Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Science is showing us that the brain can really only do one thing at a time. When we are engaged in what we think is multitasking, what we’re really doing is we’re forcing the brain to switch back and forth really rapidly and creating feelings of anxiety and stress in our physical body. Anything else you want to share?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

The key to success in social media is to leave room for reflection at the end of a project. Reflection gives you a chance to understand what worked and what didn't. I do this with every social media activity as well as whenever I teach. Chocolate activates the pleasure center of the brain, at least according to some research.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Initially said, “I have no interest in this cause.” People want to know why they should be the person contributing to the cause. So you have to give to the cause that you’re soliciting for. . Fraser was sitting in a restaurant with another potential major donor to this cause. ” Hung up. .

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Well, maybe not everything – but without some engaging elements, yours could be just another cause in the crowd. For anyone wanting to learn the basics and beyond of creating a cause-driven video , See3's Danny Albert presented a solid how-to session with everything you need to know. Nuts and Bolts.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2015

These innovators are contributing to significant progress and new solutions to some of the leading problems our planet and humanity faces: ultra poverty and the present and future of refugees for example, as well as other (not so serious but just as important) questions like “Can teaching improv in the work place enhance success?”

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

I mean, she’s a CFRE and she even teaches a CFRE class. And for all of us who are parents who had privilege of teaching these children, just be glad you’re still like those little people. It has caused lots of folks to reassert their values and what matters to them. And so their job is a reflection of that.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2022

Generosity is wired into our brains. It turns out good feelings elicited from giving are reflected in human biology. Giving to charities activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, releasing endorphins that create a “warm glow” or “helper’s high” effect. Giving Makes People Feel Happy.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Take a look for ideas on how your nonprofit could empower supporters and advocates to fuel creative buzz around your cause. It’s about reminding them why they care and giving them an opportunity to join your cause. Speak to the part of the brain that controls action-taking. So get out your journals and start taking note.

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