Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L. Every chapter has something relevant for you, no matter your age or place in your career. Question: Can you share a key lesson or insight from the book that you believe is particularly important for today's professionals? Share the lessons with your team.

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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. But when it comes to a troubling relationship with your data, can you turn to those same people? Be deliberate in what you include in your collection.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 27, 2023

Our team joined thousands of industry peers and trailblazing association professionals to learn, network, and innovate at the free Sales force Tour event. After the event concluded, w e sat down with the onsite Nimble AMS team to discuss their experiences. Here are four take aways you can l everage at your association: 1.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

But what happens if your data isn’t clean? Don’t let the state of your data keep you from doing the things that you want to do in the new year. Here are 6 tips on how to transform your data into a tool you can use to meet and exceed your association’s goals, into next year and beyond! It may be inaccurate.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

When it comes to needing board approval for new technology, it’s wise to prepare for your appeal. Perhaps your current software is outdated, and you believe new association management software (AMS) will help future-proof your organization. Begin the conversation early. Seek feedback.

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DipJar

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This webinar is hosted by Lori L. Do you, your staff and board members feel uncomfortable talking about money? It’s much easier to talk about your amazing work. Letting your supporters know the costs of keeping water clean, mentoring children, changing laws, or helping veterans is equally important.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 30, 2023

When you’re in the market for new association management software (AMS), it’s vital to do your research. Searching for a modern AMS is a team effort—t hat’s why Chicago AMS Fest 2023 is the perfect event for your organization. At AMS Fest 2023, you can see 22 AMS product demos and ask questions directly to the product vendors.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 27, 2023

Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management. Begin by sorting your board members and leadership teams into subgroups of your online community. Boost collaboration.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

When it comes to needing board approval for new technology, it’s wise to prepare for your appeal. Perhaps your current software is outdated, and you believe new association management software (AMS) will help future-proof your organization. Begin the conversation early. Seek feedback.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

And, because everyone loves change and learning new technology, you aren’t anticipating any challenges when communicating this decision or providing training to impacted teams across campus. The Four Stages of Learning . Before kicking off your project, consider the following: . How do you eat an elephant?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

At the core of the book is a thirteen-week negativity fast, during which you’ll progressively eliminate sources of negativity in your life for 90 days. Particularly for business leaders, the book offers easy-to-follow lessons on l earning to lead with positivity for effective change throughout your team and organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

And how they overcame obstacles, defied their critics and forged ahead to attain success. Author Robert L. You’ll learn how these individuals : Came from modest means and went on to help change the world. If your original list changed, why did it change?

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap. When evaluating the effectiveness of eLearnings it is vital that we keep in mind exactly what we are trying to accomplish; then craft exceedingly mindful learning experiences to ensure the highest possible return on our investment. Learning Styles. With new media comes challenges.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Professional societies, trade associations, and nonprofit groups can all use analytics tools to improve their staff operations, reach more members and non-members, and make meaningful progress toward their mission and goals. . Here’s how to get started. . How c an p rofessional a ssociations b enefit f rom b usiness a nalytics? .

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Nimble AMS

MAY 23, 2023

At Aplusify, we are no strangers to using a variety of software platforms to help associations and nonprofits succeed, but there is something special about Nimble AMS and Community Brands that sets them apart…Nimble AMS and Community Brands can help associations achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively than ever before.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work. Here’s a few frameworks and techniques I learned first hand from Nancy as she accompanied me to the sessions I was leading.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

A lot has happened since 1997 when Robert L. Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 24, 2017

Do you want to design, or redesign, your organization's website, but have no idea how to begin? Our new TechSoup Course, Web Design Best Practices 101 , will equip you with a solid foundation on how to design a user-friendly website. How to Get Started with TechSoup Courses. No spidey powers needed! spanhidden.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The best software for your nonprofit—the one that fits your size and budget, style of fundraising, technical know-how, and donor preferences—might be only the third or fifth or twentieth best option for another group. When you start shopping around for fundraising software, never forget that your organization is unique.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. A pioneer of crowdfunding and online fundraising, GlobalGiving.org is a site to study and learn from. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. But why spend hours trying to blaze your own trail when others have done it before you?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Candid can attest to the fact that while the 990s have always been “open for public inspection,” access to them was not always so easy, and making use of the data they contained was very costly. Compared to the clunky image files, this means it can be consumed much more efficiently at scale. and Marion L. In 2017, Martha S.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 15, 2011

At their best, these are way more entertaining than email spam -- lots of creative English, garbled syntax, and mixed metaphors ("gladsome to mature this website," "earmarks of the army has recruited on boob tube," "Lossing albatross is benificial," "your current article causes me completely happy"). Thanks For Share Robert L.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

This blog will be a great place to start, but if you find yourself praying no one asks you questions about the financials in your next board meeting, you may want to check out our Nonprofit Accounting Essentials course in partnership with The Charity CFO. . You’ll learn quickly that “nonprofit” doesn’t mean “no profit.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2021

As seen on Public Television, the book, Decisions , by Robert L. Each chapter offers practical thinking on how these women and men made decisions. You can use their decision-making skills as guidance at work, in your leadership role, and in your daily life. Keep your decisions in perspective.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

And how they overcame obstacles, defied their critics and forged ahead to attain success. Author Robert L. You’ll learn how these individuals : Came from modest means and went on to help change the world. If your original list changed, why did it change?

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 14, 2022

It’s a critical element to your financial operations. So, let’s dive in and learn a bit more! It makes more sense to design your chart of accounts to reflect your organization's exact needs. How to Set up your Nonprofit Chart of Accounts Put on your logical thinking hat, step number one!

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support! How to celebrate Women’s History Month Learn about the history of women’s rights One of the best ways to celebrate Women’s History Month is to educate yourself about the history of women’s rights.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As seen on Public Television, the book, Decisions , by Robert L. Each chapter offers practical thinking on how these women and men made decisions. You can use their decision-making skills as guidance at work, in your leadership role, and in your daily life. Keep your decisions in perspective.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2020

A lot has happened since 1997 when Robert L. Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

As seen on Public Television, the book by Robert L. Each chapter offers practical thinking on how these women and men made decisions. You can use their decision-making skills as guidance at work, in your leadership role, and in your daily life. Keep your decisions in perspective.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 25, 2010

Here's how I respond to questions like this: I can't say whether (system x) would be a good fit for you. I'd need to spend time learning about your organization to make any kind of informed recommendation. Can we send mass emails directly from the database? Can your system accept donations online?,

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Something you may not realize is that despite women making up almost half (47%) of the US workforce, they hold l ess than one-third (28%) of the leadership positions in tech. Keep reading to be inspired and learn a little more about the women shaping Qgiv! Qgiv: How did you end up working in the tech industry? Ask questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

But sometimes, it can be hard to seek out, and even harder to hear. Your job is to find it, both through asking directly and observing it,” says David L. As today's guest post, Van Rooy offers these six tips for how to get the feedback you need to improve performance at work. Guest Post By David L. Van Rooy 1.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

A lot has happened since 1997 when Robert L. Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider. That's why a few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What is the best way to hit the ground running with your shiny, new CRM? Our fusionSpan Salesforce team shares a few common issues, and tips on how to avoid them as a new Salesforce user. This can allow for better data and the correct setup of object structures. Salesforce Admin = Company Know-All Source.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

How networked nonprofits use twitter. Last week, I parachuted into BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas for less than 24 hours. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. How Networked Nonprofits Use Twitter.

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