Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice years ago in a column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." We can't meet that deadline." Fear -- As in, "I fear that we may be moving too fast." Take a moment.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? Practical advice: How often to message people? As you expand services and need to raise more money, expanding the number of mailings you send makes a lot of sense. But we have a tendency to leave our common sense at the door when we cross the thresholds of our nonprofit offices. The result?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? I just don’t know how to proceed. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice years ago in a column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." We can't meet that deadline." Fear -- As in, "I fear that we may be moving too fast." Take a moment.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Can you recreate the sights, sounds and smells of your work? You probably ask your donors often for gifts, but how often do you ask for their opinions or advice? Plus, it might save you exponentially when you consider paying someone of their caliber for such consulting services. Step 3: How .

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You can also offer car vacuuming and interior detailing services if you want a chance to upcharge. Word of advice: Livestream your drawing and record it. Holiday Gift Wrapping Services Provide affordable gift-wrapping services during the holiday season, using volunteers to wrap gifts in exchange for a small donation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? Practical advice: How often to message people? As you expand services and need to raise more money, expanding the number of mailings you send makes a lot of sense. But we have a tendency to leave our common sense at the door when we cross the thresholds of our nonprofit offices. The result?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal a few years ago. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." We can''t meet that deadline." Fear -- As in, "I fear that we may be moving too fast."

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

Try reading your letter aloud and see if it sounds like you are chatting with your donor. Then add the following sentence, assuming 100% of the gift was a donation: “No goods or services were given in exchange for this donation.” No goods or services were given in exchange for this donation. Our tax ID number is 11-1111111.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Empathy is what helps identify members’ needs and provide products and services that contribute to their well-being and professional success. By designing systems, products, and services from the perspective of their human users, we can compensate for, and even exceed, what might be accomplished in a person-to-person transaction.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s worth it to invest in digital analytics tools. . In fact, a study by Salesforce found the number one most valuable metric of success for service organizations is customer satisfaction. Number two is revenue.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2017

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal a few years ago. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." We can't meet that deadline." Fear -- As in, "I fear that we may be moving too fast."

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

If outsourcing the work sounds like an offer you can’t refuse, take the time to find an agency that offers the exact services and expertise your team needs. Common Services That Google Grant Managers Offer A professional Google Grants manager can take the guesswork out of optimizing your account.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2016

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal a few years ago. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." We can't meet that deadline." Fear -- As in, "I fear that we may be moving too fast."

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The comments sound harsh but I’ve heard both uttered, repeatedly. What if we acknowledged these power dynamics and shared the truths that without nonprofit organizations, the services they provide, the staff they employ, and the revenues they generate, our communities, our economy, and all levels of government would be at risk of collapse?

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

However, you actually began your career working in social good as a White House Fellow focused on the Corporation for National and Community Service and AmeriCorps Promise Fellows programs. Q: What is the best piece of advice you’ve received that has guided the way you lead? ” The post Q&A with sgLEADERS: H.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2016

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal a few years ago. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." We can't meet that deadline." Fear -- As in, "I fear that we may be moving too fast."

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It sounds instantaneous—as if you could type a few commands and new software would magically turn your organization into a super-powered generator of member engagement and delight. Bill Bruce, CEO of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, gives this advice. “I If only it were that simple.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 5, 2018

This may be sound advice when going through relationship troubles, but it should by no means apply to your decision making with outsourced staff. It may sound daunting, but it’s easier than you may think. Jitasa offers Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Exclusively for Nonprofits. Sponsored by Jitasa. Check in (a lot).

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

By combining industry best practices such as peer-to-peer fundraising with innovative technologies like Venmo and text-to-donate, Givebutter has become the world’s #1 rated online fundraising platform, according to Capterra, GetApp, G2, and Software Advice FrontRunners. Platform Fee : Free Transaction Fee : 2.9% + $.30 Platform Fee: 2.5%

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

According to the guide, subscription-based course services often provide the most value for professionals. . You might be saying, “This all sounds great, but I’m in charge at my organization, so I’m the most experienced and can’t grow like others.” That’s a dangerous mindset to fall in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 25, 2012

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice awhile back in his column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." We can't meet that deadline." Fear -- As in, "I fear that we may be moving too fast."

