Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause? People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). Let’s not stop with the impact you have on the beneficiaries of your charity’s work. Alas, this feeling is short-lived.

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

As designers at Media Cause—like all designers everywhere—we are constantly challenging what has been done in the past in an effort to create something new or improve on what exists. . The idea was the same as what we did in kindergarten as children: cut out images from magazines and assemble them into a new layout. How are they alike?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Most people who work in the nonprofit sector do so out of a commitment to a cause or passion bigger than themselves or their desire for material things. One of the biggest downsides for me personally from being connected to the Social Web 50-70 hours a week is that my brain has a hard time reading for extended periods of time.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Check out the 124 NTEN Members participating in Giving Tuesday below. Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Maybe a new funding source has caused a drastic change in organizational direction. The rebrand] helped uncover the heart, soul and brain of Turnaround by connecting with people inside of our organization, outside of it, our champions and even our hesitant champions.’”. Does your brand strategy reflect who your organization is now?

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Media Cause

MAY 28, 2021

Click here to view the presentation and learn more about how color theory informs our creative work at Media Cause. Media Cause Art Director Rob Shaw and Senior Designer Ansley Luce recently gave an agency-wide (virtual) talk on Color Theory: Emotion + Bias. The post Color Theory: Emotion + Bias appeared first on Media Cause.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Army Traumatic Brain Injury Program, developing the Army’s brain injury prevention and treatment strategies for soldiers .

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 31, 2018

But what’s more is that stories actually cause more neuron firings and stimulation in the brain , as opposed to statistics and data. It’s been proven that stories are an effective fundraising tool.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

When you reach out, create a relationship with them, and highlight how they, as an individual, made a difference in the cause. Or consider giving out a specific reward or celebration for people who contribute to a certain level of time or money to the cause. Nurture your donor base consistently not just when you want a donation.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

66 million primary school-age children attend classes hungry across the developing world, every day. We need more days where the conversation is less about how Kim Kardashian wants to break the internet, or whether Renée Zellweger got plastic surgery, and more days where we’re talking about causes. On December 3 rd I’m giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The final stages is the bonfire or what Parr calls long attention or your audience’s long-term interest in an idea, product, message, cause, or whatever. Let’s look at one of these triggers that nonprofits and social good causes might leverage. It is based on reciprocity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

My brain was completely fried and those around me were getting pretty fed up with the fact that I was never present, only connected… online, all the time. You can take it, but you have to find a cause that is making progress and remind yourself that it is getting better. But you are different.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Science is showing us that the brain can really only do one thing at a time. When we are engaged in what we think is multitasking, what we’re really doing is we’re forcing the brain to switch back and forth really rapidly and creating feelings of anxiety and stress in our physical body. So you give money and volunteer.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2014

You think everyone loves your cause. They may have an interest in, even an affinity for, your cause, but it doesn’t mean they are hopelessly in love with your organization or its work. You are appealing to the analytical side of my brain and ignoring the side where my compassion and empathy are located. As you may have heard….

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Stories trigger emotion That’s because the human brain is wired for stories , not facts. One in four children in our community don’t get enough to eat.” 1 in 4 of which children?” “Is Too many people will put your appeal down, or delete your email, simply because their brain won’t allow them to be drawn in.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By combining these strategies with your nonprofit’s own unique cause and personality, you’re sure to create stronger relationships with your donors and ensure your nonprofit’s ongoing success. For example, are they passionate about charities that support children? Why does this cause matter to you, and why now in particular?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As fundraisers and leaders in the Social Good community, we cannot normalize the disillusionment caused by the circumstances of the past two years. The root and cause of the issue is complex, but there are a few simple things we can do in the workplace. Answer – a lot of you). So what can we do about it? Get back to basics.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Constituent Empowerment Honorable Mention: Sierra Club and American Cancer Society Winner: Children International Used TeamRaiser to recruit new sponsors and recuited 5,000 sponsors since 2005 and sponsored over 560 children. Created a wall of 5,000 signers photos. November 20, 2008 | Jordan Viator Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

They may have grown up in a grade school that didn’t emphasize writ­ing, or perhaps they were simply left-brained, science and math types. Reporters at small newspapers or online periodicals often moonlight and may offer to write at discounted rates if they believe in your cause. One way to do this is to list your accomplish­ments.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

But I would say that what’s most important is that we’re actually rallying around a cause, a mission, a shared common ground. . But still, it’s going back to that foundation to say, we all believe in, you know, we want the best for our children. ” Brains start aligning, “Oh, we’re connected.”

