Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate. How do you address these signs?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Back then, we were concerned about heady items like constituent-centric experiences, data-driven culture and strategy, technology for change, and use cases for technology. The continued flow of money into the nonprofit world is welcome news. It was seemingly a year and forever ago when we last wrote about nonprofit trends reports.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

This new technology allows journalists and other stakeholders to access conversations among the individuals whose day-to-day lives feel the impact of important community issues. Lack of local funding expands existing news deserts and leaves large areas of the United States without a voice in the media.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Philanthropy is often an important part of any company’s structure. But if your company is new to philanthropy, a great place to start is by starting an employee giving program! An employee giving program is a great way to show your company’s culture to potential and current employees. Are you planning time-sensitive campaigns?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 20, 2021

The structure of a board and the board governance process, including monthly or quarterly meetings, amplifies the struggle. There is good news. It builds belonging and culture. Zoom, email, text, meeting times, attachments, links and loss of sanity…these are the days of our lives.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

With a structured schedule, you can look back and discern your content’s performance with confidence. Lean into your culture and vision to showcase your values and what makes you unique. If your nonprofit is advocacy-based, share your perspective on relevant news topics as they emerge to establish yourself as a thought leader.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Our actions and participation in advocacy that leads to the systemic and cultural change we want to see starts with the stories we tell — and believe — about our own experiences, our community, and our world. . Structure Your Message Effectively . The way we structure our stories is key to maximizing their impact.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2010

Last week, I attended Structure Lab , a half-day workshop on legal and financial structures for ventures for social good. Like many people in the arts, I'm interested in new models that help people combine mission-driven work with an entrepreneurial spirit. The good news? The bad news?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures. These structures allow people to collaborate in a trustless environment without the need of traditional bureaucracy or centralized authority.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The 24/7 news cycle is overwhelming to many people. Whether we like it or not, information overload is a part of our culture now, and the design and tone of your nonprofit’s website need to take this shift in communication seriously and present your website accordingly. Limit the Layout to Two Columns.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

The good news is that it’s not that hard to turn things around. The end results include a stronger, healthier organization infused with a culture of collaboration. Maybe it’s something as simple as talking through campaign coding structure. If you’ve found yourself in a silo-ed situation, you know how draining it can be.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, but it's a lot easier when you're not starting from scratch - so we've put together a template that you can fill out as you go, which already contains the structure, sections, and language you'll need. What makes your nonprofit different?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. You might identify a new area of need or a more efficient way to make an impact, but if you pivot your programs and donors don’t understand why, you risk losing their trust. Who Do You Serve?

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Corporate Culture. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? When it came to company culture in previous centuries, your outlook as an employee was generally rough. We abolished the six-day work week and established unions, corporate culture and equal rights – kind of.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

In the talk, Tim and Chris unveiled Donahue, a new experimental tool designed and built by Arc90 and Behavior Design which tears down the wall between audience and presenter, allowing the audience to interact directly with the presenter’s ideas to begin a conversation."

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Newport News, VA / $85. State/Local.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 12, 2011

You need a culture and structure that will actually encourage innovation and creativity. PS For more live SXSW news you can use, follow @Convio and the #sxsw hashtag on Twitter. We all want to be innovative right? It sounds and is fabulous. Watch it here and forget that old warning of "don't try this at home."

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

I believe that the appetite for risk is very much a cultural norm that is influenced by the price of failure and the cost of experimentation. that] caused organizations to be inwardly focused on highly structured frameworks for how pieces of data worked together. You mention risk, innovation, scale, and success.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

A structure has emerged to serve this purpose, called the Benefit Corporation. This past October, California joined New Jersey, Virginia, Hawaii, Vermont, and Maryland in passing legislation to create this new type of legally recognized company.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

It was also an opportunity for me to co-facilitate with in-country team, meet the NGOs and hear their stories first-hand, and learn a lot about modeling and adapting interactive training techniques for different cultures. My father, who is over 70 years ago, uses Facebook to keep up with the news as well as our family.”

