Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Here is some good advice from Lee G. If the official leader doesn’t bring the structural awareness or leadership skills that the team calls for, someone else must step in to ensure that the team stays on track and gets where it needs to go. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Our colleague, Hugh Lee, owner of Fusion Productions, had this advice on the value of correctly matching people and responsibilities. But, even when an entire staff has not actually taken the inventory, the concepts can be used to create awareness about how to differentiate work styles and approaches.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2012

So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. It is really hard to change a behavior, but it is possible if you are aware, patient and persistent in making a change. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Run through the fear rather than running away from it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The third post in this series, 10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits , provides detailed advice, but its worth reiterating that the first step in being successful in online fundraising is having well-designed, data-driven donation pages. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days. 3) Launch a Tribute Giving Program.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Charlie Judy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Intelligent Medical Objects, and another contributor to our book, shared this advice about the value of clarity. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a tool that helps develop self-awareness and insight into how individuals prefer to interact and communicate.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it makes sense to celebrate a nonprofit anniversary: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a 75 th anniversary coming up, and I really think we should do something to celebrate this milestone. It will raise awareness. Why aren’t enough people aware of us?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Awareness of where communication may be challenging. That’s one of the perks of leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2011

So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. It is really hard to change a behavior, but it is possible if you are aware, patient and persistent in making a change. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Run through the fear rather than running away from it.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2024

Making donors aware that you value legacy gifts is the first step to getting them. Here are three simple strategies: Love on your oldest friends, and keep communicating with older lapsed donors. Don’t remove them just because you haven’t heard from them. Do a stellar and robust job promoting legacy giving.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

There is so much expert advice out there about how much you should post, what types of content are the best, and how to reach new audiences. The problem is, this advice is often aimed at organizations with dedicated social media folks, or even teams of them. You may also want to try out some expert advice or adjust to platform changes.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Advice for nonprofit organizations seeking funding from grantmakers. Advocacy and Awareness: 4 Tips for Virtual Campaigning. The distinction of advocacy and policy versus politics. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! Listen Now: Resources: Chynna A. Melissa Levesque.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

It fosters community, raises awareness for your cause, and most importantly, generates significant donations. Expert Tips : Discover valuable advice on managing volunteers, training your team, and maximizing fundraising opportunities. But how can you manage all the moving parts without drowning in paperwork and spreadsheets?

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

They raise awareness of the mission while they gain leadership skills by planning and attending events and engaging with the board of directors. My advice to other nonprofits to connect with Gen Z audiences is to be engaging. Today’s awareness is tomorrow’s social movement. can pay off.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when to soft credit donors in their database: Dear Charity Clairity, I have two questions: (1) Our organization received a check from one spouse, without any paperwork crediting the other spouse. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Where children don’t feel hurt, alone, scared, and afraid. That’s why I’m so grateful for you, <Informal Greeting> You make this world a better place for kids. That’s why I’m writing to you today.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Remind folks in your communications that your nonprofit doesn’t offer professional legal or financial advice and that you recommended that they consult with their personal advisors.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Towards this end, why not be prepared to inform donors of giving opportunities of which they may not be aware? Let’s review these two giving opportunities of which your donors may not be aware. It’s good to be aware of the varying deductions a donor can take for charitable contributions. IRA distributions. Final Note.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Instead, they have learned to gauge how they should behave and perform by becoming aware of informal (and unspoken) rules that exist just below the surface. Furthermore, success comes from focusing on these additional four areas : developing self-awareness and awareness of others. getting support for your next promotion.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Although we are all more aware of the benefits of diversity, one of the remaining hurdles is resistance to representation from outside of an association’s professional sphere. Ideally, one of these meetings will be a welcome from the executive director, which includes his or her unique advice and views on board service.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation. shared this valuable advice. Objectivity and curiosity are entrepreneurial characteristics that I enthusiastically endorse. My colleague, Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix International Inc.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

You could keep slogging ahead doggedly, or you could take some advice from the president who led the United States through the Great Depression, helped create the United Nations, and brought you the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2024

First word of advice — don’t panic. They might have timely insights on personal, professional, or other pressures at play that you are not aware of. Larger organizations require more time to go through channels, check with supervisors, and receive permission to proceed on a myriad of issues.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2020

Here is some good advice from Lee G. If the official leader doesn’t bring the structural awareness or leadership skills that the team calls for, someone else must step in to ensure that the team stays on track and gets where it needs to go. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think.

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Structure Advice Leadership Storytelling 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It's a powerful read that includes counterintuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. They're aware they need to stay focused on the solution, not the problem. To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter.

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sgEngage

JUNE 7, 2021

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast is intended to be legal advice—please consult your organization’s own legal counsel. It’s not just HIPAA in all cases that you have to consider, so if you’ve made yourself aware of what the HIPPA regulations are, that may not be enough.” Creating a balance between data needed and wanted.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Please also share what bit of great advice you’ve received as you built your purpose-driven career. I didn’t realize that was the path until I was able to look back on it.” .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To think, plan, and act strategically simply requires awareness, discipline, and focus—all of which are in short supply where the crack cocaine of the business world is multitasking. Question: What is the best first action to take for a business leader to become more strategic and to follow your book's advice?

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2020

It's a powerful read that includes counter intuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. They're aware they need to stay focused on the solution, not the problem. To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter.

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Attitude Celebrate Voice Advice 98

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

When individuals are aware of their worth, they are able to remain motivated and engaged.”. Although a manager may not be able to provide financial incentives to retain good employees, if they actively implement suggestions from their team for improvement, employees will have concrete examples of their worth to the organization.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

It is important to be aware of my limitations, and to not rely on me too heavily. Today, the best advice on when and how to use Bard or ChatGPT probably comes from your personal experience. Users should not employ the model to generate harmful content, engage in deception, or promote misinformation. Bard is not perfect.

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Candid

MAY 19, 2021

Although much has changed since I wrote my last article promoting May is Mental Health Awareness Month , the country is still dealing with many of the same issues that threaten the mental health of too many people. Thank goodness May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Reprinted from The Atlanta Women’s Foundation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2021

Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders. You're sure to take lots of notes as you capture advice from this powerful book, where as John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know first aid. Wildlife Watch is an app which aims to increase awareness and protect the wildlife of Southeast Asia.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Here is some good advice from Lee G. If the official leader doesn’t bring the structural awareness or leadership skills that the team calls for, someone else must step in to ensure that the team stays on track and gets where it needs to go. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think.

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Structure Leadership Advice Storytelling 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders. You're sure to take lots of notes as you capture advice from this powerful book, where as John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Create awareness using something as simple as “ Did you know many employers will match employee donations?

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