Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Most books aren’t honest enough about how hard it is to reset ,” adds Homkes. You must execute with agility and learn along the way to a sustainable, successful, high-growth path. One of the hardest things about strategy, and the jobs it gives leaders, is that it’s never done,” a checkmark you can complete.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. It sounds straightforward, yet many nonprofit organizations struggle with the strategic planning process, especially when not knowing why, where, or how to start. Even the most ambitious strategic plan must also be feasible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. What would you do differently?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. However, there is still a lot of confusion about what knowledge work is, what it is for, and how to do it.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

An integration between your customer relationship management (CRM) platform and online fundraising platform is a simple time-saving solution that can help you collect all of your donor data in one place. Forty-seven percent of nonprofits are challenged when it comes to capturing and managing accurate data on their constituents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The power is in the hands of the donor with this software, giving donors access to login and change everything through their own profile. They have a nifty website integration feature that allows you to quantify constituents’ browsing activity on your website. One of the biggest concerns when searching for a CRM is affordability.

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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

This encourages active engagement because it facilitates a friendly, competitive environment. Event management tools to keep you on track. In fact, you can manage your fundraising participants and their teams, track progress, monitor fundraising activities, and send emails to targeted groups of participants. .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A well-run and well-attended fundraiser could be a game changer for your nonprofit. But the “well-attended” part of that equation is easier said than done. Even worse: There’s no one right answer, no “one weird trick to sell fundraiser tickets” that stands head and shoulders above the rest.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of the greatest benefits of the Bloomerang Payments system is fraud management and protection. Fraud management is included in the system, so nonprofits aren’t charged extra for this service. Tap-to-pay creates a speedy in-person donation process and doesn’t require any specialized card readers. per transaction.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. 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. Can you do it? Or leave so many things to chance?

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit, funder, or a consortium of both, fundamental questions are surfacing about social sector data that merit your attention. Now is the time to ask incisive questions about access and accountability of any organization seeking your data or investment. Is social sector data a type of public good?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 9, 2023

Many moving parts go into managing a large and diverse community, from collecting dues to scheduling events, communicating with members, and handling financials. That’s why association management software is so helpful. But what is association management software? What is Association Management Software?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stay organized with Bloomerang’s online giving and event management tools. Fill a basket with a variety of fine wines, including whites, reds, and everything in between! A raffle is an easy way to increase fundraising revenue and engage supporters at events. Raffle basket FAQs How does a raffle work? Pastry basket.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

A nonprofit data warehouse is a centralized digital repository that nonprofits use to store, manage, and analyze their data. It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more. Monitor program impact.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

You may need to get rid of sticky notes and embrace digital tools, better time management, and more efficient processes. Today, work expectations are higher, there’s more to manage, and you simply must be more organized to grow a small nonprofit. Are you working 60 to 80 hours a week but only getting 40 hours worth of tasks done?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Much like any new project or renovation, a transition to Salesforce could have you thinking about the various pros and cons of making this change. Much like any new project or renovation, a transition to Salesforce could have you thinking about the various pros and cons of making this change. Get a 360-Degree View of Constituents.

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Kindful

JANUARY 16, 2023

With this in mind, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about using PayPal for nonprofits. Plus, we’re going to review the information you need to make the right decision about which payment processor is right for your organization. PayPal for nonprofits is one of the best ways to receive donations and maintain security.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This strategy will encompass tailored activities, communication channels, and personalized interactions aimed at making their members more satisfied and encouraging them to contribute to the organization’s mission. Everyone running a membership organization wants to recruit some shiny new members. What is a Membership Engagement Strategy?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The following checklist covers the basics of everything you need to get funded , become official, and stay organized: Define your nonprofit’s mission clearly. Getting your programs off the ground, ensuring legal compliance, recruiting staff and volunteers, and correctly managing your nonprofit’s finances can be daunting.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 6, 2019

Six signs your association management software may be outdated. . Here are six signs that your association management software (AMS) may be outdated or obsolete: 1. Just think about it. If a software company has only one version to support, it can focus on one system. You need to install something on the “desktop.”.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

Like many of you, I sure am looking forward to some cooler weather and everything pumpkin flavored that Trader Joe’s has to offer. Every detail, from selecting the perfect venue and crafting engaging activities to coordinating volunteers and securing sponsors plays a crucial role in creating a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

5 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit Lately, it’s hard to go more than a few hours—forget about a whole day—without being haunted by the joint specters of recession and inflation. Or conversations with our partners and roommates about rising interest rates and rent hikes. In short, the economy is on everyone’s mind.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

What are common misconceptions about nonprofit strategic planning? Here is an overview of a few misconceptions about the process: Our nonprofit should be focused on saving/generating money, not spending it. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Let’s get started.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Your development and fundraising team typically owns campaign creation, supporter management, and reporting. Database owners on your team ensure donations sync up with your customer relationship management (CRM) system, such as Salesforce. . There are many nonprofit roles that are responsible for fundraising.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Donor management and CRM. Managing multiple campaign types. Peer-to-peer fundraising platform overview: Kindful is a user-friendly, integrated fundraising platform that nonprofits using Bloomerang’s donor management system can access. Before we dive in, we want to clarify a few of the pricing notes below. Giving Fuel.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But a good volunteer can change everything and make a huge difference to your cause. Use your existing volunteers as a support system to help onboard new recruits. Let them take an active part in helping recruit new volunteers as well as identifying new roles. There is always more work to do, than people to do it. Make it clear.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Be humble, and accept that you don’t know everything. The needs assessment is a learning and listening phase. There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Managing your nonprofit is a massive undertaking. Between fundraising, event planning, donor relationships, and funding your mission, there are several strategic projects to manage. . According to The Giving Experience study by OneCause , 56% of donors heard about a potential giving opportunity through a friend or family member.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You may feel like you are doing everything yourself, but at some point you will be collaborating with others on documents, and you will need Docs and Sheets. Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. The key is to find the right tool for the right task. .

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Simply put, iOS14 is Apple’s most current iPhone operating system. is an update to this operating system that will include many things (including 200+ new emojis !), This prompt essentially asks users to opt-in and “allow” apps and websites to track their activity. If a user opts into tracking, nothing really changes.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The Ultimate Benefit of Learning Management Systems. The Benefits of a Learning Management System (LMS) are quite wide and can contain everything from basic functionality to cool recently implemented features. LMS are not only for E-learning activities! Who needs additional learning?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Over time, your membership management processes may have matured. If only your AMS system could automate manual processes so your team could focus more on serving members. The ASSH/Nimble AMS case study goes into more detail about how the organization is creating new efficiencies by automating processes.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

We move, take new jobs, change phone plans, change email accounts, marry, divorce, raise families, change religions, develop new interests, attend new events, and get involved in new activities. A Major Gifts Officer is actively developing personal relationships with existing and potential donors. Build a fundraising strategy?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

When you set marketing systems in place, they don’t always work together like they should. How are your marketing activities going to help you get there? Create SMART goals for your marketing activities so you know where you are going and what you need to measure. You can’t do everything yourself. What’s working?

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