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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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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
As you look at your fundraising calendar, you can easily become overwhelmed. People … Fundraising planning
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
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.
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.
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.”
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.”.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Nonprofit Text Messaging Campaigns That Work — BizTech
AFP Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Nonprofit Text Messaging Campaigns That Work — BizTech : 'via Blog this
How the Internet Works (Infographic)
SocialFish
MAY 30, 2017
A fun reminder. Because cats in hats. Cool Infographic Friday
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
Peer Coaching Works
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 4, 2018
Do you create an environment at your business/organization that allows peer coaching to succeed? Hopefully you do. If you don't, encourage peer coaching among the members of your team. Peer coaching can be formal, informal or a combination of both.
The Broader Definition Of Work Ethic
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 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 Work Ethic
The Definition Of Work Ethic For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2018
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
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.
Facebook is Great, but Does it Really Work for Fundraising?
NetWits
APRIL 10, 2011
Last weeks post highlighting a few statistics from the business world seems to have resonated with readers here. That got me thinking more about how we, in the non-profit space, should look to learn from examples, trends and best practices found outside of our sector.
Work Is Meaningful When.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 2, 2014
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.
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.
Work on Stuff that Matters
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 13, 2010
I was impressed when I heard Tim O'Reilly recommending to all tech folks last year that they Work on Stuff that Matters. Tim's point wasn't that all tech developers should go to work for nonprofits, it was that people should step back and think about what matters to them. We get a charge out of figuring things out, and understanding how the world works in a deep ways. We all want to work on Stuff That Matters. Business as usual hasn't been working out so well.
How To Energize Your Work And Life
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 2, 2018
Leadership Tip : So, the next time you are doing an employee or team performance review, Rath suggests you spend 80 percent of the time (or the vast majority) talking about what is working. It stems from the meaningfulness of the work you do.
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