Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2024

TIP : Keep in mind different stories resonate with different people , So, you’ll want to collect a variety. Giving is triggered by the social-emotional part of the brain. But, as soon as complexity (numbers, data, facts, figures) enters the picture, a more analytical part of the brain is triggered.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Our brains share a lot of similarities, except for the center that controls compassion, empathy, perception, motor control, self-awareness, and interpersonal experience — that’s way more developed in orcas. Different orca groups communicate in different dialects. But it’s more than that. So impact isn’t just a direct A to B.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And the difference between truth and speculation can be difficult to see. Saving staffers from mind-numbing repetitive tasks and opening time to innovate are some of the best reasons to prioritize understanding AI. ANNs are inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. The leap from reality to make-believe is easy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. Wetzler explains that the only thing that allows you to understand what’s on another person’s mind better is just asking them. Zip your lip.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Science says: We’re wired for negative Sadly, our brains are wired to respond to negative messages. Negative events impact our brains more than positive events.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Try creating different forms for unique donor segments, different appeals, or individual channels you use to raise money. People give to nonprofits because they want to make a difference in people’s lives. Helping them understand how their gift will make a real difference will make your appeal even more compelling.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

It’s how you move through the world: these unconscious responses allow your brain to process vast amounts of information about people you encounter at lightning speed. How To Move Through Unconscious Bias: The good news is that your brain, and your unconscious biases, are malleable. Opinions differ. Get to know them one-on-one.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Our brains share a lot of similarities, except for the center that controls compassion, empathy, perception, motor control, self-awareness, and interpersonal experience — that’s way more developed in orcas. Different orca groups communicate in different dialects. But it’s more than that. So impact isn’t just a direct A to B.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Our brains share a lot of similarities, except for the center that controls compassion, empathy, perception, motor control, self-awareness, and interpersonal experience — that’s way more developed in orcas. Different orca groups communicate in different dialects. But it’s more than that. So impact isn’t just a direct A to B.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

I find that I am equally productive in both spaces with no transition ‘issues’ The only difference is my home office includes Max, our Blue Fronted Amazon, who always wants to chat! – Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). And how you should never feel bad about asking someone for a philanthropic gift, because it delivers a shot of dopamine that lights up the pleasure center of their brains. Alas, this feeling is short-lived.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

When you’re overworked and over stressed, it affects your concentration—your mind wanders, you forget things easily, you can’t focus. Self-care solution: Add more movement into your workday—stand up and walk around to clear your mind. Instead, incorporate a brain-replenishing walk into your lunch hour.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This blog series is designed to help nonprofit professionals like you make subtle mindset shifts that can make a big difference in your work, as well as increase your job satisfaction. . And by getting comfortable with our stories and sharing them, we can make a great deal of difference both personally and professionally. .

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

The mesolimbic part of the brain assigns values to the sensory stimuli, helping us classify what we feel. The rational part of a donor’s brain still mediates the action evoked or prompted by the emotional part through values and learnings. When a donor responds to emotions, the brain releases volatile power chemicals. .

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

Inspiration came from two very different places. . One in particular that piqued my interest was Mindful Design , a new framework that supports the intentions of people using our products and services instead of pushing our own agendas—making purposeful design decisions that actually help people. Carson is not mindful.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

It’s how you deal with setbacks is what makes the difference.” Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. Carol Dweck is a great resource to understand the difference between a “fixed” and “growth” mindset. We all fail. Clearly articulate lessons learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

There are many learning theories and can be categorized in different ways: External: These theories take into account self-learning and learning in groups. This includes behaviorism and social learning or peer learning, communities of practice, and connectivism. Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

With this in mind, try and show that other people are supporting and/or donating to your cause. Both options are identical, just worded differently. Our brains are built to follow stories , so highlighting individual stories is a powerful way to tap into emotions. However, this is not necessarily true.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

The brain dump. Just write whatever comes to mind. Then set deadlines for different content. Whenever you are writing your stories, whether it be for a newsletter, for a speech, for an appeal letter, or for a Facebook post, considering going through the following 5 steps. . Pre-writing. . Drafting. . Via newsletters?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Three small words can make ALL the difference in your fundraising appeals. There’s reputable neuroscience research showing that people’s brains light up when they hear their own name. So our brains are actually hard-wired to respond to appeals that speak to us directly. And they’re backed by science.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2023

It’s how you deal with setbacks is what makes the difference.” Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. Carol Dweck is a great resource to understand the difference between a “fixed” and “growth” mindset. We all fail. Clearly articulate lessons learned.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

Each eCard’s proceeds funded a different aspect of the organization’s work, and donors had nine options to choose from. The Gift of Enrichment funded activities like toys and puzzles to support animals’ brain development. One Tail at a Time launched a collection of eCards that donors could purchase for $25.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. 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. The first step may be to change the way you work.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 14, 2023

My organizational leadership mind had alarm bells ringing so loudly that I thought people could hear them. To make matters worse, the people working on these projects all used different software systems, none of which talked to each other, much less existed in the same technical ecosystem.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that emotion-based storytelling in communications can trigger positive reactions through the release of brain chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Weave storytelling through different aspects of your website, such as your blog, donation page, about page, and community testimonials page. Tell compelling stories.

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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. Worst, there is trouble at the top: brain fog. Moving reboots your concentration and replenishes energy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The workshops took place in different locations, including LinkedIn Headquarters in the UK, GA, and a co-working space called Second Home , a creative co-working space and cultural venue, bringing together diverse industries, disciplines and types of social businesses. What reboots your brain?

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Each model asks for different information. Reword Take a sentence and find different ways to get the information across. Likely Questions Anticipate questions that will come up in people’s minds. January 2016 Anthony visited LACC for the first time where brain cancer was confirmed and he met with Dr. Marootian.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The presentation looks at how younger generations are always connected and are multi-taskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and approach problems in a different way from older generations. It raises the question (unanswered) whether this is a good or bad thing. Being strategically future-minded.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It will trigger questions in the recipient’s mind like “Do I believe this email is urgent and deserving of my immediate attention?” You might want to write three urgent subject lines, three intrigue subject lines, two that combine intrigue and urgency, and two that don’t fall into either category but still pop into your brain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

Anne Grady, in a recent HBR blog post , describes the harm that repeated stress triggers can create in the workplace: “When you are triggered, the emotional part of your brain takes over. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

This learning can come from different and unexpected places to inspire and spark new ideas and build confidence in your own capabilities. Her email is owoltman@lemon-skies.com ** Resources Seven Essential Elements of a Lifelong Learning Mind-Set. Growth is also incremental and habitual rather than dramatic in scale.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Savory offers different perks for different giving levels to incentivize and thank donors accordingly. . Break up your incentives based on the size of the recurring gift and offer different perks for higher giving levels. Motivate donors with different perks for different giving levels. Savory belt buckle.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Also, continuing a process begun by the internet, AI will rewire our brains, likely inhibiting our ability to think critically, to remember, and even to have a good relationship with one another—unless we all take decisive action to prevent this from happening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2015

There are serious health risks to a sedentary work style, but it also impacts our minds as well. Moving around at work helps get our brains to re-engage. Even small movements cause improved brain processing speed, learning, and short-term memory. Our brains begin to slow down when we are not moving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

You know a conference is going to be a different experience when you walk into the conference area and there is harpist playing beautiful meditative music that melts away as the chimes and bells ring to signal the beginning of the conference. I decided to have a different experience than live tweeting and even taking notes on my laptop.

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