Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. The SQ evaluates a leader’s current mindset and behaviors using the “3A Framework” – acumen, allocation, action. People are only as good as their actions. A company is only as good as its people.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Whether you’ve collected the audio over a video call, traditional phone conversation, or a recording of an in-person event, you have numerous transcription options. When you understand what information you’ve collected, you can start taking action based on what you’ve found. . To do that, you’ll need to transcribe your results. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. Nonprofit Storytelling 101: The Hero’s Journey Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey is a timeless storytelling framework that captivates audiences across cultures.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. We were in the office full-time pre-COVID, so we had a strong internal culture,” Kristine noted. How are you doing?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. The SQ evaluates a leader’s current mindset and behaviors using the “3A Framework” – acumen, allocation, action. People are only as good as their actions. A company is only as good as its people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2021

These efforts support the decisions and subsequent actions required to make change and step into the unknown.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A conversion-optimized donation page. Inspiring calls to action. Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. A/B testing involves creating two different versions of a webpage and assessing which drives more engagement and conversions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. To the contrary, knowledge actually comes about through the shared social action of making sense out of our observations, experiences and interactions with the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It offers proven, actionable approaches for any company, organization, or community to navigate through that entity’s most pressing challenges. It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems,” explain the authors. Don’t get us wrong.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. DoSomething.Org: A Data-Driven Nonprofit In Action. The time to collect data, the time to analyze, and the time to action on it.

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Forum One

JUNE 17, 2021

Delivering authenticity in your DEI messaging means not just talking the talk, but walking the walk by working to be part of a larger cultural conversation around systemic issues of inequality. . Cultural issues of privilege and oppression are bigger than your organization. This is why honesty and sincerity are key.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

The best way to start prioritizing DEI initiatives is by taking steps to ingrain these concepts into your organization’s culture. When these concepts are ingrained in your organization’s culture, you’ll find that inclusion and prioritization of equity will trickle into every decision you make. Watch the Culture Start Shifting.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

K–12 Super Session: Building a Thriving School Culture in a Time of Great Change. This speaks directly to how a school communicates its unique culture. What lessons have we learned about school culture over the last few years? The last few years have been a time of significant change.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2021

Their mandate is to exhibit and preserve the collection of the best assets that represent the story and chronology of a culture or a society. Curation has a distinguished position in cultural institutions. Museums, archives, and libraries share many goals and functions. Now, these digital collections are essential to telling a story.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

He’s a master of what it takes to move folks toward the actions you’d like them to take, and I’m hoping this summary will help you talk with your boss and board and figure out how you can use the tools they want you to use to your advantage. As you change stages, you may even have to change organizational structure.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I recently had a conversation with a friend and colleague about what I perceive to be a revolution in progress. It is really inspiring to see philanthropic and nonprofit professional engaging in public conversations about these challenges, and even more inspiring to see them taking action to create positive changes.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And in a digital world where 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media take some action, that’s a substantial missed opportunity. With a structured schedule, you can look back and discern your content’s performance with confidence. Lean into your culture and vision to showcase your values and what makes you unique.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Every month, a group called #4Change organizes open & lively conversations about how web-connected communities and our use of social media tools are helping to create change in the world. 4Change Chats are hosted on Twitter – Read “ Join the Conversation ” below for ways to jump into the discussion. Join the Conversation!

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Conversion Rates. The Structure of an Agile Sales Operations Unit. Given the variance of organizational structures even among similarly scaled players in the same industry, pinning down the ideal structure for sales ops is nearly impossible. Selection of Key Sales Metrics to Adopt. Sales Activities. Lead Generation.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

You can absolutely provide support to Alan and his team, and you’re well-positioned to initiate and lead these conversations. Barbara needs to remember that there’s no point in booking a meeting with Alan if the conversation is full of blame and finger-pointing. The secret is identifying the problem without making it feel personal.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

However, you’ll want to log in more frequently to make necessary adjustments and maximize conversions. Ad creation and keyword research: A Google Grants manager will structure your account properly and create ad campaigns that target valuable keywords. Google recommends you log in at least 1-2 times a month.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2023

It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems,” explain the authors. Think eliminating poverty, stopping climate change, achieving racial equity, or building the innovative organizational culture your company needs to survive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems,” explain the authors. Think eliminating poverty, stopping climate change, achieving racial equity, or building the innovative organizational culture your company needs to survive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

Facebook had recently revamped its Groups, and it seemed like the perfect place to take the conversation for a spin. My staff and I invited many people in our networks and our professional communities who we felt were “ripe” for the conversation. We dropped the formal book club structure (Week 2: Question 3 ….”)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

While participants in each track will explore their topics in depth and in the context of a facilitated structure, there will be inspiring keynotes and opportunities for networking for all participants. However, putting great ideas into action calls for making things happen in a resourceful manner and frequent iteration.

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Forum One

MARCH 4, 2021

Lesson three: You cannot separate your communications response from the actions of your organization. Every action tells your audiences something about your organization and its ability to handle change. Your plan – and actions – should be : Flexible : Be willing to learn new things and adapt to new information.

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

Inherent in that call to action is an implicit recognition that working together as a field of millions of disparate actors requires the right information to realize our potential to make the world a better place. . She reminded us that as a field, we must create the future of philanthropy together. But we know they are necessary. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The NetTalks series , which includes five sessions, is intended to spark a meaningful conversation around alumni engagement and supporting a broader community practice of effective alumni networks. Societal Change: Impact on society, policy discussions, and conversations that advance sustainable practices. Micro conversions or steps.

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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. Plan on how to structure your meeting. The conversation will flow more naturally. Our culture HATES silence. Practice your ask. Leave no stone unturned!

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Stay tuned to discover actionable insights that can truly make a difference. Personalization alongside a donor’s individual case for support can entirely change conversations around year-end giving. Identifying your organization’s unique value proposition is key to structuring your year-end campaign narrative.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2021

Your Executive Director will be the one leading many conversations with the board. To provide structure for your board as they fundraise, and to keep everyone engaged throughout the year, create a fundraising committee and designate a board champion as the Development Chair. Craft your Call-to-Action (CTA).

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