Classy

MAY 5, 2021

It’s a concept that helps us understand how people move from pure awareness of a need to an act such as donating. The mesolimbic part of the brain assigns values to the sensory stimuli, helping us classify what we feel. Emotions are fundamental to get donor attention and prompt actions. Understand Donor Values.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

Fortunately, the very makeup of the human brain offers some potential avenues for increasing engagement in a digital environment and producing a far more satisfying experience overall. When we are engaged in stimulating activities, the brain releases dopamine , a neurotransmitter that leaves us feeling positive and happy.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Social media builds awareness and helps you connect with donors who otherwise wouldn’t know about your organization. When humans hear a story, the chemicals cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin are released in our brains—the chemicals that form memories, keep us engaged, and deepen our relationships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

The benefits of taking control of your digital life in and outside the office are immense: greater presence and mindful attention, enhanced productivity and creativity, better relationships, improved sleep and less risk of anxiety. Admit It, You Are On Your Mobile Phone Too Much: Self-awareness is the first step to changing habits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

They include: attention, crap detection, collaboration, networks, and participation. The attention chapter is about why and how to control your attention when you’re online. Breath links mind, brain, and body – and paying attention to your breath help cultivate mindfulness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Or maybe you should become more aware of how often you pick up and how many hours per week you spend on your phone. I just learned about turning my phone to grayscale because the brightly colored icons give your brain a shiny reward every time we open up our phone. They’ve outlined their strategy on their web site.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

But the more you are aware of how you currently use your time versus how you WANT to use your time, you’ll move in the right direction. But it is a good task to schedule after blocking off time to work on a complex grant or other task that requires a lot of brain power. I can do it even when my brain feels fried.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every nonprofit website should include key features to optimize fundraising, promote brand awareness, and attract volunteers. Instead, a website is a space you can utilize to increase fundraising, promote brand awareness, and find volunteers. Lastly, pay attention to color contrast to accommodate individuals with visual impairments.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Instead of asking what millennials care about, the question should be framed as: how and why do millennials participate in social issues, and consequently, why do certain movements garner more attention than others? This is what generates the awareness of the social issue and elevates its importance in that moment above so many other causes.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Told well, stories will grab people’s attention and compel them to take action. . Finally, after hearing a lot of nuts and bolts from them about numerous programs and processes around which I couldn’t quite wrap my brain, I said “Tell me why I should give in one sentence.” Take a look at how you’re telling your story. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2016

Now that task has been checked off my to do list, I am ready to pay attention to technology wellness again. It was like a reboot for my brain, but I found it really difficult to do. That task required a screen! The first thing I did was to take a walk at the Stanford Dish , a nearby nature hiking area, without my mobile phone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Conference where I gave my full attention to the presentations and conversation. The Wisdom 2.0 Soren welcomed everyone and asked to be totally present and give full attention – which is becoming rarer and rarer at conferences. Twitter Photo by Jennifer Barr @rjenbarr. I use pen and a note book to take notes!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Not only does reading exercise the brain and improve concentration, but it also helps children develop more advanced language skills and engage their imagination. Send them home with students so parents are aware of the fundraiser and can provide support. Reading boasts a wide range of benefits for both children and adults alike.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

By becoming aware of your interruptions, external or internal, you can learn to better manage your focus. Taking a five-minute break before starting a new task can help decrease the impact of "attention residue" on your productivity. Clear Your Environment to Clear Your Mind. Reconcile at the End of Each Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

He also talked about changing his brain chemistry. Understand the Two Different Types of Attention. Roshi Joan Halifax pointed out that there are two types of attention: receptive and focused - to explain the difference between being on Twitter which she called a "Karma accelerator" and meditation which she practices daily.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

You don’t need flashing lights to get attention, you just need something that looks good. The best websites are those that ultimately increase awareness, donations, action, etc.—not Well, it’s true, but conTEXT is queen, and is often the case, she’s the real brains of the operation. 1) Keep it Simple. 3) Keep it Focused.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Being Present means paying attention to the people in front of us, focusing on the tasks at hand, and managing our emotions in the moment. Get to know your Ultradian Rhythms , the natural rhythms of your body and brain that repeat throughout the day. BEING PRESENT. Make it a policy to have some white space as part of your week.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

