Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

We started with mindfulness from Chris Block, improvisation from David Havens , and Heather and I co-facilitated a session on networks. Expect a few blog posts from me on these topics, but in this post I’d like to reflect on what I learned about mindfulness lead by Chris Block , CEO of American Leadership Forum in Silicon.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How about trying to journal? The easiest place to begin might be to keep a gratitude journal. For fundraisers, I recommend you keep a donor gratitude journal. I’ve seen folks who keep such journals not only become more effective fundraisers, but also enjoy their work so much more.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 92

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As a nonprofit director, you probably already have your organization on your heart and mind 24/7. Gratitude journal. Choose a time every day to write in a gratitude journal. No matter how big or how small, don’t be afraid to add things to your journal. Block off five minutes a day for gratitude mindfulness.

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Personal Practice Journal Fundraising 119

Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

We actually didn’t mind and adjusted our attitude. Consider the American real-estate agent who recently tried to change my mind about the neighborhood I preferred just because he had an active listing somewhere else! This was our experience wherever we traveled within the four cities we visited.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

My walking ritual was featured in this Wall Street Journal article. Your mind and body need these boundaries. Keep moving and practice mindfulness. Here are some additional articles with tips on fake commutes and walking mindfulness activities. Walking can be inclusive.

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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. The messages only make me more depressed, and depression does not motivate me to contribute.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

Taking a few minutes to meditate or journal at the beginning or end of the workday can also help shift your attention from one area of life to the next. Psychological detachment ” is the technical term for being able to put work out of your mind when you’re not working. Plan out flexible work hours. Mentally put your work down.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Would a monthly transmission of data from your EMR, payroll, or pharmacy system be easier than manual journal entries and spreadsheets? And finally, don’t forget to keep scalability in mind with the chart of accounts design and document design decisions to ensure utilization and value continues well into the future.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This #GivingTuesday, consider building anticipation for the big day and keeping your organization top of mind with a series of countdown posts. For nonprofits, this means you need to have a number of positive interactions in the buildup for your campaign to get people to donate. DuPage Animal Friends did just that for #GivingTuesday.

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Social Media Ideas Media Social 98

NTEN

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Recently, I've been thinking about the launch of NTEN's newest resource: NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders. We also wanted to make the journal interactive: like all of NTEN programming and resources, we wanted it to be a launching pad to connect you with peers, colleagues, and other resources in the community.

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Journal NTEN Reflection Public 59

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

With this widespread adoption of technology to facilitate goods and services, the role of ethics has become increasingly prominent in the minds of both the consumers interacting with technology and the executives designing and implementing it. The same series of reports by The Wall Street Journal suggests otherwise.

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Roles Companies Technology Journal 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Keep a journal of your mentoring journey so that you can track your goals and progress. Advocates for a mentee's work assignments or career development, to the help the mentee's growth and development Finally, keep in mind that a mentor for one phase of your life may not be the person you need at another point.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

One of the first research studies published in the journal Diabetologia found that “dosing exercise as brief, intense ‘exercise snacks’ before main meals is a time-efficient and effective approach to improve glycaemic control in individuals with insulin resistance.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

1: Make Time Everyday for Reflection: Keep a Journal. The first step is self-awareness and that happens through tracking and observing yourself in work situations that trigger stress. One way to do this is to build in some reflection time into your day and maintain a journal. There are also many other benefits to writing a journal.

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Professional Management Journal Reflection 113

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

By Rafia Khader , Program Manager at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and Managing Editor of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society. Faith and giving are intrinsically tied with one another. Muslims make up around 1% of the total U.S.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Aaron Titus’ work has been covered in countless newspapers and news media outlets, including the Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, ABC, MSNBC, and NPR. Aaron''s addition to VisionLink underscores our philosophy in hiring only the best minds to complement our award winning software.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. Not all holiday gifts to donors raise more A Yale study in The Journal of Economic Psychology explains the counterintuitive effects of thank-you gifts on charitable giving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

Because many of us struggle each year to fulfill our New Year's Resolutions (goals), Halvorson's book, packed with the findings from her own research, along with the most useful tips from academic journals and handbooks, is a worthwhile read. How to avoid the kind of positive thinking that makes people fail. •

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Goal Environment Journal Mind 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Because many of us struggle each year to fulfill our New Year's Resolutions (goals), Halvorson's book, packed with the findings from her own research, along with the most useful tips from academic journals and handbooks, is a worthwhile read. How to avoid the kind of positive thinking that makes people fail. •

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Goal Environment Journal Mind 52

Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Before we dive into the benefits of volunteer engagement surveys , here are a few statistics to keep in mind. To optimize volunteer engagement and ensure a positive experience for both volunteers and organizations, implementing a volunteer engagement survey is an invaluable tool.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Keep a journal of your mentoring journey so that you can track your goals and progress. Advocates for a mentee's work assignments or career development, to the help the mentee's growth and development Finally, keep in mind that a mentor for one phase of your life may not be the person you need at another point.

