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Synchronistically, later in the week I listened to a free call with Jennifer Louden , Bridget Piloud, Marianne Elliott , Tara Gentile, and Tara Sophia Mohr , about Self-Care, Mindfulness and Social Media. My number one mindfulness tip is to be aware of social media envy. MORE
She is also very mindful while reading the news to monitor her reactions and emotions. This recent article from Mindful, “Three Ways to Unhook from the News and Stay Informed” has some really useful information. … Read More Mindfulness Tips MORE
The post How SMS Chat Saves Time, Money and Peace of Mind appeared first on Mobile Commons. Mobile technology has lent a big hand in changing the healthcare industry’s landscape. SMS chat, specifically, allows more and more individuals to making informed and proactive decisions about their health with instantaneous, private, and direct communication. How Does it Work? MORE
Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. MORE
This blog post serves as a resource page for a session on mindfulness with Rob Cottingham and Jana Byington-Smith. This session teaches you some techniques including the use of visualization, graphic facilitation, mind-mapping, attention training, and technology tips and tools that you can immediately put into practice to help you and your staff work more efficiently and effectively, enabling you to achieve more in less time and ultimately increase the return of your efforts. MORE
Never in a million years did I ever think I would use data and mindfulness in the same sentence. For the past two months, I’ve been wearing a rock in a bra, a device called Spire. Do you bring mindfulness to your work and workplace? Mindfulness MORE
For example, if you notice he’s an enthusiastic door-knocker on canvassing days but doesn’t even open your phone banking sign up emails, keep those habits in mind for future volunteer asks. MORE
The organization served over 347,500 Floridians last year in a wide range of philanthropic efforts, and that work is only … Continued The post Heart of Florida United Way Uses Office 365 to Gain Some Peace of Mind appeared first on Tech Impact. Disaster recovery is a critical part of computing for many nonprofits, but for the Heart of Florida United Way, based in Orlando, the threat of hurricanes and other heavy storms made it even more important. MORE
Keep in mind that the solution should be realistic and match the scale of the problem. Crafting smart and effective emails can be challenging. Every list is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing effective emails. Luckily, there are a few tried-and-true principles to guide your writing. Once you've got something drafted, take the time to test your emails. Test everything from messaging to subject lines. MORE
The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts. MORE
Mobile technology has lent a big hand in changing the healthcare industry’s landscape. SMS chat, specifically, allows more and more individuals to making informed and proactive decisions about their health with instantaneous, private, and direct communication. How Does it Work? MORE
Social Networking for the Socially Minded - washingtonpost.com: "Social Networking for the Socially MindedDistrict Firm Razoo Joins Other Web Site Builders Trying to Reinvent How People Give Money to CharityBy Zachary A. GoldfarbWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, December 17, 2007; Page D01The office of Razoo on Connecticut Avenue blends two distinct cultures common in Washington.It has the MORE
By leveraging the innate processes of the human mind, it’s possible to greatly increase the odds that a recipient will click on your message and show interest in your group’s potential, whether it’s changing the world or just making a small piece of it a little better. MORE
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Clean Swell , a new Ocean Conservancy mobile app that helps volunteers record, categorize and track trash they pick up along beaches and waterways. This app increases volunteer engagement, streamlines data collection, and extends data gathering year-round. MORE
Keeping these eight basic do's and don'ts in mind as you write your RFP will simplify your workload and yield great results! MORE
I’m presenting Mind: Blown! Mind: Blown!” – Technologies of the Future on Prezi. Technologies of the Future today at the AE Institute conference for Realtor association executives. MORE
Conference brought together people from a variety of different disciplines to explore the concept of how we can live mindfully amidst fast-paced streams of information and technologies that are becoming the daily reality for many people. The first of its kind Wisdom 2.0 MORE
Inside the Minds of Twitter Users: "We know plenty about Twitter’s crazy growth rates and mushrooming membership. We know about brands on Twitter (Twitter reviews), celebrities on Twitter, politicians on Twitter. We know Twitter apps, hashtags, trends, tools, tips and tricks. But we understand less about the motivations of users: Why do people use Twitter? How do its users feel about common MORE
Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions – Guy Kawasaki. MORE
