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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. As a nonprofit, you have undoubtedly heard the term “virtual events” over the past six months. How we were going to pull off a Virtual Fundraiser in a short amount of time. Panic!” . “We

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People in this career are better at seeing through optical illusions

Ars Technica

Optical illusions are great fun, and they fool virtually everyone. For example, look at the picture below. But have you ever wondered if you could train yourself to unsee these illusions? Our latest research suggests that you can. Optical illusions tell a lot about how people see things. The Ebbinghaus illusion.

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For Better Virtual Work Vibes—Try EI

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And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. Photo prompt—Each player selects a picture from a magazine or other source and describes the behaviors that are occurring from several different perspectives. For a positive virtual culture, practice both.

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Five Tips for Nonprofits to Avoid Virtual Fatigue

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. Virtual work can easily zap our energy and drain our emotions bringing on a type of malaise called “Virtual or Zoom Fatigue.” . This can make the experience lonely.

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How to Create a Nonprofit Fundraising Events Strategy for 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online.

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Three Warning Signs Your Association Isn’t Keeping Up with Technology 

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Prioritize System Integration : Look for solutions that allow your tools to communicate, giving you a complete picture of your members and enabling more effective engagement. Automation frees up staff to focus on strategic initiatives. Modern, scalable technology ensures your association is prepared for future needs.

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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Innovation was a “need right now” rather than a “maybe later,” and nonprofits were forced to join the twenty-first century — breeding all kinds of virtual solutions. For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods.

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