Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Digital-forward campaigns are still powerful new donor acquisition opportunities: 57% of new donors who gave to organizations using Neon Fundraise were acquired through digital channels. Using generative language artificial intelligence tools, we performed an emotional sentiment analysis of 1,177 subject lines sent out on GivingTuesday.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

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Authoring Leadership Demonstration Language 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

For example, when asking for donations at Christmas , you might focus your messaging on the season of giving or use religious language if that aligns with your target audience’s values. The promotional materials you give to your volunteer fundraisers and use on your own communication channels should highlight the holiday whenever possible.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

Think of automation as a tool to help your team focus on the uniquely human skills of creativity, relationship building, and critical thinking that only they can bring to their fundraising roles. Automation can make sure the right message gets to the right person on the right channel. Which of those communications could be automated?

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Knowledge Worker Fundraising Gift Gartner 66

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

Throughout the fundraising cycle, your focus will be on engaging and building relationships with your prospects. Once you’ve prioritized your list of donors, it’s time to start building a relationship with them. Thanking your donors is integral to retaining your donors and continuing to build strong relationships with your donor base.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

Whether it was Tammy Charles pushing us to build powerful corporate partnerships or Bill McKendry providing a detailed list of ways our organizations could make a leap forward, we all left feeling inspired to crush our goals in 2021. The days of press releases may be over, but that’s ok…we can become media channels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

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Leadership Demonstration Language Problem 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

Leadership 73

Leadership Demonstration Language Problem 73

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2018

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

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Authoring Leadership Question Demonstration 40

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These buttons serve as a gateway to the valuable content that your organization shares through its social media channels. Make them stand out on the page and use language that inspires action, such as “Give Today” or “Support Our Mission.” Publishing relevant content builds trust with your audience.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

How did you demonstrate relevance and urgency then vs. now? The conversation must be reset, moving away from how do we do this to why are we going to do this and finally to how do we build from there ? Once people walked toward online channels; today consumers are running towards them. . Think back to how different things were.

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Digital Strategy Nonprofit Phase 120

AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

By using event technologies like an all-in-one virtual event platform, event marketers can demonstrate a direct link to growth and revenue generation. By using inclusive language and including accessible options, like closed captioning and real-time language translations, you can welcome a diverse audience and expand your reach. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 25, 2015

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

Leadership 40

Leadership Demonstration Language Problem 40

Classy

JULY 9, 2021

Communication Channels Have Changed. Show your supporters why this fundraising effort is so important by highlighting the people you’ll be able to serve, the impact you’ll make in the community, and how you’ve demonstrated your ability to do so in the past. As you plan for who you want on your team, cast a wide net.

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Trend Campaign Tips Phase 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2015

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

Leadership 40

Leadership Demonstration Language Problem 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2014

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

Authoring 47

Authoring Leadership Demonstration Language 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2015

Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities, and we promote the use of the six moments as criteria for reward and promotion across teams. If you demonstrate these qualities consistently, people are likely to view you in a new light, that of a leader.

Leadership 40

Leadership Demonstration Language Problem 40

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. It demonstrates your organization’s unique approach to addressing a community problem. Here are some ways to create a strong anchor story: Identify a story that demonstrates what your nonprofit is all about. Keep your homepage fresh.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

In initially looking at the problem of accessibility, Malhan and his co-founders noticed a fragmented landscape of individuals and nongovernmental organizations addressing this issue and building up their own libraries of resources.

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Accessibility Technology Nonprofit India 52

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 28, 2019

Step 1: Build Relationships with Students & Alumni. To effectively capitalize on this connection, you need to start building relationships with students before they graduate. Use this language to appeal directly to current students, alumni, and other prospects. Recognize scholarship donors through multiple channels.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Prioritize Donor Stewardship Donor stewardship is the practice of building strong, long-lasting relationships with your donors. Any good stewardship plan involves consistent and strategic engagement with your donors through a number of channels and with a variety of touchpoints.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I might audit their Facebook best practices and other social media channels. It is really important to pay attention to body language (discomfort, confusion, boredom, etc.) I feel strongly that to keep audiences engaged, they have to be moving. and be transparent and responsive to the audience.

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

All sorts of different platforms and channels are available to us – allowing us to reach new audiences and connect much more deeply with donors. Many nonprofits can’t reach these mega donors, can’t talk their language, and find relationships with them to be challenging. Demonstrating clear results for the people or causes they serve.

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Trend Fundraising Philanthropy Social Media 40

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

By focusing on every step of that donor journey and leveraging supporter data to build better relationships with supporters, your nonprofit can stop focusing so much on acquiring new ones and start reaping the rewards of a loyal donor base. This can occur through various channels such as social media, word of mouth, or advertising.

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Donor Management Guide Retention 52

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2023

POWERFUL demonstration of gift’s impact. If offline donors get a personal note, welcome package, and maybe a token gift, make sure your online donors get the same relationship-building touches. Most organizations simply put cursory thank you language there, and may even use canned language from their email service or CRM provider.

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Donor Nonprofit Mail Gift 83

Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Giving Tuesday builds on the generous spirit of year-end giving , but it’s not specific to you. Build partnerships / Recruit matching donors We mentioned earlier that partners and matching donors can be huge for a giving day. Scheduling your own giving day also gives you a chance to pick a date that’s special to your organization.

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Giving Tips Nonprofit Hosting 52

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists. A new building, whether you are breaking ground or ready to cut the ribbon. Offer a tour of your new building or addition, and emphasize what your organization will be able to do in the bigger space. More about that later.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

If you write too formally, write in 3 rd person, or write about how great your nonprofit is using ego-centric language, it doesn’t feel connecting at all. So, let’s get your nonprofit email newsletter right so it makes your donors feel good and helps you build the loyal donor base you need to fully fund your mission. Thanks to you.

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Newsletter email Create Template 124

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That push means crafting year-end giving letters that build a palpable connection to your organization’s mission and activate a donor’s urge to give. Once you’ve decided on a start day for your year-end giving campaign , you need to plan how you will use your different fundraising channels.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

The times we’re in offer opportunities to demonstrate your effectiveness, relevance, and unique purpose in ways that weren’t previously accessible to organizations other than the largest nonprofits. Multichannel strategies outperform single channel strategies because messaging in one channel supports messaging in another.

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Digital Marketing Fundraising Strategy 97

Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

Soha: How does the program help build community and give children the gift of music? Soha: What are some of the best ways you have seen the program build and evolve young audiences in the community? Having the chance to explore and channel their creativity is proving to be really rewarding for all involved.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This month we invite you to explore some of the programs and events we’ve been so honored to be part of building, shaping, and growing to expand access to Black history. To make these files as searchable as possible, NMAAHC worked with Forum One and Quotient to build the Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

Use examples that your audience can identify with and relate to, and that demonstrate the impact of your work. This helps build trust with your audience and makes your story more relatable. Avoid using too much jargon or technical language that your audience may not understand. Do you have a compelling story to share?

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Classy

JULY 1, 2021

This strategy provides an opportunity for more custom language and resources for your supporters as they learn how to get started. . If you’re just getting started, perhaps you’d like to test the waters with a single campaign page as you develop your strategy and build interest. . What are the Benefits of This Strategy?

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