Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This new way of thinking means that instead of choosing between alternative poles of paradox, you figure out how to engage both poles simultaneously. As we are faced with dilemmas – choices between seemingly opposing alternatives – we feel compelled to make a decision to feel a sense of control and comfort. Smith Marianne W.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Two problems create ineffective RFPs: first, although well-intentioned, RFPs often demonstrate unrealistic expectations about the time and cost for executing on digital products or services; second, nonprofits often solicit technology they don’t need because they don’t know the right questions to ask. After all, they’re the experts.

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Each alternative presents its own set of challenges and opportunities and the task can feel overwhelming with leadership’s expectations on one side and resource constraints on the other. Recognizing the value of member polls, a marketing company within the INS community asked about the opportunity to sponsor a poll question.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2022

would give users the ability to ask apps to not track them. CAPI or Conversions API is Meta’s server side tracking solution. This option is replacing browser side tracking, which uses a pixel to create a cookie that tracks activity and sends it back to Facebook. Conversion Tracking Accuracy. Server-Side Future.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2021

Tip #1: Track your progress. . In order to stay on top of everything, create a document, spreadsheet, or other tool that you can use to track the auction items. You should include things like where every item is coming from, who the contact person is if you need to reach out with a question about the item, and when it arrived.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet. Website analytics: help us track donation page interactions and web traffic.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. From tracking conversations and donations to event registrations, you can note every interaction you have with a supporter in your nonprofit CRM. Bloomerang gives users access to a dashboard that actively tracks your retention rate to keep it top of mind for your entire team.

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M+R

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Now cell phone carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are cracking down by enforcing rules to track organizations and their texts. c3, c4, PAC) with The Campaign Registry or Campaign Verify—third-party oversight groups that are working with cell phone carriers to track organization’s text messages.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Track and analyze your results. You can start creating these messages by asking these five questions internally: 1. Alternatively, you could use a match as a way to steward a gift that you have already received. This isn’t just a good idea at the end of the giving season!

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

With all of the excitement around the platform, there are plenty of questions too. In the early days of Musk’s Twitter takeover, you may have seen many of your peers eulogizing the platform and moving to Mastodon or other Twitter alternatives. We wanted to take some time to share our thoughts on the platform so far.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Craft a volunteer communication strategy that distributes necessary information about your program while also allowing volunteers to send in feedback and questions. . With a volunteer management system, you’ll centralize communications and keep track of your interactions with volunteers. Track volunteers’ hours.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ll explore: Types of fundraising software to consider 7 essential fundraising software features to look for 5 steps to buy fundraising software 5 questions to ask when buying fundraising software It’s worth taking the time to research potential solutions, discuss options with your team, and deliberate before coming to a final decision.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Ask questions and for supporters to share their opinions. In cases where your participants are supposed to run a 5K or complete a physical activity like a walk-a-thon, use free fitness tracking apps like Strava , or step counter apps like Fitbit or Apple Health. Online shopping makes for a great alternative to a typical supply drive.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2010

The question arose as to whether or not it was worth thinking about shifting some of that communications traffic from email lists to the web in some form. I think that’s a big question – it matters a lot what the demographics of the organization are, what the goals of the email lists are, and the direction things are going.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Hesitation #4: We already keep track of our donors and donor information in another software or fundraising tool and/or Google Sheets. Hesitation #4: We already keep track of our donors and donor information in another software or fundraising tool and/or Google Sheets. There are lots of alternatives out there.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

This technique is appropriate for donors who have a track record of giving to your organization or when you want to make a multi-year ask. Alternatively, if there’s another person (like a spouse) that needs to be in on the conversation, offer to involve them. Technique 1: Ask Donor For A Specific Amount of Money.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

They guide our relationships, how we craft grant solicitations, applications, and reports, how we review opportunities, track progress, and ultimately how we judge and support what’s possible. Or better yet, they quickly learned of alternative options that exceeded the impact they originally envisioned.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A question to ask yourself when you visit your nonprofit’s site is, “Can I easily understand what my organization’s purpose is and is it easy to measure the impact it has had on our community?” . If you cannot answer this question within a minute of visiting your site, it’s time to update your site to communicate that more directly.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A question to ask yourself when you visit your nonprofit’s site is, “Can I easily understand what my organization’s purpose is and is it easy to measure the impact it has had on our community?” . If you cannot answer this question within a minute of visiting your site, it’s time to update your site to communicate that more directly.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