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Well, fundraising is about giving people the opportunity to capture that good feeling by donating money to a cause they believe in. When you build a big donor base of people who love your cause, you will ALWAYS have financial support because these folks WANT to see you win! And of those who DO give, they have their favorite causes.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

The staff concentrated on museum operation and just did not have time, energy or brain space to seriously explore the challenges of a new permanent exhibition. However, in the meantime, Naturalis had been reorganized and trimmed into a highly efficient organization. Museums for groups of 60 persons only. A completely dark museum.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

You’d love them to join you because the event is going to be a lot of fun (and, by the way, it’s for a good cause). Perhaps you share a story or two about the families and children who will benefit. . You let them know you’re putting together a table because you care deeply about this organization. A musical performance. Counseling .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

And I know you’ve got a little cold, but that’s what children give you. I think our days and our brains can sometimes feel like this calculation. . But, and here’s the key, cause me to feel something when you do that. As Steven knows and a few of you on the session here know, I don’t have children.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Our brains prefer to be able to predict the outcome of a situation. When predictions aren’t met or there isn’t enough information to draw a conclusion, the brain can view that as a threat, which leads to indecision and a lack of focus. Routine – As parents and teachers know well, routine gives children the feeling of safety.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

Chocolate activates the pleasure center of the brain, at least according to some research. After a nervous giggle, I shared with them that donating and volunteering does the same thing as chocolate to your brain. I did this, but because I was using Causes, it was not integrated into the platform. I did not eat chocolate.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

” And just possibly they may wish part of their legacy to be supporting the causes that they cared about during their lifetime, which may be your cause. It lights up the pleasure centers of their brains, it gives them what is called a warm-glow feeling. And this is something that legacy giving can offer. So what is this?

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

First of all, these children have taught themselves. And for all of us who are parents who had privilege of teaching these children, just be glad you’re still like those little people. And then there are other children. It has caused lots of folks to reassert their values and what matters to them. I so imagine that.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Captivating blog content is a prime opportunity to engage supporters and get them more invested in your cause. Your nonprofit blog can be much more than just a newsreel—your blog can spread awareness about your cause, find new donors , and strengthen relationships with current supporters. Think again! Let’s dive in!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

Over time, this wears down the spine and causes disabilities. Tom Musili who runs that incredible NGO to find out what all they’re doing to bring the knowledge economy to school children and electronics recycling to Africa. They often have to take several trips and water is heavy – over 40 pounds for five gallons.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Well, maybe not everything – but without some engaging elements, yours could be just another cause in the crowd. For anyone wanting to learn the basics and beyond of creating a cause-driven video , See3's Danny Albert presented a solid how-to session with everything you need to know. Nuts and Bolts.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2009

In the edited transcript of my September 1st interview with co-author Lisa Witter for the Big Vision Podcast , she discusses how nonprofits can use four principles from the book, Care, Connect, Control, and Cultivate to get the word out about their cause. Again, it goes back to our brain science. I read children's books a lot.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 14, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at how you can choose visuals that do just that by supporting your mission and helping to grow awareness of your cause. For instance, check out this infographic from Save the Children. The human brain can process visual information 60,000 times faster than written information. Go for authenticity.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2022

Generosity is wired into our brains. 2006 study by Jorge Moll, Jordan Grafman and colleagues at the National Institutes of Health : After MRI brain scanning of volunteers as they were asked to think about a scenario involving either donating a sum of money to charity or keeping it for themselves, researchers found giving won out.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In short, when you know the reasons people support your cause, you have an edge in asking for…and getting…donations. There’s always a driving emotion that causes people to give. Developing an understanding of why people give can help you figure out which psychological triggers will lead to donations for your cause.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Take a look for ideas on how your nonprofit could empower supporters and advocates to fuel creative buzz around your cause. It’s about reminding them why they care and giving them an opportunity to join your cause. Speak to the part of the brain that controls action-taking. Tell stories. Evoke emotion. Ready for this?

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

Some of you may have actually seen her at Cause Camp, which was last week, right? In our brains, in the back of our brain here is our instinct, that fight or flight. ” And so when we pitch ideas, people tend to go into the back of their brain and now they’re kind of poking holes at your idea. Maryanne: Yeah.

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