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2017

This in turn improves their ability to make sound decisions based on data. For example, let's say a funder is interested in increasing the availability of mental health services in your community; you can show how funding your technology project will help achieve that goal. More Funding.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 14, 2017

We hope you find their terrific advice as useful as we did. Thanks once again to Alice Antonelli, Director for Advisory Services at NFF, for her great advice! property and equipment): purchase of new lights and/or upgrading sound technology. Volunteer hours are considered an in-kind donation of services.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

This sounds even more ridiculous when we acknowledge that we’re working with human beings who are infinitely complex, and we are operating in a space to address systems, structures, and practices that in many cases have been intentionally designed for hundreds of years to limit the possibilities and success of huge segments of our population.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Sound advice on how to evaluate which tech projects need to be done the exact same way that a for-profit would and which ones can be done creatively, with a deep dive into what “creatively” means. Constituent, starting a newsletter or services. Takeaways: 1. Financial, revenue focus.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 9, 2014

This is where nonprofits can go for highly discounted and donate software and services. If you are a health and human services organization and/or a significant portion of your clients are Hispanic, is your website available in Spanish and English? There are so many great resources available for technology in the nonprofit sector.

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BoardAssist

AUGUST 11, 2015

Sounds like good advice to us, Stephanie. If not, develop a FUNDING STRATEGY and overall financial plan for the next several years that will keep your program (and organization) fiscally sound. . Prior to her nonprofit experience, Stephanie worked in the financial services sector.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

They see things with fresh eyes, they get swept up in the exhilarating novelty of breaking into a new field, and thus are more likely to develop a more radical product or service with greater potential. Question: What is your advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to get started even amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic?

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 20, 2015

Who better to ask for advice on how to do that well than Ellen Simon, the former head of one of Harlem’s most prominent nonprofits and a leading nonprofit consultant now herself. Thanks for the great advice, in this week’s guest post, Ellen! All of this sounds simple, but unfortunately, few organizations adequately prepare.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

This term refers to an engagement between a client and a service provider for the purpose of completing an internet based project. This may sound like a no-brainer,but, the digital world is full of larger than life personalities and sometimes these personalities clash. The Ground Rules. Make Sure You Don’t Irritate Each Other.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

They see things with fresh eyes, they get swept up in the exhilarating novelty of breaking into a new field, and thus are more likely to develop a more radical product or service with greater potential. 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

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They see things with fresh eyes, they get swept up in the exhilarating novelty of breaking into a new field, and thus are more likely to develop a more radical product or service with greater potential. Question: What is your advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to get started even amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

TechSoup's own social media team weigh in on the report and offer their advice for making wise social media decisions. But the best advice out there, if you haven't already started experimenting with visual storytelling, is to just do it. If so, these types of comments probably sound familiar: “Are we on Tumblr?”

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2021

However, you actually began your career working in social good as a White House Fellow focused on the Corporation for National and Community Service and AmeriCorps Promise Fellows programs. Q: What is the best piece of advice you’ve received that has guided the way you lead? ” The post Q&A with sgLEADERS: H.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2009

This is a premium service and it well worth the investment. sounds like a mashup of RSS run through Postrank). It is a premium service, you have to pay $299 - but if I was planning an online community strategy or a practitioner, I'd sign up for this service in a heartbeat because setting up such a system is very time intensive.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Before you hit send, use this helpful advice to get the most out of your email marketing for Giving Tuesday. Make sure that your emails sound like the rest of your communications. Another possibility that comes with using a text fundraising service is the ability to receive gifts via text. How to use email marketing efficiently.

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