Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In other words, how to accommodate competing demands over time for a more sustainable solution. “As Instead, he sought to double profits while at the same time cutting the firm's environmental impact in half. Polman had distinct metrics, targets, and roles to separate financial and social targets and track each.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

The platform streamlines important processes like onboarding, voting, and creating agendas, so you’ll have more time to discuss the issues that really matter. Acknowledging these problems is the first step to improving your board’s operations and processes. BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This has been a problem for a long time. It used to be a United Way problem. But that hasn’t solved any problems. The problem is only getting worse. Too many sources of donor data to keep track of. The second blog, Why Mid-sized Businesses Need CSR , gives us a map of the problem. The result?

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Google has emerged as one of the most influential and powerful organizations of our time. You’re ahead of the game if your organization addresses a problem affecting communities across the country. These action-based keywords will attract people who are looking to use their time to make a difference. Impressions.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. He makes it next to impossible to keep track of our revenue!”. But once those silos are built, it takes time and trust to break them down.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. There is no commute, and you have more time for family. Today, the idea is more mainstream.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. But as a community health center, you’re already running on lean margins, which makes it even harder to carve out time to implement new software. Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

You can also track engagement in different aspects of the organization. Track Engagement. You will also need to make sure that you’ll be able to track engagement with your messages. This can suck time from your day, making each task take longer. This can end up saving you a lot of time. Import Existing Databases.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Can employee relief become a team effort, giving employees across your organization the opportunity to support one another in times of need? What will government entities and insurance companies do, and where will they leave gaps?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Far too many times in history we see nonprofits struggling to keep up with the latest technologies due to limited resources and limited funds – but not with Web3! Nonprofit organizations often tackle complex problems with hard-to-communicate ideas and sometimes, static, 2D images and videos aren’t enough to explain the problem.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

If you represent the American Bankers Association, financial acumen probably isn’t a problem. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Be sure to allow time for questions. Introduce Key Players Introduce key financial players.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. There has never been a better time to make document management and collaboration a priority.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

Tracking Your Income While it’s true the goal of your income is different at a nonprofit organization, you still want revenue. Having good tracking for this will ensure no dollar is missed or wasted. The differences, however, arise when looking at what and how the tracking occurs.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

We look for candidates who are willing to be flexible and have the intellectual gravitas to dig into problems that we’re asked to solve every day. It may require more time and effort to find someone who complements your team. But they can fast-track communication and contribute to a better understanding of what motivates others.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Take time to document your processes to put your team on track for a successful AMS implementation. While reworking your current processes can take time, in the long run it will set your association up for continued success. For example, does your association offer a learning program and is advanced credit tracking a need?

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

11 Digital Marketing KPIs That Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking. Without tracking how your digital marketing strategy is performing, you can’t know how to improve or where to invest next to see results. Analytics tracking takes the guesswork out of important decisions around fund allocation, investment and marketing.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 23, 2024

In that time, I’ve grown and led transformational, multi-national teams of over 200 team members. By clearly communicating your goals and expectations, you’ll give your team the freedom to innovate and come up with creative solutions to complex problems. Remember to be transparent and honest in these check-ins.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Today, I feature a guest post by Garret Kramer: The Problem-solving Fast Track By Garret Kramer Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems. Even me, at times. And that's admirable.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

If you’re struggling to find someone to share your data woes with, we’re here to help you decipher the signs and get you back on track. This leads to better communication, and over time, a more organized set up so you won’t be overwhelmed by where to go for the data you need in the moment. Probably not, right?

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

When I asked her to describe the problem, here’s what she said: I’ve never done this before, and I feel like I’m making it up as I go along. Lisa was losing confidence in herself—but the RFP process she was using was the real cause of her problems. This is not a time to maintain secrecy about your budget.

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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.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

Even though unrestricted funds don’t have mandates on how they should be spent, tracking and reporting on them is still important for both your donors and for your organization’s financial decision-making. Creating a culture of transparency starts with clear tracking by individual program, fund, or project.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

Although these positive developments are possible, the Urban Institute Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the National Council of Nonprofits are well aware that there are many challenges and problems that have wormed their way into the system. Failing to pay is not a simple problem, though. 13, Fig 7). It takes on many forms.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

On the flip side of the Double Down strategy, IAEE was also able to identify activities and projects the team was spending time on that didn’t offer much return on investment. Contact us at any time to speak with one of our data-loving experts. They then promoted that content to unengaged members with similar profiles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. Are there any key, timely motivations that you can hone in on to engage these groups? Here’s how to start. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications. 4) Focus on the Benefit.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Once upon a time, the title of the lead technology wizard didn’t necessarily begin with a C. That openness is a gateway to innovation and creative problem-solving. We are frequently so busy that we lose track of our feelings. January is a good time to think about doing something positive for your professional future.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

What problem spots do you already know about? Regularly collecting employee feedback can: Help you identify weak spots or perceived problems with different aspects of your talent strategy. Take the time to explain why certain suggestions are or aren’t put into action. Hold them at regular times and follow a set agenda.

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Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. The average nonprofit email open rate is around 25%.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working from home, whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule, may have increased in popularity due to the pandemic, but this trend is expected to stick around. There are a variety of online tools to help you manage your time, organize responsibilities, and prioritize your work. When confronted with a problem, try setting a time limit.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Have you allocated time for routine maintenance? The scope of the problem seems really big…but is bad data really preventing you from getting your work done? Tackle the clean up one step at a time. It is good business practice to spend time managing it. Set a baseline and keep track of the progress you are making.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Data silos are a common problem across all industries and can cause serious pain points, especially as data volume increases. Restricted research: Inconsistent data restricts healthcare teams’ ability to perform meaningful research and problem-solve. Save staff time and costs by avoiding manual entry. Informed fundraising plans.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The Great Resignation was a long time in the making. As a result, t he average office worker checks their email more than 74 times a day. But technology doesn’t have to be part of the problem; advanced digital technology like “smart tech” can be part of the solution. . We call this benefit t he “dividend of time.”

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Setting up tracking using Google Tag Manager can be very challenging, but the Media Cause Marketing Technology team has conducted research and found a way to add Google Tag Manager to your event pages. Discover how to integrate GTM without problems using the following steps: 1. Go to the specific event you want to add GA4 to.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Which one would you be most likely to remember when it comes time to make a recommendation? However, it is also worth noting that in addition to their advantages, producing a nonprofit explainer video often comes with a price tag and can be a time-consuming process. Get to know your audience. Craft a compelling storyline.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

With Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) services, you can upgrade video streaming technology simply and effortlessly. . RTMP, which stands for Real-Time Messaging Protocol , is a type of video encoding that makes live streaming possible. What is RTMP? Once a connection is established, then the stream will start. .

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. If a government regulation changed or community preferences shifted, would you have time to react?

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