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Try Exercise Snacking for Improving #WFH Mental Health

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It’s called “ Exercise Snacking.”. Exercise snacking refers to “fun-sized” portions of exercise that fit into a day instead of what you may have traditionally thought of as “legit exercise” — like aerobics class at the gym. What are some ways that you incorporate exercise snacking into your routine?

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Along with the staff, the board is your most significant human resource. Discussions about best practices, strategic planning sessions, or board development exercises can launch conversations about how and when to evaluate the board’s performance. This exercise takes a little practice. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Lack of resources. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Do All Donors Need A Thank You Within 48 Hours?

Bloomerang

What you can do to speed up your thank-you process Here’s an exercise I took my team through to address the issue of a too-slow donor acknowledgement process. Here are questions you can ask yourself and your team to go through a similar exercise. We then looked at the total gift journey. Do you wait for the mail to arrive?

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A New Power Couple—Humans Plus Bots Deliver Member Delight

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Without a human operator, just finding the right person to talk with can be an exercise in patience. Conserve Resources and Convert Prospects In addition to making current members happy, live chat can also help you win new friends. I also like the option of multitasking while I am getting the information I need.

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The social sector has a negativity bias. Here’s what you can do about it.  

Candid

By contrast, positive emotions and experiences broaden our perspectives and build up our mental resources, facilitating increased innovation, social connection, and solutions. Think of 3 good things One of the simplest—and most effective—positive psychology practices is the “ Three Good Things ” exercise.

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Proven Techniques To Increase Positivity And Boost Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The evidence-based exercises will give you a firsthand look at the tendency of external negativity to create internal turmoil and stress and exactly how to reduce those feelings. It is a can’t-miss resource for anyone involved in high-stress, high-stakes work, as well as managers, executives, and other business leaders.