Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

This concept is explained in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People , the popular book by Stephen R. Working with nonprofits for over 25 years has made it very clear (to me at least) that the "right brain" is dominant in most nonprofit organizations. What does the nonprofit's chart of accounts currently look like?

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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. Chances are, there are people in your organization’s network with useful connections that you can pick strategically to make hosting your event easier and less expensive.

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2012

Or we go to the other extreme and create a presentation full of images, animations, and more information than any human mind can handle. The slides serve as the anchor, but all the details can happen outside the slides, such as on the flip chart, through your own storytelling, and interactions with the audience. Additional Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

We all know that with so much content out there, it is eating our brains and memory , relying more on “google it.” ” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness?

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Designs and launches new initiatives, drives organizational strategy, and helps chart the future of Feeding America. Army Traumatic Brain Injury Program, developing the Army’s brain injury prevention and treatment strategies for soldiers . Her career has been dedicated to connecting people and places through performing arts .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

How can you help make sure changes are communicated up front and expectations are set for the group so that people feel like they know what is coming and can prepare for it? People Change- this involves succession, leadership transitions , promotions, new hires, etc. What people should be involved? I’m glad you asked!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

Yesterday, I presented a workshop called " A Crash Course in Social Media for Arts People " hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Crash Course: Social Media for Arts People View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. Right away, I introduce them to Twitter as a resource - the collaborative brain.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

The dashboard on your car gives you real-time information that helps you make better decisions about your driving. Your dashboard is made up of different visualization options, including charts, links lists, tables, and notes that put the information you need front and center when you log in. Are you going too fast?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

It reminds me of Eugene Eric Kim's point about networks - everybody is people. Peter is one of those people who likes to draw his ideas and at one point he got up and drew a grid on the whiteboard about the different types of networks and what interventions are needed for success. Later, I found the chart in Net Gains.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

In this example info-graphic from David McCandles, he was inspired by Clay Shirky's claim that the world has an enormous ‘cognitive surplus' - untapped hours that we could be using our brains, but simply are not. Their Envisioning Development project helps people understand “What is Affordable Housing” in New York City.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 14, 2013

Beck is the brain behind the risk-taker/space-maker paradigm I''ve shared here in the past. I charted them across the year and pledged to try one each month, inviting others to do them with me and blog about the experience. One of the greatest gifts of my babymoon is the opportunity to share the Museum 2.0 Thus began a year of play.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

In this example info-graphic from David McCandles, he was inspired by Clay Shirky’s claim that the world has an enormous ‘cognitive surplus’ - untapped hours that we could be using our brains, but simply are not. Let’s look at another example of this in practice. Tell Your Story, Literally!

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

In this example info-graphic from David McCandles, he was inspired by Clay Shirky’s claim that the world has an enormous ‘cognitive surplus’ - untapped hours that we could be using our brains, but simply are not. Let’s look at another example of this in practice. Tell Your Story, Literally!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2013

But being a nonprofit data is not just about being an Excel ninja, it is also about visualizing data and being a chart master. When Ann told me she has lots of secrets and time saving tips for charts and offered to write this guest post, I was thrilled. Charts can be one of your strongest communication tools. Secret #10.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Which by the way, if you work at CCS, this is pretty serious people if you know that agency. So I’m going to pipe down because people don’t want to hear from me, they want to hear from you. And when people ask why I do the work that I do, I like to share my own mission. She works over at CCS.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2023

Simplify Your Grant Information Even when you are being intentional about the information you ask your grantees as part of the funding process, there is still a lot of information to corral. It can also increase the chance of not having the most recent version of that information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

But it is always a good exercise to make your brain think in a different way. And, it also includes measurement - not just qualitative information. Over those 80 years, the chart has been polished, refined and so deeply embedded in business thinking. Reduces my information overload. Unique Blog Readers. Engagement.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Dang, she’s done a lot of Bloomerang webinars over our 10-year history and is just one of my favorite people. Oh, more people are year-end. I think our days and our brains can sometimes feel like this calculation. . So type in, if you would, to the chat box, what do you want people to do? People have full plates.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 20, 2016

As more and more people go to their smartphones or tablets to view websites, it’s of course important to be sure your site is optimized for viewing on these devices. Therefore, consider “long scrolling” designs rather than those that require readers to jump to multiple interior pages for more information.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

Writes all the time for lots of different people, not just Bloomerang. Not that many people are worried that it’s creepy to talk about it during the pandemic but more that they’re just not comfortable talking about it. Nearly 70% of people make gifts to charity during their lifetimes but only 6% leave a bequest.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

It encourages brains to come together, keeps everyone rowing in the same direction, and brings a laser-like focus to hitting those big, audacious goals. Rolling out a well-thought-out business plan is like charting a course through treacherous yet conquerable terrains. First, identify your target audience.

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Candid

APRIL 27, 2021

Mind maps help us stay organized in the world of content shock, informational chaos, and short attention span. Psychologists revealed the power of this instrument for the human brain a long time ago. They say mind mapping makes people more creative and retentive. Free, with advanced options available for a fee. WiseMapping.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

And people come to me, and I am like Switzerland as Steven says, right? I don’t care what products people use as long as they’re the right ones for your organizational goals and budget and skillsets and all that stuff. . You invest people for training. People are still talking about it. It’s expensive.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . Being in thorough and honest relationships with people seems to work better in fundraising. Andy: So we’ll see if the poll works.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

And I’m especially excited to share it with the Bloomerang audience who I know are my peoples. . Lots of people about vision. Empowering people. If you’re feeling brave and you want to share where you are now, most people are in a combination of these. . You doing okay? . Sarah: Oh, I am great.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2015

As everyone finished, they brought them up to the flip chart. How come more people don’t know what we do and why? I shared that I have the opportunity to figure out ways to help people understand the work that we do and why it’s important. I get to use my brain to think and figure things out. How are we involved?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2009

She is a co-founder of the award-winning SheSource.org , an online brain trust of women experts designed to close the gender gap among commentators in the news media. Just don't have it be some organization online where you see graphics of bar charts and research reports, but not real human beings. Use real examples of real people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Your opening slide will set the tone and, just as with people, that first impression is critical. Use the last slide to encourage questions, cement a final message, give people contact information for email and social media, or as a final call to action. 3) First slide. 4) Last slide. 5) Divider slides. 6) Brevity rules.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

which people should. The 280 people or whatever here also do. I’m so excited to share this information with you. And recently, for the last five years or so, I’ve really moved more into helping people communicate more effectively internally and interpersonally, because that’s where I saw the most need.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Micro content has trained us to prefer our information bite-sized rather than super-sized. You don’t have to be a people person, but you do have to be prepared. People give to people. It’s preached that in order to successfully raise funds you must truly know your supporters- your people. Connections.

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