Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. What gave me joy?

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

You need to be able to clearly articulate: Draw a distinction between yourself and the competition. Everyone who has been dying for someone to offer an alternative will be like, ‘Where have you been all my life? And I wondered what brave initiatives Greg sees association professionals diving into even though they might get us fired.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. Personal fulfillment, career development, and work/life balance are among the intangibles that applicants are seeking. Know your organization’s actual characteristics and practice articulating those qualities. Touch-ups will backfire.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

The book is a comprehensive guide designed to help young professionals and career changers navigate these changes,” says Dilenschneider. Dilenschneider : I was inspired to write The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence because I saw a need for a practical, insightful guide to help professionals navigate the rapid changes in our world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

1) Ellen Toscano, 2024 Bid Master Winner Voted as the Top National Auctioneer Ellen Toscano (yoursingingauctioneer.com) , voted as the top national benefit auctioneer of 2024 is the founder, CEO and Principal Auctioneer of The Singing Auctioneer LLC, has been a professional singer, actress and stage performer her whole life.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

During the first week of January , I use the quiet time for three New Year’s rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead and identify professional growth areas. 1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. Year in Review.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Boards that are professionally, demographically, and ideologically diverse are more likely to be open to risk tolerance. recommends looking outside members’ professional expertise to provide a spectrum of opinions among leaders: “If you don’t have leaders with a range of professional backgrounds, there will not be a lot of new thinking.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources. Use real-life examples, bring your impact to life with heartfelt testimonials. A well-articulated proposal? That’s a testament to your professionalism and potential.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

By leaving a legacy gift to your nonprofit, your donors invest in your future and to continue supporting the work they cared about throughout their life. Gifts of life insurance. A gift of life insurance is when a donor names an organization as the beneficiary of an insurance policy or transfers ownership of the policy to the charity.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is always something new to share – a different perspective, an emerging trend, or a real-life example of a volunteer manager with a brilliant idea that deserves attention. To figure that out, I took my own browse of the Twenty Hats archives and found the three posts that articulate other important messages.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Educate yourself Familiarize yourself with the different types of legacy gifts , such as bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance policies, or retirement account designations.

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Do people in your community know who you are, but have trouble articulating what your mission is? For this type of video, you should interview people within your organization who can properly articulate what it is you do. Or simply show the tangible impact you’ve had on someone’s life? Extended client testimonial video.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Preparation allows you to clearly and confidently articulate your organization’s mission, showcase your passion, build trust, and align your goals with the donor’s values. Be sure to balance your passion with professionalism, so you come across as both enthusiastic and competent. They humanize your cause and make it relatable.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As we transition into a new phase of life with some offices requiring employees back in the office, others still working from home and some fundraisers traveling again, we are readjusting the lines of personal/professional and work/life balance. In conclusion, I’ve spent the past 20 years working with fundraiser leaders.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I took it 40 years ago, and it was a life changer. This means you’ve got (1) a constituency who cares about your mission, vision and values; (2) a relevant case for support with clearly articulated needs and goals; (3) commitment from all stakeholders; (4) a communications mechanism, and (5) processes in place to steward your resources.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 27, 2022

As our very first Talent for Good cohort, this group has beyond exceeded expectations and has continually shown their eagerness to learn and develop as Salesforce professionals. Applicants should be naturally curious, possess a professional, yet personable, demeanor, and have a history of making the things they work on better.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Your organization will need to make a strong impression and deliver a clear articulation of how you carry out your mission. Many seasoned fundraisers and social impact professionals, such as Tyra Holloway, payroll specialist atthe Music Institute of Chicago, recommend sending out thank you notes as soon as possible.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Just this week, Points of Light released its Civic Life Today: A look at American Civic Engagement Amid a Global Pandemic report, which states that: Prior to the pandemic, voting and donations to nonprofits were the primary ways people participated in civic life. Today, people believe civic action is more important than ever before.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

