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AI advances mean we need to double down on this one skill

Fast Company Tech

However, AI is only ever as good as the questions we ask it. Modern-day workers are facing a triple threat from the joint epidemics of algorithms, attention theft, and burnout. Attention theft robs us of time Attention theft is catastrophic to independent thinking and crippling our ability to focus. Heres why: 1.

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How to Improve Donor Retention: 3 Surprising Strategies from Top-performing Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Pay attention to what they’re telling you, and let it guide your strategy. Short, frequent polls or quick one-question surveys after a gift can tell you a lot about your donors. Even a simple open-ended question like “What inspired your gift today?” Just by asking. ” can uncover surprising insights.

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6 signs you might be a bad listener and what to do instead

Fast Company Tech

At times, they are a blaring noise of emotion, attitude, and motives that can make it impossible for us to give others our full attention. Noticing requires the listener to be attentive during conversations. When a person is good at noticing, they can direct their attention to what is most important for a particular interaction.

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‘The bad news is, this was fake’: The tear-jerking story of author Barbara Miller was a marketing stunt, influencer says

Fast Company Tech

The book in question, Just Cuz , was reportedly written by Barbara Miller as a tribute to her late husband, Marv. Pity appears to be a powerful currency, one that can turn engagement into attention and attention into sales. She wrote it as a way to deal with her grief, the video’s voiceover explained. And often, it works.

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Boost Your GivingTuesday Campaign With Personalized Communication

Bloomerang

When candidates are actively raising money, it’s easy to question whether that pulls money away from other causes that donors typically support. You don’t have to compete with political campaigns for donors’ attention because GivingTuesday offers a major opportunity for nonprofits to capture their support.

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10 Design Tips for Awesome Nonprofit Online Presentations

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Now, more than ever before, we need to secure the attention and devotion of our colleagues, most important donors, and supporters. The longer you keep a slide on screen, the greater the chance of losing your audience’s attention — no matter how good a speaker you might be. Pay close attention to legibility. 5) Divider slides.

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6 Best Practices for Increasing Engagement with Digital Impact Reports

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To get the attention of your donors and increase their engagement, you can make your impact report come to life. By optimizing your digital report to offer a seamless, user-friendly experience on any viewing platform, you can sustain your audience’s attention and strengthen the connection they feel with your organization.

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