I had been looking forward to Clay Shirky 's plenary at the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference for a while, and he did not let me down. Keeping in theme with his almost dead-on resemblance to Tom Hanks, his words/message/thoughts resonated around the room like Forest Gump on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Had the WiFi in the room not gone down, I am almost certain Twitter would have collapsed under the weight of our collective epiphanies MORE
Tips on Great Web-Site Design With Donors in Mind - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : The problems with most nonprofit Web sites today are too much text and not enough great visuals, said Ann-Laura Parks at last week’s AFP TechKnow conference in Orlando, Fla., MORE
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you weigh your options. These are just a few of the questions you should keep in mind when searching for a cloud service provider. Keep Regulatory Requirements in Mind. Cloud-based applications and services are super convenient. MORE
Indeed, there’s so much out there to read that our minds become blurred, and therefore writers should constantly check themselves to make sure all their content is original and all theirs. The post A Mind on Design: Things to Avoid When Building a WordPress Blog appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. There are so many active blogs operating in our virtual world today that it would take countless lifetimes to read them all. MORE
So, I'd like to take this opportunity to find out what's on your mind. This next week is going to be totally crazy as I head down for New Orleans for the NTC and packed schedule. So, bear with me -- blogging may be sporadic. What topics about social media and nonprofits are you most interested in? Anything you want to promote? Any feedback you wish to share MORE
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently conducted an online discussion with Lorry I. Lokey, who has appeared on The Chronicle’s list of America’s top donors every year since 2000. Mr. Lokey responded to questions such as. What is the biggest mistake development officers make when first meeting a new prospect? How could a small institution with big aspirations engage donors with significant financial capability? What do you see as the ED’s role in working with major donors? MORE
We started with mindfulness from Chris Block, improvisation from David Havens , and Heather and I co-facilitated a session on networks. He started the session on mindfulness sharing a story about an encounter with a taxi driver in Nashville who answered the “how are you are today?” MORE
Amy Sample Ward tagged me in her five-a-day-post , following the mindapples ’meme’ started (I think) by Andy Gibson of The School Of Everything, and brought to my attention initially by Tessy Britton. . MORE
Here are five mind-shifts to keep in mind: 1. Keep in mind that bloggers are in it for the long haul like you are. Technology has blessed your community with more sharing power than ever before. MORE
After months of wandering you’ve made it to the (nonprofit blogging) promised land! You convinced the bigwigs to let you start a blog for your organization, you recruited peers to join you as staff bloggers, you’ve set clear guidelines , and shared some creative blog post ideas for your staff to draw from. You’ve thought about how else you can help your blogging staff to succeed, been their biggest cheerleader, and held your breath. Finally something amazing happens. MORE
That it would be impossible to observe this kind of "mind-meld" between two individuals communicating online. Regardless of what you think, it's worth the challenge to consider how you can better mind meld with your constituents in every communication with them. MORE
From the article: Put yourself in your users’ shoes when designing your organization’s online calling card, said Jared Schwartz, vice president of strategy and innovation at Beaconfire RedEngine, during the session “UX Mind Games.”. We’re very proud that our very own Jared Schwartz made a huge splash at the ASAE Tech conference this week. Associations Now highlighted the power of empathy from his UX Mindgames session as one of the top three ideas to come out of the event. MORE
This should not be a complicated process (hence “simple minds&# ). I use a template with folks I call the “ The Killer Blog Strategy Mind-Map For Simple Minds &# (pdf). The Killer Blog Strategy Mind-Map. MORE
They’ll hear from you more regularly and your frequent communication will keep you top-of-mind. If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate. You are eager to be as effective as possible, but you can’t do it all by yourself. MORE
Those around-the-clock meetings were the mind food for me: completely inspirational for my work in the coming year. My favorite conference of the year is the Skoll World Forum in Oxford. That’s still the case even after attending the Forum for eleven straight years as of last week! MORE
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"You can express your own views as passionately as you want, as long as you''re equally curious about others'' views." -- Author of Smart Leaders Smarter Teams , Roger Schwarz. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Roger Schwarz MORE
Innovative Giving: Leverage Your Twitter Network | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company: "Innovative Giving: Leverage Your Twitter Network| posted by Saabira ChaudhuriWhat she's done: A social media consultant, Beth Kanter teaches non-profits and individuals how to use social media tools like Twitter, blogs and widgets to raise funds and awareness. MORE
