Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

Anne Grady, in a recent HBR blog post , describes the harm that repeated stress triggers can create in the workplace: “When you are triggered, the emotional part of your brain takes over. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2013

I’ve been a content curator for many years , using the techniques to help me develop curriculum materials for workshops and blog posts – as a form of professional development. I hope that participants took away from our session, if nothing else, that content curation requires the human brain, as Robin Good points out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. Year in Review.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Looking for new techniques to add to your facilitator’s toolbox? This is the focus of a session called “ The Big Bang Theory: Creative Facilitation and Training Techniques, ” that I’m co-facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference with Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. What is Brainstorming? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2012

This took some time, but the ability to stretch my visual thinking muscles was worth it. I know understand the process and it took less time the second time it did, and even less the third. What is your techniques or process visualizing data?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

” I don’t have an answer, but I think it has to do with modeling conscious information and consumption and being mindful about how you connect with people, cultivate relationships, and share information. In our panel discussion, Laura was asked about being mindful in our philanthropy and giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

Mindful or Mindfull Social Media? This session will be brains on and hands on and cover the best practices of content curation for nonprofit. How To Implement Multichannel Online Campaigns - Amy Sample Ward and Allyson Kapin. Two very good sessions scheduled at the same time. April 12, 2013 – 1:30-3:00 PM. NpTech Fail.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

And even though it may be more work in the short term, it will save you time in the long run by focusing your attention on the things that matter most. So as this year comes to an end and a new one approaches, now is the perfect time to start creating your 2021 fundraising plan. Fundraising Goals. Study Past Fundraising Trends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

But, if you use reflection, documentation,pilot tests, and iteration, it is like tasting your soup while there’s still time to make adjustments. I use both. I have written a lot about how it is important to understand how the brain works, how people learn by using learning theories to guide the design of your workshops.

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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. This not only saves time for the donor but also increases the accuracy of the provided information.

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2014

It’s much easier to be mindful and focused when you’re on a yoga mat than when you’re behind your desk with a daunting to-do list, overflowing inbox, and a day full of meetings. I’ve learned to pare down my expectations and make sure the meetings I do spend my time on are useful ones (no agenda-less meetings!),

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

Second, set a kitchen timer or your smartphone for 15 minutes, and try to finish your task or a portion thereof before the time runs out. PDM incorporates the 15-minute technique of tip #1 and a simple journal system of tags for recording current tasks and managing distractions. Clear Your Environment to Clear Your Mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2015

As my work as a trainer pivots more towards leadership development in a networked world, I’ve been doing more and more training on the topic of mindfulness at work techniques. In other words, checking your email before you go to bed hurts your brain. Mindfulness Walking' Noise to Signal Cartoon. What worked?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Maura Thomas , a speaker and trainer on productivity for nonprofits and author of Personal Productivity Secrets , explains personal productivity is not time management, a 20th century idea that has outlived its usefulness in a world of email and social networks. Another excellent variation of the Pomoro Technique.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2016

It was like a reboot for my brain, but I found it really difficult to do. I also need to target specific apps or tech that I’m addicted to and are wasting too much of my time or making me temporarily blind. Take for example, when was the last time you consulted a paper map for driving directions?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

January is a good time to reflect, recharge, and establish healthy habits that make us more effective in our nonprofit work. 5 Core Values at Work for 2016 by Kathy Naylor, VP of HR and Talent at the MIND Research Institute shares the core values that will insure your happiness and health at your nonprofit career.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Many times, it means both the “doer” and the “decision maker.”. In addition, I do a little real-time assessment in the room by doing “raise your hand” polls or in a webinar by using the polling feature. This can help you adjust in real-time to the audience needs or what I call a real-time pivot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

This year I took off a full two weeks during the holiday, spending time with family on the Big Island on a coffee farm and mostly offline. 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. The Sun Sets on 2014.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

But bottom line is we want to hear from you because we’re going to save a little bit of time at the end for Q&A. I started yoga about, you know, from a really early age, my family introduced me to mindfulness and meditation, even though you would never guess it because they don’t look like typical hippies. .

