sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. Their “secret sauce” for successful online giving? It’s in the nuanced application of behavioral science, based in part on Daniel Kahneman’s Theory “Thinking Fast and Slow.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

I'm trying out an experiment, and have added a couple digital ads to the sidebar of Have Fun Do Good for creative women entrepreneurs whose work I believe in: Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan, and Kimberly Wilson's eco-fashion company, TranquiliT.

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

The mesolimbic part of the brain assigns values to the sensory stimuli, helping us classify what we feel. The rational part of a donor’s brain still mediates the action evoked or prompted by the emotional part through values and learnings. When a donor responds to emotions, the brain releases volatile power chemicals. .

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Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

They took advantage of a free opportunity through DataRobot’s AI for Good program. The UCSF Brain and Spinal Injury Center improves treatment guidelines using insights from machine learning. Have you exchanged data with like-minded organizations to grow your impact?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2016

But what I really appreciated was the “meditation” or “quiet” spaces – electronic free zones where people can escape collaborative overload from back-to-back meetings and emails and collect their thoughts. ” An electronic free zone or quiet room can provide a good reminder to take these brain breaks.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Here are some of my favorite tools and how I use them to stay organized and be productive: Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite: I cannot imagine a more important set of tools for nonprofit productivity than these free tools from Google: Google Docs , Google Sheets , Google Forms , Google Slides , and Google Calendar. And that’s it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

In Finland, classroom time incorporates “brain breaks” after 50 minutes when one’s natural focus and energy begins to wane. Taking brain breaks is an important work skill as well. Also, they seem to put good boundaries around “work” time and free time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

If you’re having trouble focusing, you may be suffering from “foggy brain” caused by too much sitting at work. Instead, incorporate a brain-replenishing walk into your lunch hour. What we eat and drink can impact how our bodies and brains work. There’s a reason why healthy food is called “brain food.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

That’s because when people engage in a positive physical experience, our brains release neurotransmitters like dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins that create a strong emotional connection and sense of happiness. Engaged volunteers that have hands-on involvement with a nonprofit develop a deep emotional connection.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering if you have a data point readily available in your brilliant brain? These can be downloaded for free. Or you may be lucky to get some free publicity from other media. . I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., The 2020 report showed an 18.5%

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example when watching a video, audio and visual channels activate separate parts of the brain , and when these two elements combine, it helps supporters better understand and engage with your mission. . These short films, which take viewers on a journey into the specifics of your work in 90 seconds or less, have many benefits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”. You can find the free assessment here. “Not to mention, most of us are also staring at a small window of ourselves, making us hyper-aware of every wrinkle, expression, and how it might be interpreted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!” 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. It helps you live in the moment free from distractions. 4) Read more books.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2017

Sometimes I use part of that free time to take a little walk around my desk to reboot my brain. This reality check helps with realistic work flow scheduling which also helps me avoid getting overwhelmed. I’ve also use the looking ahead technique to block out vacations, schedule medical appointments, and family occasions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

For veterans with visual impairments, traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities, reading standard print is difficult, if not impossible. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimated earlier this year that about 3 million veterans, or 14 percent of the total veteran population, had a service-connected disability.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

If that message connects with you, feel free to join the Empathy Gym. 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.” Sometimes they charged for admission; sometimes the content was free.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And how you should never feel bad about asking someone for a philanthropic gift, because it delivers a shot of dopamine that lights up the pleasure center of their brains. I write a lot about the “ warm glow ” people experience when they contemplate giving. Alas, this feeling is short-lived. So, you need to do more. Again, so far so good.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

A bit of pressure can help keep the brain alert and support you in getting focused. These breaks allow our brains and bodies to recover from the stress of being constantly connected. Download your free copy of The Hybrid Workplace Wellness Playbook for Grantmakers. In fact, stress is a natural part of our life and work.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, WordPress offers plenty of free and premium plugins for extending your blog’s functionality. Simple language free of jargon. As a nonprofit, you may also be eligible for the Google Ad Grant , which provides organizations with a free $10,000 per month in Google Ad spend. Spotlight your supporters.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

During my previous career, I was often on the edge of burnout doing my part to fulfill my organization’s vision of a world free of HIV and hepatitis. These breaks allow our brains and bodies to recover from the stress of being constantly connected.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

The benefits of walking to “clear your brain” or build relationships is not a new leadership technique. As a trainer, I have incorporated movement breaks and moving around into instruction because this helps wake up peoples’ brains. It’s not a luxury. ” Senior Leaders Get on Their Walking Shoes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Rituals can also be 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. (In Rituals. (In

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2019

They also can migrate your website for free , saving you a lot of time. WordPress files you want to save: Database – the brain and circulatory system of your site. To make the backup process simple , use a free plugin like Updraft Plus. Use nonprofit2019 to get 20% off all Flywheel plans, monthly or yearly.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

People with disabilities like blindness, visual impairment, dyslexia, physical limitations and returning vets with brain injuries -- anyone who cannot simply pick up a printed book and read it. You all might have heard something about Robin’s dedication to helping people with disabilities that affect reading.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”. You can find the free assessment here. “Not to mention, most of us are also staring at a small window of ourselves, making us hyper-aware of every wrinkle, expression, and how it might be interpreted.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2012

I wasn't surprised by how much extra free time I suddenly had, but I was surprised by how often I searched for entertainment, and looked for more visual stimulation. I realized the extent to which my brain was trained to seek out stimulation, and how it wasn't so happy when it didn't get enough.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. How Does Social Media Benefit Nonprofits on GivingTuesday? Social media is important for nonprofits year-round. Why is it so important on this day in particular?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2021

Even if it is just a 10-minute breather between meetings, giving yourself the time to step away and “turn your brain off” for a bit is a key to staying effective, productive, and (most importantly) happy in the work you do. Full days off are vital, but it’s also important to build in blocks of rest into your day-to-day routine.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Rituals leverage our brains’ ability to run on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted by other things, such as potentially contracting a deadly disease. As we face an even darker winter due to the pandemic, we need to keep improving our resilience, the ability to adapt well in spite of significant stressors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

13th, I’ll be doing a FREE Webinar for nonprofits hosted by Salesforce Foundation on “ Combatting Digital Distraction and Technology Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace.” Worst, there is trouble at the top: brain fog. Come join me for this FREE webinar hosted by Salesforce Foundation on February 13th.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals can also be 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. (In This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. Pictured above).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

If you are concerned about your own technology use or are experiencing collaborative overload, come join me for this FREE webinar hosted by Salesforce Foundation on February 13th. I just learned about turning my phone to grayscale because the brightly colored icons give your brain a shiny reward every time we open up our phone.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Free and only for NTEN members! > Free webinar for NTEN Members presented by Basho Mosko, from the Flip Video Spotlight Program and Michael Hoffman, See3 Communications. Free and only for NTEN members! ). Today's randomly selected NTEN member is: Angela Allegretti , from the American Brain Tumor Association.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be 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. (In This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. Pictured above).

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NTEN

JULY 26, 2012

Clear, intuitive navigation that is organized according to the brain of the people who come to your website and NOT your org chart. Find out how to make it shine in this free tutorial by Network for Good >> A 2-second statement that sums up who you are and what you do so that anyone glancing at the page gets it right away.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You might want to write three urgent subject lines, three intrigue subject lines, two that combine intrigue and urgency, and two that don’t fall into either category but still pop into your brain. Creating a sense of urgency helps your donor’s brain prioritize your email as something that needs to be opened. Then pick your favorite!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

Rituals can also be 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. This year we hiked by Pacific Ocean near Moss Bay.(Pictured Pictured above).

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