My talk is a call to action to nonprofits to be more intentional and mindful in how they curate and consume content from social networks. I’ll be talking about the art and practice of good curation and also share some techniques for staying focused while doing working on social media for practitioners. Mindfulness MORE
There’s nothing wrong with having a like-minded staff; keeping your staff on the same page with values and goals is incredibly important. The post Key Culture Tip: Great Minds Don’t Always Think Alike appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. I was having lunch with a friend recently, and she commented on the diversity of people who have been on Nonprofit Hub’s staff over the years. MORE
As we enter the EOY fundraising season, especially for any issue advocacy organization that will see stark changes as the result of the election, one thing that should be top of mind is your sustainer program. MORE
What About Changing Minds? VR Films Work Great for Charity. WIRED : "NEW INVENTIONS, WHETHER they’re gadgets or startups or biotech advancements, always come with some promise to “change the world.” Some do. Most don’t. A rare few find revolutionary uses that go far beyond what their creators initially envisioned. Congrats, Google. Sorry, Google Glass.) MORE
Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company: "Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch| posted by Saabira Chaudhuri(Ed. Note: This is the first of six stories about innovative ways to give back during this holiday season. Check back tomorrow and the rest of the week for the next installments MORE
The ability to read minds. What if I told you that you can enter the minds of your donors without even meeting them? But, if you’re willing to put in the work and attempt to enter their minds, it will pay off in ways you wouldn’t believe. MORE
Mind Related Topics Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
She is also very mindful while reading the news to monitor her reactions and emotions. This recent article from Mindful, “Three Ways to Unhook from the News and Stay Informed” has some really useful information. … Read More Mindfulness Tips
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 31, 2018
The ability to read minds. What if I told you that you can enter the minds of your donors without even meeting them? But, if you’re willing to put in the work and attempt to enter their minds, it will pay off in ways you wouldn’t believe.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 26, 2012
My talk is a call to action to nonprofits to be more intentional and mindful in how they curate and consume content from social networks. I’ll be talking about the art and practice of good curation and also share some techniques for staying focused while doing working on social media for practitioners. Mindfulness
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 24, 2015
Those around-the-clock meetings were the mind food for me: completely inspirational for my work in the coming year. My favorite conference of the year is the Skoll World Forum in Oxford. That’s still the case even after attending the Forum for eleven straight years as of last week!
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
That it would be impossible to observe this kind of "mind-meld" between two individuals communicating online. Regardless of what you think, it's worth the challenge to consider how you can better mind meld with your constituents in every communication with them.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 10, 2015
Never in a million years did I ever think I would use data and mindfulness in the same sentence. For the past two months, I’ve been wearing a rock in a bra, a device called Spire. Do you bring mindfulness to your work and workplace? Mindfulness
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. He started the session on mindfulness sharing a story about an encounter with a taxi driver in Nashville who answered the “how are you are today?”
Byte Technology
DECEMBER 22, 2015
By leveraging the innate processes of the human mind, it’s possible to greatly increase the odds that a recipient will click on your message and show interest in your group’s potential, whether it’s changing the world or just making a small piece of it a little better.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 23, 2015
The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
As we enter the EOY fundraising season, especially for any issue advocacy organization that will see stark changes as the result of the election, one thing that should be top of mind is your sustainer program.
NetWits
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
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Steve Bridger
DECEMBER 8, 2008
Amy Sample Ward tagged me in her five-a-day-post , following the mindapples ’meme’ started (I think) by Andy Gibson of The School Of Everything, and brought to my attention initially by Tessy Britton. .
SocialFish
MARCH 19, 2012
I’m presenting Mind: Blown! Mind: Blown!” – Technologies of the Future on Prezi. Technologies of the Future today at the AE Institute conference for Realtor association executives.
