Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

TED gives me the chance to brainstorm with loads of people who gather to discuss ways to change the world through technology and design. Bjorn has gotten a lot of attention for his recommendations to combat climate change by focusing on improved humanitarian efforts. Improving childhood nutrition. Will such an app work?

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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. Good communication is the secret to cultivating better relationships , and better relationships lead to real change. It’s brain science. What changes were made to the situation or circumstance?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. 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. This is the act where the big moment occurs and change is witnessed.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2016

What comes to mind when you think of “ nonprofit psychology?”). One interesting finding is that the human brain actually learns best in relaxed concentration. When you’re developing marketing materials, keep this principle in mind. If you Google the word “psychologist,” the image that pops up is almost exactly that.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That’s why you have to plan ahead: A robust content plan will save you time—and brain space—and help you produce great nonprofit content while also tackling the rest of your mile-long to-do list. But the message will also change depending on what action you’re trying to inspire.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 3, 2012

The Amygdala is a small part of your brain that is the center of emotions. It's part of what is often called the "Reptilian Brain" because it's very primitive, and has been around for a long time. Anyway, he's been well trained, and says in his mind, over and over, "Fear is the mind-killer.". . This is good news.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

I’d love to know, what is your role at your organization right now, and what comes to mind when you think about strategic planning? So we had to make it easy to learn, easy to implement, or it wouldn’t help change the industry. . So there’s a couple things I know about change. . It’s hard.”

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