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Will work for purpose
VolunteerMark
AUGUST 20, 2014
The truth is – those of us in cause based work have a tremendous advantage: our work has purpose, and most people don’t feel they have purpose at their day jobs
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Does Slacktivism Actually Work?
EveryAction
OCTOBER 9, 2014
While social media has profoundly amplified the reach and influence of nonprofits, it’s also created a dilemma commonly referred to as “slacktivism.”
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The Definition Of Meaningful Work
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 2, 2019
There are so many good things to learn in the book, Helping People Win At Work , by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge. Among those is the section about how to define meaningful work. Work is meaningful when it : It is conducted in a manner that is "good and proper" in all respects.
New Nonprofit Workforce Study from Work for Good
SocialFish
MAY 2, 2018
Guest post from Work For Good. Anyone working in the nonprofit world knows the magnetic draw of doing good for others and their communities. But how strong is that attraction once you are in the day-to-day grind of meaningful, yet hard work? About Work for Good.
Book Review: Work That Matters
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 12, 2018
Maia Duerr recently published a book called “ Work that Matters: Create a Livelihood that Reflects Your Core Intention.” It is the idea that work is not just about earning money, but it is about finding meaning. Is your work also your calling or just a job?
Being a Visionary in Your Volunteer Work
VolunteerMark
JANUARY 19, 2015
When tackling social justice issues (which much volunteer work and nonprofit organizations are devoted to), it is important for us to have a productive, caring, and positive outlook. In essence, social justice work is very future-focused.
Three areas where more transparency works
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Here are three areas where adding transparency into your processes can make things work better. But no one can raise an objection, because the meeting already takes two hours and everyone just wants to go back to their office and get back to work. Culture That Works
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.
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.
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
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
As you look at your fundraising calendar, you can easily become overwhelmed. People … Fundraising planning
Work with People – Not Paperwork
Vertex Systems
MAY 11, 2018
Ask any DSP: the most rewarding aspect of their job is working with people – not performing hours of manual data entry or carting around a 10-foot stack of paperwork while out in the field.
Infographic: Women Working For Nonprofit Orgs
TechImpact
MAY 16, 2014
Regardless of gender, everyone working in a nonprofit roles lives to serve, and is dedicated to leaving the world a better place. For an unknown reason, more women are drawn to the nonprofit working life. The nonprofit world is one dominated by individuals who love to help other people.
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.
Yes, Fundraising is Hard Work!
Connection Cafe
MARCH 14, 2014
I stopped in my tracks and chuckled as I was getting ready for work this morning. Fundraising is hard work; sometimes hand cramping work. “But that doesn’t mean there [aren''t] enormous advantages in working with mainstream studios.”
How the Internet Works (Infographic)
SocialFish
MAY 30, 2017
A fun reminder. Because cats in hats. Cool Infographic Friday
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.
Does The $1.80 Marketing Strategy Actually Work On LinkedIn?
Nonprofits Source
MARCH 10, 2019
If you’re skeptical don’t be because the strategy works. This tactic still works today, but it’s not nearly as effective as it once was. strategy works on LinkedIn, but only if you’re genuinely interested in connecting and building your followership.
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.
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.
Nonprofit Text Messaging Campaigns That Work — BizTech
AFP Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Nonprofit Text Messaging Campaigns That Work — BizTech : 'via Blog this
The #1 Reason You Struggle with Work-life Balance and Technology Distraction
SocialFish
JULY 25, 2018
I’m often asked why so many people struggle with work-life balance and technology distraction. The truth has nothing to do with your work or technology. But it has everything thing to do with intention or your purpose for your work and your life. No busy work.
The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. The Network for Social Work Management / Chicago, IL / TBD. It's finally here!
Work Is Meaningful When.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 30, 2015
There are so many good things to learn in the book, Helping People Win At Work , by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge. Among those is the section about how to define meaningful work. Work is meaningful when it : It is conducted in a manner that is "good and proper" in all respects.
How New and Traditional Media Can Work Hand in Hand
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
The post How New and Traditional Media Can Work Hand in Hand appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. When it comes to marketing in the nonprofit sector, this period of history is unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Do Daily Deals Work?
AFP Blog
JUNE 20, 2012
Do Daily Deals Work? Some merchants who've used Groupon or LivingSocial have grumbled about lack of sales from the daily deals model. But non-profits dig it, and it's not just for the money
Working Together: Great Social Media Plugins for Your WordPress Site
Byte Technology
MAY 23, 2017
When it comes to WordPress sites, many of the themes also work around the idea of assimilation and integration with other online resources. The post Working Together: Great Social Media Plugins for Your WordPress Site appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.
Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 13, 2018
Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? It can also be used to create work norms or processes. They can also be descriptive questions such as “what is working, what is not, and why?” What techniques worked?
2018's Best Giving Tuesday Campaigns
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Successful fundraising campaigns come in many shapes and sizes, and not every tactic works for every organization's audience. Each of these five organizations exemplifies different ways to make industry best practices and technology tools work in a way that resonates with their supporter base.
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.
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.
Helping People Win At Work
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 21, 2018
Here are 10 important questions business leaders should ask, according to Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, authors of Helping People Win At Work : Does my business have a clear, meaningful, and easily understood vision/mission?
GUIDE: Growing and Sustaining your Volunteer Program
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 9, 2018
If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate. By evaluating your existing volunteer program and renewing your focus on recruitment and retention, you can build a thriving and sustainable volunteer program that will propel your work forward.
The Knitting Factor: Making Skills-Based Volunteering Work for Your Organization
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 7, 2018
We know from our nearly twenty years of practice what makes skills-based volunteer programs work best to solve even the most persistent community challenges. We’ve now adopted this process from them, and have incorporated this methodology into our broader work.”.
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.
Making Video Work Harder for Your Mission: Awareness
Connection Cafe
JUNE 12, 2018
How can video work harder for your mission? . Regardless of your mission, every organization’s marketing communications is about moving your audiences from just learning about your work to becoming an invested supporter. .
User-Generated Content: Put your constituents to work!
Connection Cafe
MARCH 24, 2015
For many nonprofits, writing new online content can be a huge burden. It always seems to be the most daunting task in a website redesign project. With User-Generated Content, you can actually rely on your constituents for some of that writing.
Does Social Media Work?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
I know for many of you this is old news. But since I’m not on twitter anymore, and I don’t read my RSS feeds as often as I should. In July, Idealware published the Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide. It’s great – chock full of good information, and some very, very interesting research.
Fundraise Across Borders with International Giving on EveryAction
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
JANUARY 14, 2019
based nonprofits working in the areas of international development, refugee services, and environmental conservation, among other sectors, perform a significant amount of work and raise a significant amount of money in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada. Many large U.S.
The Definition Of Work Ethic For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Grubb 's broader than typical definition of work ethic for leaders , as she details it in her book, Clash of the Generations. Here is what she says defines work ethic for leaders : Honest. Show gratitude to direct reports and colleagues who work hard. Grubb Work Ethic
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.
11 Hispanic and Latino Organizations Everyone Should Know
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Grassroots Leadership works for a more just society where prison profiteering, mass incarceration, deportation and criminalization are things of the past. United We Dream works to transform that fear into finding a voice.
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