To win over Gen X, you must be able to articulate your story clearly and present it in a way that feels both professional and authentic. Use this drive to bring your mission to life by offering unexpected experiences to these groups. As fundraisers, it’s crucial to consider the public impression your organization is cultivating.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The degree to which a nonprofit can articulate the strength of its reach, resources, reputation, and capabilities is an important key in securing productive collaborative relationships. Clarity of purpose. Are you trying to capitalize on a new opportunity, mitigate a future risk, or address an ongoing challenge? Internal assessment.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. It should be easy to understand and you need to be able to articulate it clearly. Does my nonprofit’s website look professionally done and represent us well? And your fundraising more productive! Is my nonprofit’s website easy to navigate?

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Articulate Your Brand Vision. A great board of top-level nonprofit professionals with name recognition can help you by: Offering strategic direction. Paint the life of your central character in bright and vibrant colors. Without strong leadership, it’s hard to build community support or create change. To Sum It Up.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

It impacts every phase of transition, from articulating a vision to easing staff through disruption and helping project team members adapt to the new status quo. Outside of her professional life, Catherine is passionate about STEM education for children and enjoys the privilege of mentoring other women and young professionals.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. It’s indicative of what I call “circle of life” theory. But prioritizing securing the type of love that will sustain you throughout your life makes a whole lot of sense. Or people simply chipped in what they could. and +11.9%).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2010

and world economies slowly sputter back to life, competition for donors, volunteers, and partners has never been more intense. About the book: At a time when nonprofits are growing globally, and as the U.S.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Strong workplace communication is necessary to develop leadership skills, improve professional growth, facilitate collaboration, reduce conflicts and misunderstandings, and boost employee engagement. ECT can be pivotal in resolving conflicts, improving collaboration, nurturing leadership skills, and building trust among team members.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Strong workplace communication is necessary to develop leadership skills, improve professional growth, facilitate collaboration, reduce conflicts and misunderstandings, and boost employee engagement. ECT can be pivotal in resolving conflicts, improving collaboration, nurturing leadership skills, and building trust among team members.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Strong workplace communication is necessary to develop leadership skills, improve professional growth, facilitate collaboration, reduce conflicts and misunderstandings, and boost employee engagement. ECT can be pivotal in resolving conflicts, improving collaboration, nurturing leadership skills, and building trust among team members.

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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 The topic of my forthcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout ).

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

To push it down and pretend it isn’t relevant to their life. No one should fall back on “that’s not my job” when it comes to passionately and proactively articulating your vision, mission, and values. Make Continuing Education a Priority. Or their organization. When the subject of “culture of philanthropy” comes up, how do you respond?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or with gratitude.” — G.K. Write down your feelings, especially the ones you have trouble articulating. So, what’s the remedy for all the stress and anxiety we’re all dealing with? Believe it or not, it’s simple: personal gratitude. Chesterton.

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Forj

JULY 25, 2017

Titled Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Health Care , this edited collection reinforces the proposition that better education of health care professionals contributes to better patient outcomes. CPD communicates that today the education of clinicians is professionalized, evidence based, and a team sport.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

You need to articulately describe the need you’re addressing in a way that moves listeners’ hearts. A good leader takes time for themselves and understands the importance of balance in their work and life. When you confidently share about your vision and why it matters, you’ll attract supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

What are you most proud of in your life?”. This is another great question that invites the donor to share about something wonderful they’ve achieved in their life. Often when a person struggles to put something into words, it means the issue is very important to them and they want to articulate it in an accurate way.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? During these interviews, ask them about their educational background, professional experience, familiarity with your mission, and experience as a member of your community. There are over 1.8

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

With almost 100 people in the room, I started the session asking folks to shout out the first two words that came to mind when they thought about social media. As expected, I heard two themes – words that describe the power and benefits of social media and those that articulate very real concerns. It was dramatic.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Images lend more evocative value to your content and allow you to better articulate brand messaging. You don’t have to be a professional marketer to successfully embed images into your flyer! On the contrary, using various fonts can bring your image to life and emphasize the most important aspects of your flyer.

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