Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

News stories abound featuring professionals who ’ ve left prestigious, high-profile jobs to do something that offers greater meaning. Question: How can leaders overcome challenges of more employees working from home as those leaders implement your book's advice for creating a multidimensional career framework? As one of Inc.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

The Fall Issue of npEngage Magazine is out! This issue features the ways in which both Wreaths Across America and BuildOn are setting new standards for mission advancement, guidance from Fundraising Coach Marc Pitman on filling the gaps in the nonprofit industry, and advice from Ryan Scapellato on how to gauge constituent loyalty.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Share Stories from the Field.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? As CEO, the buck stops here, (but sometimes, in years past, not enough of them) so I am always looking for ways to promote our message and create more efficiency in the way we raise money and achieve our goals.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 11, 2019

Or, if you create content (much like Nonprofit Hub), allow sponsors to advertise within your content channels—on your website, in your magazine or newsletter, etc. Qualify those statistics with stories from your donors, volunteers and beneficiaries. How many people have you served? Money raised? Homes built? Own your stuff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Share Stories from the Field.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Share Your WE Volunteering Story Microvolunteer in Minutes What Blogs and Sites About Volunteering Do You Recommend? LINK LOVE *GREAT* article: Nicholas Kristof's Advice for Saving the World Top Ten Ideas to Slow Down this Holiday Season Green Career Webinar December 17th (only $5!) Plan Your 2010: Craft Inc. and Craft Inc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2019

Authored by Jeff Wolf with Ken Shelton , it’s a high-readable book, packed with stories and takeaway exercises. You’ll gain practical, real-world advice covering these seven leadership disciplines : Initiative and Influence : Seize the reins and set an example for others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Platform builder. Storytelling is key.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Platform builder. Storytelling is key.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. We asked Shadyac to share his learnings and advice for other nonprofit organizations to accelerate their fundraising efforts and investments in innovation. Their advice and insights have been invaluable to me and our team.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Be prepared with stories of how your cause is making a difference (my friend and nonprofit storytelling guru Lori Jacobwith calls these “Mission Moments”). It’s vague, probably overused advice, but, at the heart of it, it makes a lot of sense.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. So the good news is that the money is out there if you know where to look, and my advice is to always start local. This misconception of grants—fueled by anecdotal stories that receive a lot of media attention—ultimately causes a lot of organizations and programs to fail.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. If someone goes above and beyond, write a glowing testimonial, feature them in a blog or one of your annual report stories.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

The best advice is to take a tip from libraries and museums and curate all that information. Tweet chat participants were in near agreement in their definition of content curation: judicious selection of information to tell a story. Susan Chavez is a blogger for TechSoup's Online Community team.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

When’s the last time you shared a story via email that didn’t ask for money? Let people know you’re being featured somewhere (TV, radio, magazine, etc.). Want more donor retention advice? Check out our new eBook packed with advice from 13 npExperts! New video to share. It conveys the progress you’re making is newsworthy.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But your nonprofit could up its game with a publication—like a trade magazine or a members-only section of your website—-that offers member stories, industry updates, and best practices. Newsletters and Publications Sending out a regular members-only newsletter with important information and updates is pretty much standard practice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Share Stories from the Field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

from Esquire Magazine's Awkward Wedding Photos . The original photo is on Flickr and caught the eye of an editor from Esquire Magazine who was looking for photos to illustrate a piece about wedding photos. So, here's some advice on how to not to pitch a blogger. Kevin Bondelli has more advice. Make it easy.

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2009

She's got a new story in this month's issue of Global Health Magazine (sponsored by the Global Health Council ) entitled ' The Million Dollar Email '. It's a good read and full of very practical advice.