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Corporate Culture This category covers the look, feel and operation of your association. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? When it came to company culture in previous centuries, your outlook as an employee was generally rough. How do people interact with each other?

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BoardAssist

MARCH 24, 2015

While there is lots of good news to share, the bottom line is that nonprofit leaders give nonprofit boards a “B minus” grade in overall performance. Structure yourself for success. It reinforces how important those activities are, and creates pride of ownership and positive peer pressure within your board’s culture.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. A great fundraising plan is one that both serves as a blueprint, but also offers this information through the lens of your nonprofit’s culture, mission, and values from beginning to end.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

AI has the potential to take marketing in new directions. “As Keep the limitations of that structure in mind. BBC World News) If the personal computer was transformational, AI is revolutionary. If you are using it, tread lightly. As ChatGPT is quick to assert, it is a language model, not a knowledge model.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 15, 2015

The most important thing to remember after receiving news of a resignation is to take a deep breath. Instead, consider this an opportunity to step back and evaluate goals, responsibilities, qualifications and team structure while also being thoughtful and deliberate about what you really need in the role. Don’t Panic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

One example is from grist.org, an environmental news site. grist.org’s engagement model is elegantly simple and illustrates how their audience makes this journey from passive consumers of information to sustainable living champions. In the book, we share a couple of case studies and examples of engagement models.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2019

What were the unique factors of Emancipet’s structure that led to that decision? How has it affected the culture of the organization? A: I think at first we had really natural and normal fears that any non-profit would have when considering bringing in capital in new ways.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

As we head into the final months of 2020, some parts of the country are opening up more than others, consumers are itching to get out of their homes, and arts and culture organizations are at a pivotal moment in planning for their comeback. Q: As sales and marketing restart, what do you expect will be the major changes?

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

I''ve seen this line of questioning almost completely disappear in the past two years due to many research studies and reports on the value and rise of participation, but in 2006-7, social media and participatory culture was still seen as nascent (and possibly a passing fad). In 2008, the conversation started shifting to "how" and "what."

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

In 2013, CBS News reported that the U.S. Like the children’s story The Three Little Pigs , that framework may be made of straw, sticks, or bricks depending on the importance of internal controls in the culture of the organization. . Next, is there a structure of responsibility and authority in the organization?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Nonprofit Learning Lab / Newport News, VA / $85. Transformative keynote speakers, compelling educational sessions and unbeatable networking opportunities will leave you awash in experiences to inspire and strengthen the philanthropic culture of your YMCA. Be prepared to be inspired! General / #accp2019 / @accprof. May 29 - 30.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 25, 2011

I've seen this line of questioning almost completely disappear in the past two years due to many research studies and reports on the value and rise of participation, but in 2006-7, social media and participatory culture was still seen as nascent (and possibly a passing fad). In 2008, the conversation started shifting to "how" and "what."

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

For news and happenings from the live event, feel free to follow me at @jordanv on Twitter). It's a discussion of bike and pop culture and socializing the good with these Interweb tools” 10. Some unlikely instigators from New Orleans did just that with little more than passion, a bus, T-shirts, and some duct tape.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 8, 2010

Occasionally it's a place for a surprising cross-cultural encounter. I could imagine having a great time on videochat debating the merits of a piece of art with a stranger, trying to solve a puzzle together, talking about a news event, or sharing stories. It may be a fun plaything for people who like to provoke and be provoked.

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M+R

JUNE 7, 2023

While we push ourselves and our clients every day toward a more equitable future, we’re also continually evaluating our internal structures to determine how we can bring an equity-centered approach to all of our work. As folks working in media relations, we try to never assume our target audience consumes the same news sources that we do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

To good news, you don't need to write a blog to find people and to participate in the conversation. news or web feeds ???? or software that gathers all the news feeds in one place where you can scan/read them quickly. The news feeds are created by some behind-the-scenes code called ???? into an RSS Reader????

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