Byte Technology
MARCH 30, 2017
Indeed, there’s so much out there to read that our minds become blurred, and therefore writers should constantly check themselves to make sure all their content is original and all theirs. The post A Mind on Design: Things to Avoid When Building a WordPress Blog appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. There are so many active blogs operating in our virtual world today that it would take countless lifetimes to read them all.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 19, 2017
There’s nothing wrong with having a like-minded staff; keeping your staff on the same page with values and goals is incredibly important. The post Key Culture Tip: Great Minds Don’t Always Think Alike appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. I was having lunch with a friend recently, and she commented on the diversity of people who have been on Nonprofit Hub’s staff over the years.
AFP Blog
MARCH 1, 2016
What About Changing Minds? VR Films Work Great for Charity. WIRED : "NEW INVENTIONS, WHETHER they’re gadgets or startups or biotech advancements, always come with some promise to “change the world.” Some do. Most don’t. A rare few find revolutionary uses that go far beyond what their creators initially envisioned. Congrats, Google. Sorry, Google Glass.)
NTEN
APRIL 13, 2013
Sketchnotes: Mindful or mind-full Since a big part of this session was on visual note-taking as a way of focusing attention, here are my notes (1.5
SocialFish
MAY 19, 2011
Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions – Guy Kawasaki.
John Haydon
JUNE 16, 2010
This should not be a complicated process (hence “simple minds&# ). I use a template with folks I call the “ The Killer Blog Strategy Mind-Map For Simple Minds &# (pdf). The Killer Blog Strategy Mind-Map.
Mobile Commons
JULY 18, 2014
Mobile technology has lent a big hand in changing the healthcare industry’s landscape. SMS chat, specifically, allows more and more individuals to making informed and proactive decisions about their health with instantaneous, private, and direct communication. How Does it Work?
AFP Blog
APRIL 23, 2009
Inside the Minds of Twitter Users: "We know plenty about Twitter’s crazy growth rates and mushrooming membership. We know about brands on Twitter (Twitter reviews), celebrities on Twitter, politicians on Twitter. We know Twitter apps, hashtags, trends, tools, tips and tricks. But we understand less about the motivations of users: Why do people use Twitter? How do its users feel about common
Have Fun - Do Good
MARCH 12, 2011
Synchronistically, later in the week I listened to a free call with Jennifer Louden , Bridget Piloud, Marianne Elliott , Tara Gentile, and Tara Sophia Mohr , about Self-Care, Mindfulness and Social Media. My number one mindfulness tip is to be aware of social media envy.
Frogloop
AUGUST 17, 2011
After months of wandering you’ve made it to the (nonprofit blogging) promised land! You convinced the bigwigs to let you start a blog for your organization, you recruited peers to join you as staff bloggers, you’ve set clear guidelines , and shared some creative blog post ideas for your staff to draw from. You’ve thought about how else you can help your blogging staff to succeed, been their biggest cheerleader, and held your breath. Finally something amazing happens.
John Haydon
MAY 21, 2013
Here are five mind-shifts to keep in mind: 1. Keep in mind that bloggers are in it for the long haul like you are. Technology has blessed your community with more sharing power than ever before.
Beaconfire Wire
MAY 8, 2015
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Clean Swell , a new Ocean Conservancy mobile app that helps volunteers record, categorize and track trash they pick up along beaches and waterways. This app increases volunteer engagement, streamlines data collection, and extends data gathering year-round.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2007
Social Networking for the Socially Minded - washingtonpost.com: "Social Networking for the Socially MindedDistrict Firm Razoo Joins Other Web Site Builders Trying to Reinvent How People Give Money to CharityBy Zachary A. GoldfarbWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, December 17, 2007; Page D01The office of Razoo on Connecticut Avenue blends two distinct cultures common in Washington.It has the
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 9, 2018
They’ll hear from you more regularly and your frequent communication will keep you top-of-mind. If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate. You are eager to be as effective as possible, but you can’t do it all by yourself.
