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. In our panel discussion, Laura was asked about being mindful in our philanthropy and giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

In addition to the mental health benefits of improving your mood, moving your body also brings blood to the brain that helps you think more clearly and boosts personal productivity. It really helps reset my mind and body – and fight virtual fatigue. Do a five-minute workout or seven-minute workout Try desk yoga.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The app lets you do a virtual hang with others trying to get some work done, and plays some soothing beats to trick your brain into getting work done. The problem is that a lot of office environments are set up in ways that make it impossible to get to that state of mind. The company just launched its product and raised $3.9

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

Video calls are a lot more straining on the brain than any face-to-face conversation. Our minds are together when our bodies feel we’re not. Give yourself brain breaks. In between meetings, you could chat with coworkers casually, and your brain would have a break during your commute. Why are video calls so draining?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2023

Here are some other AI stories of note from the past few days: My AI goes rogue: Snapchat’s My AI feature, an in-app AI chatbot launched earlier this year with its fair share of controversy , briefly appeared to have a mind of its own. Elsewhere, we have some interesting cross-pollination between brain science and AI.

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The Verge

MARCH 21, 2021

The buttons are mushy, which I can understand since that means they don’t click loudly as you’re listening to music. The music control buttons can be a little cumbersome. Even if you crank the low-frequency sliders, the M-200 ANCs won’t rattle your brain. Once you remove your hand, your music volume and ANC return to normal.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. We put BOCs on the calendar about once a month and talk about anything new in our lives like things going on with our families, our workout routines, new music we love, an awesome movie we saw, etc. Work in Sprints. Don’t go there.

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The Verge

MARCH 8, 2021

Make it mindful. My brain is too noisy for a traditional sitting-and-breathing meditation, but I find walking meditations a lot easier to get into. There are also plenty of free options if you search YouTube or your streaming music service of choice. It’s a neat little trick that works on my lizard brain. Image: Apple.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 15, 2014

This modus operandi has a clear objective: it aims to tap into our minds – fast and it does this by directing the right message to the right part of our brain, making it an effortless decision to choose and use the product. Today, its tagline is social networking and micro blogging, but its first promise remains in our minds.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble , music identification game Heardle , and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. You can turn on Wordle 's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though. Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The glaring light off the tiny screen zaps your brain of sound ZZZs. A few colleagues use alarm clocks with CDs and wake up to music. Colleague Christine Egger wakes up to “ It is a Beautiful Morning ” and she says “ It is much better than a wake up call.” I don’t.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The brain needs a break from the barrage and needs to reset itself to normal operating mode. Overworked new media managers often find it challenging to connect face to face, or they cannot quiet their mind long enough to read a book on the beach or watch a sunset. The will to engage and interact is drained, and procrastination sets in.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. A good story allows organizations to build those relationships, win hearts, change minds, and prompt action. It’s brain science. Once upon a time…. Notice how subconsciously your attention was just hooked?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 25, 2012

It just blows my mind that someone born into such an unfairly disadvantageous life set about creating such wild abundance for herself and others. Dropping into the nonverbal part of the brain happens whenever we’re very focused on a physical skill, from playing the piano to skiing, when we get lost in enjoying music, and often when we laugh.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of fall? Whoever gets caught and has their brains “eaten” has to give a donation to your cause. You can add as many extras as you want; musical entertainment, trivia, speeches, et cetera. This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot. It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Never mind the Olympics; the NTC Geek Games are a true test of your geek strength. Make sure to bring your brain power to compete in Geek Bingo, a helicopter obstacle course, karaoke, and dodgeball! Live music will be provided by the band, Pirates for Sail (yes, pirates!). Learn more about the Progressive Parties on myNTC.

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The Verge

MARCH 29, 2022

Are NFTs the future of the music business? I have always been utterly fascinated by the constant back and forth between tech and the music business — new tech makes it easy to create and distribute music, but every time that happens, the business model of music changes. For this episode, I’m talking to Steve Aoki.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Taking a break from work gives your brain the chance to reset and recharge, and this is essential to avoiding burnout and staying productive all year long. You may have trouble keeping your mind off work. Play music you love but that you haven’t listened to in ages. That’s right! Think about other things to talk about.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

That we don’t have to be chained to the singular story of suffering looping around in our mind. Music, walking, running, happy hour with girlfriends, yoga, living by the ocean, and the way the internet bends time and space so I can meet people anywhere at anytime. Learning how to tell a personal story is a powerful tool for healing.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

When evaluating the effectiveness of eLearnings it is vital that we keep in mind exactly what we are trying to accomplish; then craft exceedingly mindful learning experiences to ensure the highest possible return on our investment. Also, please try not to make them boring. Adaptability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

" using the metaphor of an orchestra conductor and virtuoso orchestra musicians making music together. Since my formal education is in music ( studied flute ), I'm going to riff on Vicky's ideas because they reasonate with me. Vicky says that writing a blog, like music, is more than a single solitary note, but a composition.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2011

I had gone to classes on and off before coming to California but regularly left before savasana, the rest period at the end of class where the mind is invited to be still. I found a studio with the right mix of music, intensity, and spirituality soon after moving to SF and quickly found myself hooked (though still rolling up my mat early).

