Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

“Workarounds are effective, versatile, and accessible methods for tackling complex problems,” shares the author of the new book, The Four Workarounds. They are a creative, flexible, imperfection-loving, problem-solving approach. Savaget : A workaround is a creative, flexible, imperfection-loving, problem-solving approach.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

That is the world nonprofits using large data platforms exist within, and it’s taking up needless time, money, and effort to maintain. It would cost executive jobs if competitors in the same industry, such as soda, shared formulas, manufacturing methods, and research to improve soda products’ quality across all companies.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. I understand new things are exciting.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. We shape our thinking and ourselves through behaviors that with time and discipline become habitual until they are engrained in who we are.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

To understand how Candid products can best serve our users, we need to know what problems those users are trying to solve. What problems are we trying to solve? For straightforward problems, we produce one design and ask users to confirm that it should work. And as our design and engineering teams build, we test.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 13, 2023

A great method to improve the member experience is through personalization. We understand that true change takes time. New payment methods including Apple Pay and Google Pay You now have more payment options, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, driving more revenue with a superior member experience. In the last month, 45.4

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, on a graph, dips in member activity or non-dues revenue readily appear, making a clear connection to time and drops in activity. . With a greater understanding of available information, better decisions can happen to recover from past problems and change future outcomes. Support previous decisions . Predictive analytics

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

Add in six-month filing extensions and IRS processing time, and it can be two years before we receive all the returns for a specific year. And two years is already a long time to wait for this information. Although real-time grants data is in high demand, “old” IRS 990 data still matters, for two related reasons.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. We addressed these problems through data investigations and corrections, and enhancements to how we sample data. What can bias look like in the data?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Clarity refers to the nonprofit’s ability to concisely and effectively integrate the four storytelling framework elements referred to above (problem – solution – impact – ask), preferably in multiple formats such as audio, video, images, and text. Below are four examples: 1) Virtual Team Management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

I also get asked about where to get facilitation training for design thinking methods. Jeremiah Owyang has a comprehensive post cataloging different methods to use to facilitate innovation and Design Thinking is one of them. Has your nonprofit used design-thinking methods internally? This post summarizes a few resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

” The nickname “brainstorm sessions” because participants were using their brains to storm a problem. Brainstorming generates creative solutions to a problem in the hope of finding the best solution. The first time you do it, you ask each person to respond to the idea with the word no, then say their idea.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 1, 2019

Nonprofits that are trying to grow ( which is the majority of them ) need a method of organization that will help them easily track and report on communications, donations and engagement with donors. The first step we recommend is writing down the problems that you’re trying to solve. Does my nonprofit need donor management software?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We used some Human Centered Design techniques from their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book. It was the most stimulating web platform strategy session that I have ever experienced! A quick focus on the solutions without taking the time to understand the challenges and open up creative thinking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Using the scientific method for experiments can yield insights about how much time and effort – whether our effort has to reach perfection or not. Along with measuring against impact results, it is important to look at how much time has been invested. Don’t waste too much time on people who will never agree with you.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. Eroding Trust The loss of trust is now a global problem. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. 70% of people agree that direct mail feels more personal than digital methods.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This can be a significant problem because many of your common pixel tags are surrounded by script tags; so, adding them without breaking is the main issue. Discover how to integrate GTM without problems using the following steps: 1. Much like the process above, this must be done each time a new event is created.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Using your financials as an indicator of success perfectly all right—but there’s a problem here: If you’re only taking into account how much you raised overall or how much you raised from individual giving, grants, or corporate giving, you’re missing the big picture—and that could really mess you up. How much did you raise?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. It’s Time to Kick It Up a Notch The good news is that you only need three things to successfully identify, engage, and convert those elusive brand-new donors, and I’ll bet you already have them on hand: data, content, and technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. 2) Tweet or retweet 2-10 times daily from early morning to late evening. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2023

Now let’s take some time to dive into how it gets done. This is where we expand on the stated problem or opportunity and work to better understand the people involved in the service delivery process. You likely choose the right methods from that list based on the context and goals of the research. ⇒

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While they can be great money makers for an organization, they can also be time consuming and expensive. You need to convince your supporters that your organization and event are worthy of their time and money. Wherever they put the word out, try to do it a multiple times in the lead up to the event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But with so many other priorities pulling the team in a million directions, it was nearly impossible to spend time on strategic planning when they also needed to focus on critical areas like operations, fundraising, and ongoing support of their volunteers and partners — all while grappling with the short- and long-term impacts of a global pandemic.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 15, 2022

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

Sargeant said the problem wasn’t just the board, but also who the board was selecting to lead the fundraising efforts. “A In the United States, more than 70 percent of people who make a first-time donation don’t make a second one. By the time they ask again the next year, the donor doesn’t know why they are being asked,” Sargeant said.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

While previous generations might have preferred to give via check, cash, or even over the phone, those older analogue giving methods are on their way out, especially as even well-established donors switch to supporting their favorite causes online. Offering these methods is important for catering to younger donors.

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Forum One

AUGUST 19, 2021

Audience research can take many forms but usually looks like a mix of quantitative (concerned with discovering facts about social behaviors) and qualitative (concerned with collecting perspectives about behaviors and attitudes) collection methods. You need to make sure your time and financial investments will provide value for your audience.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Consistently attracting new potential donors is vital for you to expand your mission and, more importantly, to have the funding needed to make it through unexpected times. At the same time, marketing becomes exciting when it can fit in to and even expand your nonprofit’s mission. Show how your resource can help them solve the problem

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems. That’s not a problem. Which makes sense.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Many nonprofits see an alarming rate of volunteer turnover for a number of reasons , from lack of time, to insufficient recognition to burno ut and more. Put your volunteers’ fears to rest by having a greeter ready and waiting ahead of volunteers’ scheduled arrival time. Remember, a volunteer can leave at any time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

Problem-oriented messaging. Instead, there needs to be a problem that needs solving, and donations must be the key to providing that solution. But what is problem-oriented messaging and how does it work? will help solve the problem. This next nonprofit trend is all about changing how we communicate with donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

If every needed volunteer contributed just one hour each week, that time could be valued at about $16 billion annually ! Process Volunteers: Now that you have individuals or groups interested in volunteering with your organization, it’s time to get to know them. Let’s do the math and make a conservative estimate. Have a shift change?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 27, 2021

Once your stored payment information is established, every time you checkout it is a snap! Give your members an easy place where they can manage their stored payment information, as well as the ability to checkout using that stored payment method. Think about the old saying, Time is Money. The concept is brilliant.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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