the brain. Now, this might sound a little strange, but it’s true.
John Haydon
APRIL 20, 2017
Especially if those best practices are solidly grounded in brain science. The post 3 Marketing Best Practices that are Painfully Obvious to Brain Scientists appeared first on John Haydon.
SocialFish
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
Alright, so these opportunities to show off your expertise are no-nonsense, no beating around the bush forums for you flaunt that big brain you have.
John Haydon
JUNE 7, 2013
Here are six ways brain science can increase fundraising results, get more volunteers, and change behaviors: 1. How is your organization changing the world by understanding how the brain works? Fundraising brain science donor behavior emotions Fundraising Strategy
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Our virtual volunteering offerings also include Donate Your Brain , a microvolunteering initiative. In our Donate Your Brain initiative, volunteers choose how and when to participate whenever they want to. We don't have thousands of people participating in Donate Your Brain.
John Haydon
JANUARY 17, 2013
We take action when an emotion is triggered deep inside our brain. Dan Zarrella recently conducted a study of over 1.2 million updates from the 10,000 most Liked Facebook Pages and found that updates that had CTAs got more engagement than updates that lacked a CTA.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 4, 2011
In early January, the American Museum of Natural History announced that it would hold a Brain Tweetup for 75 of its Twitter followers. Note from Beth: Hosting events for your network – where they can meet offline – can be a terrific away to build your network.
Wild Apricot Blog
AUGUST 12, 2011
Donate Your Brain - TechSoup's new micro-volunteering initiative - offers non-profits and other mission-based organizations quick answers and suggestions for their Internet, software, and other tech needs.( read more ). Micro-volunteering Non-profit technology
John Haydon
JUNE 4, 2012
Basic biology of the brain. I’m not a biologist, but here’s some basic common knowledge about the two primary parts of the brain : Neocortex Brain – This part of our brain handles rational thought and language. Being Human brain emotions storytelling
John Haydon
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
But according to researcher Paul Slovic, that good feeling is contaminated with the bad feeling about millions of starving people: “If our brain … creates an illusion of non-efficacy, people could be demotivated by thinking, ‘Well, this is such a big problem.
NTEN
JUNE 24, 2013
In his blog, John Haydon discusses Six Ways to Influence Donors with Brain Science , pulling in findings from studies to help you boost your fundraising results. Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to!
Have Fun - Do Good
MARCH 1, 2011
The first post is by Jennifer Lee, author of The Right-Brain Business Plan: A Creative, Visual Map for Success. Jennifer Lee, Right-Brain Business Plan: How I Have Fun, Do Good Since 2005 I’ve volunteered off and on at a local non-profit called C.E.O.
Judi Sohn
JULY 23, 2010
I don't know exactly what they're called, but I hate those new Facebook auto-bot-stupid generated pages.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 11, 2016
This is known as “ brain breaks ” where you simply STOP for a moment and do something to reset and renew your brain’s capacity to absorb or create that next thought. What reboots your brain?
Idealware
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
We''ve had program evaluation on the brain lately at Idealware, and for good reason. It''s a critical part of nonprofit work--if you can''t asses the effectiveness of your programs, you can''t adapt them or improve them or prove to funders that you''re doing all the good things in the world that you''re actually doing.
AFP Blog
MARCH 4, 2010
RFI Studios - Twitter as a News Source - Right Brain: "It’s no secret that social media plays a HUGE role in how we receive information. Pew Internet just released a study that found that 75% of people find their news online through email or social media, with 52% forwarding news through those same means.The implications of this study were epitomized as this weekend saw a surge of tweets as. NPSocialMedia NPTwitter NPSocialNetwork NPWeb2.0.
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. | View | Upload your own. I love the frog. More from Vicky Davis , including some pointers to his videos
Deborah Elizabeth Finn
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
My much-loved client, Community TechKnowledge , recently asked me to serve as the curator of their new guest blog. We launched it today, and I'd like to invite you to take a look.
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. Why keep clutter in the brain?
