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How the Internet Works (Infographic)
SocialFish
MAY 30, 2017
A fun reminder. Because cats in hats. Cool Infographic Friday
Work Related Topics 
Walking While Working
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 1, 2014
A lot of my work consists of sitting — working on a computer, talking on the phone, or attending meetings or conferences. As Nilofer Merchant points out in this Ted.com talk , people are sitting 9.3 It’s work.” Walking is the Killer Work App for Creativity.
8 Ways To Avoid Nonprofit Work Burnout
TechImpact
APRIL 29, 2014
The commute to work. The work. The commute home from work. All too often nonprofit employees fall victim to the daily rhythm, and allow it to dictate their mood and their effectiveness at work. Physically remove your self from work at home.
Curiosity Kills Bad Work Habits
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 6, 2016
It lead us to discover the works of Gretchen Rubin , Charles Duhigg , BJ Fogg , and others. This notion comes from the work of Justin Brewer, Ph.D According to Duhigg’s work, you can reform bad habits by replacing the routine that occurs between the cue and the reward.
Virtual Meetings: 5 Tips for Nonprofits Working Across Time Zones
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
My work as a trainer and facilitator has brought me to many places in the world. I know many nonprofits that work globally, either with affiliate offices or partners in different countries, sometimes with a time zone difference of 6-12 hours.
Creating content that works
SocialFish
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Creating Content (That Works) from Amy Vernon. You may remember the fabulous Amy Vernon presenting this content for one of our hottest webinars in the past. Well, here’s an updated deck for you! ——— ( photo credit ). Content Strategy
Learning is the Work
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 15, 2014
If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them.
The Myth of the Best Place To Work
SocialFish
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Okay, I know some of you reading this probably won a “best place to work” award, and are quite proud of it. If it weren’t aligned, they wouldn’t be so happy, and you wouldn’t be a “best place to work.”. They want to be a best place to work too, and why would we blame them?
[Cool Infographic Friday] How #Millennials View Work
SocialFish
APRIL 10, 2015
Cool Social Tools Culture That Works Love how this infographic debunks some of the crap said out there about Millennials. As does our book. Are you a Millennial? We want YOU to be part of our ongoing research related to When Millennials Take Over.
Taking a Break from Work: It Is Called A Vacation!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 5, 2016
As Aliza Sherman and I write in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact Without Burnout due out in the fall, taking breaks is critical to working at your optimal levels of focus and attention, productivity, and creative thinking as well as coping with stressors throughout your day.
Why Twitter Team Tweeting Works
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 8, 2012
They work in collaboration with health care providers, policy, and decision makers, industry experts, advocates, and individuals in communities across Colorado.
7 Steps for Finding Work/Life Balance While You’re Trying to Save the World
SocialFish
AUGUST 14, 2017
If this sounds like you, I want you to know that the emails, projects, and other work will never stop or slow down enough for you to catch up. And, yes, it’s possible to be committed to your work AND have a fulfilling personal life too. Here are some steps that have worked for me.
How to Manage People Who Work Remotely
Tech Soup Blog
JANUARY 18, 2015
Call it what you will, telework or telecommuting or remote work has grown nearly 80 percent in the U.S. Telework means an employee or volunteer regularly does work outside of the office, usually at home or when traveling.
The Future of Work: A Manifesto
SocialFish
MAY 5, 2012
This manifesto is a work in progress, and my personal output from 4 incredible days in Omaha last November with Joe Gerstandt, Jason Lauritsen, Jamie Notter, Janyne Emsick, Jen Benz, Eric WineGardner, Charlie Judy, James Papiano, Stuart Chittenden, Mike Wagner and David Ballard.
Take A Walk! Work Smarter and Live Longer
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 15, 2015
It is easier to make some small changes yourself than trying to change your organization’s culture, although that too is possible. Here are some small steps you can take: Stop thinking of solo walking as “exercise” it is a great time to think about challenging work task.
Living (And Working) In The Digital Age
SocialFish
AUGUST 20, 2014
The average worker has become a casualty of the digital age—there are instances where businesses have chosen computers to do the work over a human being. The post Living (And Working) In The Digital Age appeared first on SocialFish. Guest post by Hilary Smith for SocialFish.
Prescriptive Analytics for Nonprofits—How Data Technology Can Transform the Way We Work
Connection Cafe
MAY 30, 2017
It can not only help us execute our current work more efficiently and effectively but actually create entirely new opportunities to do good. Prescriptive analytics can transform the way nonprofits work. Researchers work with data sets, build models, and publish them.
Building A Nonprofit Leadership Team That Works
TechImpact
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Much like the head coach or manager of a professional sports team, your job when assembling and managing these teams becomes less about teaching and directing, and become more centered on ensuring the group is working cohesively. As a nonprofit CEO, you’re responsible for a lot.
Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 29, 2017
I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector?
How Does the Facebook Newsfeed ACTUALLY Work?
John Haydon
AUGUST 12, 2016
The post How Does the Facebook Newsfeed ACTUALLY Work? If you manage a Facebook page for a nonprofit, you already know that organic reach in the Facebook Newsfeed is hard to come by these days. The average Facebook user can see as many as 1,500 stories a day, each one vying for attention.
How To Focus When You Work in An Open Office Space
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 6, 2017
When nonprofits invest in creating physical spaces that inspire employees to show up for work, staff is more engaged, productive, happy, and healthy. The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize.