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Talent optional : Artiphon releases Orba 2 to make music-making even more accessible, Haje writes. Creating systems that are resilient against ransomware isn’t top of mind for early-stage startups, but many companies don’t even follow basic best practices, much to their detriment. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin / TechCrunch.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

I started going deep into inner work, work on myself: meditation, mindfulness, manifestation. This wasn’t even a thought in my mind. I have a very logical brain, so I needed something to explain the woo-woo mystical realm in a way that my conscious mind could understand. Some nice pandemic stuff going on then.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 7, 2007

April 7, 2007 I had heard about this new journal a while ago, and it was sitting in some small corner of my brain, waiting for me to pay attention. I am the one who, with the interests of the sustainability of my own small organization in mind, refused. I’m in an absurd position, personally. 4 Sonia Lyris 04.09.07

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Compel us to reimagine how we make art, compose music, and write and publish books. And away from work, Kahn forecasts that AI will : Revamp education, meaning children around the world can have personal, portable tutors. Revolutionize health care, making individualized, targeted pharmaceuticals more affordable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2015

The glaring light off the tiny screen zaps your brain of sound ZZZs. A few colleagues use alarm clocks with CDs and wake up to music. Colleague Christine Egger wakes up to “ It is a Beautiful Morning ” and she says “ It is much better than a wake up call.” I don’t.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2011

Yet, ironically, no tornados appeared, and while the wind was wicked – it was the perfect night for the music of her new album. And away with her brain went all the years of evidence that a certain supporter had played an integral role in getting grant funding from a couple of key local foundations. They deferred the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Each has a composite page that has biography, conversation, and music/media area. Wiki: Collective brain of humanity. Keep in mind that the big one eats the little one. The key is the interconnectivity of users - and what can happen when you get connected with people with similar goals. Requires sustained effort.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Our volunteers are the heart and soul and brains and heavy lifters (figuratively and-- when you have boxes of books involved-- literally) of our organization. Never mind your work experience, what do you really want to be doing that the library can help you accomplish? This Pop Up Library just returned from a folk music festival.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 2, 2010

This session was participatory in several ways, including interactive music-making machines in the audience and half the time reserved for Q&A. Kris talked about brain research related to the potential cognitive and social impacts of participation. You can view and download all the slides here.

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The Verge

JUNE 9, 2020

You’ve done music festivals, all sorts of “IRL events.” The number of people who can go to a music festival is small; it’s really the privileged few. You’re not pulling from the brain trust that’s Match Group? There’s lots of examples where that comes to mind. Then you made a spring break mode. The short answer is yes.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

So these are key things you want to keep in mind. Well, a brand is those images, impressions, and ideas or beliefs that are held and formed in a person’s mind. They’re top-of-mind ownership. And then once in a while, we put together a Flickr album, and we send it to them with music behind it and a thank-you.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As you review these best practices, remember to keep your donors’ needs top of mind. Check out Brain Tumor Network’s successful peer-to-peer campaign that was created through Qgiv: Social media: Try encouraging your supporters to share their fundraising pages on their personal social media accounts to get more donations. (

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The Verge

JULY 30, 2020

The program itself is called GPT-3 and it’s the work of San Francisco-based AI lab OpenAI, an outfit that was founded with the ambitious (some say delusional) goal of steering the development of artificial general intelligence or AGI: computer programs that possess all the depth, variety, and flexibility of the human mind. So far, so simple.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Your guests meet other like-minded people connected to your organization. A musical performance. It’s well-documented that merely contemplating making a gift to others causes a dopamine jolt in the brain equivalent to that received when eating chocolate, having sex, or engaging in some other “ warm glow ” activity. Counseling .

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Okay, no, Sega’s iDog doesn’t count, because all it really did was kinda dance to music and get moody (shoutout to my childhood friend who had the iFish , by the way). You could get it to play games with you, dance along to your music, and express various emotions with its eyes. Lovot, mind-controlling someone to hug it.

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