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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged. People can’t be as focused on content when they been sitting longer than 20 minutes.

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How To Incorporate More Movement Into Your Nonprofit Training

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Good instructional design and delivery engages people’s brains, eyes, ears, and bodies. People pay attention more, they learn something, they retain it better, and there is a better chance of them applying what they learned. People can’t be as focused on content when they been sitting longer than 20 minutes.

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Tech Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace: Tips for Avoiding Collaborative Overload

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In comparison, 10 years ago, these managers spent “only” 60 to 65 per cent of their time engaged in those activities. . If your work requires after hours coverage for emergencies, assigning staff shifts can help avoid burnout. Sending a short summary of progress made and any issues or challenges ahead of a meeting.

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Fundwriter.ai 101 – Can A Robot Write Better Than You?

The Fundraising Authority

What if there was a tool that could help in getting rid of your writer’s block and producing draft after draft on command? I have used it to help me write appeals, emails, thank you letters, and draft some 1 and 2-page proposals. “Having a tool that helps you do your best work is what you want,” Jennifer says.

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NTEN and TechSoup Webinar: Share Your Story - ROI and Social Media - Slides and Notes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But it is always a good exercise to make your brain think in a different way. It uses metrics to measure your results and help you improve your strategy over time. Helps us move away from tool driven decisions to results. Financial calculations: net gain, opportunity cost, or comparison to other method. Tangible Benefits.

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Podcamp Session on Social Media Metrics: Thank You Jeremiah

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The session will provide a brief summary of the recent thinking on this topic by thought leaders in the field, but mostly provide an opportunity for small group discussion and sharing about current practices on this important topic. Here's a brain dump of some key points. I need some concrete examples - help!). A logic model.

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Shovel-Ready Online Civic Projects #4: Transparency for Special Education Services

Forum One

You may know what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) entails , but the grim summary is that children with the condition tend to have significant to severe behavior problems that tax caregiver's time and energy while not having the social skills that form the fabric of human relationships. This is critical help.