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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Volunteers add so much value to the work of TechSoup. Our virtual volunteering offerings also include Donate Your Brain , a microvolunteering initiative. Our virtual volunteering offerings also include Donate Your Brain , a microvolunteering initiative. You can view the forum by latest posts or by subject branch. Simple, right?

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. I enjoy learning how organizations and teams get their work done, and we then kick around some ideas that can make things better. The Benefits of Working Collaboratively. Meet Barbara and Alan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2011

In early January, the American Museum of Natural History announced that it would hold a Brain Tweetup for 75 of its Twitter followers. The event promised an after-hours look at their special exhibition Brain: The Inside Story , a chat with its curators, a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, and an opportunity to meet other fans of AMNH.

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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

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

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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NTEN

JANUARY 5, 2012

Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. Almost all of them did.

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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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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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TechImpact

APRIL 21, 2014

Here are ten simple ways nonprofit executives, or employees, can get more creative at work. The next time you and your team sits down to brain storm ideas, let them know before you start that “nothing is out of line.” Work backward. It is simply important that you have a goal and are actively working to achieve it.

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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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.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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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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.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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? ” The nickname “brainstorm sessions” because participants were using their brains to storm a problem. It can also be used to create work norms or processes. The second time around, you ask participants to respond with yes and.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and improved over time. We shape our thinking and ourselves through behaviors that with time and discipline become habitual until they are engrained in who we are.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response. Use a template for your ask and keep refining it: For example, if you’re working to build support for a bill, you might use a variation of this ask to gather petition signatures: “We have been fighting to stop [X] for 20 years. Don’t lose hope!

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working from home, whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule, may have increased in popularity due to the pandemic, but this trend is expected to stick around. If you’re an intern, like me, the percentage only increases, with nearly all of Candid’s fall 2023 interns working from their homes and schools across the country.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Liz Wiseman 's book, Rookie Smarts , is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. She contends that we do our best work when we are new to something. Your brain doesn't have to work hard to be successful. You're taking longer showers in the morning and you take your time getting to work.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2018

We take time to sit, socialize and enjoy each other’s company. Here are some ideas on how to make work more fun, which will result in a lower turnover rate and happier, more productive employees. People can also eat while they work, which allows them to have fun while being productive. Games=Brain food.

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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? Photo by hmcotterill.

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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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.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. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity. How can we restore trust in our work, our organizations, and our leaders?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

Understanding the systems early on will streamline your work and boost your efficiency. Take the time to memorize the names of board members, top partners, and primary contacts at partner institutions. Watch video content Give your brain a break from the textual overload by watching video content produced by your organization.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Leadership Fitness : Leadership philosophy, personal performance, mental training, and ability to master time and calendar. If your strategic plan is long, complicated, and not crystallized into a usable one- to two-page document, then there is work to be done. There’s no better time than now to read this book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector? The interview went so well that I was offered a full-time web developer position on the spot.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Non-Traditional Giving Days for Your Next Fundraiser. June = African-American Music Appreciation Month, Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, LGBT Pride Month, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, PTSD Awareness Month. You can check out their full list of cause days here.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It means removing the busy work out of their hands so they turn their attention to more mission-critical work. Give Staff Time for Hands-On Discovery Leaders should provide time for staff for hands-on exploration. Apply in Low Risk Ways to Work Flows Now it is time to learn prompting skills applied to different job tasks.

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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. Everyone is going to find certain methods that work for them and is an ongoing process of fine-tuning what works and translating that into habits that help. If needed, I schedule and block this time in my calendar.

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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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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Theresa Williamson , founder and executive director of Rio de Janeiro-based Catalytic Communities, shares updates from that city as it prepares for the World Cup in her op-ed piece for the New York Times, It''s Just the Beginning,; Change Will Come To Brazil. Read about their inspiring work in a recent TechSoup Global interview.

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience.

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