If you want greater security than Drive offers, Dropbox and Box are popular alternatives. With a scheduler, you can plan and execute your social media calendar and use the product’s analytics tools to track engagement. Donor Management No question about tools gets asked more than, “What should I use for donor management?”.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

In this phase, we start by questioning and seeing what gives us pivotal knowledge. Reframe the competitive alternative. If you can use IDEAS to motivate your audience with emotion, you’re on the right track! Your organization needs a specific and actionable plan, and that’s where IDEAS comes into play. Quality staff?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Running an auction requires a lot of attention to detail, and the last thing you need on the day of your auction is the added responsibility of keeping track of endless sheets of paper. And with its connection to Qgiv, you can easily track and nurture your volunteer fundraisers and host a successful online auction event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? The company still sells products with potentially questionable chemicals, sugary foods, and alcohol. The first question we ask is: what do our customers want?” Yet, purpose is a journey.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Along the way, it’s key to track and analyze your campaign’s performance data. Follow accessibility guidelines such as ensuring sufficient contrast between text and background colors, adding alternative text to images, putting captions on videos, and making it possible to navigate the site with keyboard controls. Launch your campaign.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Allow supporters to get to know your team members and ask questions about your mission. However, they generally don’t allow for the same level of personal interaction as the in-person alternative. Use your CRM to: Track supporter interactions and giving history. Setting up one-on-one meetings. Inviting prospects to volunteer.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” If someone has a legitimate question, they call the appropriate person before the Board meeting to ask. Why is this important?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, you can answer these questions: What communication platforms do these individuals use? Accessible content , with alternative text for images, captions for videos and audio elements, sufficient color contrast , and other usability must-haves. Add specific details that bring your personas to life.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe. Later surveys include questions on giving to marginalized communities, and funders are incorporating strategies to intentionally fund these communities.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2012

You can keep track of his work on his personal website. She is currently working on a curated mobile guide for alternative lifestyles. We will answer your questions and share tips in a talk-show format. Josephine Dorado, ( @funksoup ) is a social entrepreneur, educator, artist, producer, and skydiver.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Whether you are a university that can’t have alumni come to campus, a nonprofit scrambling to replace your gala , or an association coming up with an alternative to an annual conference, a large part of organizational revenue is at stake. Ask yourself some key questions about each type of program on the agenda: What result are we looking for?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. Thank individual donors, ask open-ended questions that can start conversations, and get them excited about participating in the gala.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

However, these two alternative structures of human organization can interact in a variety of ways, both mutually beneficial and destructive. After massive leaks of documents on the Iraq and Afghan wars and diplomatic cables from around the world, Wikileaks has demonstrated that it is a formidable threat to American legitimacy and power.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 21, 2017

Having an open-door policy helps your volunteers do their best work and feel comfortable asking questions. Stick around for a while to be present for questions that might come up, and make yourself available if any other issues arise. Reward Volunteers is a free, easy way to track the time you spend volunteering. Equip Them.

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Everyaction

MAY 9, 2018

Often alternately known as legacy programs, Planned Giving programs are a means of cultivating strong relationships with planned gift donors and supporting them throughout the complicated process of enacting a planned gift. Tracking Planned Giving Relationships. What is Planned Giving?

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

We’re going to cover types of eLearning assessments through the following questions: What is an eLearning assessment? Multiple-choice assessments are those that pose a question with three to five accompanying responses. Learners are asked to choose the one correct answer that aligns with the question asked.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

In spite of having a busy launch day, I got ahold of him to ask a few questions. We’ve partnered with FirstGiving to provide an alternative to PayPal. Keep track of activity through your news feed in the administrative interface. Interview: Rob Wu, CauseVox Founder. What inspired you to start CauseVox ? Support Center.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

In order to maximize their donation potential, nonprofits could embrace creative, diverse fundraising alternatives to monetary contributions. The big question is, how much can your nonprofit spend on fundraising? Track in-kind donations for your organization’s own tax return (required in some states).

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