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Developing The Creative Skills That Will Help You Become A Great Nonprofit Storyteller

Bloomerang

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. . Consider your senses—what does something look, smell, feel, sound, or taste like? Incorporate humor into your story. . Use descriptive language. .

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

.orgSource

Although this explanation sounds more like it belongs in the classroom than the office, my takeaway is the focus on uniquely human skills. Leaders who promote professional development and education of all kinds also encourage teams to bring an expansive perspective to their work. Don’t waste valuable brain power.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

.orgSource

Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders. But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. ENA developed its culture statements based on—People, Purpose, and Partnerships, the organization’s 3Ps. As you create a strong culture, you also gain trust,” Nancy advised.

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Conscious Computing: 7 Apps and Tips That Help You Focus, Reduce Stress, and Get Work Done

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

Get Fully Funded

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records.

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The Neuroscience of Purpose: Recharging in the Nonprofit World

ASU Lodestar Center

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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Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. The interview went so well that I was offered a full-time web developer position on the spot. Describe some of your mindfulness work with nonprofit organizations.

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