Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2021

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal.

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Forum One

MAY 6, 2022

Conversational marketing is the norm, not the exception. As organizations explore heading back to the office, cultural institutions re-open, and nonprofits relaunch in-person opportunities to connect, conversational marketing is a valuable way to deepen connections with online visitors. Modernized communication.

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Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2021

Conversational marketing is the norm, not the exception. As organizations explore heading back to the office, cultural institutions re-open, and nonprofits relaunch in-person opportunities to connect, conversational marketing is a valuable way to deepen connections with online visitors. Modernized communication.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

People are talking about artificial intelligence—AI is everywhere. Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! Google’s Bard is a generative language model from Google AI, trained on a massive dataset of text and code. On social media and the news.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. Even those people who vow to never set foot in an office again will admit the in-person world held some attractions. With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill. Today, the idea is more mainstream.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

grantee organizations led by people of color rated the Packard Foundation significantly lower than respondents at white-led organizations across several measures, including our awareness of organizational challenges, understanding partner context, transparency, and communications about our commitments to DEIJ.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. Formalize the interaction between these two groups by providing specific times for them to exchange information and channels for reporting the outcomes of those conversations. Circulate the feedback broadly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

On Tuesday, June 4 Tereza Litsa ( @TerezaLitsa ), co-founder of the #ReclaimSocial podcast , will takeover @NonprofitOrgs for 24 hours to lead a conversation about the importance of being positive on social media. It was obvious that this conversation needs to continue beyond this annual campaign. How to Participate.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The second category , external self-awareness, means understanding how other people view us, in terms of those same factors listed above. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. People frequently enjoy their own observations best.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

There are two different ways of approaching embedded giving: Modal embeds or pop-up donation forms that display when people select your donate button. As people become more passionate about what their donations are accomplishing, they may also be more likely to share it. People like easy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2019

On Tuesday, August 6, @GivingTuesday will takeover @NonprofitOrgs for 24 hours to lead a conversation about how to set your nonprofit up for success, what the data tells us about who’s giving on GivingTuesday, and how you can get involved in the biggest giving movement of all time. History of GivingTuesday. What You’ll Learn.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Acknowledge the donor for their gift – You’ll find the specific language in the 2 nd paragraph, along with how that gift will impact the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission. This sentence has one job – to get people reading and move them to the next paragraph. Element #4: Hero language. Element #9: Tax language.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal.

People 40

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This eliminates any surprises at checkout, leading to a better giving experience for donors and no impact on conversion rate for nonprofits. Before you start asking your donors for tips, consider the cost to your organization and the impact it will have on your conversion rates, donation amounts, and more.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Listen to today’s conversation to learn what Rachel thinks about building relationships between donors and organizations, the role of segmentation, and how language factors into donor retention. Preferences of people making online gifts. The factor of language in donor retention. What people want to see in brands.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Most people don’t. We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. These will support your business case by aligning with your goals: Consistent, trusted data with standard interactive reports using a common language that employees throughout your organization easily understand – all in a secure data warehouse.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. Formalize the interaction between these two groups by providing specific times for them to exchange information and channels for reporting the outcomes of those conversations. Circulate the feedback broadly.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Although we did not start with a particular emphasis on equity and access, this theme came up regularly in our conversations with the field. Who are these people we talked with? The quotes in this article all come from these focus group conversations. and Canada about their technology use. Geography and Transportation. “In-person

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Write tweets in clear, concise language. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Format your tweets for easy reading. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

On Tuesday, June 4 Tereza Litsa ( @TerezaLitsa ), co-founder of the #ReclaimSocial podcast , will takeover @NonprofitOrgs for 24 hours to lead a conversation about the importance of being positive on social media. It was obvious that this conversation needs to continue beyond this annual campaign. How to Participate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

And, inspiration was not a one-way street – we also heard from world leaders from the US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice to Hilary Clinton and many others about the opportunity that young people have to do good in a connected world. Encouraging (younger) People To Follow Their Passion About Doing Good.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board. Simply put, the people who write grant applications may be surprised to discover how difficult it can be for respondents to understand and answer their questions.” Rewrite the whole thing. Take it out.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

By marrying design principles with insights from behavioral science, nonprofits can create more engaging and efficient donation platforms that enhance the donor experience and boost conversion rates. We want people to be landing on a page that feels like our platform, our website, even our domain, and that’s exactly what this form does.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Consider how different people with different backgrounds and experiences may interpret your question and try to make it as clear and inclusive as possible. Look for ways to simplify your language and your structure to make your question easier to read and answer. Can this question be interpreted in a different way?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Brad Jacobs Some of my favorite leadership lesson takeaways from the book, written in an easy-reading, conversational and friendly style, include: Successful people are self-aware enough to avoid the following three impediments to effective leadership : The belief that you’re right, no matter what. No side conversations.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Make sure to include lots of “you” language—that means your news updates should not be framed as what you are doing as an organization, but rather as what your donors are making possible with their generosity. I wish you a prosperous 2023—keep being What’s Good in the world! Learn more and get in touch at bewhatsgood.com !

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. You don’t need to dive into details or emphasize the tragedy and past trauma of the people you work with. Write that.

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Chat-first search, where people use conversation interfaces like chatbots to find information, is poised to overtake traditional search engine usage sooner than you might expect. As chatbots and voice assistants provide direct answers, people may not click through to content. Maybe Sooner Than You Think | PCMag ).

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Chat-first search, where people use conversation interfaces like chatbots to find information, is poised to overtake traditional search engine usage sooner than you might expect. As chatbots and voice assistants provide direct answers, people may not click through to content. Maybe Sooner Than You Think | PCMag ).

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Next, ask about what language resonates with them. By speaking to the people directly impacted by your work, you can uncover issues with your programs, identify new opportunities, and better understand the challenges they face. Conversely, what would happen to your community without your nonprofit’s presence?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

When traditionally excluded people are included, power imbalances weaken , work environments become more innovative , trust between colleagues increases , and financial performance increases. I will predominantly utilize Identity-First Language (e.g., disabled people”) as opposed to Person-First Language (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

So, let’s look at what it means to give people a great experience as you build the donor relationship. It also means your communications need to feel like a virtual conversation, meeting their need for interesting, relevant information — not just whatever you feel like telling them. People donate because they want to do good.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people. One final bit of context: we recognize that language is subject to regional differences as well, meaning that even though we are sticking to English here, there are still undoubtedly many English words that we might have missed or not addressed. Devastated.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As the intimidation factor ratchets up, you stop talking to your donors like human beings; instead, you end up addressing them like they’re a mass of nameless, faceless people. But remember: You’re a person talking to other people. And not just any people! How many of them actually invite you to have a conversation with them?

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