Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Awhile back, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking job candidate references. Ryan serves on the board of Yale Corporation, Human Rights Watch, and INSEAD , and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Everyone has a blog it seems. Put very simply, blogging for the sake of blogging is not good enough. Your nonprofit has to do what we refer to as ‘purposeful blogging.’ That’s why we’re creating this blog, to give your nonprofit the tools it needs to take its blog to the next level.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Earlier in the year, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking references. Ryan serves on the board of Yale Corporation, Human Rights Watch, and INSEAD , and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A from INSEAD.

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 2, 2022

According to data from exercise tracking giant Strava, most users who set fitness-related resolutions for the new year end up dropping them by January 19 (a day Strava employees lovingly refer Read More ». The post Nonprofit Fundraising Goals for 2022 appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

For your reference, here are the fundraising tools featured in 2019 , 2017 , 2016 , and 2015. This year’s tools tap into emerging trends, such as Messenger bots, cryptocurrency, and gaming for good, and also build on long-time successful fundraising strategies, such as e-advocacy, online contests, and monthly giving.

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Donorbox

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Product fundraising refers to selling products to raise money for your cause. Usually, things to sell for fundraisers are bought in bulk, donated, or provided as part of a […] The post 19 Products to Sell to Raise Funds & Boost Event Revenue appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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DonorPerfect

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the nonprofit sector, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) work refers to initiatives that promote safety, advocacy, and belonging for nonprofit employees and donors of color, especially in professional and educational settings. appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

Omnichannel marketing refers to the integration of both digital and offline touchpoints with consumers as they move through the marketing funnel, all while keeping branding and messaging consistent for a seamless user experience. Motivate readers to visit your website by including engaging snippets from blog posts that end on a cliffhanger.

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M+R

APRIL 5, 2023

We duplicated the Zakat ads and replaced all Muslim faith references with Christian faith references. The ads that contained references to the Christian faith were approved within an hour. Was the policy being fairly applied across different religions or … not? So, we did a little experiment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Gen Z are often referred to as ‘philanthro-kids’ and for good reason! More information about this influential generation can be found in the blog post, Generational Giving: Generation Z Giving Trends, Preferences, and Patterns. Final Thoughts It is important to consider fundraising trends in your planning for the year ahead.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

They simply refer to tags that can be added to any URL. Medium usually refers to how your donor found you, or more specifically, how they found the link to find you (whew, what a mouthful). Campaign refers to the specific marketing campaign you’re running. Examples: facebook, google, instagram, blog, website, qr-code.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

She refers to a “team of advisers” rather than a large, dedicated staff. ” She describes the advisors here on her Medium blog. You can subscribe to her blog to receive her future posts. . Please let us know on the blog. Scott’s funding operation has no known address — or even website. .

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Read our blog to discover how to advance your advocacy program’s efforts and better engage your member advocates online. Creating online advocate guidelines can be helpful as you train your recruits and provide a vital reference for advocates who have been in your program for a long time.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In today’s blog post we will examine how we can participate in our fundraising work! We use them daily to refer to other people. In modern English we typically either refer to someone as he or she. What are pronouns? . They are words used instead of a noun in a sentence.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The road to implementing new technology can be a long one, but your organization can smoo th the way with business process mapping. Read our blog to learn everything you need to know about b usiness process mapping and prepare your association for implementation success. What is business process mapping?

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Website developers need to make adjustments to the site’s digital assets (the video, audio and images referred to earlier) to ensure they load properly. The post More Insecure Content Blocked By Google Chrome appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. Get more serious and practical about AI Much of the work around AI these days is what we’d refer to as ad hoc.

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 27, 2021

The term usually refers to a smaller sum of money donated by millions of people to a charitable cause. With the rise in online and mobile giving, micro-donations, also known as micro philanthropy, have become a positive trend in the nonprofit sector. It would be a grave mistake for nonprofits and even churches to ignore […].

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

To start developing an AI policy for your organization, refer to the responsible AI framework from Project Evident and Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG). Photo credit: SolStock via Getty Images The post Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Refer to the slides below for examples. It provides an easy-to-access reference for everyone in the organization showing all content and outlets. Refer to the slides below for examples. Easy reference. all-day for emails and blog posts. Use this step-by-step guide for adding RSS feeds. Content Map.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

For reference, the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance requires organizations to spend at least 65% of total expenses on programs to be accredited. Again, for reference, the BBB says no more than 35% of contributions should go towards fundraising expenses. Cost of fundraising = fundraising expenses / total contributions.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Build Evergreen Resources Find useful content that your audience may use as an ongoing reference. When making something (video, blog post, article) ask yourself if this is something that would also be interesting and useful a year from now. However, all links are not equal. The more the better? The better, the better.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

GivingTuesday also kicks off what the nonprofit industry refers to as giving season —when organizations receive up to 30% of their annual donations— from November 29 through December 31. . Since you have developed all your content (refer to step #3), you can easily share this with the ambassadors.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. For example, staff can access policies through our intranet, and we refer to these resources regularly. The post Building a culture of nonprofit compliance at Candid appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Sample documents and reference materials : Gain inspiration from a collection of sample grant proposals, letters of inquiry, project budgets, and other documents for making your case to funders. The post Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2020

Using example proven strategies and tactics, checklists, tools and action steps, you’ll learn how to how to effectively use social media, blogs, video, online and offline marketing, your website and more. First published in 2013, this is a book I refer to often and find its practical action steps still relevant today.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

At Candid we refer to this as “lightly restricted funding”—funding for the strategic programs we already have planned and budgeted, so that the grants we receive are budget-relieving. The post Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. Our website’s blog – which now has over 280 bloggers who publish up to 25 posts per week – has been a powerful tool in our work to create cultural and political change on a range of topics related to family-friendly policies, flexible work and parenting.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Photo credit: mixetto via Getty Images The post Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This refers to the feelings, attitudes, and opinions of the individuals participating in your programs, courses, or training. Armed with this insight, they began to expand their certification offerings and saw a boost in learner engagement and satisfaction.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. Reference thought leaders and influencers. Reference thought leaders and influencers. You can also use your blog page as a valuable storytelling resource. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2011

Taking a break from online this week to stare at the ocean, visit family, and air out the brain. As someone who spends a lot of time online, breaks like this can be good for the heart, soul, and brain. Someone referred me to this excellent post by Danah Boyd about how to take an email sabbatical.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Read our blog for tips to get started. Consider building an onboarding manual, so your members have a reference guide after orientation ends, helping them transition into fully connected members. Learn more strategies to improve your association’s member engagement It’s time to stand out from the competition!

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

Photo credit: Ketut Subiyanto via pexels The post Setting work-life boundaries when working from home appeared first on Candid Blog. While work reaches us through our devices, we’re also surrounded by home-life requests, whether it’s taking care of a crying child or paying bills.

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

If you still have not enforced MFA in your organization, you can refer to the Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant to help with the rollout planning and change management. If you want to look at , or update , a referenced flow, select the related subflow element and “Open Reference Flow” to quickly access the subflow. .

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 25, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll dive into what SWAG is, introduce you to a valuable resource – TheShareWay, and provide essential tips for crafting successful SWAG requests. SWAG refers to promotional items that are distributed to event attendees, creating a lasting connection between your cause and participants.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Check out our blog on overcoming your fear of dirty data. Read our blog on Creating a Data Culture for Your Association. Use case studies & references – use 3rd party examples and case studies as examples of success. But remember not to get bogged down in too much perfection and let it keep you from getting started.

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