Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Use the metrics to encourage or course correct your team. Once in the panic zone, changes become very hard to navigate as our body goes into a maximum stress mode, our emotions get elevated, and our brains shut down and become closed off to solutions and suggestions. As you measure progress, make sure the request is reasonable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. 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.

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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

JUNE 18, 2014

We will, of course, share the tools in the context of best practices. My presentation will focus on personal productivity in an age of distraction, tools, skills, and best practices that staff members of nonprofits – large and small need. And, of course, there’s an app to help you apply this skill. Mindfulness'

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was doing the work of an entire department while trying to build a team and steer a clear course for my organization. Rest is a necessary and important productivity tool—and an important part of doing the inner AND outer work of being a mindful changemaker. Of course, there are exceptions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference takes place in Minneapolis next week. It is the largest gathering of people who work in the nonprofit sector and technology. Join us for a discussion about the value of failure in the nonprofit technology sector. Mindful or Mindfull Social Media? Gaping Void Cartoons. NpTech Fail.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone. This will do wonders for your mind and will get your brain out of relaxing mode and into work mode (even if your desk is within arm’s reach of your bed). Online training for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

They 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. I also designed and facilitated a nonprofit leadership institute at Pepperdine University. Rituals and routines have many benefits for your personal effectiveness.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Any supporter who chooses to make a recurring donation to your nonprofit—whether it’s once a month, once a quarter, or once a year —is demonstrating their ongoing commitment to your mission in a way that should be recognized. . Holistic management online course. Have you registered for the can’t-miss nonprofit conference of the year

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Media Cause

MAY 28, 2021

We used some examples of Media Cause’s clients and other nonprofits to demonstrate this. Many nonprofits in the animal rights space use red to communicate urgency and visual the harm being done to animals. Very few nonprofits use yellow, but the ones who do are primarily in the education space.

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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. And, of course, if you don’t sleep well, you wake up not feeling refreshed, even if you get the recommended number of hours (7-9). I did experience the urge to check email upon retiring, but those withdrawal symptoms dissipated after a day. I don’t.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. And to tell a story that is interesting or compelling to someone else is to know what stories are already in their brains. That’s where we, as nonprofit storytellers, need to begin. That is, you need to be able to explain where your nonprofit came from.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2014

When Kevin was in kindergarten he had an organic brain injury, which forced him to have to relearn everything from walking to using the bathroom. This reality changed when both Kevin and Sophia learned about the accessible online library Bookshare , an initiative of Silicon Valley technology nonprofit Benetech.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. I guarantee you that every nonprofit you see raising big bucks has a plan. Nonprofits that struggle live this life every day of the year. How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? I’ve been there. No one wants to do it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2015

I am working on a book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout , with co-author Aliza Sherman. The book will help individuals and the nonprofit organizations they work for how to take care of themselves while taking care of their organization’s mission. to share it! I don’t.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

January is a good time to reflect, recharge, and establish healthy habits that make us more effective in our nonprofit work. Many of us work for nonprofits because we are passionate about social change missions. We had some awesome submissions from nonprofit bloggers about being healthier and happier in 2016. Productivity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! Bear in mind that the model isn’t practical in all situations. Use Learning Theory.

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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. Of course, nutrition insecurity is far from a new problem, and it’s gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. But technology alone isn’t the answer.

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Achieve

APRIL 30, 2014

After ten years of working professionally in the nonprofit sector, I decided to take a short sabbatical to refocus and align my daily activities with my long-term professional goals. In truth, however, 85% of nonprofits have no staff at all and are run solely by volunteers, according to the Council of Nonprofits. Probably true.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Our most popular course is back! Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. “If Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. Be mindful of remaining “strategic” (have we used this word enough?),

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 3, 2016

Boards are the brain trusts of nonprofit organizations, responsible for providing leadership, oversight, expertise, guidance, accountability, vision, fundraising and an invaluable connection to community. So, how can diversity help nonprofit boards better accomplish their mission? Let that sink in a moment. percent of the U.S.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

trip with the help of your fellow nonprofit attendees. Want to find other nonprofit folks in your area? Never mind the Olympics; the NTC Geek Games are a true test of your geek strength. Make sure to bring your brain power to compete in Geek Bingo, a helicopter obstacle course, karaoke, and dodgeball!

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Over the past few months, I’ve been working to generate interest among potential major donors in our community for a new Nonprofit Hub initiative. We’re planning to relocate our Nonprofit Hub staff to a new location where we’ll also create a co-working spot for nonprofits that need a physical workspace. Immediately.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

They 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. Facilitator for Learning Network: Most of my work is designing and delivering capacity building projects for nonprofits literally all over the world and here in the US.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

Bringing your brain to what you are doing. It reminds of the “Mindful Conversation” exercise described in “ Search Inside Yourself ,” yet another way to practice mindfulness but not just within yourself, but with others. Of course, we messed up. Some words and phrases that came up: Responding.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2016

That’s what was on my mind as I made my way through the final week of 2015, with my mind clear, rested from the break but not yet ready to gear up for a return to work. The Altruistic Brain: How We Are Naturally Good , published almost exactly a year ago, was written by Donald W. You could say it was a time for clarity.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I have been in the nonprofit space for about 15 years now and … There we go. I started yoga about, you know, from a really early age, my family introduced me to mindfulness and meditation, even though you would never guess it because they don’t look like typical hippies. . This webinar is about my podcast actually.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

When analyzing your email data, be sure to keep the ask in mind. . Keep shivering, but also keep reading, because I’m going to show you two simple math tricks that will help you add a little left-brain to your portfolio of expertise. . Of course, real email data doesn’t work that way. It was just an easier ask.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. What is the biggest mistake you see nonprofits make at end of year? The biggest mistake that nonprofits make at the end of year is not building relationships throughout the year with donors. Start earlier.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

How To Think Like A Nonprofit Social Media Genius View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. tags: nonprofit socialmedia ). Given my right brained, non-linear and visual way of presenting ideas, I thought it might be helpful to write up a few notes about the above talk. More information here.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2013

The veterans tend to stay the course, while the newbies are lusting for change. You’ve mentored some people new to the industry along the way and enjoy your status as a community brain trust on all-things-planned giving. I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re a divided lot. The Future for the Veteran. Truth is, you did!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 30, 2009

She is the author of The Right-Brain Business Plan e-Book and the creator of the Unfolding Your Life Vision Kit. How can I course correct? Of course, if you have a big dream, that's really going to change things in their world, and they don't like that. One of the places that we look to is, what's just one thing you can do now?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

And I talked to a lot of fundraising and nonprofit organizations, and I see these come up pretty commonly. Again, no matter how experienced you get, it tends to be that fears will inevitably arise in the course of our major gift work. Thanks, Mother Nature, and thanks, brains, right? It’s simply your brain doing its job.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. And I’m a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, which is a global fundraising consulting firm that works with nonprofit organizations. As nonprofits, we have the missions of our organizations. Really thrilled to be here.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

And so I’ve been so grateful to be able to help thousands of folks through my classes, through my courses, through one-on-one work, through training, conferences. Ben, isn’t the popcorn thing blowing your mind? So when I think about back to work as a manager, these are some of the things that comes to mind for me.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When you’re part of a small or medium-sized nonprofit, time is always at a premium. And if you’re a staff member in charge of producing content for your nonprofit, you know how time-consuming content creation can be. What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar? The Neon One 2024 nonprofit calendar highlights U.S.,

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