Museum 2.0
SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
In other words, Amy is the brain behind how and why we game. The very first game post I ever wrote was about incorporating game mechanics into museum experiences.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 11, 2003
Michael J. Gelb does research on genuis, analyzing the way they think. His "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci" provides a rich source of techniques and inspiration on creative problem-solving techniques. This was one of seven books by experts in creative thinking and problem solving techniques that I scanned for ideas. Words and chains of words that we use to frame a problem play a significant role in the way we approach problems. When you frame a problem in words, you crystal your thoughts.
Have Fun - Do Good
MAY 14, 2010
Just a quick shout out for my pal Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan e-course that is starting Monday, May 17th. You can see some images from part of my Right Brain Business Plan to the left. Hello Have Fun Do Gooders!
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. Photo: Americans for the Arts.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 15, 2008
He talks about the impact of too much information on the human brain and considers how the human brain may evolve over time as the Internet matures and the amount of digital information increases. I asked him, on Twitter, if he thought his brain had evolved. Photo by VaxZine.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged.
John Haydon
MAY 14, 2015
It’s hard-wired into their brains. Have you ever had a sinking feeling after making a purchase? If so, then you’ve experienced buyer’s remorse. Believe it or not, most donors can feel donor remorse after making a donation, regardless of the amount.
TechImpact
APRIL 21, 2014
The next time you and your team sits down to brain storm ideas, let them know before you start that “nothing is out of line.” The act of pulling a thought out of your brain and making it physical and tactile could be just the beginning of something astounding.
John Haydon
DECEMBER 12, 2011
In your brain, you have neurons called “mirror” neurons. These brain cells are essentially the “soft-wiring” behind empathy. It’s why you feel sadness when a friend is struggling, and happy when they overcome an obstacle.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. Photo by BirgerKing. Take a guess. Be honest.
John Haydon
MARCH 30, 2017
It’s a phenomenon that’s hard-wired deeply in the human brain from millions of years of evolution. Donors don’t give because they’re generous. They give because it feels great. And being a hero feels the best. This isn’t just unicorn thinking.
Have Fun - Do Good
APRIL 21, 2010
Those of you who are regular readers know that I've been experimenting with supporting two of my pals' work by being a part of their affiliate programs: Jenn's Right Brain Business Plan , and Kimberly's eco-fashion line, TranquiliT. Hello Have Fun Do Gooders!
Have Fun - Do Good
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
I'm trying out an experiment, and have added a couple digital ads to the sidebar of Have Fun Do Good for creative women entrepreneurs whose work I believe in: Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan, and Kimberly Wilson's eco-fashion company, TranquiliT.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 17, 2017
In Finland, classroom time incorporates “brain breaks” after 50 minutes when one’s natural focus and energy begins to wane. Taking brain breaks is an important work skill as well.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 30, 2017
If you’re having trouble focusing, you may be suffering from “foggy brain” caused by too much sitting at work. Instead, incorporate a brain-replenishing walk into your lunch hour. What we eat and drink can impact how our bodies and brains work.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
And if you can elevate your heart rate while through walking in nature, even better, it will help oxygenate your brain and release endorphins- the happy hormones, which will help disrupt the stress hormones. Flickr Photo by Evil Erin.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. Photo by BirgerKing.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 7, 2015
Moving around at work helps get our brains to re-engage. Even small movements cause improved brain processing speed, learning, and short-term memory. Our brains begin to slow down when we are not moving. Being active in meetings can bring our brains out of “hibernation mode.”
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
The story above is about how your brain works. Your brain has a part called the Prefrontal Cortex, or “PFC” (remember “Paula Front-and-Center”?). There are two ways this happens: the first is through brain damage, and the second is through stress. The Brain Break.
SocialFish
JULY 12, 2013
My brain is still on vacation and I wish I had some minions to do all my work for me. Sadly, these will have to do. A Who’s Who of the minions infographic. Potluck
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
NEWS Below is a roundup of blog posts and podcast interviews I've published since my last Have Fun Do Good Link Love (where did the month go?):
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