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A New Way To Think For Business Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Forbes named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022. In the book, authored by Roger L. The vast majority of activities referred to as strategy are actually planning. Question: In your book, you write that if you feel comfortable with your strategic plan, there’s a strong chance it isn’t very good.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

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Free nonprofit educational resources Most nonprofit leaders hold deep expertise in their organization’s focus area, but not everyone working in the social sector arrives equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to fundraise effectively.

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What’s The Difference Between A Principal Gift And A Mega Gift?

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A lot of what we do in fundraising was inherited or just common knowledge. In his iconic book Mega Gifts , he writes about the types of people who give mega gifts and what it takes to have relationships with these donors. While the book is over a decade old, the core concepts are still relevant. Principal gifts vs. mega gifts.

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3 Ways to Manage & Grow Major Donor Relationships

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When you solicit a prospective supporter, you need to be prepared with data, compelling testimonials, personal knowledge of what motivates the donor as an individual, and a concrete plan of how their major gift will help you make major changes. That way, these gift records are linked together for easy reference, tracking, and reporting.

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Announcing… Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 270-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0, Book Tour Fundraiser.

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A Guide To Superior Management Effectiveness

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Forbes recently named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022. In the book, authored by Roger L. The vast majority of activities referred to as strategy are actually planning. Question: What is the most important thing you hope readers will take away from your book?

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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

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Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). This category could include volunteer time, equipment, how many books were provided by a corporate partner, etc. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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