Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

None of the Flexible Method is easy, but I will take you through it one step at a time. Burstall also recommends that when a crisis hits, that you gather your sharp brains around you and listen carefully. “Be At a time of crisis, you are going to need the hive mind of your top team.”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Science says: We’re wired for negative Sadly, our brains are wired to respond to negative messages. Negative events impact our brains more than positive events.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Spring has officially sprung, and it’s the perfect time to give your workspace a refresh! Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! I have started taking some time each day for ten minutes of meditation. Our office has a weekly mindfulness session. Optimize Your Time

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2011

In the nonprofit sector, time is our most valuable resource. Distractions are time wasters and you need to manage them no the other way around. Some interruptions come from our physical environment. What do time management techniques and good habits look like in an age of connectedness? Brain Fitness.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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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. In addition to the mental health benefits of improving your mood, moving your body also brings blood to the brain that helps you think more clearly and boosts personal productivity. 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. This time, I jumped up!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

The clinical definition of burnout is “a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that occurs when we feel overwhelmed by too many demands, too few resources, and too little recovery time.” When you’re overworked and over stressed, it affects your concentration—your mind wanders, you forget things easily, you can’t focus.

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Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Have you exchanged data with like-minded organizations to grow your impact? They pull in available government geological data, such as temperature and water height, so that water quality can be estimated multiple times per day. The UCSF Brain and Spinal Injury Center improves treatment guidelines using insights from machine learning.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

You may need to get rid of sticky notes and embrace digital tools, better time management, and more efficient processes. Do you feel drained of energy all the time? If so, you need to spend some time investing in new tools and finding processes and workflows that play to your strengths. Managing your time isn’t easy.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

Recently, 60 Minutes did a piece on Brain Hacking or intentionally designing apps so you feel the need to to check in constantly. Rosen’s research has found that the average person checks their phone every 15 minutes or less and that approximately 50% of the time there isn’t a notification beckoning them to do so.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

Video calls are a lot more straining on the brain than any face-to-face conversation. Our minds are together when our bodies feel we’re not. Give yourself brain breaks. In between meetings, you could chat with coworkers casually, and your brain would have a break during your commute. Why are video calls so draining?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Mostly, the donor gives money or volunteers time; the charity gives back an intangible “feel good.” And how you should never feel bad about asking someone for a philanthropic gift, because it delivers a shot of dopamine that lights up the pleasure center of their brains. Fundamentally, all of philanthropy is a value-for-value exchange.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

If you want all of your attendees to view one particular session, that large-scale main stage session is for you, but when it is time to break off and digest material on a smaller scale, we have our Breakout and Workshop sessions. We love putting like-minded individuals together in a brainstorming space!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

The brain dump. Just write whatever comes to mind. Now it’s time to share your work! Now that you know the 5 steps, set a time-frame for yourself. Time-frames hold you accountable. Pre-writing. . Once you can actually start visualizing your story it will help you know which direction to go with it. Drafting. .

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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. These metrics also allow you to measure change and progress over time. Really, I thought?

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

When the intensity of the pandemic started to lessen last year—probably around the time I got vaccinated—I began to feel like I had more space again. When I shared what I learned about Mindful Design with my colleagues, they turned me on to a Design Thinking Course at IDEO U. Carson is not mindful. More energy. More brainpower.

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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? Donors respond in times of crisis. 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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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Which one would you be most likely to remember when it comes time to make a recommendation? 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. . Craft a compelling storyline.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Once upon a time…. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. A good story allows organizations to build those relationships, win hearts, change minds, and prompt action. It’s brain science. That’s the power that story holds.

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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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M+R

AUGUST 23, 2023

Read Time: 4 minutes It’s lunchtime. You open TikTok to recharge your brain and treat yourself to some bite-sized videos. By the time you’ve read this very sentence, all of those trends have become irrelevant (except for Taylor, of course!)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

There will be times this year when a thank you email or tweet just isn’t enough to communicate your appreciation. 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.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

But given the realities of today’s 24/7 world, you’re grappling with how to keep up, make a meaningful impact, and live a fulfilling life with so many things competing for your limited time, attention, and energy. No matter how long, hard, or smart I worked, there was never enough time or resources to get it all done.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes The Psychology of Giving: Important Words to Use in Your Appeals. 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. The Research.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is known as “ brain breaks ” where you simply STOP for a moment and do something to reset and renew your brain’s capacity to absorb or create that next thought. As many nonprofit professionals know too well, a hard-working but “tired” brain needs a few moments to “recharge.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2023

“On the path to success, we trip and lose our footing from time to time. Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. It’s our brain signaling that if we try something and fail, we’ll be embarrassed or judged. We all fail. Wooditch : Be aware of the origin of the voice.

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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. The interview went so well that I was offered a full-time web developer position on the spot. Describe some of your mindfulness work with nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

The benefits of taking control of your digital life in and outside the office are immense: greater presence and mindful attention, enhanced productivity and creativity, better relationships, improved sleep and less risk of anxiety. Start to notice how much time you are on your phone and what you are doing.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

The weekly check-in is effective for non-remote workers, but it becomes even more important for those who are remote as it ensures that there is a time every week where the remote worker can raise concerns, give feedback, review goals, and feel connected to their manager and/or direct report. Work in Sprints. Don’t go there. Have fun with it!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

“On the path to success, we trip and lose our footing from time to time. Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. It’s our brain signaling that if we try something and fail, we’ll be embarrassed or judged. We all fail. Wooditch : Be aware of the origin of the voice.

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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. This isn’t a time to play small! With that in mind, decide what story you’ll tell and how you’ll start to speak up more often. . How did their story impact your life?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Finally, after hearing a lot of nuts and bolts from them about numerous programs and processes around which I couldn’t quite wrap my brain, I said “Tell me why I should give in one sentence.” In this post, I’ll explore the third strategy. .

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