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.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

Giving your association’s stories their 15 minutes of fame has never been easier. Why would you release a great story in just one format when it can be told on so many venues in different ways? Many groups still print a magazine. Remember Dan’s advice and multipurpose each production. Here’s how he describes that vision.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

When’s the last time you shared a story via email that didn’t ask for money? Let people know you’re being featured somewhere (TV, radio, magazine, etc.). Want more donor retention advice? Check out our new eBook packed with advice from 13 npExperts! New video to share. It conveys the progress you’re making is newsworthy.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

I also like the way the AFP Technology Blog isn’t afraid to run technology failure stories like the U.K Even his pointers to traditional stories like the Fundraising Success Magazine ’s “ Fundraising Advice From Katya Andresen Over the Years ” are good insightful pieces.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For advice on the topic, we turned to fundraising pro Rachel Muir. Your donors are the hero of your story. As the end of the year draws year, it seemed a great time for us to stop and really think about the donors that make the work we all do possible. How do we properly express our appreciation for their generosity?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 1, 2008

The cover story, Seva the Planet , is about my favorite yoga activist, Seane Corn , who co-founded Off the Mat, Into the World. You can read the Common Ground articles online, or find a free printed copy of the magazine in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Los Angeles or Seattle.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Ames will offer advice on meeting the challenges of using a video sharing site within a government agency in support of public communication. Morgan Jindrich of Consumers Union (the great organization that publishes Consumer Reports magazine), will tell the amazing inside story of the Cover America Tour.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Everybody loves a heartfelt story about a gift that nobody was expecting. There are ample stories about huge donations coming in from somebody that an organization never knew would be a prodigious donor. For more information about the CPI rating and advice from Pitman, visit fundraisingcoach.com. On Unassuming Donors.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. If you think EI is a soft skill, one of those activities that requires maximum effort for minimum results, these statistics tell a different story. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 19, 2016

This article was originally featured in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a bi-monthly printed magazine offering insight from the best in the industry. Tell stories, yes, but keep them focused on what’s important to her. Ask for Advice—Really. Reserve your free copy today. Nobody likes a break-up. So talk to her about that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

The panelists offered advice to nonprofits about integrating mobile into the nonprofit toolbox. While Treesaver has been designed for media publishers by magazine design guru Roger Black, we at See3 believe it has real significance for nonprofits. We tested out Treesaver by telling one of our own stories. The Nonprofit Report.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 18, 2020

Also, remember to keep an eye out for less obvious things, like using eco-friendly ink (0r no ink at all), and looking out for more eco-friendly packaging methods, for example using cardboard rather than polystyrene, and tying stacks of flyers/magazines with string, rather than wrapping them in plastic. Avoid Travelling by Car or Plane.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2016

These tips originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a bi-monthly publication delivered to your mailbox. Sign up to receive the magazine complete with top nonprofit advice and tips here. __. Share impact stories. See what their best tips are to get started or master your data collection and management.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2011

Care2 provides visitors to their site green-living advice and the opportunity to act on behalf of the causes they care most about. The Care2 News Network allows users to submit news stories and vote for content that should be featured more prominently.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 14, 2006

I was thrilled when Catherine Conover, the Assistant Managing Editor & Communications Coordinator for New Moon magazine, contacted me and suggested that Nancy Gruver, the founder of New Moon, would be a great Solutionary Woman to interview. How do you know you are making a difference?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

Through Spot.Us, the public can commission journalists to do investigations on important, and perhaps overlooked stories. Freelancers literally put their story ideas and their pitches up on our site, and they say, "This is the story I want to tackle." Just let us know what stories you're even starting to think of working on."

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But just because an organization likes the idea of building a flashy website, designing a glossy printed brochure, or publishing a 60-page magazine to deliver its yearly reporting info, doesn’t mean that they should. 2 Plan your stories ahead of time, and be judicious in how many you actually need to include.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 27, 2006

TBIO was created by New Moon: the Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams almost five years ago, which also promotes positive self-image among youth. Please share a success story from your work. How did you get involved in this kind of work? I am the mother of twin girls, now age 8. What keeps you motivated and energized to do this work?

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