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Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. 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.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

Qgiv

CA: Those who have asked are of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. CA: While I was busy conducting academic research and taking university classes to secure a master’s degree, I decided “real life” work experience in my area of interest would be helpful. My mind was a sponge. Q: Will it help to become a volunteer?

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How to Support People When Sharing Their Individual Stories

The Storytelling Non-profit

Arguably one of the most important steps in collecting individual stories is interviewing someone about their story. Story interviews can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions. This question came to mind after teaching two recent workshops where I walked people through a couple of activities that help them tell their own story.

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How can Nonprofit Professionals Create Space for Life and Work? Use the SpaceDeck

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve been busy interviewing people who work for nonprofits for my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit : Strategies for Impact without Burnout, with Aliza Sherman. I’ve really enjoyed interviewing individuals about the self-care practices they can do for themselves to improve work life balance and their own well-being.

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How to Overcome Nonprofit Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

Qgiv

Practice Mindfulness. Mindfulness is simply being fully present and engaged in the moment. According to the guided meditation app, Headspace , “Mindfulness allows us to connect with ourselves, so we can recognize our thoughts and feelings head-on in order to address them.”. Check it out below. Schedule Time to Prioritize YOU.

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Fundraising Videos Your Nonprofit Should Be Utilizing

Kindful

With a goal in mind, you can begin to build your nonprofit video. For this type of video, you should interview people within your organization who can properly articulate what it is you do. B-roll is footage that is shown over interviews or voice overs. Or simply show the tangible impact you’ve had on someone’s life?

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Three Fundraising Pros Give Their Advice On What You Should Do After You Get Laid Off

Bloomerang

You’ve started applying for jobs and have lined up a few interviews. How do you prepare for interviews? 2) Research everyone who will be interviewing you, whether it’s one-on-one or a panel. Keep in mind that you can request a reference from other places you’ve worked, not only your most recent employer. . description.

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