Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. How does it differ from the mission statements we’re used to companies issuing?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

This is an issue I’ve been struggling with for a long time. OK, well, not so unrepentant or unabashed since I’m writing this post on the varied factors around technology and the environment, and have been thinking about this issue for myself for a long time. I’m an unrepentant, unabashed technophile.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2015

But upon reflection about these issues, I also wish to issue some cautions, some consideration to keep in mind as you adapt to changes in this dynamic and sometimes volatile environment. I know that because we articulated that message repeatedly at the Alliance. Metrics should not stifle innovation. And measurement is important.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

We got into a discussion in the comments and she agreed to share some of her experience addressing this issue within her nonprofit organization. Adopting social media goes beyond getting your organization to be active on Facebook or Twitter. Our nonprofit is not unique.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2018

Nonprofits can come to the table as authorities on their organization but with an openness to learn from their volunteer subject matter experts, while corporate partners benefit from the depth of the nonprofit’s community experience and issue knowledge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2008

I am no stranger to family diversity having adopted two children and being of different cultures and races.) That's a different issue and you definitely need to use a spam filter. This requires carefully thinking about comment moderation techniques and part of this includes articulating a clear policy about use of moderation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2007

Penguin Day is a day-long workshop for nonprofit organizations to explore the range of issues and options inovlved in using Free and Open Source Software. The video incorporates some slides from Angela Byron's excellent presentation, " Women in Floss " which also speaks to the dark side of gender issues in FOSS communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues. Dealing with Connectivity Issues, Remote Work, and Use of Social Platforms.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Issue areas: Your nonprofit might tackle multiple issue areas in your community under one umbrella cause. Bring attention to the various issue areas that your nonprofit is working to solve to emphasize your nonprofit’s purpose. You can also go more in-depth on a separate “About Us” or “Our Values” page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

Specifically she speaks to why she isn't a stronger advocate and some of the issues related to " Second Wave Adoption." Last week I summarized Allison Fine's articulate rant about the Gates Foundation. " Web 2.0, Live Blogging Conferences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The best social media practitioners express their personalities with a dash of attitude and a bit of flair, and are comfortable articulating their opinions online. They relish discussing ideas and issues online, and they do it with patience and kindness. Is an early adopter. Is friendly, patient and responsive.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 22, 2010

This guest post was written by Xianhang Zhang, a social designer who blogs on design issues here. It was by articulating it that Oldenberg allowed a common platform of understanding through which others could develop, debate and refine these concepts. You can join the conversation in the blog comments, or on the Museum 2.0

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 13, 2012

Our team articulately expressed direct, succinct truths that required no editing. Benetech’s approach differs from that of other groups in that we do not limit our interest to a single issue area. We asked “What is true about Benetech, what are the truths that define our identity, our culture, and the values that drive our work?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2006

I don't think she is saying SL is a fad that will go away as other people without her depth of knowledge have articulated. As always happens, these slow adopters will eventually be dragged kicking and screaming along when they find nobody occupying the space they stayed behind to protect. I have a large collection of buttons that I???

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

But as many of us have found out the hard way, on-time and on-budget projects do not necessarily mean a new system will realize proposed goals and yield expected value…or that users will even adopt the system as desired. Or, projects halt altogether when parties disagree and there is no way to make a definitive decision on a key issue.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In addition to a sponsor, I’d suggest creating a committee of key leaders within the organization to act as a steering committee for the initiative, ensure clear communication at the executive level, and foster organization-wide focus on project objectives (more on articulating the value of an IT project here ).

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The world’s largest no-kill shelter, North Shore Animal League uses their site to promote animal adoptions as well as donations and volunteer sign-ups. Plus, North Shore Animal League puts their cause at the center of their site by packing their site with adoptable pets. And who could say no to their faces?). Mission page.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

And if it’s a broader issue, then it may be that you need to sit down and say, “Okay, you guys agreed to these expectations. And I’ve been on young professional boards, and you articulated the things that I have not been able to articulate but felt that were weird, and good, and bad. Steven: Just a thank you.

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