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Force Multiplier Podcast Episode 1: Addressing Hidden Hunger in our Communities

Saleforce Nonprofit

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. and Chicago, Feeding America is the second largest organization focused on ending hunger in America. Food insecurity. Nutrition insecurity.

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Nonprofit explainer videos: 4 tips to inspire supporters

Candid

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. . Use an engaging and quick opener to convince viewers to care, for example: “More than 9 million children faced hunger in 2021.

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The Neuroscience of Purpose: Recharging in the Nonprofit World

ASU Lodestar Center

Information Volunteer. 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”?). There are two ways this happens: the first is through brain damage, and the second is through stress. The Brain Break. Peter Bonanno, M.Ed.

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Are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? These NTEN Members are!

NTEN

The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES! Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc.

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8 Top Examples of Fundraising Flyers+Tips to Make Your Own

Top Nonprofits

The positioning and size of the text immediately draw the viewer’s focus to the call to action, planting the seed in their brain for taking action and helping your cause. Let’s take a look at a flyer that uses a call to action: Notice how the phrase “Donate Now!” ” is front and center on the flyer.

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NTC Reflection: How To Make Your Conference Panel A Magical Learning Experience

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

If you are bored with my description of process and hungering for the content, here’s Devon’s “Storify&# documentation for the session. You need to engage the whole brain in learning. I truly believe that the more engaged the audience the better learning and the better retention.

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Igniting the 15NTC stage at lightning speed

NTEN

But they aren’t going to cure cancer, reduce hunger, or improve pre-K education. Day 3 Plenary: Ignite with Ideas, Part 2 : You Can Change Your Story Speaker: Debra Askanase, Digital Engagement Strategist, National Brain Tumor Society. Why I Don''t Use Volunteers Speaker: Liza J. What data are you wearing and what is it showing?

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