Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2014

A lot of my work consists of sitting — working on a computer, talking on the phone, or attending meetings or conferences. As Nilofer Merchant points out in this Ted.com talk , people are sitting 9.3 When I mentioned this to a colleague, he asked me “How the heck do you make the time to do this?

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 19, 2021

I took a full week off of work and did something that had nothing to do with work. . I’m not saying you need to go anywhere exotic or even far away, but taking time away from your work is essential to your physical, emotional, and professional health. When you’re not there, this gives your team some time to focus.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. Take time off. Ask your manager for a change in your work conditions. Managing yourself.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

According to a study from Goldman Sachs, “Generative AI tools could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, which could lead to a significant disruption in the job market.” For the time being, the bottom line seems to be, there is no substitute for intrinsically human skills. Don’t waste valuable brain power.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In 2017, Lim was selected to be on the Global Happiness Council of Work and Wellbeing and in 2020, Delivering Happiness (DH) was placed on the Inc. Lim: It allows for more control/autonomy (freedom to create people’s best life). It allows time for people to nurture their (work/life) greenhouse as they grow others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In a year when suddenly everyone had to work from home, businesses and organizations required an up-to-date website to stay relevant. In practice: 1) The Brain Donor Project. Most people probably have never thought about donating their brains to science. 2) SOS Violence Conjugale. In practice: 1) “I Have A Dream” Foundation.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. A tech staff, with some time on their hands, could have an out-of-the-box AI interacting with your members fairly quickly. Humans still do better creative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

ENA Culture Statements Staff The Emergency Nurses Association will seek at all times to foster and maintain a culture of excellence, commitment, empowerment, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. ENA’s commitment to bring culture to life is even expressed in the organization’s physical environment.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and thought it might be time for a change ? Your “look” has worked for you, more or less, but you’re afraid you’ve fallen a bit out of fashion. This post is sponsored by Briteweb. Maybe your haircut is getting a little tired, or you haven’t updated your wardrobe in a few years.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

And even as we make strides toward returning to “normal,” there are many unanswered questions about what the future of work will look like for nonprofit professionals. So if you’re feeling tired, exhausted, or worn out by recent change and disruption in your life and work, you’re not alone. Key Causes of Pandemic Work Stress.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

You start working a little extra here and there, and pretty soon you’re working all the time, weeknights and weekends included, you have no boundaries, and you’re exhausted. I KNOW you usually come last, after your nonprofit work, your family, your volunteers/staff, your friends, and your neighbors. I KNOW you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2019

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his latest book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall , and released today. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace.

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2014

I was invited by Nancy Schwartz to participate in this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival: The Word Behind the Work. As a yoga instructor in my “other” life outside of NTEN, being productive without burning out on a busy schedule is a topic I think about often. If needed, I schedule and block this time in my calendar.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

Due to the global pandemic, “office life” is now seen as a fond memory, and our daily commute is a total of one minute ? I was so excited to be able to work from home ? We’re going to have to adapt our work habits to fit the new normal. Video calls are a lot more straining on the brain than any face-to-face conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

However, it will take some time to vaccinate all who need to be vaccinated to keep us safe. And, that means work for home is going to be the norm for most of 2021. One of the downsides about virtual work from home is that you are sitting most of the day. 7-Minute Exercise Snack – New York Times.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

Beyond debating the stimulating topics of major talks—such as Edward Snowden’s appearance by telepresence robot and t he response to it by Rick Ledgett , the Deputy Director of the NSA—I spent much of my time speaking about my favorite topic: technology for social good. Will such an app work?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This blog series is designed to help nonprofit professionals like you make subtle mindset shifts that can make a big difference in your work, as well as increase your job satisfaction. . In order to do that, you need to challenge the limiting beliefs you’re telling yourself about who you are and the work you do. . Playing small.

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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 I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. 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. I use my self-care plan to formalize my intention to avoid work burnout.

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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 I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

The first step may be to change the way you work. If you want to be more productive and get more done without working 24/7, you have to change your habits. You may need to get rid of sticky notes and embrace digital tools, better time management, and more efficient processes. Do you constantly lecture yourself to work smarter?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Yet many people who write nonprofit fundraising emails do not spend much time on the subject line, nor do they take the time to learn about the types of subject lines that get results. So take the time to get this right. We skim the subject line and decide whether it’s urgent or compelling enough to be worth our time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

I really enjoy teaching in different cultural contexts and observing different learning styles and approaches to working for a nonprofit. In Finland, classroom time incorporates “brain breaks” after 50 minutes when one’s natural focus and energy begins to wane. When they take vacations, they vacate!

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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 I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

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. Take your time.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited. Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. How does the tension of the story build over time?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work. And one thing you absolutely, positively MUST DO if you want to stay at the top of your game is take time off. And one thing you absolutely, positively MUST DO if you want to stay at the top of your game is take time off.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2019

I’ve done this exercise hundreds of time and the results across nonprofits are similar. If your stress is being triggered repeatedly at work (or elsewhere) this can lead to burnout. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally.

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

During similar global crises, humanity responded with generosity, donating money or time to help others. Nicole Picaud, the senior fundraiser for Notre Dame, lamented that the organization received more than three times the amount of money they initially set out after. For instance, fear now influences social interactions.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

Really great stories feature one person (or animal, if you do environmental or conservation work). It’s far easier for our brains to put ourselves in the shoes of ONE person and connect with their story than it is for us to do that with a group of people. . There is still more work to be done. You need one person. .

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Byte Technology

APRIL 9, 2015

It’s likely that everyone with an email account has, at one time or another, suffered from the bane of an inbox teeming with must reads, must responds and must act. His idea, known as Inbox Zero, is a defined and calculated approach to email management that seeks to keep one’s inbox clear—or nearly clear—at all times. That ‘zero?’

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 3, 2011

I guess I'll be grateful for that, as it was my being vocal about my displeasure over the timing of the conference that introduced me to many of the people in the organization I hold dear today. More exciting for me is that for the first time, I won't be the only representative from Colorectal Cancer Coalition at the conference.

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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. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Pictured above).

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2020

By knowing these issues ahead of time, you can better prepare yourself for possible troubles ahead. But brains aren’t the most stable place to keep important information. But brains aren’t the most stable place to keep important information. Obviously, it would be great if everything worked out perfectly.

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