Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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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. Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Create and manage different volunteer groups To encourage and facilitate conversation between your member volunteers, use your online community platform to create different groups. Consider grouping volunteer groups based on service roles, veteran volunteers and new volunteers, a general volunteer program news source, and more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening. Share statistics, facts, and news related to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

On social media and the news. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. It is a new feature that was added to the Microsoft Edge browser in March 2023. At the dog park.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board. When you succeed at recruiting talented leaders, share the good news broadly. An organizational chart. A calendar of events.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. Then, you can start asking questions. This question can help you understand where to best spend your time and energy. Do you think I should apply again?”

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

The good news is that you likely already use at least one marketing tool, meaning you are well on your way to building a MarTech stack. As your nonprofit team begins that conversation, be sure to write down the answers. But, how does an organization begin to piece one together?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. When we started writing, we were inspired by the question: What separates truly transformational leaders from the rest of the pack? They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” How do you address these signs?

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sgEngage

MARCH 13, 2024

So, we were curious: What would the data tell us about three key questions? We encourage you to read the full report where we dive into these questions and more. Is this bad news? Conversely, walks/5Ks with registration fees declined year over year in total number, participation, and revenue. in 2021 and by 15.4%

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If the donor does seem engaged, it is an appropriate time to have a short conversation about their connection to the organization and any recent news before letting them go. Make the calls The final step is to simply set the dates and make the calls.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., You can generally discern the foundation priorities doing online research; if not, you can call foundation personnel and have a conversation to assess how you fit. – – Charity Clairity Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

Approach other members at association events and build trust to ask these challenging questions. Industry news and information. Share the news on your social media, organization website, and within your virtual community to spark the most conversation and engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. When we started writing, we were inspired by the question: What separates truly transformational leaders from the rest of the pack? They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” How do you address these signs?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In 2020, these steps will be a response to certain trends and conversations you’ve likely caught wind of over the last few years. The Rise of Giving Experiences and Conversations About Sustainable Impact. Though the notorious Pineapple Fund was a fleeting effort, blockchain is still very much a part of social good conversations.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With your staff thought leaders, organize a content calendar to create a steady stream of news, industry information, and commentary to keep members engaged. A moderator can also participate in discussions, helping to get the conversations going and keep them flowing. Elevate membership roles.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The good news is that Tahoe is not in any pain. The bad news is that his condition has no cure, and he will completely lose his sight. Your thank-you letter should be conversational and sound natural if read aloud. Element #6: Contact info for questions. Tahoe is one of those greyhounds. He is going blind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. When we started writing, we were inspired by the question: What separates truly transformational leaders from the rest of the pack? They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” How do you address these signs?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2018

In a Facebook post dated January 11th, Mark Zuckerberg shared a completely new direction for the News Feed to make sure the “time we all spend on Facebook is time well spent.”. So his new goal for the News Feed is to create more meaningful conversations between “friends, family and groups”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. When we started writing, we were inspired by the question: What separates truly transformational leaders from the rest of the pack? They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” How do you address these signs?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The question is, do most fundraisers know their website analytics ? I recommend that you keep “speaking” to them by sending them your regular e-news updates and existing appeals. You can further follow-up on these non-converting prospects with perhaps a series of telephone calls aimed at further conversion.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

To stay focused on our users’ needs, we’re creating a set of persona archetypes based on in-depth conversations with current and potential users. This raises the question of whether we may be able to help get the information they need more quickly and efficiently. We do this through a program called Follow Me Home (FMH).

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

Recently, an article about Disney came across my news feed and caught my attention. The article opens with a question that visitors to Disney theme parks frequently ask of Disney employees, “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?” What can your organization learn from parades, ice cream cones, strollers, and Mickey Mouse?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Write like you are having a conversation with a donor at your kitchen table. Better Fundraising Email Trick #2: Keep It Conversational . And think of yourself as having a conversation with your friend about what’s going on with your nonprofit. The mortal enemy of a conversational writing style is jargon. Write that!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Four quick bits of news: a new life for New York City pay phones, a more "conversational" way to search for information, the recently-launched Give app, and smart garbage. Useless Pay Phones to Become Free WiFi Hot Spots in New York City. Bing’s New "Conversational" Search.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

Although the findings of the recently released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report haven’t changed much since the last edition three years ago, its release has (re)fueled the conversation fire in the #nptech community. But why aren’t more organization’s doing it?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. When we started writing, we were inspired by the question: What separates truly transformational leaders from the rest of the pack? They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” How do you address these signs?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2021

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

It offers a solution for campaigns and orgs looking to post links and focus on rapid response and breaking news. We know from our media advocacy campaigns that Twitter offered a public gathering place for journalists, thought leaders, and influencers to exchange ideas and comment on the news cycle. We think Threads can fill that gap.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For instance, NeonMoves, a mobile application, is designed to help fundraisers spend less time trying to figure out whom to contact and more time in conversation with donors. AI can increase online donor conversion and retention rates. Software vendors in this category include Blackbaud , boodle.AI , Gravyty , and Neon One.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” Remember, as you navigate the news cycle and other big issues, they shouldn’t take away from the importance of your work as a nonprofit. They are real people. It’s going to be a year—but we’re in it together.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

One of the most common questions we see on nonprofit listservs is: “Who’s the current op-ed editor at such-and-such-outlet?” Dallas Morning News. The Conversation. US News and World Report Debate Club. This is one of the many tools you can find in the M+R Toolshed. ColorLines. submissions@colorlines.com.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

By now you’ve probably heard that short-form video on social media is an important tool for reaching new and younger audiences. This is not groundbreaking news, yet many nonprofit organizations (Candid included) have hesitated to jump in for a variety of reasons. Have questions or obstacles you’re facing?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

That’s more good news for you, the one standing out like a rainbow unicorn in a sea of beige, bland messaging. It should sound like a conversation (not like a thank-you script a robot might write). What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? What’s the answer?

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