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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. It is a more structured body break and incorporates more in-depth debrief on content.

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Does Extreme Content Delivery = Learning?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

If I can’t process what I hear by asking questions of the expert or checking in with another participate or sitting quietly and just thinking about what was shared, there is a point that I reach after about 15 minutes – it’s call “My Brain Is Full Up.” I’ve really taken to heart the movement principle.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Brainstorming can be done as a solo activity or group or collaborative brainstorming. ” The nickname “brainstorm sessions” because participants were using their brains to storm a problem. ” The nickname “brainstorm sessions” because participants were using their brains to storm a problem. see above).

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Configuring QuickBooks for Use in a Nonprofit: Planning and Implementation

Tech Soup

Working with nonprofits for over 25 years has made it very clear (to me at least) that the "right brain" is dominant in most nonprofit organizations. Once you have a vision and plan of how the reporting should come out of the system you can work backwards to determine the best structure and setup to use in QuickBooks.

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A look at 15 best and (almost) free mind mapping tools for nonprofits

Candid

Psychologists revealed the power of this instrument for the human brain a long time ago. It improves collaboration between teams: according to the research by mind mapping expert Chuck Frey, employees who use maps are 30 percent more productive. This online collaborative whiteboard platform is perfect for teamwork. WiseMapping.

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Philanthropic Leadership: Engaging Board Members As Fundraising Ambassadors

Bloomerang

And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. They’re collaborative, they’re passionate about your mission. And the way that I’m going to talk about these case studies is the purpose, the structure, and the outcome of each.