Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2015

Awhile ago, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking references. Can you give me some examples to support your description? Checking References Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Interviewing Job Searching' He holds a B.A. from INSEAD.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. Provide context you can refer back to. For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. Probably not, right?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Awhile back, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking job candidate references. Can you give me some examples to support your description? He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A from INSEAD. In what type of role is he or she unlikely to be successful?

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Simon Sinek A colleague recently referred to the time before the pandemic as “innocent.” It’s an example of changing but not changing. For example, you pay a membership fee to join an association and receive a long list of available products, like newsletters or certifications. Here’s an example of what I mean.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Example: Using more advanced learning analytics, one association was able uncover that the courses they offered with industry certifications had significantly higher completion rates than those without. This refers to the feelings, attitudes, and opinions of the individuals participating in your programs, courses, or training.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To help you build your CSR strategy, we’ve gathered five corporate philanthropy examples that you can use for inspiration. Each of these examples uses a unique tactic to engage employees and increase impact on the local, national, or international community. ExxonMobil is one example of a company with an active matching gift program.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For example, perhaps you wish to map your membership processes. For example, if you plan on mapping your membership process, you should interview your membership team about the intricacies of the process. Identify your process Before you start mapping, c learly define the scope of your process, establishing what you hope to accomplish.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Earlier in the year, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking references. Can you give me some examples to support your description? He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A from INSEAD. In what type of role is he or she unlikely to be successful?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Some examples of social media assets can include images, videos, photos, hashtags, and thought leadership topic ideas. For example, perhaps once a month you want advocates to take over your social media channels to update your members on your latest advocacy efforts.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

For example, you may have wanted to ask questions like: “What if we hosted our event for free?”. Removing outliers is referred to as trimming. For example, because the virtual events were free you probably had a higher attendee count than at your in-person events. What if we offer an online-only experience?”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

To confront these challenges, a nonprofit should ensure that its digital storytelling adheres to four essential guideposts: Transparency speaks to a nonprofit’s ability to demonstrate its legitimacy as a good steward of donated funds by, for example, sharing its audited financial statements and other, similar information.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Build Evergreen Resources Find useful content that your audience may use as an ongoing reference. For example: history, facts, glossary, background, how-to, tips are all the kinds of things that will still be relevant in a year (if written correctly). Good examples are WordPress and Drupal. The more the better?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

Omnichannel marketing refers to the integration of both digital and offline touchpoints with consumers as they move through the marketing funnel, all while keeping branding and messaging consistent for a seamless user experience. Reference your donation page.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. It is that example of rising to the occasion and people coming together that has helped shape my ardent belief in our collective power and what guides us at the Ms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

For example, with each communication to your recurring donors, you can explain to them exactly where their money is going and how it supports the cause. Gen Z are often referred to as ‘philanthro-kids’ and for good reason! Recurring giving also helps organizations foster better donor engagement.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Here are seven examples of identity-first language and the person-first language you can start using instead. This is an example of a term that places the condition over the person to the point where they are solely identified by the illness. In other words, this is an example of identity-first language. Schizophrenic.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Refer to the slides below for examples. It provides an easy-to-access reference for everyone in the organization showing all content and outlets. Refer to the slides below for examples. Easy reference. Here’s an example: DIY Management Tools. Use this step-by-step guide for adding RSS feeds.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

However, it’s okay to refer to experts for data security insights to assist with your organization’s security training. Consider including your AMS vendor and security providers in your plan for easy reference. Some examples of problematic password practices include reusing passwords or using a pattern.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For example, in the previous sentence “they” is the pronoun used in place of the word pronoun. We use them daily to refer to other people. In modern English we typically either refer to someone as he or she. In today’s blog post we will examine how we can participate in our fundraising work! What are pronouns? .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

For example, suppose your campaign is an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, and you see that the number of registered participants is down one week compared with the same point in your previous campaign. For example, did your marketing channels or activities have less/more impact than they’ve had in previous campaigns?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

I think the best way to illuminate the day-to-day application of ethics in fundraising is to examine actual examples that arise among fundraisers, management, and donors. They certainly could serve as references and write letters of recommendation, but candidates receiving extra points is avoided.

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Education Fundraising Guidelines Gift 83

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For example, we tapped resources from all parts of Candid—from facilities to product managers—to collect and develop necessary materials and documentation. For example, if you’re a research organization, learn about your studies to identify applicable regulations. Talk to your teams directly to assess where you stand on compliance.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It serves as the reference point to settle disputes, avoid “ scope creep ,” and judge the usefulness of ideas. For example, if your IT department requires that you use a specific type of content management system, and if the redesigned website will need to integrate with another system such as a CRM or an email marketing platform.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. I recorded their answer in the donor’s record for future reference. Should you do away with donor premiums? Not necessarily.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Don’t be afraid to reference nonprofit WordPress guides to help, such as this one by Kanopi , as they’ll have useful advice for you. For example, Kanopi’s guide advises that you incorporate multimedia elements to break up text blocks and provide visitors with multiple ways to engage with your site. Bounce rate. Conversion rate.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

For example, to protect confidentiality and prevent misinformation, our policy prohibits the use of sensitive information for inputs and requires reviews of outputs for accuracy prior to use. Candid uses AI to assist with tasks such as ensuring data accuracy, tagging data, creating content, and streamlining communications.

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Candid

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, did you know there are at least five different types of “years” when it comes to nonprofit data? For example, a nonprofit might decide that their fiscal year starts April 1 and ends March 31. This refers to the year—or more—that it takes the IRS to collect and process Forms 990. February 2020 to January 2021).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For example, does a CFO need a full seat, or can she get the visibility she needs without one?). Or it could come last, as a final “reference check” before you sign a contract. In many cases, you’ll get charged by the number of “seats” you need. These are full-fledged users who have access to all of the features.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The epidemic to which I am referring is “fundraising wanderlust,” or a failure to stay focused in your fundraising efforts. It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. Likewise, it wastes precious dollars in the fundraising budget in return for very little gain.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2023

That Monday you get a personal email thanking you from the Volunteer Manager that offers to be a reference for you should you ever need one and includes a $5 gift card to Starbucks (they speak your love language!). There’s a few things the second example does right that you can do, too.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

Think about including 15-20 minutes of fundraising education at every board meeting and pass on worthwhile studies, articles, and winning examples of fundraising appeals. . Wondering where to find great examples of successful fundraising campaigns? A few months ago, I referred the Executive Director of a nonprofit to a consultant.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

GivingTuesday also kicks off what the nonprofit industry refers to as giving season —when organizations receive up to 30% of their annual donations— from November 29 through December 31. . Some examples are: . Since you have developed all your content (refer to step #3), you can easily share this with the ambassadors.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

This could include, for example, being able to streamline data management processes and making them less time-consuming. #2 For example, your new CRM could help you get started with using AI as part of your fundraising. #4 Opportunities #1 Which of your existing pain points could having a new solution in place help to solve?

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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. For example, you can leverage time, limits, goals, and event changes to drive more event registrants and donations in the days leading up to your event.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

The project lead should develop a charter in the planning stages so it can provide a central point of reference throughout the lifecycle of your project. For example, you will be reviewing your expense management processes as part of this project, but any fundraising management topics will be reserved for a later initiative.

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