You don’t need flashing lights to get attention, you just need something that looks good. The best websites are those that ultimately increase awareness, donations, action, etc.—not Well, it’s true, but conTEXT is queen, and is often the case, she’s the real brains of the operation. 1) Keep it Simple. 3) Keep it Focused.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 6, 2010

Our brains are designed to help us find more of what we are thinking about, so we are constantly scanning our environments to try to find and create what our thoughts reflect. Anything we think about, our brain tries to find for us. The belief often goes out of awareness. We create what we think about.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2016

First impressions matter when you only have a split second to grab your visitors’ attention and get a chance to introduce your mission. Offer your user a way to become a hero and help you make a difference by either donating, staying in touch via email or reposting that story to their social media to raise awareness.

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NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

” Presented by filmmaker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle, SOS_Slaves aims to raise trafficking awareness in teens while empowering them with the tools to take responsibility and speak out against this issue. The team at goldextra took a completely different approach to awareness building with their game, Frontiers. JURY FEEDBACK.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Social media's still pretty great, though, for raising awareness about your nonprofit, communicating with existing supporters, and listening to your community.). If we want to get our story out there in a form that will get attention, videos are the ticket. This past year, U.S. This has been a steady upward trend since 2008.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

You need to be open to new ideas and willing to let go of what’s in your brain, so open mindedness is key. Storytelling is one of the most important ways for us to spread awareness about the threat of malaria, and pictures are invaluable when it comes to telling a good story. Josh: I’m most intrigued by the evolution of an idea.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2024

Our brains are wired for visual information; people process images 60,000 times faster than words. Also, our collective attention span is evolving. In order to maximize a short attention span, it makes sense to marry visual and written content. But it’s one thing to tell someone a story and another to show them. Consider this.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

This one is wayyyy more important than it seems because your brain and body don’t function well if they aren’t rested. Staying hydrated helps combat fatigue, grumpiness, and sluggish brain syndrome. Usually, these are vague things like “raising awareness” or “running social media.” (I Make sure you get enough sleep.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That’s why you have to plan ahead: A robust content plan will save you time—and brain space—and help you produce great nonprofit content while also tackling the rest of your mile-long to-do list. You should also stay aware of the seasons and special but more informal times of year, like Back-to-School season.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2021

ATTENTION: Having a nonprofit CRM system isn’t a magic fundraising wand. Your brain is making up stories ABOUT the data that are holding you back from actually fundraising (i.e. You need to have awareness about whether or not you are using data to support your work, or as an excuse that’s holding you back.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Increase brand awareness. Throughout the drive, you can share information about matching gifts using communication platforms like social media, email, and your website to spread awareness of these programs. The goal is that they’ll use their merchandise in public, spreading brand awareness for your cause.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Increase brand awareness. When people read stories , chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin are released in their brains. Throughout the drive, you can share information about matching gifts using communication platforms like social media, email, and your website to spread awareness of these programs.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 3, 2012

The Amygdala is a small part of your brain that is the center of emotions. It's part of what is often called the "Reptilian Brain" because it's very primitive, and has been around for a long time. Whatever that feeling is, pay attention how the fear feels for a moment. Like most people, I never liked my fear.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 3, 2012

The Amygdala is a small part of your brain that is the center of emotions. It's part of what is often called the "Reptilian Brain" because it's very primitive, and has been around for a long time. Whatever that feeling is, pay attention how the fear feels for a moment. Like most people, I never liked my fear.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2014

Too much information and our brains signal overload. It’s about being self-aware, knowing when enough is enough. In this age of smartphones and tablets, you don’t get a lot of time to capture the attention of viewers, so make it count. Sometimes, less is more. Too much work and we’re overwhelmed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2016

Instructional design is knowing how to organize your content and shape exercises based on brain and learning research. One key idea in the infographic is the fractured nature of the modern attention span. So, how can you design those face-to-face experiences so they are more micro? Two important tips.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2014

Too much information and our brains signal overload. It’s about being self-aware, knowing when enough is enough. In this age of smartphones and tablets, you don’t get a lot of time to capture the attention of viewers, so make it count. Sometimes, less is more. Too much work and we’re overwhelmed.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 14, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at how you can choose visuals that do just that by supporting your mission and helping to grow awareness of your cause. The human brain can process visual information 60,000 times faster than written information. You can create visual harmony throughout your website to keep visitors’ attention on your mission.

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