Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Raising the money you need to fully fund your budget doesn’t happen by accident. Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manage your fundraising activities through the holidays, and longer-term plans that will carry you through all of next year. You can see it, but when you touch the smoke, it disappears.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The solution is to have a recipe or rather, a plan, that maps out all your fundraising for the year. You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. Engage your Board. Can you do it?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. In short, “ If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail ,” explains Eisenmann. False Starts. False Promises. Speed Traps.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

When a user downloads that image, it registers as an “email open.”). Some of these opens are people, some are Apple, and added together you get the sum total of every time your open tracking pixel has been downloaded. “that thing Apple is doing to email that’s going to change everything.” Make strategic adjustments?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Find The Truth If you're a parent of two children you already know that when the two are fighting and child #1 tells you what happened, you then ask child #2 what happened, and most often the truth is somewhere in the middle of what the two children have told you. When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Find The Truth If you're a parent of two children you already know that when the two are fighting and child #1 tells you what happened, you then ask child #2 what happened, and most often the truth is somewhere in the middle of what the two children have told you. When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done.

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Children Job Management Team 52

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As with any paid employee, how you onboard your volunteers is key to their long-term tenure with your organization. So, no more “sink or swim” approach to your volunteer engagement. They’re just too valuable. Start off your volunteers’ journey right. Be there when your volunteers arrive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

Find The Truth If you're a parent of two children you already know that when the two are fighting and child #1 tells you what happened, you then ask child #2 what happened, and most often the truth is somewhere in the middle of what the two children have told you. When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done.

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Children Job Management Team 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

When you’re halfway through the year, it’s a good time to conduct a midyear fundraising evaluation. Because wherever you are with your fundraising, no matter how far behind you think you are, with six months remaining in the year, you have plenty of time to make changes and raise more money. Or do you push it out of your mind?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

When they realized the event needed to be virtual, Lisa Rigby (Executive Director), knew she needed to find a platform that was easy, accessible, and great for peer-to-peer fundraising. When Lisa found CauseVox, she knew it was the right fit because it was simply so easy. When you do a virtual event, we realized you can multiply it.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Because there’s too much work to be done! How hard is your nonprofit working? If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it may be time to either hang up your shingle or look around and see what other problems you might address. Your numbers of people served have stayed the same, or contracted. Your donors?” .

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

And one of the best ways to build a solid foundation for your nonprofit’s board is for everyone involved to understand the fundamental nonprofit board responsibilities that they should be carrying out. But when it comes to a board of directors, there is actually quite a bit of in flexibility in terms of their roles and responsibilities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . It’s in your job description. As such, you must do everything within your power to make philanthropy flow. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. You’re part of the problem.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

How to keep your relationships with your donors healthy and authentic. How to create your end-of-year fundraising content to maximize the campaign impact. The donor contact list will likely be the backbone of your end-of-year fundraising. It contains all your key supporters, near and far, old and new.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

If your fundraising team is stressed and stretched too thin, you’re not alone. Think of automation as a tool to help your team focus on the uniquely human skills of creativity, relationship building, and critical thinking that only they can bring to their fundraising roles. Burnout is widespread.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

What if the only thing that stops you from crushing your fundraising goals this year is a donation match myth? Dive into the truth behind eight common donation match myths below to remove unnecessary friction between your organization and a successful matching gift campaign. Download Yours Now: Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Find The Truth If you're a parent of two children you already know that when the two are fighting and child #1 tells you what happened, you then ask child #2 what happened, and most often the truth is somewhere in the middle of what the two children have told you. When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

Amid all the challenges and disruptions that 2020 has already thrown our way, tackling a new kind of virtual event might feel like a major undertaking for your nonprofit’s team. However, now is the perfect time to try new strategies to keep your donors engaged while raising support for your mission. Encourage early engagement.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 24, 2021

If you’re new to hosting charity events or just want to find new avenues for securing more sponsorships for your fundraising events, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s what it takes to get more sponsors for your charity event. It’s a proposal that asks a business to sponsor your event. Put together sponsorship packages.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Find The Truth If you're a parent of two children you already know that when the two are fighting and child #1 tells you what happened, you then ask child #2 what happened, and most often the truth is somewhere in the middle of what the two children have told you. When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

When the lockdown happened, we found ourselves momentarily in the air, waiting for our parachutes to open. And if you’re hoping to set yourself and your organization up for success during challenging times like these, here are some lessons we learned from everything that went right when so much was going wrong.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

You’ll read the details behind the three pillars required for a successful mindset : Self-Esteem Personal Responsibility Goals Plus, you’ll discover how to effectively : structure your own time. take back your time from enslaving technological addictions. take back your time from enslaving technological addictions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

You’ll learn what truly matters to be a successful leader and you’ll discover a clear roadmap for succeeding in these seven critical challenges – the CEO test : Can you develop a simple plan for your strategy? How would you reimagine your company if you were starting it now, based on what you think the new normal will be once the crisis ends?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2021

You’ll read the details behind the three pillars required for a successful mindset : Self-Esteem Personal Responsibility Goals Plus, you’ll discover how to effectively : structure your own time. take back your time from enslaving technological addictions. take back your time from enslaving technological addictions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2015

When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done. Particularly for new employees on your team. Include in your note a sentence regarding what they did especially well and how their specific action made a positive impact. Be sure to send your note soon after the job was completed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

This is your playbook for how to approach DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) work in a way that will support real progress in your company,” says Owyoung. Why, then, has so little progress been made, especially when it comes to corporate leadership? Equity is about giving people what they need.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2014

When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done. Particularly for new employees on your team. Include in your note a sentence regarding what they did especially well and how their specific action made a positive impact. Be sure to send your note soon after the job was completed.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

and deepen their connections with your cause. The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. . Center your appeals around your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

But first steps first… 11 New Year’s resolutions for nonprofit social media managers: 1) Create a “Thank You” video(s) for your 2012 fundraising campaigns. Your supporters also want to see what your staff and working space look like – the human beings behind the avatar, if you will. Learn basic HTML.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2021

You’ll read the details behind the three pillars required for a successful mindset : Self-Esteem Personal Responsibility Goals Plus, you’ll discover how to effectively : structure your own time. take back your time from enslaving technological addictions. take back your time from enslaving technological addictions.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Many nonprofits were compelled to become experts on virtual events and online fundraising overnight, and many found themselves pleasantly surprised when their virtual fundraisers helped them raise more than in-person events. Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If your nonprofit doesn’t have a diversified funding strategy, you leave yourself vulnerable when a major source of funding dries up. . Grants can be a great way to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue. There are five simple steps you can take to prepare your nonprofit for grants: Make sure you’re discoverable.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If your nonprofit doesn’t have a diversified funding strategy, you leave yourself vulnerable when a major source of funding dries up. . Grants can be a great way to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue. There are five simple steps you can take to prepare your nonprofit for grants: Make sure you’re discoverable.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

As you browse their homepage, you’re wondering how you can show your support. This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or take any other action that supports your nonprofit’s mission. . Make your CTAs stand out on the page. Make your CTAs stand out on the page.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Find The Truth If you''re a parent of two children you already know that when the two are fighting and child #1 tells you what happened, you then ask child #2 what happened, and most often the truth is somewhere in the middle of what the two children have told you. When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2014

Find The Truth If you''re a parent of two children you already know that when the two are fighting and child No. Surprisingly, many managers, even when they are parents, don''t use this parenting "discovery" skill in the workplace. When they succeed, send them a thank you for a job well done.

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