Classy

MAY 5, 2021

Donor behavior continues to evolve just as we’ve seen in previous waves of activism and solidarity, such as Live Aid , the 2004 Tsunami , and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The mesolimbic part of the brain assigns values to the sensory stimuli, helping us classify what we feel. Become the Answer to Negative Emotions.

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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. . When I shared what I learned about Mindful Design with my colleagues, they turned me on to a Design Thinking Course at IDEO U. Carson is not mindful.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Once everyone signs up for the platform and downloads the app, the real challenge begins: integrating the tool into your daily workflow. Adopting a new work practice is challenging, especially if the whole team needs to embrace the change. I can do it even when my brain feels fried. Gently remind team members to use the tool.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. A good story allows organizations to build those relationships, win hearts, change minds, and prompt action. It’s brain science. Once upon a time…. Notice how subconsciously your attention was just hooked?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Author: One of my favorite science/interests stories in the news recently was a report published in late July by Science Magazine about how researchers have found that the brain of speakers and listeners become synchronized as they talk. The study called this "neural coupling" and claimed that the process is key to effective communication.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

There’s reputable neuroscience research showing that people’s brains light up when they hear their own name. So our brains are actually hard-wired to respond to appeals that speak to us directly. Our brains are always looking for shortcuts, and the word because triggers us to comply.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

By opening up the audience to a new idea or way of thinking, you can open their hearts and minds to the work you’re doing and get them further invested in your cause. . Humor makes challenging or sensitive topics easier to digest. Incorporate humor into your story. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

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. My mind wanders after a couple of paragraphs even when reading New York Times Bestsellers. In 2013, keep these two words at the forefront of your mind.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Finally, after hearing a lot of nuts and bolts from them about numerous programs and processes around which I couldn’t quite wrap my brain, I said “Tell me why I should give in one sentence.” In this post, I’ll explore the third strategy. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

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. Since that time, I’ve been involved in the sector helping organizations with a wide range of communications and technology challenges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

Anne Grady, in a recent HBR blog post , describes the harm that repeated stress triggers can create in the workplace: “When you are triggered, the emotional part of your brain takes over. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The presentation looks at how younger generations are always connected and are multi-taskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and approach problems in a different way from older generations. It raises the question (unanswered) whether this is a good or bad thing. Being strategically future-minded.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

We all know that with so much content out there, it is eating our brains and memory , relying more on “google it.” ” 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? Mindfulness'

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

Across two days full of interactive sessions, workshops, and hands-on training, I had the chance to meet members of my Chicago Ohana Salesforce group and connect with new people with similar passions, challenges, and solutions to share. DevOps Sessions + Speakers.

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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”?). It directs our attention, is responsible for moral decision-making, allows us to empathize with others, and helps coordinate the thousands of signals rushing around your brain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

” I don’t have an answer, but I think it has to do with modeling conscious information and consumption and being mindful about how you connect with people, cultivate relationships, and share information. In our panel discussion, Laura was asked about being mindful in our philanthropy and giving.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Finding special ways to thank donors for their recurring donations is crucial to a strong stewardship strategy, but identifying perks or incentives that truly excite your donors can be challenging. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of five recurring giving programs with unique incentives to inspire your creative thinking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Saying “No” more to requests that take up your time can be challenging in the workplace. Sending a short summary of progress made and any issues or challenges ahead of a meeting. This will challenge you to be more effective planning the meeting and staying on agenda. You can’t always say “No” to your boss or board.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

A disability is any condition of the mind or body that makes it more difficult for someone to partake in certain activities and may impair their ability to participate easily in normal daily pursuits. There is so much diversity in the world, but one type of diversity that often gets overlooked or forgotten is disability diversity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. After Day 2 at the GEO conference my mind is abuzz! Here’s how we can unlock our challenges! So the grassroots solutions won’t be able to tackle the magnitude of our challenges. Relax…and take a shower.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

