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 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

After Day 2 at the GEO conference my mind is abuzz! It’s big, it’s inspiring, and it helps me think more clearly about Global Fund for Children’s work to scout, support and strengthen grassroots groups serving vulnerable children around the globe. How can we support and strengthen networks?

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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. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

We once thought the problem was simply about a lack of calories, but now we know it’s more about not having enough nutritious food to support body and brain development. OUSD is Focused on Holistic Student Support. As our understanding of the problem has evolved, the language we use has evolved too.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

But how can you make sure that you’re communicating with your donors in a way that expresses your nonprofit’s appreciation for their support as well as your organization’s plans for the future? You want the connection between your supporters and your nonprofit to feel like a mutually supportive bond, not a business transaction.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Many years ago before the digital cameras and children, my husband used to spend many hours combining two past times: birding and photography. The product-driven learning is mindful, mostly linear, and focused. Too much serendipity and I don’t feel like I accomplish anything. Black-Crowned Night Heron.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are also used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Some workplaces also celebrate the birth of children and weddings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Even if you use features like “night shift” on your mobile phone that softens or warms up that blue light, there isn’t enough data to support that it solves the problem. The glaring light off the tiny screen zaps your brain of sound ZZZs. I don’t. I don’t feel so immediately frenzied.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

He spoke about creativity and what psychologists and brain scientists are learning about it. Like-minded folks can accomplish a lot, and expertise is not to be undervalued, but sometimes they can hit roadblocks. How can we get more funders to support creativity? Seek outsider knowledge. Learn to relax.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

Help support local connections with other nonprofit techies. Everyone will pledge will change one mind in their organization. He showed examples when change comes joyfully, like weddings and having children. He talked about changes in technology and fashion. It has to be with a split of our brain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

Help support local connections with other nonprofit techies. Everyone will pledge will change one mind in their organization. He showed examples when change comes joyfully, like weddings and having children. It has to be with a split of our brain. There are two parts of our brain, the rational and the emotional.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

Help support local connections with other nonprofit techies. Everyone will pledge will change one mind in their organization. He showed examples when change comes joyfully, like weddings and having children. It has to be with a split of our brain. There are two parts of our brain, the rational and the emotional.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 28, 2020

Some Internet People say some that sparks something in your brain. Author: Ellice Engdahl When Seema asked me to write a post “ taking stock of the industry ,” I started to run through all the things that have been bouncing around my mind since the world changed. Some Internet People strike the flint every time.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. So as I’m moving my mouse around, I want to say how much I appreciate just your support.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Still, end-of-year gifts and donations account for a substantial amount of the money raised by nonprofit organizations, which, in an effort to capture every bit of potential support before January 1, typically kick off the end-of-year fundraising season with a series of direct-mail appeals and then move on to email solicitations.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Before you can even think about what your team, constituents (when applicable), volunteers, boards, fundraisers, or donors need (feel free to extend that audience to your children, partner, family, friends, neighbors, if it feels right), you absolutely must practice putting your own oxygen mask on first. Let them know you support them.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

39% of donors support a nonprofit by volunteering before they make a donation. They provide access to potential avenues of new support. So donors want to know that your board members are supporting your mission. I’m interested in supporting. Has your board already committed to supporting?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Donors commented on our thought­ful appeal letters and inspiring support material. 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. It’s one of the simplest things you can do to motivate others to join and support your mission.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

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! It might take a minute to get your brain around that idea, that the donor is more important to you and your organization than their donation. Do they have children? But let that sink in.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Ben, isn’t the popcorn thing blowing your mind? 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. There is a whole group, a support group for us. Absolutely. I love that.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 3, 2012

All of those who are led by the Spirit of God are God's children. The Amygdala is a small part of your brain that is the center of emotions. The Amygdala is a small part of your brain that is the center of emotions. Anyway, he's been well trained, and says in his mind, over and over, "Fear is the mind-killer.". .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

And let’s see if we can get your slides going here, if you don’t mind sharing again. ” 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. And that’s with your legacy program case for support. Here we go.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 3, 2012

All of those who are led by the Spirit of God are God's children. The Amygdala is a small part of your brain that is the center of emotions. The Amygdala is a small part of your brain that is the center of emotions. Anyway, he's been well trained, and says in his mind, over and over, "Fear is the mind-killer.". .

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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. . With your support, we are fighting for health for kids, for equity, for change, for all of us. Are you doing okay? Lori: I’m doing okay. I don’t have a cold.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Your guests meet other like-minded people connected to your organization. Perhaps you share a story or two about the families and children who will benefit. . Volunteer support. That’s why I don’t hate events. I love/hate them. The event helps foster a sense of community. Job assistance. Counseling .

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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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Get Fully Funded

JULY 14, 2022

According to Kanopi’s guide to the best nonprofit websites , the most effective website visuals empower everyone, from long-time supporters to first-time visitors, to take action. 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.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 13, 2006

Perhaps, but when you use your heart, you don't have to check your brain at the door. One great way to explore how you can apply your business and technical skills is to link up with other like-minded people. The same skills and sophistication we use to build great companies can and must be applied to the world's biggest problems.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2009

She is a co-founder of the award-winning SheSource.org , an online brain trust of women experts designed to close the gender gap among commentators in the news media. It's just natural in our brains, if you look at the brain science and everything around that, women want to build community. I read children's books a lot.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

It’s a platform to connect, to earn trust, and for even the most reluctant of supporters to discover just how much they want to be a part of your community. Your supporters’ Facebook news feeds just got a quality content make-over, and grumpy cat is taking a backseat to high-performing posts. Every dollar helps.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

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. Our prefrontal cortex of our brain is where. I’m not talking about mind tricks or anything.

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