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5 Ways to Overcome the Challenges of Starting a Job During the Pandemic

Media Cause

First, take a step back and take a deep breath: you have overcome challenges before and you will overcome this challenge, too. When I began my new job here at Media Cause in May 2021, I knew I would not only be facing new professional challenges but personal challenges, too. Turn Your Camera On.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

.orgSource

Most groups navigated the unusual challenges and got work done. Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience. The shared challenge bonded a lot of folks. With patience, those challenges are easy to overcome. How are you doing?

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Interview: Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink on the Google AI Impact Challenge

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more. Does it require that applicants use Google AI tools ? aichallenge.

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Blame the Crowd, Not the Camera: Challenges to a New Open Photo Policy at the National Gallery

Museum 2.0

A swarm of cameras everywhere. Reading Michael''s posts carefully, it seems that the cameras are not the ultimate culprits. Cameras weaponize an already unwieldy mob of people. A scene like the one shown above is not just a mess because of the bevy of phones and cameras. You can''t not see their camera.

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

.orgSource

Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. Then, as you learn more about their challenges and opportunities, you can narrow the scope. These sessions should be designed to find solutions to challenges or develop new initiatives.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Say their name. Use more “you” and less “we.” Don’t fake it. Be genuine in your interactions. Authenticity builds trust.

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How to Move Your Nonprofit Forward During COVID-19 with Virtual Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Unfortunately, the storm has continued and those who held off now face the same challenges in the fall. They can broadcast the video right from their laptop web camera. They can personally cast the vision of why funds are needed during these challenging times. Announce it with email or text messaging.

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