Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While traditional either/or thinking has its benefits, many of the choices we face – the ones causing the most tension – can only truly be overcome using both/and thinking ,” say Smith and Lewis. We must be aware of these everlasting paradoxes if we hope to effectively navigate through our most difficult decisions.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This has been a problem for a long time. It used to be a United Way problem. But that hasn’t solved any problems. The problem is only getting worse. The problem is that everything related to corporate giving programs and workplace giving data has changed. And it is only getting worse. What’s going on?

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Gather more donations for your cause . You’re ahead of the game if your organization addresses a problem affecting communities across the country. Although relatively simple, managing a Google Ad Grant takes work and expertise, causing many organizations to outsource it to experts. Increase volunteer participation. Conclusion.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

This Disability Pride Month is a perfect time to let your elected officials know about accessibility problems in your community and policies that help and hurt the people with disabilities that they represent. You can also spend time volunteering and donating to nonprofits that provide important services to people with disabilities.

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Media Cause

JUNE 9, 2022

This problem was a first for me. The post Donation Tracking Problems? How to Use Sticky UTMs to Attribute More Gifts appeared first on Media Cause. NOTE : You will want to make sure that the GTM container is installed on all the domains you wish to use. A solution for the future .

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

Cause Camp was virtual again this spring, but thanks to a revolutionary platform and the A-game of our all-star speakers , attendees walked away with new networking connections, ideas and insights to help them do more good. . You came to Cause Camp today, you signed up, you enrolled, because you’re a leader. Where do we go from here?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofit organizations often tackle complex problems with hard-to-communicate ideas and sometimes, static, 2D images and videos aren’t enough to explain the problem. Creating a 3D avatar or a Snapchat lens that raises awareness for the nonprofit’s cause stem from technology that AR and the Metaverse were built on.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2008

I have a birthday coming up and over the weekend I received an email from Causes, the social change application in Facebook. Instead of just writing on your wall, or giving you something you don’t need, what if they had a chance to help a cause you believe in? Select your Birthday Cause today: Get Started - Learn More.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Today, I feature a guest post by Garret Kramer: The Problem-solving Fast Track By Garret Kramer Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems. How do you get on the problem-solving fast track?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2021

Currently, there is no legal requirement to distribute gifts, and therein lies the problem. So, while more than $25 billion went to charitable causes in 2019, so much money remains sitting for years in DAFs, and not working for improving peoples' lives.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2016

But there’s a problem with crowdfunding. Putting your cause on one of many crowdfunding sites gets it in front of a new audience. Some causes take off and might even receive double or triple of what they were asking. Putting your cause on Kickstarter or GoFundMe is like shouting in a loud room.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

We look for candidates who are willing to be flexible and have the intellectual gravitas to dig into problems that we’re asked to solve every day. In addition to being a vehicle for discovery, the inventory can be a problem-solving tool as well as a path to identifying and resolving conflict. Trust me, it’s worth it. “As

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Achieve

AUGUST 26, 2015

for problem solving is useful in systematically moving us from thinking-to-acting. Adopting the scientific method is critical in investigating a cancer diagnosis; however, it is equally useful in determining the cause(s) you will give yourself to. observe and identify the problem. observe and identify the problem.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 28, 2015

What can you do when interest in your cause begins to wane? This kind of situation is usually the result of bigger, deeper problems. Often their strategy involves putting highly experienced staff to work on problems with little input from the community. Your donors aren’t invested in your cause. Philantopic. ,

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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

In the nonprofit world, generations complain about how the next generation isn’t as active or engaged in causes as they are. Millennials care about causes, even if their preferences for involvement differ from those of older generations. In this case, it asks individuals who are interested in the cause to help raise money.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

To fix the problem, you begin adding perks. I would urge people to think about your just cause. Is it a cause you can’t argue with? Consider the power of having 20,000 members who join, first and foremost, to advance that cause. “I Exactly,” Sharon said. The tiered structure is a trap I’d stay clear of.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

