Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Lencioni then says that as obvious as all this may be, the reality remains that most people aren’t terribly fulfilled in their work, which makes sense because most people don’t really understand their work-related gifts. “As Lencioni : In college, I took a screenwriting class. I was just frustrated at work and wanted to fix it.

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Bloomerang

JULY 9, 2021

They presumably got invited to the table because of their wisdom and experience, but they can’t engage in this key component of decision-making. Does this make sense to you? What does it suggest about the consequences of the annual gala getting rained out? The organization is less likely to make the best possible decision.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s a fun and easy way to make sure you’re not leaving any money on the table. Travel, Memorabilia and experience packages make great prizes for your paddle drop. . They can make a fun show out of trying to grab one from the rain of paddles. Allows donors of any level to make an impact. Explain the rules.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Unfortunately, the atmospheric river dumping a lot of much needed rain prevented us from enjoying a hike. Play isn’t a reward for finally making it through your to-do list. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The number one thing donors want is to know they make a difference. Donor cultivation events allow you donors to experience firsthand how they can make a difference. Asking potential donors to contribute their unique expertise can make them feel needed and appreciated , and in turn more likely to give. Step 3: How .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2011

I can't quite figure out how to make it, but I bet someone will!! You have blogged about various funders looking for those "great leaps of imagination", that if created, could make a huge benefit to people. Hi Jim, Busy, busy man. But I'm intruding because you are "intrude-able" and I have a dream. But it's tech-time sci fi.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It was raining here one day, which now rarely happens in Northern California. When she was feeling grateful for recovering from a broken leg, for example, she wrote how she was looking forward to volunteering for an adaptive sports program, which eventually led to her volunteering for Make-a-Wish. So it begins with gratitude.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

If there’s historic rain, who feels that impact the most? Think of Google search, and natural language processing; the ability to make sense of varied phrasing or word choice, that in aggregate can be processed. What’s a recent project that illustrates the value of AI or ML to you? What types of projects are well-suited for AI?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Donating to the campaign, making appeals personal, and joining a team are all good ways for fundraisers to encourage more gifts. Participants (and donors) want to know how their contributions will make a difference, so try to make your goals as tangible as possible. How can I make a donation? Who can participate?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

It makes sense that they want to invest in proven winners, right? You have to put together your application, make sure you meet the criteria, and then wait for a decision (which can take weeks or maybe even months). Most foundations want to see 3-5 years’ experience first before they’ll give you money for programs. Time is important.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 5, 2008

The article makes this sound like a new idea, but The Hunger Site (and their later projects for breast cancer, children’s health, literacy, rain forest protection, and animal rescue) has been doing this since 1999. The San Francisco Chronicle published an article about everywun.com , a new click-to-give site.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 7, 2020

However, if you are aware of the common mistakes in event planning, you can make sure you avoid them. Since the weather is unpredictable strong winds, rain and hailstorm can cancel your event. Queue barriers can make it easier to give prompt services to the guest. With the massive amount of work, mistakes are unavoidable.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 7, 2020

However, if you are aware of the common mistakes in event planning, you can make sure you avoid them. Since the weather is unpredictable strong winds, rain and hailstorm can cancel your event. Queue barriers can make it easier to give prompt services to the guest. With the massive amount of work, mistakes are unavoidable.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence finally made landfall over the weekend, ravaging the Atlantic coast with devastating winds and torrential rain. If not, see how you can volunteer at your local branch to make an impact before the next disaster. Mandatory evacuation orders were enforced in several coastal cities. Keep helping.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Yard sale Spring is often associated with cleaning and decluttering your home, making it the perfect time of year to host a yard sale. It also provides your supporters with more than one way to support your cause by allowing them to donate items to sell or make purchases themselves.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The video was taped while I was in Boston – a film crew followed me around while I went from one speaking engagement to another. Unfortunately, the weather in Boston didn’t cooperate and at one point I burst into a rendition of singing in the rain. Let’s see if it makes the final cut.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

The form makes it easy for participants to share their dietary needs and request accommodations. Volunteers can sign up for the shift that works for their schedule, see whom they will be volunteering with, and receive information about what to bring, rain dates, and other details. How many to-do lists? That’s right.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 12, 2010

Then yesterday, for the first time in weeks, we had a long, steady rain. And again today, it rained. Make sure to schedule yourself some personal time for fun and rejuvenation. It’s been amazingly dry here lately. Our pastures have become brown and crunchy. It was so refreshing! Get a massage or go for a walk.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

That time of year when all our mother's used to make us go around the dinner table and say what we're grateful for – when we give in to the cold, or the rain, or just the watching of football and making of soup. We know it will make their day. flickr:m_h It's our favorite time of year again!