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Mentoring Work Articulate Phase 52

Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 30, 2021

Keep in mind that this act only applies to commercial use, so nonprofits, charities, and associations with a political affiliation are not required to protect an individual’s information under PIPEDA. You May Also Enjoy: Blog: Keeping Your Data Safe: Finding Peace of Mind with Salesforce.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2012

Just a camera, a couple of good books, and a journal, a pen, and a glue stick.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

My rituals include: 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. In early January, I read through the year’s journal and think about accomplishments:What gave me a sense of purpose and feeling of professional fulfillment?

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Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose 103

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

When the words of our quarterly theme, “innovative and competitive” come to mind, I think about what we can learn from farmers. True to its name, the Change journal is changing. To enjoy the fruits of our labor, we need to be flexible and responsive to external conditions, and have the patience to see it through to harvest.

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Costa Rica Issue NTEN Change 66

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. In early January, I read through the journal and think about accomplishments:What gave me a sense of purpose and feeling of personal and professional fulfillment? Year in Review.

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Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

." Sharing photos online – a decision matrix for non-profit organizations : Social Media 4 Good – "Many non-profits, NGOs and International Organizations are of two minds when it comes to sharing photos on the internet. The decision matrix in below will help you decide which photos to share and how."

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Web Journal Children Global 132

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Keep a journal of your mentoring journey so that you can track your goals and progress. Advocates for a mentee's work assignments or career development, to the help the mentee's growth and development Finally, keep in mind that a mentor for one phase of your life may not be the person you need at another point.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. With chapter headings, such as The Quiet Influence of Listening , Your Energy is Contagious and Moving Hearts Before Minds , you'll find The Inspiration Code not only timely and educational, but truly uplifting. And, to be an inspiring leader , Hedges explains that you must: Be Present.

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Leadership Influence Blended Language 52

Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

During the work day, focus solely on your plan for that day, the plan you created with success in mind. Check out bullet journaling. Bullet journaling is a method developed by a person who struggles with attention. Many people have declared bullet journaling life changing. Secure funding from five new grant partners?

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Product Organization Doc Calendar 124

Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

A few things to keep in mind for any virtual fundraising idea: Choose your technology carefully! Spend time using the platform you choose, and familiarize yourself with their tech support so you’ll feel confident when the big day arrives.The best fundraiser ideas always start with the audience in mind. Bullet journaling.

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Virtual Ideas Online Fundraising 111

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Keep a journal of your mentoring journey so that you can track your goals and progress. Advocates for a mentee's work assignments or career development, to the help the mentee's growth and development Finally, keep in mind that a mentor for one phase of your life may not be the person you need at another point.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

However, after looking at the benefits that might arise, leaders in the sector may change their mind. Organizations experience increased social capital and higher accountability to their stakeholders, all according to a case study by the European Management Journal. Obstacle 1: “We have no money.”.

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Program New York City Strategy Case Study 52

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Her work on nonprofit studies has appeared in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly , Nonprofit Management & Leadership , Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations , and Public Management Review. I have also won some research awards. What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career?

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Journal Associations Philanthropy Lesson 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. With chapter headings, such as The Quiet Influence of Listening , Your Energy is Contagious and Moving Hearts Before Minds , you'll find The Inspiration Code not only timely and educational, but truly uplifting. And, to be an inspiring leader , Hedges explains that you must: Be Present.

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Influence Leadership Blended Language 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2015

A colleague who I have worked with in the past, Aisha Moore , a health and social justice professional tweeted me from the Mindful Leadership Summit. Aisha was interviewed for a podcast as part of the Mindful Leadership Summit by Meditate This Podcast and shared some of her thinking about creating a self-care plan.

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Learning Social Journal Podcast 50

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Crafted by academically-minded individuals who wish to draw conclusions derived from the latest research in the sector, these journals can help your organization stay up-to-date with the latest trends as well as backup strategic decisions with time-tested research data. . Enhance existing training programs. .

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Professional Develop Practice Nonprofit 61