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

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Could the issue be trust? 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. We considered the following issues, which moved from broad to specific. The problem might be something you’ve never considered.

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

.orgSource

Don’t waste valuable brain power. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis.

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Spring Clean Your Work Life: Tips from Your Fellow Social Good Pros

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I find that I am equally productive in both spaces with no transition ‘issues’ The only difference is my home office includes Max, our Blue Fronted Amazon, who always wants to chat! – Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session.

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5 Ways Neuroscience Helps Your Nonprofit Understand Donor Behavior

Classy

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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6 Tips for Nonprofits to Combat Digital Distraction and Improve Productivity

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is one of a growing number of “ digital diseases ” that can cause painful physical symptoms as well as mental health issues that ultimately make you less productive, depressed, and sick. Worst, there is trouble at the top: brain fog. A quick fix is take a walk – even if you just go down the hall and back.

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Nonprofit explainer videos: 4 tips to inspire supporters

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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. . How familiar or comfortable are they with the causes or issues you address?

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

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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. . The struggle you’re addressing is likely heavy; after all, your nonprofit exists to fight it, which means it’s a serious issue. Incorporate humor into your story. .