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NTEN

APRIL 19, 2013

We''ve all heard the United States Postal Service creed, the one that starts "neither snow nor rain." The NTC was a celebration of community , an opportunity to find those people we didn''t know existed but were looking for us and our ideas, and a place to think really big while making plans about how to make it all happen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

I was part of the first-day that featured mobile expert Amy Gahran and Lee Raine , Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. They are making connections with “strangers” but sharing intimate details about their lives. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Remember that Rain Room traveling exhibit ? Another way to make members feel special is to offer members-only preview s of upcoming exhibits. This wealth of information about supporter behavior s can help you create even better programming and increase the impact that your organization is making in the community. .

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Rain or shine, he comes and sees me. I was wondering what makes you happy. What makes me happy? Knowing that my within-ness, that which makes me breathe and which makes me exist, is pure joy and pure love. Little Brothers is in 7 U.S. cities and 10 countries worldwide. I wanted to ask if you have any main visitors.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Today's post is the third in my guest post series: Making Time for What Matters. You can follow her on Twitter at @magpiegirl In my urban setting, it does not make financial sense to plant a vegetable garden. Because watering from the rain-catch barrel makes me feel virtuous. You can make time for what matters most.

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AFP Blog

MAY 6, 2016

Successful campaigns require a great deal of preparation and attention – and in the guide, “Make It Rain,” the process has been broken down into three stages." The reality is that 60% of campaigns on Kickstarter don’t get funded, and on Indiegogo, 9 out of 10 campaigns don’t reach their target.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Autumn brings bright blue skies and fleecy cumulus clouds that eventually bring rain. Tech Impact's Linda Widdop will describe the basics of cloud technology and help you explore which cloud computing options could make sense for your nonprofit. We'll also explain Microsoft's many cloud services for nonprofits.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2015

You braved sleet and rain and even witnessed a snow day in Austin to take part in the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference (15NTC). metric tons of carbon emissions all those travel miles created , which makes us smile inside as we continue to seek ways to make the NTC more sustainable. We’ll make you stronger next year.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

is Rain Forest Alliance's "Follow the Frog," a humorous tale of well-intentioned epic misadventure and the importance of making sustainable consumer choices. So, without further adieu, the 2013 Annual DoGooder Awards Go To. Winner of Best of Nonprofit Video Award. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It was beautiful all week, and then I had relatives come to visit, and then it rains. So I forwarded it on to friends to make sure we checking in on Kendra today if she was stressed out about this or how she was handling it. And has her campaign put it, it even makes her look menacing. How’s the weather in Miami?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 18, 2017

I didn’t have the tools to make it right. Even in tough situations, I find ways to push through, solve the problem, make a decision, and get zooming again. When it rains, we can’t pour concrete. I’d always told myself that I knew how to make stress work for me. Before Abbott Square, I thought I knew how to manage stress.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2011

Thanks to everyone who has been asking/texting/posting to make sure we’re okay following the devastating tornadoes last Wednesday. And I kept texting my daughter to make sure she was okay at school. I’ll have to say, it was a very long evening. We knew for a couple of days that severe weather was coming.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Be mindful to not make them feel like they are back in elementary school. Make the training sessions self-directing, relevant, and task centered. . Learning a new system can be challenging and intimidating, by providing an outlet for users to voice their concerns can make the transition a lot smoother. . Repetition.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Make a copy and put it up in your bathroom or on your bedside table or somewhere you’ll see it every day. Rain coming down on his face. He includes those distractions and makes them part of his game. Once you make your declaration, once you commit to your dream, the truth is you’re going to be off course 99% of the time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

Rain or shine or paint, it would be there. We take pay cuts, put ourselves out there, and take risks — all to make a difference. Which is also what makes this work hard. Which is also what makes this work hard. Ever wonder how much everyone else is making? Every service day, there it would be. Great and hard.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 15, 2009

When there’s too much or too little rain, it impacts our food source, which can increase demand at food pantries. That alone will help move us in the right direction for making a difference. Today is Blog Action Day ‘09! This year’s topic is Climate Change. So what can we do? We can talk about it.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

But like the kid who gets a puppy for Christmas, and on December 26 realizes that whether the next 365 days bring snow, rain, or sweltering temperatures, that dog will still need a 6 a.m. Isolation was making everyone frustrated and short-tempered. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs.

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