It gave me space to give social media use some mindful attention. The product-driven learning is mindful, mostly linear, and focused. Personally, I need both kinds of learning and the challenge is balancing it. I identify the key SME experts and immerse myself in their thinking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The glaring light off the tiny screen zaps your brain of sound ZZZs. ” I was curious whether other nonprofit professionals face this challenge and how they solve it. What’s worse, is that you can end up dreaming about work or breaking news and who was to have stress dreams? I don’t.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

When evaluating the effectiveness of eLearnings it is vital that we keep in mind exactly what we are trying to accomplish; then craft exceedingly mindful learning experiences to ensure the highest possible return on our investment. With new media comes challenges. Learning Styles. Adaptability.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The brain needs a break from the barrage and needs to reset itself to normal operating mode. Overworked new media managers often find it challenging to connect face to face, or they cannot quiet their mind long enough to read a book on the beach or watch a sunset. If possible, don’t even bring your personal smartphone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Like-minded folks can accomplish a lot, and expertise is not to be undervalued, but sometimes they can hit roadblocks. I wont’t try to summarize the entire talk here, but the most important takeaways for me as a funded were: 1.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Storytelling makes it personal and transforms the heart and mind of your target audience by showing them why something is important, instead of just telling them. When a good story is shared, scientific research shows our brains connect to storytelling can have on us: Stories are remembered 22x more easily than data, facts, and stats.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Fifty-one percent of Americans reported mental health challenges at work since COVID-19 began, and 30% are fearful to report their mental health struggles to their employer. If it seems challenging to find a moment for yourself, go inward and explore what may be preventing you from the self-care you need.

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Achieve

APRIL 16, 2014

These are some of the most challenging marketing questions that a nonprofit can face, and navigating brand identity can be a frustrating process. What comes to mind? Why does your brain immediately connect all of those images immediately with Coke? What is your organization’s brand? Is it your logo? Is it your writing style?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. But I sense in conversations here at the conference that participants are clearer in their minds about the practice of evaluation than they are about the practice of learning. Not to mention the Munchkins and the flying monkeys.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Despite the challenges, many of us manage to get extraordinary results without burning out. 5 Core Values at Work for 2016 by Kathy Naylor, VP of HR and Talent at the MIND Research Institute shares the core values that will insure your happiness and health at your nonprofit career. Train the brain to deal with chaos.

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Forj

MAY 25, 2021

In this guide, you’re going to take a deep dive into CME LMSs through the following points: The Biggest Challenges with Healthcare Learning Management Systems. The Biggest Challenges With Healthcare Learning Management Systems. Let’s cover five key aspects to keep in mind when searching for a new CME LMS.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

"Begin with the end in mind" when implementing a new accounting system. "Begin with the end in mind" is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things. There is another equally important by-product.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 24, 2011

One of the most common challenges my juicy blogging clients and students have is that they want more clarity around what to write about on their blog. How to Create a Juicy Blogging Vision Board Materials: Magazines you don't mind cutting up, a manila file folder, a glue stick, scissors, a timer, Mod Podge (optional), and a paper grocery bag.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

But maintaining productivity, especially online, can be challenging. He recommends reading The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr to better understand the impact of chronic information overload, followed by his best advice about being purposeful with your attention online. Mindfulness'

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 20, 2015

when he lost his wife to a brain tumor. He quickly changed gears and founded the Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation and now serves as the president and CEO of the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA). Yet sometimes, positions are simply delegated to whoever is passionate for the cause.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 6, 2010

Our brains are designed to help us find more of what we are thinking about, so we are constantly scanning our environments to try to find and create what our thoughts reflect. Anything we think about, our brain tries to find for us. The first step is to decide to use your brain to create the changes you want in your life.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Keeping a task list can save you time and clear your mind. By batching calls or writing, you can actually be more productive since your mind is already in the mode for getting that kind of task done. The problem is that “Update the website” is too big of a project and your mind doesn’t know where to start.

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