Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

You can communicate through Trello, which reduces email correspondence and keeps conversations in a central place. With Dropbox you create a folder system that keeps every document in its place. Microsoft Teams: Email has its place, but using email for every communication with Board members, volunteers, and staff is inefficient.

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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? or something like that? Whatever your mission, the better you tailor your message to what’s top of mind for people, the more likely you’ll be able to inspire them to make a gift to you now.

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

Inspiration came from two very different places. . One in particular that piqued my interest was Mindful Design , a new framework that supports the intentions of people using our products and services instead of pushing our own agendas—making purposeful design decisions that actually help people. Carson is not mindful.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

By identifying and addressing limiting beliefs that you may face, you can train your brain to approach tasks with more confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm. As you can guess, you can only make so much of a difference if you feel uncomfortable with the idea of making a difference in the first place. Taking the next step .

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

There’s reputable neuroscience research showing that people’s brains light up when they hear their own name. So our brains are actually hard-wired to respond to appeals that speak to us directly. Your vision is to make the world a better place. This powerful word is all about personalization. Magic Word #3: Thanks.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

The brain dump. Just write whatever comes to mind. Try to write from a place of service. Whenever you are writing your stories, whether it be for a newsletter, for a speech, for an appeal letter, or for a Facebook post, considering going through the following 5 steps. . Pre-writing. . Drafting. . Now you can get picky.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Author: One of my favorite science/interests stories in the news recently was a report published in late July by Science Magazine about how researchers have found that the brain of speakers and listeners become synchronized as they talk. The study called this "neural coupling" and claimed that the process is key to effective communication.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The workshops took place in different locations, including LinkedIn Headquarters in the UK, GA, and a co-working space called Second Home , a creative co-working space and cultural venue, bringing together diverse industries, disciplines and types of social businesses. What reboots your brain?

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

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. My mind wanders after a couple of paragraphs even when reading New York Times Bestsellers. In 2013, keep these two words at the forefront of your mind.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone. This will do wonders for your mind and will get your brain out of relaxing mode and into work mode (even if your desk is within arm’s reach of your bed). Work in Sprints. Don’t go there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The presentation looks at how younger generations are always connected and are multi-taskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and approach problems in a different way from older generations. It raises the question (unanswered) whether this is a good or bad thing. Being strategically future-minded.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

I’m facilitating and presenting on a panel session at the Opera America National Conference taking place in San Francisco this week with Guillaume DeCugis, CEO of Scoop.It We all know that with so much content out there, it is eating our brains and memory , relying more on “google it.” Mindfulness'

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

In all, there were over 30 overlapping sessions, plus breakout rooms, allowing inquisitive minds to pick the brains of developers, configurators, architects, and anyone responsible for building on Salesforce. Some of the best conversations I was a part of took place at booths in the time between sessions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

Lately, I have been working in far flung places which means long, very long airplane rides without Internet access! Breath links mind, brain, and body – and paying attention to your breath help cultivate mindfulness. Lately, I have been working in far flung places which means long, very long airplane rides [.]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

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. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

They 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. Housekeeping Mindfulness Self-Directed Learning' Rituals and routines have many benefits for your personal effectiveness. Year in Review.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Rest is a necessary and important productivity tool—and an important part of doing the inner AND outer work of being a mindful changemaker. A great place to start with figuring out your number is to: Identify your top priorities for next week. The reality is you’re not the Energizer Bunny or an automaton with endless energy.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

A disability is any condition of the mind or body that makes it more difficult for someone to partake in certain activities and may impair their ability to participate easily in normal daily pursuits. There is so much diversity in the world, but one type of diversity that often gets overlooked or forgotten is disability diversity.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

You have a plan and set up in place to maximize these capabilities. . Gamification increases audience engagement by activating the rewards systems in our brains, increasing the odds that attendees will do the things you want them to do (i.e., Keep lead generation top of mind. . They will also feel more connected with your brand.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It will trigger questions in the recipient’s mind like “Do I believe this email is urgent and deserving of my immediate attention?” 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference takes place in Minneapolis next week. Plenary: Placing Little Bets: Failing Informatively for NPTECH Innovation: Beth Kanter, Erin Shy, Megan Kashner, Brian Reich, Allison Burns. Mindful or Mindfull Social Media? Gaping Void Cartoons. April 13, 2013 – 8:30-10:00.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? Use the tools you need, just don’t try to keep everything stored in your brain. Of course what you ask for in a grant depends on the specific program or project you have in mind, but this is a good rule of thumb to start with. No one wants to do it.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Storytelling makes it personal and transforms the heart and mind of your target audience by showing them why something is important, instead of just telling them. When a good story is shared, scientific research shows our brains connect to storytelling can have on us: Stories are remembered 22x more easily than data, facts, and stats.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. After Day 2 at the GEO conference my mind is abuzz! Lehrer’s piece on the Wall Street Journal is here. HT (that’s “Hat Tip” in Twitterland)) again to Jonah!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you have identified that a change must take place in your organization, chances are you won’t be implementing that change on your own. The dictionary defines a comfort zone as: a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress. Keep in mind that even small changes can add up and lead to change fatigue.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Remember, a blog is not just a traffic booster but a tool to educate, inspire, and mobilize your audience.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Allen’s GTD methodology is based on the idea that our brains are not designed to store information. This allows us to clear our minds and focus on the present moment. GTD is a five-step process: Capture : Capture everything that comes into your mind, whether it’s a task, an idea, or a thought. So why wait?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

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. The kind of food that nourishes the mind and body, and is foundational to growth and many other critical human needs, like education, housing, jobs, and transportation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. Like-minded folks can accomplish a lot, and expertise is not to be undervalued, but sometimes they can hit roadblocks. Flickr Photo by Helokee. Seek outsider knowledge.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

As you consider direct mail’s place in your marketing, remember that millennials are a diverse group, and other characteristics such as income, location, and giving history can also impact the results of your marketing campaigns. This guide will explore the. benefits of direct mail. direct mail and digital marketing. Thank you cards.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2021

Buckingham/Goodall : First, it puts the brain into flight-or-fight mode, which actually impairs learning rather than impelling it. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? Question: How exactly does feedback, even when intended as constructive, hinder learning and performance?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Buckingham/Goodall : First, it puts the brain into flight-or-fight mode, which actually impairs learning rather than impelling it. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? Question: How exactly does feedback, even when intended as constructive, hinder learning and performance?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

He recommends reading The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr to better understand the impact of chronic information overload, followed by his best advice about being purposeful with your attention online. Mindfulness' Personal Productivity in Practice.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Keeping a task list can save you time and clear your mind. So, find a system for keeping all your to do items in one place, whether that’s on a piece of paper, in a notebook, in a Word file, or somewhere else. There are places to create checklists, add notes, and create templates for tasks that are repetitive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

The basic premise remained the same: to give training tips, model them, and to provide “meta” data that gave a glimpse into the minds of the session designers. Andrea Berry had moved onto another job by then, and so Jeanne Allen took her place. We used a Harry Potter theme to give the session a fun feel.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2020

Buckingham/Goodall : First, it puts the brain into flight-or-fight mode, which actually impairs learning rather than impelling it. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? Question: How exactly does feedback, even when intended as constructive, hinder learning and performance?

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