Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Pulling from these interviews, the book provides the details about what CEOs wish they had done differently and the advice they wish they had sooner – including how to: Handle the weight of responsibility of the job–and the loneliness. Define priorities and strike the right balance between patience and action.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

By simplifying and streamlining your donation page as much as possible, you can decrease form abandonment and boost conversions. Ensuring your calls to action (CTAs) stand out. A lengthy donation form could discourage supporters from giving. Keep supporters on the page by: Reducing unnecessary questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s worth it to invest in digital analytics tools. . To figure this out, look at your website analytics, email analytics, conversion rates, social listening, and more. . So, first you need to figure out what data you want to collect.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

In other words, by the time you are actually sitting in front of a prospect , you should have rehearsed the many paths the conversation could take MANY times before. The conversation will flow more naturally. Show them that their input in the conversation is truly valuable (more on that in the next step). Which they are !

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 29, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2009

Just had a good conversation this morning with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and the Craigslist Foundation. There are two hot issue right now on Craig's social action radar, the new launch of the All For Good website and next weekend's Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp in Berkeley. A: Get involved, All for Good makes that easy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2018

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2018

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. . Activities – What tasks and actions do we anticipate doing? Names would get added back in for the interview process. Interview questions. You’ll also want to develop your interview questions now, together with the criteria and evaluation matrix.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2017

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2013

The report, “I nto Focus: Benchmarks for Video and A Guide for Creators ,” is based on a survey of 500 nonprofits and interviews with experts (including me). See3, YouTube and Edelman have released a new report and guide for nonprofits about using video. Free webinars are being offered to share the report.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You’ll learn plenty more about what it means to burn the boats, how to unleash your full potential, and how to tear down your barriers to achieving success in Higgins’ new book, Burn The Boats – a business-advice and self-help book. But I didn’t want to write a book that is thought provoking but not actionable. Of course, they do.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Six key components of an effective fundraising appeal When evaluating your copy, remember these key components of a powerful, persuasive fundraising letter: Build a case for support Use an emotional and personal (one-on-one conversational) tone Write for the skimmer. Ask early in the appeal and repeat the ask multiple times.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 25, 2017

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . Expert Advice to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

We recently sat down with Meat Fight’s CEO, Alice Laussade, to have a fun conversation about her experience with CauseVox, key fundraising tips from Meat Fight that allowed them to raise more money, and the do not do’s for nonprofit fundraisers. VIDEO: Watch the full interview recording here. Alice’s advice for other nonprofit leaders?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How can you be responsible for holding parties accountable for responses and actions? How will the organization''s values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

In essence, these stakeholders create conversations and ideas that are so extensive they exist well beyond the organization’s reach. Geoff reminds us that tactics are not tools , but actions. These include: Conversation Starters. I went straight to the strategy and measurement chapters. Relationship Approaches. Shareability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2007

It allows anyone to create a pledge to action that follows a simple formula: "I will do X action, but only if Y number of people will do Z action." This pledge was initiated in Edinburgh, and created a really interesting side conversation in the comments section. 1) Be as concrete and specific as possible.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

A couple months before graduation I went to my religion professor's office hours to ask for advice. I can't remember the details of our conversation, except that he used a lot of words beginning with "C": courage, commitment, calling, creativity. My advice: 1. Do your actions. Pick three more actions. Get together.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

Whether your event is hybrid offline/online event or virtual, one way to think through a strategy for events is a simple: Before, During, and After. I queried nonprofit colleagues, asking for their best advice. Take the above example from charity:water for World Water Day. This will come in handy for the next event you plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Marcelo Iniarra pointed out that people have limited attention, but simple human experiences like this video of an interrupted skype interview with Robert Kelly from Korean caught people’s attention around the globe. The campaign provides advice on how to self-examine and help detect signs and symptoms.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 15, 2014

Last month we turned to fundraising guru and guest blogger Gail Perry for advice on how to make your board members a little less BORED. They are not just meeting for routine reporting and discussing; action needs to be taken on real issues now. Get ready to fire up your board members and put them into action.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. The highlights of our interview are below: Why is video such an important component of an organization’s digital strategy? I really like to create a conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

Organizations can get comfortable with implementing one channel and expand to other channels as part of their maturity of practice model. Capacity building that takes an incremental approach and is a balance of strategy and action leads to capacity building that sticks. A few activists for privacy rights have had active conversations.

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Achieve

APRIL 29, 2015

I interview donors, young and old, all the time to learn why they support and give to the causes that are dear to them. My conversation with donors and fundraising executives over the years merely confirms that view. Donors want to hear more from your organization than just a call to action. This blog originally appeared on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

I've been following Carie Lewis's posts on the NTEN Affinity groups as well as other nonprofit tech listservs (yes, I still do read listservs) and caught up with her for an interview. This campaign was generated to as a unique way to get people involved in taking action against the Canadian seal hunt. See Give and Take Blog post

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

Ari Derfel Late last month I interviewed Ari Derfel, CEO and co-owner of Back to Earth, Inc. Below is an edited transcript of our interview for the Big Vision Podcast. What came up in conversation was, "Where is 'away?'" As the conversation evolved, by the end of dinner I said, "You know what? I am curious.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Below is an edited transcript of my November 3rd interview with Kimberly for the Big Vision Podcast. Our conversation began with Kimberly explaining what Tranquil Space Foundation is, and why she started it. Can you talk about why you chose to do that, and any advice you have for folks who want to add that aspect to their business?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

We kicked off the conference with an interview style keynote about the Networked Nonprofit, moderated by fabulous Shireen Mitchell (aka digitalsista ). The best part is when the audience joins the conversation. Getting to Know and Cultivating Free Agents: Here’s my best advice on this. Wendy Harman from the Red Cross.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2016

We’d like to provide our readers with a peek into what we do each day to accomplish our mission by introducing members of the faculty and staff via short interviews and conversations. Take time to have conversations and listen, really listen. Welcome to a new ASU Lodestar Center Blog series, “Get to Know the Lodestar Center!”

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 8, 2010

Below is an edited transcript of the interview, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast site , or through the iTunes Music Store. Our conversation began with Patricia explaining the need that La Cocina fills. There are plans and specific action items that are more specific to packaged foods.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

How do I deal with going through the interview process all over again? You’ll get expert advice and tips from them based on how they’ve gone through certain journeys in their lives. So, you know, if you work out the worst case scenario, you can work out some of the actions that you could take if certain things happen. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2006

I met Laura at Boston Podcamp very briefly and grabbed her card so I could catch up with her for an interview for Blogher. The 15SecondPitch is a concise, clever and compelling introduction of who you are, what you do, why you are the best at it and your call to action. And this all starts with a conversation. Warhol said, ???In

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