TEN PRODUCTIVITY HACKS FOR NON-PROFIT PROS

PLAN FOR SUCCESS Set aside 30 minutes at the start of your day to review your to-do list determine what absolutely has to get done and if necessary schedule additional time for priority projects

HUDDLE UP Hold a 15-minute daily meeting with your team to discuss whatrsquos hot on everyonersquos plates and quickly address any outstanding questions or issues as a group

TAKE NOTE Maintain a weekly task book to keep your projects on track Use the left side for taking notes on the fly and the right side for maintaining a to-do list Re-prioritise weekly

TELL POP-UPS TO POP OFF Disable any pop-ups on your work computer Though they seem helpful at first these constant distractions interrupt your focus and lower your productivity

SPIFFY UP YOUR INBOX Sort flag filter and file emailsmdasheven thought leadership articles newsletters and subscriptionsmdashto keep your inbox clear of clutter

MORE HACKING LESS SLACKINGHigh-tech and no tech productivity hacks to help non-profit professionals stay sane in the crazy world of philanthropy Here are our highlights

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SHARING IS CARING Whether using free solutions like Googlereg Drive or paid services like Microsoftreg Office 365trade opt for shared documents to enable open communication and collaboration among team members

CREATE AN OUTREACH CALENDAR Build a shared outreach calendar so everyone at your organisation can quickly see all the marketing

efforts public speaking opportunities fundraising events or community meetings scheduled for any given month

LUNCH OUTSIDE THE BOX Schedule your lunch dailymdasheven if only for 30 minutesmdashand take it away from your desk Invite colleagues to join whenever you can but resist the urge to talk about work

END ON A HIGH NOTE Stay focused on the positive by ending meetings with an ldquoAround the Hornrdquo during which each team member shares a recent win no matter how big or small

CATCH-UP AND BREATHE Before the day is over block off half an hour to get caught up on emails put out any fires and finish up any mandatory projects Once thatrsquos done itrsquos time to take a deep breath and step away for the day

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