Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

You will also learn more about what leaders and do to help reduce burnout among their employees. About The Grossman Group The Grossman Group is an award-winning Chicago-based leadership and communications consultancy focusing on organizational consulting, strategic leadership development, and internal communication.

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The Sponsorship Collective

APRIL 24, 2024

I’ve written a lot about sponsorship valuations lately and, while this is not a post about valuation, sponsorship ROI is a close cousin.

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M+R

APRIL 24, 2024

About a quarter of nonprofits had active peer to peer mobile messaging programs in 2023, driving event attendance, recruiting volunteers, and generating donations and advocacy actions. About half of M+R Benchmarks participants reported working with social media influencers in 2023. The social media landscape is changing quickly.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Mitigate Risks by Knowing Your Grantees The more you know about your grantees, the better decisions you can make. Here are a few tips to consider: Develop a whistleblower protection policy that encourages employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders to come forward with credible information about any illegal practices or violations.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

So, you don’t have to worry about political causes overshadowing your requests for giving. But you may need to think differently about the timing of your campaigns. More than anything, fundraising in an election year is about being prepared. Talk with your team about what issues might arise in the news.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Still on the fence about working with a Blackbaud support consultant? On top of working with a Blackbaud expert, you can also do some research on your own to learn about the tool in question. Blackbaud Knowledgebase : Search by keyword to answer your questions about Blackbaud products.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

For example, nonprofits with technical expertise or that work with technology consultants may create optimized online spaces for donors that make giving easy and teach supporters about their nonprofit through interactive content. Other opportunities will come as your nonprofit becomes well-established online.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Yesterday, I published a post about the new book, Burnout Immunity , by Dr. Kandi Wiens. In the book, she explains that employees who work at organizations led by servant leaders tend to have higher job satisfaction, higher engagement, and higher psychological well-being.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. As a grantmaking public charity, United Way of Massachusetts Bay is both a fundraiser and a grantmaker with a place-based focus.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

This agreement includes information about the purpose of your endowment, the annual disbursement amount, investment strategies, and usage guidelines. Work with your advisor to iron out these details, and listen to their advice about the best strategies that will align with your endowment goals and generate long-term growth.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. The great Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Though most of the media coverage on burnout centers on its skyrocketing rates around the world, I became intensely curious about this virtually unknown group of leaders who seemed to be immune to burnout.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. Learn more about how nonprofit marketing can benefit your organization: What is nonprofit marketing? Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s beyond streamlining processes; it’s about kindling passions and enhancing the human experience within these organizations. Bloomerang Volunteer is more than a tool ; it’s a strategic ally, transforming the way these nonprofits attract, engage, and retain their core volunteers.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

Philanthropy’s impact on local news thus far Major funders are tailoring their grantmaking and enlisting partners to learn about the challenges local outlets face and fill funding gaps.

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Charity Village

APRIL 22, 2024

What’s the most recent research revealing about the state of Canadian fundraising?

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Before they started applying, the executive director reached out to us to schedule a call to discuss this new approach and to inquire about any changes the organization might need to make in its systems, software, and most importantly internal controls. This was something that the organization had not done previously.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

If you are unclear about your needs, abilities, and opportunities, you will quickly find it difficult to vet vendors and evaluate CRMs, not to mention bringing internal stakeholders onboard or getting sign-off at key stages. Choosing a new fundraising CRM is exciting–but also needs careful consideration.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

Visit the Council’s website to learn more about the CF Insights Annual Survey and help build a broader and deeper understanding of the important role community foundations play within the sector, including through DAFs.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

One advantage of moving your analytics data into BigQuery is data from other sources, such as your CMS, CRM, or social media management software, can also be added, enabling a more comprehensive view of information about your audiences. Working with Google Analytics data in BigQuery requires writing queries using SQL-like syntax.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2024

This collaborative process is about more than just assembling a group of people; it’s about creating a team that can steer the nonprofit toward its goals with dedication and strategic insight. Hear about how one CEO and board chair fixed their collaboration issues. About Peter Drucker * Drucker Institute.

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