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Saving staffers from mind-numbing repetitive tasks and opening time to innovate are some of the best reasons to prioritize understanding AI. ANNs are inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. NLP techniques can be used to understand and generate text, translate, and perform other language-related tasks.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

The most common signs of employee burnout we’ve seen are: Brain fog that causes forgetfulness of something a person has done before or randomly forgetting to complete tasks. Make time to meet with a friend or loved one and talk to your manager. You may even consider bringing in an external partner to discuss wellbeing techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. He also talked about changing his brain chemistry.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

Bringing your brain to what you are doing. It reminds of the “Mindful Conversation” exercise described in “ Search Inside Yourself ,” yet another way to practice mindfulness but not just within yourself, but with others. The second time we responded with yes, but. Flexibility. Co-Creating.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. These triggers spark your brain’s attention response by appealing to basic aspects of what makes us human. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2015

” I don’t bother with time management techniques because in a networked world, they don’t work – that is industrial age thinking. What is more important is managing your attention and energy. Also, if you jot down a priority list the day before, you can get to work in the morning without wasting time.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2013

Because the answer would have taken much more time than allotted, I promised to give the query some thought and respond through my blog. You are ready, willing, and able to discuss the technical components and tax-advantages of charitable gift planning through a large variety of techniques. Day-in/day-out, you’ve got it under control.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that emotion-based storytelling in communications can trigger positive reactions through the release of brain chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Make your storytelling more emotional by using the following techniques: Include direct quotes or video interviews of your story’s protagonists. Conduct A/B testing.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

With that in mind, we asked you for your advice for monitoring online feedback as part of this month's Net2 Think Tank: Topic: What are your best practices for effectively monitoring online feedback about your organization, cause, or enterprise. otherwise unable to keep up in real time. the perception of our organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

But it is always a good exercise to make your brain think in a different way. Last year at this time, I was writing the chapter on ROI in the soon to be published book from NTEN called " Managing Your Mission." Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time. Is it worth it?

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Our brains are wired for visual information; people process images 60,000 times faster than words. Consistent, relevant content is key to keeping your campaign top of mind for donors. Donors not only give 15% more to branded fundraising pages, but they give 38% more over time! Consider this. Impact Created.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2007

In some cases, the medium is the message, as in globes that display real-time weather data from satellites. But other times, it's not clear where the content belongs. Let's examine the case for each of Karen's techniques. Citizen science programs. Networked exhibits that allow you to armwrestle people at other museums.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

One area I’ve had the pleasure to focus a great deal of time and energy on is helping to improve the lives of people with vision impairments. MagnaFlyer was developed with a large and specific audience in mind—individuals suffering from Macular Degeneration. It’s called MagnaFlyer.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

We’re going to save some time at the end for Q&A, and like Kishshana said a minute ago, we’d love to hear from you. And I don’t know how she has time for all this stuff. Steven: All the time. My first time in really understanding what that meant was in 2008. So use the chat, the Q&A.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Online fundraising allows your supporters to: Give at any time. Supporters can hop on their computer or phone and give immediately at any time of the day. Even if they don’t give right away, they’re more likely to remember your nonprofit in the future and potentially donate at another time. Give from anywhere. Social media.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Online fundraising allows your supporters to: Give at any time. Supporters can hop on their computer or phone and give immediately at any time of the day. Even if they don’t give right away, they’re more likely to remember your nonprofit in the future and potentially donate at another time. Give from anywhere. Social media.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 16, 2010

Blog | design mind – "Openness is the mega-trend for innovation in the 21st century, and it remains the topic du jour for businesses of all kinds. " Monitoring and Evaluation NEWS » Most Significant Change (MSC) – "The most significant change (MSC) technique is a form of participatory monitoring and evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

This post provides some tips and techniques for tech wellness. To put this context, a gold fish has an attention span of 9 seconds! Attention span is the amount of concentrated time on a task without becoming distracted. What’s making our human brains like those of gold fish? Why Working Online Can Be Distracting.

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