article thumbnail

The Science of Nonprofit Video Engagement: How To Use Emotion to Increase Social Sharing

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Now consider all of the different ways you could tell that story, including narrative voice, structure and imagery. This video went viral because it combines arousing emotions (jubilation, triumph) with high-dominance emotions (pride, mastery) and surprise (A dog saved his life? Watch what this group of teens did for their community.

Video 312
article thumbnail

Networked and Hyperconnected: The New Social (and work) Operating System

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book. What will the future 2020 be like?

Network 110
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Or is it for people who are not accepted by current shelters, such as mothers with teen boys? Or are you looking to open a shelter for teens who have left or been kicked out of their homes, a need totally different than the family shelters in your community. Choose a branch that is close to home to make your life easier.

Nonprofit 111
article thumbnail

Top 5 Tips to Build Your Fundraising Event Committee

Qgiv

Think about all the teens that need community service hours!) The structure the committee provides also makes succession planning easier in the long run. Start by determining your event structure and the positions you need. Once you know the structure of your committee, you need to fill it! The sooner the better!

Build 59
article thumbnail

How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

Policies and procedures give volunteers the information and structure they need to feel confident in their role, especially when they are just getting started. Procedures do not require Board approval but are critical for providing processes and structure to support the policies. Does the parent have to accompany them?

Volunteer 119
article thumbnail

Thinking tech for a 14 year old with autism

Judi Sohn

Like many kids with autism, she needs a lot of structure in her life. I rely on technology to keep my life organized. Any other suggestions for giving a young teen an iPad? She also has high-functioning autism. Looking at her now you'd never know I was once told that she might never speak in full sentences.

Tech 100
article thumbnail

Thinking tech for a 14 year old with autism

Judi Sohn

Like many kids with autism, she needs a lot of structure in her life. I rely on technology to keep my life organized. Any other suggestions for giving a young teen an iPad? She also has high-functioning autism. Looking at her now you'd never know I was once told that she might never speak in full sentences.

Tech 100