Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Homkes’ book is a timely, comprehensive, and essential read for business leaders looking to take the next step toward ensuring high growth for their companies. In addition, “Even though the book is written directly to the leader, going through the Survive, Reset, Thrive loop is a team activity, not an individual one,” adds Homkes.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Educational nonprofits can also work with teachers to host in-person activities , such as a graffiti wall where students can write down their dreams and aspirations. On the school’s side, they can also have a webcam that shows the students, who can ask questions in real time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

The ability to “shift” delivery formats – from say an interactive lecture to small group activities helps students pay more attention. If you are trying to do an interactive lecture, it dampens interaction. I most often have to hack the space. The flexible classroom is a large open space.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Participants will do a real-time grantmaking process during which up to $100,000 of Learning By Giving Foundation capital will be allocated to student-selected nonprofits. Each week is packed with content and activities as well as video modules exploring that theme. Giving 2.0: The online course is six-weeks. Training Design'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.”

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finally, in its work for social justice, the church has an active grantmaking program and draws participants from its congregation and beyond for community service, lectures, days of action, and more. . Many hoped online conferences would be one-time deviations, and safe in-person gatherings would mark a return to “normal” operations.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

The benefits of strength-based messaging Strength-based messaging encourages long-term and recurring giving, rather than a one-time gift to meet an immediate need. This encourages sustained donor loyalty over time. Recognize we all face obstacles and require support from time to time. She is not a cancer patient first.)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 23, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits. She was also interviewed on the City Arts and Lectures podcast recently and well worth a listen. Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2019

Faculty engage her both inside and outside the classroom by providing feedback on assignments, encouraging her to step outside her comfort zone to acquire new skills, recommending extracurricular activities , and checking in on the progress she’s making towards her goals. Current alumni have been key to keeping her engaged. The result?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finally, in its work for social justice, the church has an active grantmaking program and draws participants from its congregation and beyond for community service, lectures, days of action, and more. Many hoped online conferences would be one-time deviations, and safe in-person gatherings would mark a return to “normal” operations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

As a long-time advocate for a global copyright exception and the founder of Benetech—which I started twenty-five years ago in order to make technology tools to address the needs of people with print disabilities—I was thrilled to become an active player in global diplomacy and witness the adoption and signing of this landmark Treaty.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Our work and social lives have moved online which means we spend an increased amount of time staring at our computer monitors. No matter how informed and well respected your speakers are, an audience will struggle to focus if your event consists of back to back lectures. Choose the Timing Wisely.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2022

Challengers can challenge people to relax for an extended period of time and not worry about daily life stressors that often contribute to poor mental health outcomes. Ask supporters to seek out and nominate their stressed friends and family members to give them the challenge to destress by taking time out of their day not to worry.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women’s accomplishments throughout history and recognize history-makers that have contributed to advancing and protecting women’s rights in our society. Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support!

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

Smithsonian Associates (SA) , which annually presents 700+ classes and other educational and entertaining programs, made a hard fast pivot in June 2020, when it began to present all of its lectures and art courses as livestreamed programs on Zoom. The images chronicle what the volunteers have been doing with all this time on their hands.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2018

One of my favorite activities is to do a networking walk on The Dish trail, a five mile somewhat challenging hike adjacent to the Stanford University campus, a location where Silicon Valley start up entrepreneurs have famously walked and made deals or come up with great ideas. How do you measure that impact?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. You, as the instructor, will learn along with them because you are not the one talking the whole time.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

But innovative membership ideas aren’t just about being clever — effective membership programs create lifelong patrons who are actively engaged with your organization. The lecture was so fascinating that I ended up buying tickets to see the ballet , and I became a season ticket holder. . Special Member Access .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Many times, it means both the “doer” and the “decision maker.”. In addition, I do a little real-time assessment in the room by doing “raise your hand” polls or in a webinar by using the polling feature. This can help you adjust in real-time to the audience needs or what I call a real-time pivot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

Recent research and teaching practice shows that the lecture is a less effective teaching tool. It is important to think about different delivery options – individual, small group, and large group activities. Full group activity: Provide feedback and ideas to a shared virtual chat space both before, during, and after live webinar.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

You may need to get rid of sticky notes and embrace digital tools, better time management, and more efficient processes. Do you constantly lecture yourself to work smarter? Do you feel drained of energy all the time? Most importantly: Is this tool going to save you time? Plus you can access them from anywhere, anytime.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I used my holiday break as an opportunity for a brief digital detox and time for family, travel and fun. During the first week of January , I use the quiet time for three New Year’s rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead and identify professional growth areas. I wish you a very happy and healthy 2018!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It typically involves a substantial commitment of time, energy, and emotion. I don’t often encounter people from nonprofits in this stage because they won’t attend a workshop or a peer learning activity. If they do, they are typically “resistant” learners, often questioning the value of the technology.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Obviously, I was flattered, but also anxious to deliver a lecture that could bring true value to nonprofit professionals. . After what felt like hours of agonizing over potential topics, one of my coworkers suggested the idea to discuss common social media mistakes we see our clients making all the time! Remember: Scope = Time + Money.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

In fact, ongoing donor retention is 61% vs. just 19% for one-time donors. Weave in well-planned and well-executed “customer experiences” that keep you in active relationships with your donors. A lover, not a lecturer. Remind donors when it’s time to renew or fulfill a pledge. Action Steps to Increase Donor Loyalty.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2013

When you want to acquire a new skill or apply some new knowledge, do you learn by passively sitting and listening to an expert lecture for 90 minutes without a break and 150 PPT slides? Understanding what holds people’s attention or breaks it can make the difference between delivering a session that is valuable or a waste of time.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As you implement the strategies given in this guide, you’ll be able to find and recruit people who want to dedicate their time and talent to helping your organization. When someone is willing to donate an hour of their time, a nonprofit is able to save money while getting the assistance they need to move their work forward.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

How will this communicate renewed vision amidst a time of rapid change? Eschew lectures, educational pieces, self-congratulatory prose, and corporate speak. So don’t just send one appeal, one thank you, and then nothing until the next time you need something. Closing Thoughts: Time to Reset.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2010

The format, the physical space, and network weaving activities were extraordinary. It was the first time I ever gave a talk on a cat walk stage. This workshop was an experiment in the interactive lecture and lots of small groups. I wish I could have stayed for the whole conference, but alas. My slides are here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2016

Anne Kotleba Lecturer/ Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Anne Kotleba is our newest staff member, joining us as a lecturer in the School of Community Resources & Development and coordinator of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and the Certified Nonprofit Professional Credential.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In my free time, I'm a fellow and lecturer at Georgetown, focusing on how to best activate audiences to support causes/nonprofits. Throughout that time, I heard hundreds—if not thousands—of hunches on what people “know” works when talking to their supporters.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 27, 2014

Here are just a few activities that could earn members points: Buying a membership. Volunteering. Attending a lecture or event. Renewing a membership early. Completing a visitor survey and offer feedback. Making a purchase in the gift shop. Think about it!

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