Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

My goal was to provide a comprehensive playbook, drawing from real-world examples, to empower professionals at any career stage to build influence, lead effectively and use power responsibly. My decades as a consultant have shown me that the most successful leaders adopt this mentality. Success without integrity is hollow.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships. There’s a good reason why an iconic nonprofit like the World Wildlife Fund sends stickers and a stuffed animal to donors who sign up to adopt a tiger, a giraffe, or another animal. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

A new threat is building in the wake of every previous challenge. Be a Skeptic Resilience asks you to identify possibilities, but it also requires adopting flexible approaches to strategy and viewing your future projections with a dose of skepticism. Build Competencies Connecting with diverse groups and people creates nuanced vision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

It will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. Gain insights into donor behavior, understand stakeholder preferences, and more, while freeing up time for relationship-building. It leads to stronger relationships and more willingness to contribute. Respect privacy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

According to Creator Feed Podcast , we will likely see many more creator apps and more and more creators adopt these tools.They also predict an increase in regulations and policies aimed at addressing ethical concerns – specifically around copyright and commercial use. And never should). We call this the dividend of time in our book.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. Publishing that information helped to build confidence in the industry. “We That trust building between our members and government officials continues today.” Explain how those relationships unfolded.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

As AI has become more and more ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, corporations and nonprofit organizations alike have adopted AI to increase efficiencies and reduce manual work. But AI can’t build relationships. According to a survey by Google.org , over half of nonprofits (58%) are now using AI for some daily operations.

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

4 Donor Management and Relationship Building CRM (Customer or Constituent Relationship Management) systems are crucial for managing donor information, tracking interactions, and building lasting relationships with supporters. What Challenges Do Nonprofits Face When Building a MarTech Stack?

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

But has your association yet considered the financial potential of adopting text-to-give technology? Reasons why your organizations should adopt text-to-give technology . Your association can leverage text-to-give tech to raise money for important causes and build deeper connections with members. If not, you’ll want to. .

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Whether it’s via a chatbot, a human, or some combination of the two, dialoguing in real time is a powerful tool to build sales and loyalty. Talking with customers at the beginning of their journey creates an authentic experience that gets the relationship-building off to a quick start. I frequently write about Association 4.0

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity. Adopt Agile and Adaptable Strategies: The future of grantmaking equity demands flexibility and adaptability in response to changing social, economic, and political landscapes.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

have successfully adopted social enterprise strategies to diversify their revenue portfolios and create sustainable revenue streams, such as the YMCA and Goodwill Industries. Last spring, the ASU Lodestar Center found that 11% of over 400 nonprofits surveyed were not able to operate at all during the first months of the pandemic.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, here’s a roadmap featuring key fundraising tactics for nonprofits to turbocharge your efforts: Cultivate meaningful donor relationships by engaging and stewarding new donors Your bond with your donors is the lifeline of your organization. This year, make a concerted effort to nurture these relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

The team at Giveffect , comprised of former nonprofit professionals and technologists with experience working closely with nonprofits to build the best all-in-one nonprofit software solution, compiled the top three tips to increase volunteer engagement. Open communication will help build long-lasting relationships with volunteers.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts. You’ll want to approach this project in phases, and build a solid foundation first to help you create lasting change. Let’s dive in.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Strategic event management: Solutions like Bloomerang can help you transform every event from a simple gathering to a robust relationship-building exercise. This targeted communication strategy helps increase donor engagement and supports ongoing relationships, thereby improving the likelihood of continued support.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With AI showing up as a wonder tool in nearly every platform we use, it’s no surprise that every industry, every business unit is suddenly racing to adopt AI. For example, let’s say you’re building a CRM to track relationships with your donors. There’s a lot to consider when building responsible AI.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

Adopt an AI strategy There’s no denying it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is happening. In an environment of heated rhetoric, civic and social organizations need to proactively think about strengthening relationships with audiences and collaborating from a place of trust.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This is because forging solid relationships with donors is as crucial as the educational programs you support. Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising solutions are tailored specifically for the distinct needs of nonprofit entities, acting as all-encompassing platforms for fostering relationships with donors, volunteers, and other key stakeholders.

