Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

In an environment of heated rhetoric, civic and social organizations need to proactively think about strengthening relationships with audiences and collaborating from a place of trust. To be the best partner we can be, we’re doing our own work to learn, test, and iterate on all the approaches we recommend.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Recently, more than 70 British companies started testing a four-day workweek. In 2017, Lim was selected to be on the Global Happiness Council of Work and Wellbeing and in 2020, Delivering Happiness (DH) was placed on the Inc. The approach should always be about testing what works and measuring what matters.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s a good idea to announce and share a financial goal for their fundraising campaign. . A thermometer placed above the fold might outperform one placed below the fold. . – Charity Clairity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

AI in Grant Applications Perhaps the most obvious place to start would be the application process. This would be something I’d carefully consider before implementing, or at least test and monitor by ensuring the automated system is weeding out the same applications that you would.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2022

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2021

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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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. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ). 3) Launch a Tribute Giving Program.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Send donor surveys Ask for advice in person Follow up on substantive feedback 3. The strongest bonds are those that have been tested. When you allow yourself to be vulnerable to criticism about where your organization and your team can be improved, you learn from supporters and demonstrate that you trust them. Reveal your failures.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing. As they wait, organizations, ideas, and potential progress suffer, and the riskier and newer a proposal feels, the more it is placed in the wait-and-see category.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2022

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

Giving Tuesday takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year in the United States. Your nonprofit should have a marketing plan in place to encourage donors to contribute these valuable gifts before the clock strikes midnight. For example, you might use A/B testing to determine the best layout for your online donation page.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

First things first, Amy shared an important piece of advice: before you ask about how a social post performed, be sure qualify what you're asking for. Once you know what qualifies as success, Amy suggests setting your goals based on benchmarks you've established for your organization, although this is a good place to start.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Leader : Rejects traditional structures, seeks inspirational role models, tests leadership ideas. The Place – connecting with people, community and place. The Test – Iterating and troubleshooting. Question: What is your advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to get started even amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Make sure to check out their annual Nonprofit Technology Conference , taking place in San Francisco, April 3-5 2012. Over the past two weeks, we’ve been running A/B tests on our new mobile template. But Cameron’s already written up a guide for that , so I suggest you read that and follow his advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

The Leader : Rejects traditional structures, seeks inspirational role models, tests leadership ideas. The Place – connecting with people, community and place. The Test – Iterating and troubleshooting. Question: What is your advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to get started even amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

So far, we have been able to get GA4 properties up and running and pulling on data in a small handful of hours including some occasional regex use and a round or two of robust testing. Out of the box standard event tracking. Once your GA4 property is active, you’ll immediately be tracking a number of events as standard.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities. You can plan regular meetings between new staff and veteran employees who can explain organizational processes, best practices, and impart any other insightful advice for getting started. If necessary, conduct another interview for more detailed insights.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities. You can plan regular meetings between new staff and veteran employees who can explain organizational processes, best practices, and impart any other insightful advice for getting started. If necessary, conduct another interview for more detailed insights.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Leader : Rejects traditional structures, seeks inspirational role models, tests leadership ideas. The Place – connecting with people, community and place. The Test – Iterating and troubleshooting. Question: What is your advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to get started even amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The frameworks and tips we outlined were field tested in real-time as part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation with 60 of their grantees who participated in a peer learning/focuss group and contributed many of the case studies. October is book launch month with events taking place in across the country.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. There was also no policy in place for software subscriptions. When I first joined the Foundation, we had an outdated server that people accessed via VPN.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

Event registration and check-in are often the most crowded places at a live event. But they should also know about any health and safety checks put in place. If you require guests to produce a negative COVID-19 test, they will need to know in advance. These measures will reduce the spread of contaminants like COVID. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

When do changes need to be in place? Check out the The Exemption Test from University of Minnesota’s Office of Human Resources. The information contained in this article is not legal advice and is not a substitute for such advice. Do we need to restructure how we pay employees? Let’s schedule time.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

A strolling meeting is a meeting where everyone is moving – either rolling or walking – and does not have to take place inside a conference room. It is best to test the concept with smaller meetings and one-on-one check-ins are a great place to start. The best way to find out is to get their advice.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

While it may seem like a paradox, when many people consider their professional development opportunities, they fail to consult the one place where the skills will be most applicable: work. . Tips and advice are a great place to start when it comes to learning specific skills and getting advice to improve within your current position.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

The authentic conversation between more than 7,000 worldwide attendees and industry experts sparked real-time fundraising advice to address unique nonprofit priorities. Classy lead test engineer Ayumi Gillespie joined her to discuss why it’s time to throw the societal pursuit of perfection out the door.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Last June, I facilitated a leadership workshop at the Americans for the Arts Conference where I tested some of the assessments and checklist tools in our book. I encouraged her and offered her some advice. Their program includes about teaching artists.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2020

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2008

What is your best advice? A nonprofit blog needs to have a focus and purpose; it's not just a place for a staff person to write personal random rants. Here's quick litmus test: Realize you can be quoted???not My nonprofit grew from my blog, and not the other way around. Perhaps that is why I am protective of my blogging voice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Washington “Ask because you want to know. Listen because you want to grow.” -- Mark Scharenbroich “If you want execution, hail only success.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Along with the pandemic-driven surge in food delivery, there was a surge in viral videos showing delivery workers from places like UberEats and Doordash eating, spitting, and doing other vile things to customers’ food. Consumer Reports: The Ad-Free Site That Rigorously Tests and Reviews Big Buys So You Don’t Have to Waste the Time.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Test out different shapes. Here are some of the critical details you should include on your fundraising flyer: Location and time the event will take place. If your nonprofit needs advice on your graphic design strategy , here’s a great place to start. Tip 7: Test out distinct shapes. Include QR codes.

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