Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

He brings each person into his mind and heart, expresses gratitude for their work in the world, and considers how he can best support them. I reflected on the people that I planned to see that day and chose one thing that Id like to thank them for. Most people would consider their mind more important than their teeth.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

That means that the people that you work with most frequently tend to be really important, specifically leaders. When they see burnout on the rise and job satisfaction on the decline, they turn to shortsighted and trendy wellness initiatives , such as yoga in the morning and mindfulness breaks at lunch, says Sawyer.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Now is the perfect time for your nonprofit to invest in true digital transformation. You’ve likely heard people talking about “digital transformation.” Ask people across industries—and even your own organization—what this term means to them, and you’ll likely receive a wide range of answers. It’s not too late.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Not only do we have our daily work tasks but we also have more meetings, longer commutes, and more interactions with more people in more locations than at any time in the history of work. At times, they are a blaring noise of emotion, attitude, and motives that can make it impossible for us to give others our full attention.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 7, 2025

People who answer the surveys are merely the people who like taking surveys, or else have some kind of axe to grind. The only people who are going to review it are those with a problem. If things are working, people arent going to grind a gear. Actions may be loud, but people do have something to say.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

Posting without a mindfulness of the trending topics and conversations can cause organizations to appear insensitive and tone-deaf. However, we were mindful of the best practices that suggest brands and organizations not post about every issue or trending event so to avoid piggybacking via hollow, void content. Watch Video.

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Engadget

APRIL 1, 2025

The New York Times is today reporting that under its new head , Courtney Valenti, Amazons movie division has plans to own the in-person cinema experience. The move comes in the face of shrinking box office receipts and fewer people heading to the cinema in general.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Bickel As gerontologists social scientists who study aging populations we envision a future in which older people leave a doctors visit with a prescription to go volunteer for something. In addition, their blood pressure is lower , and they appear to be aging more slowly than other people of the same age. AP Photo/Joshua A.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

Surely no one would willingly admit to leaving people unanswered for hours on end. Poll a group of friends and you’ll realize: Most people hate read receipts. And let’s be honest: people have been rationalizing delayed responses since the days of love letters.) How do people feel about read receipts?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Two billion people worldwidethats 80% of the global workforcemanufacture products, provide services, or work directly with customers. WorkJams clients can offer their employees a mobile app that enables pulse surveys and messaging among workers and managers, allowing frontline employees to flag issues in real time. and Fast Company.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time. This is a mistake that costs non-profits valuable time and resources. You only have so many staff members, so much money and so much time in a day. Don’t write people off too easily.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. You know your audience best.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. Each month, they help create financial opportunity that previously did not exist for people in poverty. Creating powerful solutions.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

All of these reasons are probably why so many people are turning to BitMar, a streaming service alternative. And, for a limited time, you can get it for $14.99 If you’re wondering why you wouldn’t just spend the time searching for it yourself, that’s the reason right there — it saves you time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

According to Pew Research Center , 85% of people have a smartphone and even more than that are active on a number of social media platforms. While it will require some staff or volunteer time to establish your presence and maintain your profile, it’s still a valuable resource to build into your nonprofit marketing strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. Are there any key, timely motivations that you can hone in on to engage these groups?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. This could be done annually or just one time.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Rushed pre-work : High-quality planning sessions start with pre-work that takes time to create and time to complete. Logistical chaos : Without sufficient lead time, coordinating travel, accommodations, catering, and materials can become a nightmare, leading to mistakes and oversights. This can discourage members from attending.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

As part of my book launch, I hosted gatherings where I asked people to write on sticky notes their answers to two separate prompts: “What dysfunctions in the social impact sector do you want to disappear”, and “What is emerging that gives you hope?” Here are the top themes shared by your fellow changemakers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

When the first text message was sent on December 3 rd , 1992, no one could have conceived how important this mode of communication would become for people worldwide. With more eyes on your message, more people will be persuaded to take action and help support your mission. That’s a lot of time spent engaging with a communication tool!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For many people, issues that are out of sight are also out of mind. While someone might offer a donation, they don’t necessarily put themselves in the shoes of the people they’re trying to help. Stars would ask for donations and answer phone calls, and people would ring in to donate over the phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

His consulting firm, Mind the Gap Consulting , focuses on executive director coaching and training as well as fundraising and board development. Heck, many people have left work completely or shifted careers. Another reason to consider a four-day workweek is that it can save an organization and its people money.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. The second type of storytelling that your non-profit will engage in, and our focus for this article, is telling the stories of the individual people and groups that are involved with your organization. Rule #2: Make a Direct Ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

As you develop your presentation, notice whether your mind wanders at moments where information isn’t easily digestible or understandable — either in your slides or in what you are saying. In your mind, establish how you want your audience to feel during your presentation: Enthusiastic? Go deeper — use empathy. Johnson & Johnson.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to energize their legacy giving program: Dear Charity Clairity, We have an on-paper “legacy society” that was started before my time here. As I’ve previously noted, most people enjoy being recognized and appreciated.

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Futurism

MARCH 13, 2025

Lu may not know it, but he joins a tradition of like-minded neo-Luddites, a term harkening back to militant worker groups in Britain who smashed shiny new textile machines to protect their jobs from automation. Well only say that the art consists of creating bugs that will only appear later on, little time-bombs."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. And there’s a reason for that.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Crafting a Compelling Employer Brand People want to work where they know theyll make a difference. When employees share their positive experiences, it naturally enhances your reputation, attracting like-minded professionals eager to contribute. Your brand story should be reflected not only externally but also within your organization.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

And they can also be treacherous if they hook up with the wrong kind of people, namely hackers and thieves. Time was when an opportunistic car break-in was just that, a gamble that there might be something of value in the vehicle. That's just the world we're living in now: Gone in six seconds, never mind 60. Oh wait, it did.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind. Build : Some people initially think that building an in-house solution is less costly as there is no recurring annual fee that is common with most software products today. Time to Value or Return on Investment.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The wrong message to the right people? The right message to the wrong people? People are different, but in predictable ways. Hands-on engagement – Towards emotional state of mind How about making “engagement opportunities” one of your core fundraising and marketing strategies? Multiple times. Both are crimes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. Maybe you could even send out dinner packages to all of your guests ahead of time so they get the full dining experience as well.

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The MatrixFiles

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

She held a two-hour Zoom meeting and sent out an email to all attendees, asking them to drop in at any time during the two hours to say hello, meet fellow attendees, and share what’s on our minds before we come to Nashville. I loved this idea because: I got to network with some people before the event next week.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. You have to get comfortable asking people for money – even if you think asking for money is the last thing you would ever feel comfortable doing. Plus, I had a burning passion to help people. Where do you start?

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Since I have spent much of my career posing as an extrovert, some people are surprised to discover that I really dont enjoy networking at large gatherings. If available, I use the conference app to keep track of the sessions I want to attend and message and connect with people before the conference.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Below, Melody shares five key insights from her new book, Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge. Your leader might be younger than you, expertise matters more than hierarchy, and face time happens through Zoom. You dont have time to duct tape and shoestring scattered strategies together.

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