TechImpact
AUGUST 21, 2013
The organization served over 347,500 Floridians last year in a wide range of philanthropic efforts, and that work is only … Continued The post Heart of Florida United Way Uses Office 365 to Gain Some Peace of Mind appeared first on Tech Impact. Disaster recovery is a critical part of computing for many nonprofits, but for the Heart of Florida United Way, based in Orlando, the threat of hurricanes and other heavy storms made it even more important.
Beaconfire Wire
DECEMBER 17, 2015
From the article: Put yourself in your users’ shoes when designing your organization’s online calling card, said Jared Schwartz, vice president of strategy and innovation at Beaconfire RedEngine, during the session “UX Mind Games.”. We’re very proud that our very own Jared Schwartz made a huge splash at the ASAE Tech conference this week. Associations Now highlighted the power of empathy from his UX Mindgames session as one of the top three ideas to come out of the event.
Tech Soup Blog
JUNE 14, 2017
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you weigh your options. These are just a few of the questions you should keep in mind when searching for a cloud service provider. Keep Regulatory Requirements in Mind. Cloud-based applications and services are super convenient.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 3, 2018
For example, if you notice he’s an enthusiastic door-knocker on canvassing days but doesn’t even open your phone banking sign up emails, keep those habits in mind for future volunteer asks.
Mobile Commons
JULY 18, 2014
The post How SMS Chat Saves Time, Money and Peace of Mind appeared first on Mobile Commons. Mobile technology has lent a big hand in changing the healthcare industry’s landscape. SMS chat, specifically, allows more and more individuals to making informed and proactive decisions about their health with instantaneous, private, and direct communication. How Does it Work?
NetWits
APRIL 28, 2009
I had been looking forward to Clay Shirky 's plenary at the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference for a while, and he did not let me down. Keeping in theme with his almost dead-on resemblance to Tom Hanks, his words/message/thoughts resonated around the room like Forest Gump on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Had the WiFi in the room not gone down, I am almost certain Twitter would have collapsed under the weight of our collective epiphanies
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 29, 2009
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently conducted an online discussion with Lorry I. Lokey, who has appeared on The Chronicle’s list of America’s top donors every year since 2000. Mr. Lokey responded to questions such as. What is the biggest mistake development officers make when first meeting a new prospect? How could a small institution with big aspirations engage donors with significant financial capability? What do you see as the ED’s role in working with major donors?
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 12, 2010
Conference brought together people from a variety of different disciplines to explore the concept of how we can live mindfully amidst fast-paced streams of information and technologies that are becoming the daily reality for many people. The first of its kind Wisdom 2.0
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 17, 2014
"You can express your own views as passionately as you want, as long as you''re equally curious about others'' views." -- Author of Smart Leaders Smarter Teams , Roger Schwarz. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Roger Schwarz
AFP Blog
JUNE 12, 2012
Tips on Great Web-Site Design With Donors in Mind - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : The problems with most nonprofit Web sites today are too much text and not enough great visuals, said Ann-Laura Parks at last week’s AFP TechKnow conference in Orlando, Fla.,
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Keeping these eight basic do's and don'ts in mind as you write your RFP will simplify your workload and yield great results!
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
AUGUST 24, 2018
Keep in mind that the solution should be realistic and match the scale of the problem. Crafting smart and effective emails can be challenging. Every list is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing effective emails. Luckily, there are a few tried-and-true principles to guide your writing. Once you've got something drafted, take the time to test your emails. Test everything from messaging to subject lines.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2008
Innovative Giving: Leverage Your Twitter Network | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company: "Innovative Giving: Leverage Your Twitter Network| posted by Saabira ChaudhuriWhat she's done: A social media consultant, Beth Kanter teaches non-profits and individuals how to use social media tools like Twitter, blogs and widgets to raise funds and awareness.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company: "Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch| posted by Saabira Chaudhuri(Ed. Note: This is the first of six stories about innovative ways to give back during this holiday season. Check back tomorrow and the rest of the week for the next installments
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 16, 2008
So, I'd like to take this opportunity to find out what's on your mind. This next week is going to be totally crazy as I head down for New Orleans for the NTC and packed schedule. So, bear with me -- blogging may be sporadic. What topics about social media and nonprofits are you most interested in? Anything you want to promote? Any feedback you wish to share
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