Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 19, 2019

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. They focused on small gifts — pens, coffee mugs, or tote bags for example — offered as thank-you gifts to solicit charitable donations. Consider these examples of what works before you decide. Dorethea was asking about sending gifts to her major donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

WhatsApp represents one such medium that presents nonprofits with an outstanding opportunity to engage with stakeholders through texts, attachments, and multiple forms of conversations delivered to their mobile phones and now to their desktops. Below are four examples: 1) Virtual Team Management. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to content management systems (CMS), WordPress is a stellar choice for a variety of organizations, including businesses and nonprofits. This page is where visitors will go to learn more about your nonprofit as a whole and to reassure themselves that they are supporting a credible and professional organization. About page.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In June 2007, Apple launched the iPhone, and in subsequent years we saw the rise of apps as a competing method to websites for how people interact with organizations. For organizations using both apps and websites, there were challenges in seeing how the data interacts—are web visitors the same people using the app?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 30, 2017

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. There are also more and more opportunities emerging for people to coordinate global conversations that happen at the same time, instead of disconnected over time (still tied together via hashtag). What do those # mean? Build a landing pad.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor acquisition refers to how many new donors your nonprofit can attract within a given timeframe. Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year. For example, you might attract 150 new donors and retain 55% of your existing donors within a year. Craft a conversion journey.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2014

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pages. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

According to Huiquan Zhou and Shihua Ye, “The rapid development of information technology has boosted nonprofit organizations’ ability to reach out to a larger and more diverse audience… in a fast and affordable way.” Utilizing the internet, email and social media has substantially expanded the visibility of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 19, 2015

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pages. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2016

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth page. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Let’s look at my career, product marketing as an example. Product marketing is a career that has completely evolved and grown over the last decade. Becoming a digital-first organization is an expectation today.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Because of this, the associations don’t view themselves as traditional member-based organizations, so they are playing by different rules. Becoming a digital-first organization is an expectation today.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. Some examples include: Data specific – What data empowers you? An example is how many new members did we acquire last month? The outcomes you can achieve tend to fall into four buckets that benefit your organization. Ask your colleagues questions.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A “donor plant” refers to a person who attends your gala / special event with the intention of making a significant donation. They are strategically invited or placed at the event by you, the organizer, to encourage and inspire other attendees to donate generously. Do your best to avoid having a conversation over the phone.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fundraising is the bread and butter of nonprofit organizations—without gifts from generous donors, your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to work toward its mission. For example, if you’re an animal shelter nonprofit, you could label your $25 donation option with “a month’s worth of food for a puppy.” Conversion rate. Bounce rate.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. The goals that get you to your mission should be specific and measurable, but also be aligned with the organization’s values. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2013

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. Halfway into the 300-page book, Leadership Conversations , I had turned the corners of nearly every fifth pags. There is so much to learn from Leadership Conversations.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Donor engagement is what your organization does to build and strengthen donor relationships and the methods you use to keep donors active and involved. Your donor engagement strategy outlines exactly how you’ll reach out to donors and the KPIs you’ll track to measure how engaged a donor is with your organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The exact donation amount that you consider to be a major gift will depend on the highest donation amounts your organization typically receives. For example, if your largest donations tend to be between $25,000 and $50,000, you might designate that range as your major gift range. Create a gift range chart.

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Forum One

APRIL 11, 2023

Service design benefits the social sector If audiences are more engaged, they are participating in your organization’s offerings, applying for your grants or fellowships, or completing activities that will ultimately benefit them and their interest and passion in your organization’s cause in the long term. Improve the user experience.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts. Here’s an example for a targeted email campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

For example, are you looking to target volunteers, fundraisers, or even VIP donors? . Refer back to your goal and really think about what supporters might best fit your event. With proper segmentation and a good cadence plan (don’t forget those follow-ups), you should be able to get a good conversion out of your supporter email list.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Note on vernacular: Programmatic advertising is different from how nonprofits typically refer to “programmatic” content. It does not refer to your organization’s programs but rather the algorithmic nature of the advertising tools. . View-through Conversions. How does Programmatic Advertising Work?

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 14, 2022

A chart of accounts (COA) is a standard accounting index system that helps nonprofit organizations classify and track their financial activity. The COA organizes transactions into digestible information that gives nonprofit leaders a clear view of their organization’s financial status. Do we recommend copying the UCOA?

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

I had never considered turning to a local library for resources to help my organization build capacity, but libraries can do just that. Philanthropic consultants can be costly to many organizations and often focus on high level initiatives that a nonprofit might not be positioned to focus on just yet.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, you might start a staff book club and use Christian books as a valuable resource for establishing essential team ethics. Nonprofit decisions: Your role as a leader requires you to make decisions on behalf of the nonprofit, which will inevitably be influenced by the core values of the organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

At a minimum, it states they will attend meetings, volunteer at events and programs, make a financial gift, support the fundraising efforts of the organization, take part in strategic planning sessions , and be an ambassador of the cause around town. For example, a disruptive board member might first get a call from the board chair.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Regardless of what type of business a nonprofit organization does, it requires a marketing campaign. Like-minded people need to know about your organization, and the right marketing concept will help you achieve this. Despite being a nonprofit organization, timelines and goals should be clearly defined.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2022

Which business or organization comes to mind first? When I refer to “digital ads” in this article, I’m referring to the three kinds of digital advertising that are easiest and most affordable: Social media advertising: e.g. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. Every organization needs to take a slightly different approach.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

To maximize the full potential of this period, organizations must explore innovative strategies to drive engagement, increase conversions, and amplify their overall impact. This guide will delve into actionable strategies to help organizations like yours elevate their fundraising with employee giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized! For example, the Latin America Work Group’s website is www.lawg.org , but when the organization was setting up its profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, “lawg” was not available on all three sites. Link to online references and source material often.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Reference thought leaders and influencers. Prospective supporters are much more likely to donate to you if you aren’t a cold, lifeless organization simply going through the motions. To get you started, consider if you want your organization to come across as: Knowledgeable. Reference thought leaders and influencers.

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