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. 6) Be willing to adapt and change your plans. 2) Brainstorm.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. The Leading Change Summit was more intimate (several hundred people), participatory and interactive, intense, and stimulating. Photo by Trav Williams.

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Achieve

MARCH 30, 2015

As MCON rounds the corner to the fun- and work-filled home stretch leading up to the big day, questions from friends and interested folk start to ramp up. And beyond that, it puts you in the same mixing pot as people who are doing great things on a national level and could give you the insight and advice you need to get there, too.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? Find out how to tap into your unique skills to create social change and make a positive impact in today’s world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 20, 2022

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 11, 2009

NEWS I've published 12 new WE Volunteer posts since the last Have Fun Do Good Link Love: Six Holiday Volunteering Ideas WE Volunteer Twitter Giveaway: 29 Gifts by Cami Walker Donate Your Gently Used Items to Nonprofits Volunteering for Our Planet: How Are You Volunteering for the Environment? How Blogging Has Changed Over The Last 3 Years.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 21, 2011

Below is my contribution: Dear M, My main advice for you, as you begin your adult life as an artist (so exciting!), money, relationships, time, illness, natural disaster) could change your goals and direction, which is when you'll need to be able to flow around the obstacles, and shift your path.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

Every day enormous strides are made in the industry that have the potential to change the way millions of individuals interact online. These sweeping changes are not something you or your nonprofit can afford to miss. Adopting Instagram into the mix is no longer a fun luxury, it’s a necessity. Twitter pics gets an upgrade.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2022

These quotes truly inspire me : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael Phelps “It is amazing what you can accomplish (..)

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The report explains how frustrations within a development position can commonly lead to myriad hurdles for an entire organization and offers tangible advice on how the sector as a whole can dramatically reshape the field of fundraising. It’s no secret that fund development is tough work. Philanthropy is impactful and rewarding.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2021

These quotes truly inspire me : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael Phelps “It is amazing what you can accomplish (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael (..)

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While QR codes might not be as “fun” as finding a new fundraising event idea , they’re still a valuable way for your nonprofit to improve its fundraising capabilities. By the end of it, you’ll know how to use this fun invention to attract more donors and experience fundraising success. Conversion rate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

Here’s a roundup of tips for building your personal resilience as you begin to accept how COVID-19 has changed our daily lives. #1: The public health advice is to social distance, but we also need to mental distance from news and discussion about the virus. Lots of fun to show off our neighborhoods or our dogs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2022

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael (..)

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CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

We recently sat down with Meat Fight’s CEO, Alice Laussade, to have a fun conversation about her experience with CauseVox, key fundraising tips from Meat Fight that allowed them to raise more money, and the do not do’s for nonprofit fundraisers. We love this, because raising money for a good cause should absolutely be fun!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful. Plan a program that is fast-paced, engaging, and focused on the lives changed by your organization’s work.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Her goal is to see more nonprofits become true “sustainable social benefit organizations”– those that help people be the change they want to see in their communities and the world. While her content might not look super modern, her advice is invaluable. It’s the specific change you’re asking the donor to help make with their gift.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2019

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Check out these fundraising apps, with our advice on how to choose the right one for your goals. For each donation, users receive photos, short stories, and explanations of how their dollars are effecting change globally. The RoundUp App allows your supporters to round up the change from credit card purchases they make every month.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

A pandemic changes our process, but never changes our mission,” reflects Danielle DeLong, Development Coordinator. We also offered her best practice advice. Additionally, they brainstormed creative and fun ways to transform their long-standing annual bike and walk event into a two-week long virtual event. Lean on them!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

But to get there, you need to let yourself be not-boring enough that they can have fun talking to you. Ask for Advice — You’ll Usually End Up with Money. The old fundraising maxim applies here: “Ask for money, you’ll get advice. Ask for advice , you’ll get money.”. Too many advice-givers say “ just listen better! ”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 19, 2018

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2018

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

The carnival is a collection of advice and resources that consultants and other support organizations offer to nonprofits through their blogs each week. The theme is, How Does Your Nonprofit Have Fun and Do Good? Your favorite fun, creative nonprofit campaign (i.e. nonprofit blog carnival fun fundraising, advocacy).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2020

These quotes truly inspire me : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael Phelps “It is amazing what you can accomplish (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Part 4: Lead Your Team gives approaches for generating and creating the most effective teams and having more fun while doing it.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Go ahead, ask them all the burning, organization-specific questions you have—they’ll be ready to form a connection with you and dish out some real advice. Fun (like, real fun). We’ll also sprinkle in some fun throughout your day with yoga classes, meditation sessions, prizes and more. at our Night Cap Party.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Although this has been a year of changes and challenges for many, your organization can still incorporate strategies that will help you leverage GivingTuesday in order to kick off your year-end giving season. Advice for organizations planning out their GivingTuesday strategy now.

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