Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Many a time during my career I've been in situations where someone asks, "What is the difference between a vision and a mission?" Or, "How is an objective different from a goal?" And, lots of times, confusion comes when separating strategies from tactics. Reilly for this good clarification from his new book, AMA Business Boot Camp.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference. By definition, a micro donation is anything less than $100, but they can even be super small, like cents on the dollar. Think: asking people to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar.). Show Impact.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Last December, I wrote about the surprisingly complex challenge of aligning on a conceptual definition of BIPOC-led (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color). For example, there are differences of opinion as to how much BIPOC representation is needed to be considered “in power” (e.g.,

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? Some people think that their data needs to be perfect to get started. Create a Data Task Force & Data Definitions. Bring together people throughout your organization that have different points of view but are curious about data and want to learn.

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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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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. Founded in 1971, ABFE has organized, advocated, and strategized on behalf of Black people inside and outside philanthropy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Because when it’s for a good cause, people are more than willing to donate (check out this article all about the psychology behind charity ). Organizers generally worry that people won’t buy entries if they can get them for free. In the ease-of-use department, a sweepstakes campaign definitely comes out on top.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2013

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Passion plus knowledge is a powerful hook, making people who were about to swipe stay for a while. He defined it as “those people who possess a distinctively original idea, a unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry.” My YouTube examples don’t quite fit this lofty definition.

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

Traditionally, recruitment focused on looking outward to find and attract people to engage in activities in support of the organization’s cause. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the definition of retention even more dramatically. There is no better time than now to reconsider the definitions of recruitment and retention success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

The social media platform has more than 1 billion users — beating Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok — and is especially popular among people aged 18-29. The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter. On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This engagement series of emails would continue for a definite period. Different segments can be placed into different “donor journey” streams for more intensive cultivation. You can drive people to your website, but you can’t force them to give. The techniques are the same; it is just the medium that is different.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Our goal is to interact with individuals who are struggling with the disease of addiction and help them achieve long-term sobriety, financial stability, stable housing, and build healthy relationships with the people they are interacting with. How can people volunteer for your organization? VolunteerHub stands behind its product.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Jason Feifer Feifer answers these questions for us: Question: Of the four phases of change, which is typically the most difficult for people to work through and why? That's why I think the hardest phase is really New Normal — because that's where we get comfortable again, and people love comfort. And, will that learning carry forward?

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For some, it might feel like a continuation of the past three years – learning how to adapt, shift priorities, and engage with members in different ways. Look Beyond Top Line Revenue Most people define success by revenue generated, but in today’s economy, we need to go beyond the numbers.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2011

One person can make a big difference in the lives of others. Today I want to share a story about being on the receiving end of the difference one person makes. Broke was definitely a requirement! It was like they were speaking two different languages. What’s the difference one person makes? You know that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

A word on content and AI Search for SEO tips and you’ll read a lot about creating good content that people will want to read. This is definitely a factor and something to consider when you use AI to write for you. While it can be hugely helpful, AI doesn’t do an amazing job writing for the searcher’s intent or your audience.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Because a donor relationship is different than other relationships. So, let’s look at what it means to give people a great experience as you build the donor relationship. A warm fuzzy.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

Adoption was relatively slow, but by November 28 , more people were using iOS 15 than iOS 14, and by mid-March of this year, 80%+ of Apple users were on the new system — translating to about 40-50% of email users overall. Well, first of all, the definition changed. Now, however, we’ve got three different open rates to think about.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

This might happen when a member uses different email addresses to register for events and make purchases. You definitely need billing data, but knowing your member’s fax number is likely less important. Use tactics that are fun or provide a value for people to share their information with you. How accurate is it? Be creative.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One thing that is different is the size of the investment: $500 million is an initial figure. “$500 We’re ready to continue to fundraise to elevate that number and elevate this issue.” “The main question will boil down to: ‘Did we make a difference?’” There are lots of different ways we’re going to be looking at that,” says Im.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

What makes it different from a normal fundraising campaign? However, if this is a term you’re going to use often and you don’t want to do that every time, include a definition at the start of the campaign and in any resources you send to your fundraisers. If you want to highlight how important it is, do that.

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sgEngage

MAY 24, 2021

What’s the difference between fundraising and raising money? Many people may think of successful fundraising as simply getting donations, but that definition leaves out another important element: engaging smaller or future donors. Listen Now: Resources: Melissa Rancour. Blackbaud University Organizational Best Practices.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted. Indeed, if we commit to shifting power, we need to see and understand things differently.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Then we explored Emotional Intelligence (EQ), the theory of multiple intelligences, and mindsets that broaden the definition of smarts. Digging deeper: Mindsets : Your attitudes and beliefs about yourself, other people and the world. Developing XQ helps people become better leaders. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Jason Feifer Today, Feifer answers these questions for us: Question: Of the four phases of change, which is typically the most difficult for people to work through and why? That's why I think the hardest phase is really New Normal — because that's where we get comfortable again, and people love comfort. But it's not.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 8, 2014

With many nonprofits running inefficiently and ineffectively, you often hear people talk about how nonprofits should operate more like businesses. There are many fundamental differences between NPOs and businesses, not least of which is that nonprofits are not in it for the money—they’re in it to make a difference.

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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.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

So, if leadership is the difference between a nonprofit’s success or failure, what does it take to be a good leader? What Nonprofit Leadership Really Is By definition, a leader is someone in a position of authority with the responsibility to guide a group. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I love people. This was my first memory that highlighted how I thought differently than my peers. . While my Mom was never diagnosed with dyslexia, she definitely has some tendencies. dyslexia was becoming a thing that people were getting tested for. I am a dyslexic thinker and proud of it. . Becoming My Best Self.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. We’ll cover: Volunteerism definition History of volunteerism Types of volunteerism Why is volunteerism important? Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2011

One person can make a big difference in the lives of others. Today I want to share a story about being on the receiving end of the difference one person makes. Broke was definitely a requirement! It was like they were speaking two different languages. What’s the difference one person makes? You know that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Today’s blogging couldn’t be more different. The concept that a new blog post must be published daily is definitely a relic of the past. Below are three examples from three different nonprofits: 1) e-Newsletter opt-in on the Marshall Project blog. A nonprofit can blog once a week or every other week.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success.

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