Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

Today, the following expert business and leadership book authors shared their advice for how to effectively lead during 2021. My question to them was: What is your advice for leaders as we enter what is surely to be a challenging 2021 for most businesses? We cannot lose this newfound sense of humanity of the people we work with.

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Media Cause

MARCH 10, 2022

As we make our way through this month highlighting women across the world and their lasting impact, contributions to society, and distinct value they bring to the table—remember that women’s history is one steeped in strength and fight yet there continues to remain space to claim towards true gender equality. Amy Small.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

Having an impact or being part of an impact is motivating to donors. However many non-profits struggle to explain what their impact is in a clear and compelling way that motivates donations. Challenge yourself to think about how you would explain your work and impact to an 8 year old or to a grandparent.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2023

This essential guide provides you with10 essentials for success in significantly elevating Board fundraising and engagement, featuring insights and advice from Board engagement experts, including renowned philanthropic, leader Susan Packard Orr! Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. Get a coach.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Defining and measuring impact is a tough nut to crack. In our recent webinar, “Measuring Impact: A Recipe for Mission-driven Work” , we shared how we approach impact, challenges we are looking to overcome, and a framework for building an impact measurement foundation to help you overcome the challenge of defining impact.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. Thought leadership helps bring your audience on a journey of shared understanding and insights, in order to drive toward impactful solutions. My first bit of advice is, don’t treat recruiting these experts casually. Take Hardy’s advice.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

When it happened to me, it didn’t just impact me financially; it also affected me . My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. Do you have one key piece of advice as it relates to being laid off, transitions, and negotiations? Being laid off hurts. . emotionally. But don’t take it from me.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The post 5 Bits Of Advice For A Crowd-Funding Campaign appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Launch your crowd-funding campaign on your organization’s website, social feeds, professional networks, such as LinkedIn, and send the project to your database of supporters via email or text message.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. Live stream sales maximize the impact of both strategies. Of the four bullets listed above, the last two seem to be the most challenging. Take a lesson from QVC.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Here is some good advice from Lee G. Many leaders simply don’t know their impact on other people. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. Kim Robinson, President of FrontlineCo, described her passion for getting the best advice this way. “I How will members be impacted? Take Joey’s advice.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Initiatives that impact a broad audience or community Outcomes that deliver strategic goals and objectives for all participants. Turn your perspective outward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2011

This week, the post that got the most conversation was a playful and visual one. Using the photo above, I asked people to share their best social media advice as a fortune in a fortune cookie. They were clever, funny, and great social media advice! Less brand, more impact.” I also posted off hours. Here’s a few.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Throughout the year, as you plan various member programs, make changes to your website, or generally do anything that directly impacts your members, make plans to get your members involved. When it comes to being a good partner, asking members their opinion is a great way to find out what’s working and what’s not.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more. First, can you introduce yourself to my readers? aichallenge.

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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. Your results can shine a flashlight into areas you may not have considered and be a mirror that reflects how your behavior impacts others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. Together these best practices form an “engine of impact” that nonprofits need to build, maintain, and hone over time to scale with results. Source: Engine of Impact.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If it’s not enough to consider the human resource impact, consider this instead: while I was working full-time, I obtained my business degree and took many very useful courses in marketing, economics, statistics, and finance. I would have loved to grow my career with the wonderful staff and membership I had invested so much of myself into.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 2, 2018

What we know: The new tax law’s influence on charitable giving is a topic of lively discussion, and multiple projections of negative impact have been made. The ASU Lodestar Center’s two Professionals in Residence, Pat Lewis and Anne Byrne, weigh in with their differing perspectives and advice for nonprofit organizations.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Soon w ith Data Cloud and Einstein AI native to the new Einstein 1 Platform, nonprofits and associations will be able to create AI-powered apps and workflows maximiz ing the full cycle of funding, delivering, and measuring impact. Our Nimble AMS team had such a fantastic time at Dreamforce 2023.

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CauseVox

JULY 26, 2023

In this 60-minute live webinar, you’ll learn: The significance of mobile optimization and how it impacts peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Practical advice on testing across devices, simplifying the donation process, optimizing forms for mobile use, and creating mobile-friendly emails. Examples of successful mobile-first campaigns.

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us. This is not intended as professional legal or tax advice. Please consult your own advisors!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 2, 2013

If your nonprofit is thinking about hosting an event at a public school or starting a long-term program in public schools, here's some advice to help you out. Measure your impact. When you're working in schools, measuring your impact becomes even more critical. Plan to be self-sufficient. It takes outreach.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 11, 2021

Here is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi’s advice: understand the best use case for your organization and how you and your staff work best with the AI. ” (For more advice on getting started responsibly, see 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take for Responsible AI Adoption and advice on drafting an acceptable use policy.) Where is your nonprofit in adoption AI?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Explain the impact of donations. Explain the impact of donations. 75% of donors who give regularly seek information about the nonprofit’s impact. Use blog posts or fundraising landing pages to highlight the positive impact that donations have on your ability to achieve your mission. Enable recurring donations.

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CauseVox

JUNE 30, 2023

In this 60-minute live webinar, you’ll learn: The significance of mobile optimization and how it impacts peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Practical advice on testing across devices, simplifying the donation process, optimizing forms for mobile use, and creating mobile-friendly emails. Examples of successful mobile-first campaigns.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 3, 2023

Join two of my co-editors, Doug Bolton and Jerome Tennille, and me for a conversation about service days — the benefits and challenges — and hear their advice to rethinking these approaches to volunteering and community impact. For more information, visit our Disruption to Impact website.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And, so full of actionable advice and insights that we want to share it with all of you. Honing your organization’s advocacy roadmap now is imperative for creating real, lasting change that impacts people’s lives in 2024 and beyond. It was riveting! Bring the popcorn because this is a gooooood one!)

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

Today we’re excited to share that Matt Groch , Director of Solution Delivery at Mission Measurement , will offer a keynote called Moneyball for Social Impact, Or how I learned to stop worrying and embrace the implications of a discrete closed-loop factor analysis framework for social impact. How do we measure social change?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Don’t just ask people to donate; tell them exactly what materials you need and how their donation will make an impact. Use Strong Language Nonprofit calls to action need strong verbs to make the biggest impact. Your call to action should be as specific as possible, while also using as few words as possible.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Telling a story that pulls apart what that problem is will help donors understand the scope and impact of the problem your organization wants to solve. . The Impact Story. The impact story is a tried and true story for fundraising. Well, it’s easy to tell donors what impact their gift will have before they even make a gift.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is seeking applications from professionals interested in sitting on the Technical Advisory Committee on Science and Knowledge. The Committee provides expert advice on topics related to impact assessment, as well as regional and strategic assessment.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

It outlines 10 core principles for philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) to enhance their impact and contribute to broader systems change. The report also offers advice for policymakers to address teacher turnover, an issue that many U.S. communities face.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 30, 2014

To whom did the scholarships go, and what was the impact of your donation? As we try to raise support for 2015, we wanted to share the impact of your donation from last year, from the voices of our scholarship recipients. Read more stories from 2014 scholarship recipients about the impact of your donation. It felt great.

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