We solved this problem with Storyraise , a solution for nonprofits to create digital annual, impact, and donor reports. Whether it’s a blog post, article, or social media campaign, when you use Storyraise, the donation process seamlessly blends into the content, enhancing engagement and fostering a deeper connection with the cause.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Building grassroots capacity to address underlying causes of injustices We also look for organizations that seek to impact the underlying causes of gender and racial injustices and are working to change policies and conditions in their communities.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 10, 2023

Article In Brief: The Problem: Fundraising can sometimes be seen as a competition with nonprofits all going their own way, repeating the same playbook, duplicating effort. The Context: Social causes are bigger than just one organization. […] The post The Power of Collaborative Fundraising appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. Your people can help answer critical questions: Are we solving the right problem? Why is that?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. The Problem. A failure to stay focused causes non-profits to miss out on opportunities to raise more money from the work they are already doing, or from the donors they already have. The Solution.

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NetWits

APRIL 24, 2012

Inconsistency in your message causes distrust and over time will make your supporters skeptical about who you are and what you do. In short, your brand is the gut feeling your supporters and the world have when thinking about, hearing about, seeing and interacting with your nonprofit organization. . Inconsistency is Your Worst Enemy.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Data silos are a common problem across all industries and can cause serious pain points, especially as data volume increases. Restricted research: Inconsistent data restricts healthcare teams’ ability to perform meaningful research and problem-solve. Data silos cause problems throughout the nonprofit sector.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state. When and where do problems occur? How big is the problem? What is the impact of the problem?

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2014

Sometimes extraordinary things can happen when we look at problems from a new point of view. Caravan Studios drew in local nonprofits with an invitation for snacks and some serious brainstorming — to hear the problems that only those people deeply involved knew about because they ran into these obstacles daily.

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Hands on Fundraising

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But there are still a few things to think about that are often causing your problem. Are you struggling to raise enough money? Of course, the reasons are as varied as organizations. You’re not clear about your mission Can you communicate your WHY easily and in simple language? And can you explain it in a […].

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 5, 2022

We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. We hire new staff, we hold team-building events, we might even bring in a consultant to determine the causes.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. What about schools or conservation causes? That’s just the nature of the beast.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So when it comes to inspiring your donors to support your cause, you might consider creating a nonprofit explainer video for your organization. How familiar or comfortable are they with the causes or issues you address? Explain how your organization’s mission is a solution for addressing the problem at hand. Provide a solution.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Cornershop Creative Lesley Molecke, founder When your cause is compelling and your argument is strong, it can be easy to find folks who will get on board with enthusiastic lip service. Instead, find the people closest to the problem you’re trying to solve and go deep in organizing among those communities.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

may prove to be a key resource for solving some of our most pressing real-world problems," according to game designer Jane McGonigal in The Wall Street Journal. How can nonprofits use game elements to promote their cause? Gamers are already helping tackle real-world problems, just by playing games. Why are games important?

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 1, 2022

“As a result of our collaboration and learning, we are convinced that today we have a problem in the way we fund nonprofits.” The post How to reframe nonprofit overhead as investments in your mission appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What problem will you solve? Regardless of which cause your organization is passionate about, your crowdfunding page should clearly state the problem you are trying to solve. Next, you should go into detail about how your nonprofit will solve this problem. Do you help feed thousands of people in Rwanda?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2012

I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. From Penn State on a national level to the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (KTSC) here locally, we’re seeing a variety of problems that could have been prevented by a Board doing its job. Problem #1. Problem #2. Problem #3.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

That’s why when nonprofits encourage the act of social fundraising, they not only empower supporters to share their love of the cause, but they also leverage their vast personal networks to grow in so many ways. General awareness: The more people see, learn, and hear about your cause, the more informed they will become.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

The message was clear: to survive in business in the 21st century businesses must strive to connect cause, meaning and purpose. Cone Communications found that more than 9 in 10 millennials are willing to switch brands if the new one is associated with a cause.

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Care2

JULY 12, 2012

We’re hearing lots more these days about “Cause Marketing.” For most Frogloop readers, the main thing to know is that Cause Marketing has become a major source of dollars for nonprofits large and small -- from First Book and KaBOOM! ”) about Cause Marketing. ” What is that, anyway?

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