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

We understand this as an approach that reimagines relationships among donors, nonprofits, and communities to rebalance power dynamics and decision making, prioritizing authentic connections and mutual learning. TBP aims to address this sector-wide challenge by centering reciprocal relationships and balancing transparency and accountability.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

These two combined will help patients adopt a healthier lifestyle to reduce obesity. Our theme is “Celebrate Better Health”, and our focused messaging will engage every type of prospect, volunteer, employee, and donor that has a relationship with us. Volunteers and prospects can learn how to improve their health. Ready to get started?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

By strategically recruiting individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, you can build a board that’s well-equipped to drive your organization forward with confidence and purpose. Adopt technologies that simplify collaboration and enhance communication , like board portals or other real-time tools.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Events Start building member engagement by empowering your volunteers to promote your next association event to their personal and professional connections. You can build member engagement by leveraging your association’s online community platform. Build your diverse base of volunteer mentors, then begin recruiting mentees.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 29, 2016

Today, we’re talking about relationships and how your communication plan can make or break the connections you make with your constituents. To stay audience-centered with your communications, Green suggests keeping the goal of building that unique relationship front and center. Use Tools That Work for Your Organization.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

I left private legal practice for nonprofit fundraising to get away from the less relational aspects of the service provider-client relationship. I loved building trust, meeting clients where they were most comfortable, and taking a relationship-above-all approach to my work.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

Community-centric fundraising fosters long-term sustainability by building strong, engaged communities that are invested in everyone’s success, rather than focusing on individual organizations. Trust building. The transparency and inclusivity required for CCF helps build trust among all stakeholders, from donors to beneficiaries.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

&# and asking myself if these events aren’t just disruptive to members and users, but also huge signs that we need a new way of building. Building networks, communities, connections, campaigns, and our work. When I start thinking about this, I come back to three main issues with the current way we build: 1. But not money.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

” To focus on the benefits of digital adoption for nonprofits, we created the Salesforce for Nonprofits Digital Maturity Index based on answers to five simple questions. They are renewing relationships with donors, volunteers, and hard-to-replace employees. Evaluating Relationships That Drive Change.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Culture of Innovation: Characteristics and Benefits As you may have experienced, nonprofits often struggle with innovation or are slower at adopting more modern approaches and tools. By building on your abilities, you can enhance efficiency, improve your donor relationships, attract prospects, scale your operations, and much more.

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

Ultimately, this helps major gift teams focus on what matters most—building relationships with donors and helping their organization make an impact. Build relationships with your community : As a major gift officer, your goal is to build long-lasting relationships with donors.

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

By regularly texting your supporters, you can show the value in supporting your organization, develop deeper relationships, and encourage recurring giving. Building up a robust contact list is easy when you have a strong multichannel marketing strategy. This way, you can maintain strong donor relationships built on trust and respect.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2022

This is where donor relationship building comes into play. So, how can your nonprofit start building relationships and retaining more donors? In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into these three strategies for building more impactful donor relationships. The annual adoption day is upon us again.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 17, 2022

When you adopt innovative technology at your association, you have the power to increase worker engagement, productivity, and collaboration. Be realistic about your staff’s abilities and the effort it takes to adopt innovative technology. Your association can stand apart from other organizations by building a data-driven culture.

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Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Among other uses, it was adopted in 2015 by the ASAE Foundation for an industry-wide research project. They started with one simple query-style report that took three and a half weeks to build. At ACOG, Mark had his teams focus on “member touchpoints” and made the top priority looking for low-hanging fruit projects in Member Services.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

I adopted a pair of cats from the local shelter and excitedly offered to volunteer to help write grants or plan an event or help in some other way. Imagine your relationship with your donor is represented by an account and that the account must always have a positive balance – or it will close.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Survey Says: Here’s how NPOs told us they are making the most of the data in their DonorPerfect system to fundraise during COVID-19: “Our strategy is to build a strong relationship with individual donors through our DP database, learn about their giving patterns, and establish appeals related to those patterns.”. Be transparent.”.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Specifically, nonprofits need to build a relationship and offer delightful surprises , convenience , rewards , and appreciation. . Consumers want a relationship with a brand. Per the Loyalty Barometer, 81% of consumers want a relationship with a brand. A “one and done” transactional approach won’t build a relationship.

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