Want to Work at the MAH? Now's Your Chance.
Museum 2.0
JULY 11, 2017
We hire high-performing people who are ready to work hard, collaborate, experiment, and get s**t done in a fast-moving, fun, community-minded environment. The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History keeps growing and experimenting in our quest to build a stronger, more connected community.
Statistics on Women at Work
SocialFish
MAY 2, 2012
From the MBA @ UNC Blog : (tip o’ the hat to Joe Gerstandt for the find). Women today are making professional strides at an unprecedented level. Women are starting businesses at 1.5 times the national average, a 20 percent increase over the last decade.
Infographic: How Tech Changed The Way We Work
TechImpact
MARCH 28, 2014
There’s no denying the fact that technology has changed the way Americans work. Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, and desktop computers are synonymous with work. The internet, too, has made work possible.
I Get To Work In My Pajamas!
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 6, 2013
I always found it funny that the line often associated with Virtual Work is “I get to work in my pajamas!” While I’m sure it is sometimes true, it is generally used as an explanation for how much folks enjoy the privilege of working from home. Virtual work isn’t going to end.
What is no longer working in social media: 2014 edition
SocialFish
MAY 9, 2014
At least quarterly, it’s a good idea to find out what’s no longer working in different parts of digital marketing, particularly in fast-moving areas like social. . The ramp-up to slow-down theory of blogging is no longer working. Where do I begin with what doesn’t work on Facebook?
Why Individual Giving Strategies Often Don’t Work for Communities of Color
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 4, 2016
I’ve been working with grassroots organizations long enough to say that there is a clear dissonance between accepted fundraising principles and how they play out in communities of color. They are organized, do a lot of important and visible charity work, and are seen as trustwor- thy.
How Twitter Donations Work: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Twitter is experimenting with allowing certain nonprofits to accept donations directly through tweets. Like how only a select few nonprofits had access to Facebook’s early launch of their Facebook Fundraising Tools , only a select few nonprofits currently have access to Twitter Donations.
A Simple 6 Step Plan for Creating a Facebook Page that Works
NetWits
JULY 16, 2012
Keep that in mind and do your best to tell the world about the work your doing. Launch of new programs, colleges/schools, community work, etc. In my last session as part of the Schools out for Summer Series I took a deep dive into how Schools can get the most out of Facebook.
5 Ways A Cloud Works For Your Nonprofit
TechImpact
JANUARY 15, 2014
Here are 6 ways the cloud can not only help your nonprofit, but feel like it is working for your nonprofit, according to Ivan Harris of eduserv. The post 5 Ways A Cloud Works For Your Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
How Nonprofits Are Using Games for their Mission Driven Work
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 3, 2016
How Nonprofits Are Using Games for Mission Driven Work – guest post by Susanna Pollack. Working with Games for Change, the N Square collaborative hosted the N Square Challenge, which invited anyone to submit a game idea about the risk of nuclear weapons.
Do You Work for A Nonprofit That Promotes A Culture of Wellbeing in the Workplace?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post called “ Why the Nonprofit Work Ethic Is Outdated and Needs Change ,” about why nonprofit professionals need to pay attention to self-care and bring a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace. (The
When Nonprofit Advocacy Works in Reverse
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
But, what if you could create a super advocate first, and then work in reverse towards the relationship of consistent donor? . Riverside Healthcare Foundation discovered that this reverse order works best to engage the younger generation of advocates while cultivating our future donor base.
The Value of Taking Mini-Breaks During the Nonprofit Work Day
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 11, 2016
The workshops took place in different locations, including LinkedIn Headquarters in the UK, GA, and a co-working space called Second Home , a creative co-working space and cultural venue, bringing together diverse industries, disciplines and types of social businesses.
Moving Beyond The “Don’t Mess with it If it Works” Mentality at Your Nonprofit
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 15, 2015
During my 14 years of working in the nonprofit industry, specifically a Private College Prep Catholic High School, I have found that it tends to be a slightly fragile technical community due to its very nature. It requires a bit of research and hard work to make this work.
Nonprofits Need Integrate Learning into their Work in 2014
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 2, 2014
Adding Learning to Work. He suggests that design principle is that learning is something separate from work or ‘first we learn and then we work’. This is the type of “learning at work” or professional development that is common in the nonprofit sector.
Does Your Nonprofit Have A Social Media Work Flow?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
” It is the work flow documented and visualized that answers the question, “What if we get a negative comment? So, having a social media work flow allows your organization to identify, reflect, and be effective at participation. Image from Steve Heye.
Mozilla and Nonprofits: Working Together for Common Good
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Voice recognition makes working with and navigating the web more accessible. If you work with people who might not always have easy access to the Internet, and think they could use it, check out the Wireless Innovation for a Networked Society (WINS) Challenges.
How To Celebrate Volunteers Who Make Your Work Possible
TechImpact
DECEMBER 1, 2014
Who enables you to get your work done each day? The post How To Celebrate Volunteers Who Make Your Work Possible appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Perhaps it’s a team of dedicated employees who you’ve hand selected, and meticulously trained. Or perhaps it’s your secretary or personal assistant who keeps your calendar in order, your email in check, and makes sure you’re everywhere you ned to be. However, the better question […].
5 Ways To Manage Volunteers And Get Work Done
TechImpact
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
The post 5 Ways To Manage Volunteers And Get Work Done appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of Chameleon Marketing.
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