Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2017

The techniques that individuals can use to build resilience are a combination of mind shifts (from negative to positive) and mindfulness. The techniques help professionals build the self-awareness – so when work and life come to a full boil, you can bounce back. These factors include: Culture of learning.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . How do you build a culture of resilience with mental health resources for nonprofits?

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 28, 2017

One of the biggest questions on my mind as I listen is: why isn’t my industry scaling up the way these businesses do? I can think of many extraordinary innovators in the nonprofit cultural sector--people and organizations creating brilliant programs, site-based experiences, and products. Change may be necessary. Skills mismatch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. I’ve used Chris Brogan’s technique for over a decade and found it very helpful in keeping me focused. I’ve used these rituals for over a decade and found them helpful.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. By Day 60 : Overinvest in early wins to build team confidence. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Keys to Datamaking Success Many of the tools and techniques that we have learned about data design and collection continue to be relevant in datamaking, such as: Ask clear questions and prioritize which data points, or combinations of data points, are most relevant to answering the questions. These are opportunities for meaning making.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

The winning team could win a big prize , like a trip to a unique location, a pre-paid dinner, or special perks like a unique cultural event. Gamification Techniques for In-Person Events. In-person events are very familiar with gamification techniques. Be mindful of how the game is set up. Encourage Exhibitors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. By Day 60 : Overinvest in early wins to build team confidence. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. But there are few things you can keep in mind every time you tell your story. Notice how the appeal opens with a photo and a story that is so vivid you can imagine it clearly in your mind. Keep practicing and refining your technique.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

The above is an example of how to do this with pen and paper, another way is to use apps called Mood Trackers , journals that let you chart your emotions and thoughts and test different self-management techniques. What is your favorite journaling technique? Flickr Photo by Brittney Bush. How you manage stress triggers at work?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. By Day 60 : Overinvest in early wins to build team confidence. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

It’s easier to understand the culture behind tools like Facebook and Twitter when you spend some time posting your own pictures and experiences. Before this can happen, there are a couple of culture shifts: Professional learning is and should be a part of your job and honored by the culture.

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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. Here are some techniques you can incorporate into your training and staff meetings that will help with learning and retention. How people think and process information are one set of theories that include multiple intelligences , learning styles , and constructivism.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

So, it is important for us to incorporate techniques in daily work life that reduce the chances of this happening. What are your tips to help you focus in an age of distraction? Are there tips not on the mind map? Reading, reviewing, commenting, writing, and editing content. When I’m feeling most overwhelmed, I take a break.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. By Day 60 : Overinvest in early wins to build team confidence. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2015

Stillness is different from mindfulness, a coping technique that teaches people to live in the moment and meditate to reduce stress. ” He suggests that it isn’t anything more elaborate than taking a few minutes out of your busy day to sit still without distractions and let your mind wander. Do practice stillness?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 11, 2015

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. By Day 60 : Overinvest in early wins to build team confidence. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

When you have worked in a field a long time (for me it has been over 3 decades), you have to keep an open mind about remembering and reflecting on what you have heard before — looking at as if it was new. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.”

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. The words you want them to say: “ Wow, it’s like he read my mind! ”. In other words, understand your donor base so well it’s like you’ve read their minds. Our culture HATES silence. Great journalists love this technique—it gets them the best interviews and quotes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

This highly interactive and engaging community conversation will look at how nonprofits can create a culture of experimenting, testing, learning and correcting. Mindful or Mindfull Social Media? Through lively sharing and discussion we will dive into the art of placing small bets or affordable losses that can lead to innovation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2017

She was motivated by both an interest to improve her skills leading a team and to better understand her organization’s work culture. Mindfulness Activities – The agency offers “ Yoga Tuesdays ,” workplace yoga, weekly 45 minute sessions from January to June and guided meditations taught by trained staff.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2015

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. By Day 60 : Over invest in early wins to build team confidence. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Being able to have your stakeholders engage with you – through social channels or otherwise, is what can help you win their hearts and minds, and eventually their donations. Don’t take my word for, see Pew Internet’s recent Networked and Hyperconnected study ). … Read More

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

APRIL 11, 2008

This includes both developing techniques to pierce the Facebook's security, and active communication with persons of interest. Just something to bear in mind, eh? And a sizable crew of these young folks are deployed to monitor - and participate in on behalf of the agency - all sorts of social media activity. The same with Second Life.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

This month’s carnival was an opportunity for nonprofit bloggers to share a post that addressed this question: What self-care techniques, rituals, or habits do you personally live and breath everyday that keep you inspired, calm, and effective at your nonprofit? Aliza Sherman: Practicing Mindfulness and Tech Wellness.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. By Day 60 : Overinvest in early wins to build team confidence. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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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. Organizational Culture of Balance Is Important.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. The process for the one and half day lab used techniques that fall into these categories: Looking and Observing: Unpacking the Context for 21 st Century Advocacy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2011

What do time management techniques and good habits look like in an age of connectedness? I stumbled across the Pomodoro technique which is very similar to time boxing (assigning discrete blocks of time to a particular task and using a timer), but the method also gives you some ways to prioritize work. Or maybe it is negative thoughts.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Difference Between Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience Skills are the abilities, techniques, and knowledge a person has acquired over time. It allows potential employees to understand what personal characteristics align with culture and are the best fit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2015

This highly interactive session covered the research on why sitting is bad and why walking/standing is good, what individuals can do to bring more movement into their work day, how to change a culture of sitting, examples of nonprofit walking meetings, and tips. There were chairs in the room, set up theatre style. Photo by Jim Nickerson.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Another excellent variation of the Pomoro Technique. Michaela Monahan, Big Duck blog, discusses the technique of tracking your time. Mindfulness' How are nonprofits folks strengthening their personal productivity muscles in 2015? .” ” Staying curious keeps you going and avoid burnout.

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2012

In addition to the technical skills and tools described [ in the extended version of this article ], it is also important for staff to incorporate techniques into their daily work life that reduce distraction and stress. Have any techniques to add to this list? I use this as a pre-writing exercise as well as a reflection exercise.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2016

These are techniques even smaller organizations can implement every day to improve their marketing efforts, see more impressive results, and gain even more loyalty from their communities. It's also shockingly economical and far more effective than traditional marketing techniques. The best marketing campaigns aim to influence culture.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 9, 2014

When you think of a “nonprofit board member” what comes to mind? Whatever it is, chances are, your mind probably doesn’t leap straight to online fundraising. This, in turn, can help foster a culture of participation from the top down. We’re convinced! 3 Reasons to Get Board Members Involved With Online Fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

One of the questions that threaded into each conversation or presentation was, “What is important for creating a wisdom-based culture?” In our panel discussion, Laura was asked about being mindful in our philanthropy and giving. Healthy Mind Platter. I call it slow social media.

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