Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2023

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Perhaps Wooditch’s best overall advice is to think of “failing more” as “trying more.” Finally, the book provides excellent advice on how to: Recognize when fear is disguising itself as procrastination or distraction. “It’s how you deal with setbacks is what makes the difference.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Perhaps Wooditch’s best overall advice is to think of “failing more” as “trying more.” Finally, the book provides excellent advice on how to: Recognize when fear is disguising itself as procrastination or distraction. “It’s how you deal with setbacks is what makes the difference.”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Human Resources.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Evaluate how your organization’s and your community’s core values are being articulated and experienced in the stories you tell , in your interactions with the public, and in your communications with donors. Send donor surveys Ask for advice in person Follow up on substantive feedback 3. Trust is about consistency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 28, 2019

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Perhaps Woodditch’s best overall advice is to think of “failing more” as “trying more.” Finally, the book provides excellent advice on how to: Recognize when fear is disguising itself as procrastination or distraction. “It’s how you deal with setbacks is what makes the difference.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Perhaps Wooditch’s best overall advice is to think of “failing more” as “trying more.” Finally, the book provides excellent advice on how to: Recognize when fear is disguising itself as procrastination or distraction. “It’s how you deal with setbacks is what makes the difference.”

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Lesson Articulate Teach Voice 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Chris Brogan’s technique is to select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2020

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Perhaps Wooditch’s best overall advice is to think of “failing more” as “trying more.” Finally, the book provides excellent advice on how to: Recognize when fear is disguising itself as procrastination or distraction. “It’s how you deal with setbacks is what makes the difference.”

Lesson 52

Lesson Articulate Teach Voice 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2013

When I was interviewed for this report several months, a post I wrote called “ Social Media Is Engagement With Purpose ” was fresh in my mind and I think the same advice applies to video. To measure success of your video, you need to articulate a goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

We are honored to have Laura Arrillaga-Andreeseen, Author of Giving 2.0 , write the foreword and it articulates from the donor perspective why nonprofits need to embrace measurement and learning. The money went to support students like Maneth, an IT major who now teaches computer lessons in the orphanage where my children lived.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 19, 2014

I''ve found this advice from authors Neil Smith and Patricia O''Connnell ( How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things ) to be particularly helpful when it comes to corporate culture and changing behavior : Corporate culture is an interlocking series of expectations, rituals, and habits maintained by peer influence and rewarding adherence.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

I''ve found this advice from authors Neil Smith and Patricia O''Connnell ( How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things ) to be particularly helpful when it comes to corporate culture and changing behavior : Corporate culture is an interlocking series of expectations, rituals, and habits maintained by peer influence and rewarding adherence.

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Culture Change Articulate Adopt 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2013

Being able to talk, and get advice from Linda, Star, Wade, & Brian was an amazing experience. It’s so great to see all these kids focused on education and with well-articulated goals for where they want to be someday. Your advice can be very action-oriented. I can’t begin to explain how inspired I am!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It It doesn't have to.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. . Do they articulate an understanding of and/or demonstrate affinity for your mission and vision? They know that a great match can set their organization up for success, and they want to make sure they find the specialist who really matches their unique needs.

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Forj

APRIL 7, 2017

They have been providing expert advice on strategy, learning, marketing and technology to help organizations in the business of learning for more than a decade. Tagoras is a research and consulting firm for associations and organizations who focus on lifelong learning. In 2016, Tagoras unveiled the Learning Business Maturity Model.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The agency should feel the client will be able to appreciate and respect their expertise and advice, whilst being able to communicate their online goals clearly and succinctly. The client will need to articulate what is pretty to them by showing examples of sites they would describe as pretty. Make Sure the Budget Fits.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

As nonprofits, we must follow this advice and live our gratitude for the donors who make our work possible. Janet thoroughly enjoys coaching executive directors, development staff, and board members as they analyze their reality, articulate their vision, and create a strategy to bring that vision to reality.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

My advice is to think critically about what you want to achieve. Be sure to articulate your expectations so you’re up and running in no time. These sorts of decisions should never be made lightly since the infrastructure of today will be a major determining factor for your organization’s impact over the next several years.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As you start to think about how your organization will tell your story this season we enlisted the advice of Vanessa Chase Lockshin, the creator of The Storytelling Nonprofit , to show us how we can stretch our storytelling muscles and get ready for year end!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. My first piece of advice is this: . Or a new donor responded with bigheartedness to an emergency appeal. . Or people simply chipped in what they could. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

Our major “pivot” has been to articulate a new focus on racial equity and social justice, transitioning community investment strategies and prioritizing them through an equity lens. Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received that has guided the way you lead?

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

Can you offer any advice for finding, gathering, or sourcing good data to inform their strategies? nonprofits and other service providers) can then bid on the opportunity using standard metrics that transparently articulate their cost per unit of “impact." governments, foundations) can put out an “ask” for a specific outcome (e.g.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

Even the most technically articulate board members will start to push back if they have to remember a handful of different log-ins and passwords, or have to learn too many different tools or systems. Other pitfalls to avoid or advice you can share? In other words, board support tools are useless without board member buy-in.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

If your nonprofit needs advice on your graphic design strategy , here’s a great place to start. Images lend more evocative value to your content and allow you to better articulate brand messaging. Adobe Express. Vistacreate. Aesthetic fundraising flyer tips. It’s time to bust out the color wheels and shape templates!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

With almost 100 people in the room, I started the session asking folks to shout out the first two words that came to mind when they thought about social media. As expected, I heard two themes – words that describe the power and benefits of social media and those that articulate very real concerns. It was dramatic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2013

While we have articulated our main goal and identified our stakeholders, we are still actively exploring what kind of investment we can make and what various benchmarks mean to us and more importantly what we should do with the numbers we collect. What advice would you give to others?

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

We are driven to seek knowledge, advice, and comfort from people we respect, but to what end? Advice on Picking a Mentor. If you can articulate what you can bring to the table in return for the mentor's investment, your chances of getting a larger time investment from the mentor grow substantially. The answer is growth.

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