Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

Arts 40

Arts Leadership Change Change Management 40

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit.

Arts 60

Arts Volunteer Retention Skills 60

Forum One

JULY 29, 2021

The art of naming comes with many challenges, but it can also be lots of fun deciding on a name that is timeless and represents the brand vision of your organization. If you are renaming your organization, think about how a radical change in your organization’s name type (e.g.,

Arts 88

Arts Fun Proposal Consultant 88

Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2022

When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging. Then for continuing interactions, change these parameters with each return point of contact. Change the donation amount requested. Change the text regularly. . Set clearly defined perimeters.

Arts 110

Arts Donation Sponsor Interaction 110

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the fifth edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, the editors present an essential text to the art and science of fundraising. This trusted resource makes transformational advances to previous editions, responding to the rapidly changing environment.

Fundraising 253

Fundraising Environment Arts Professional 253

sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While there are dozens of sessions designed to pique anyone’s interest, we wanted to highlight some specifically created for the arts and culture audience. This will help to mitigate conflicts and last-minute changes. The post An Arts & Cultural Professional’s Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual first appeared on npENGAGE.

Culture 82

Culture Arts Virtual Guide 82

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2018

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the new book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

Arts 40

Arts Leadership Change Change Management 40

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together thousands of arts & cultural professionals from zoos, museums, aquaria, performing arts organizations, gardens, and beyond for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences.

Arts 66

Arts Culture Virtual Guide 66

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals.

Knowledge 68

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

Arts 40

Arts Leadership Change Learning 40

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Nonprofit Day: Honoring Leaders of Change August 17th isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s National Nonprofit Day, a day to honor and recognize the monumental contributions of nonprofit organizations across the nation.

Celebrate 52

Celebrate National Change Nonprofit 52

Media Cause

JULY 21, 2021

I’m writing this for whoever has been contemplating making a career change. For a while, I convinced myself that it was too late to make that big of a change. I’ve always had an interest in design and art, but I never thought that it could become part of my career. I encourage you to take that first step—and then go all in. .

Change 59

Change Design Arts Attitude 59

Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

There are so many big things, scary, unexpected things that changed us as individuals, families, communities, and a collective human race in 2020, that as I was trying to write this blog post, it was hard to know where to start. Turns out that this last thing in particular—reading—didn’t just change me in 2020.

Change 98

Change North Carolina America Nigeria 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generating content : Suppose you’re writing a grant proposal for an arts organization and want to explain why the arts are essential for youth development. Giving ChatGPT the prompt “Tell me why arts are important for youth development” generates two pages of text. 2013)… …and so on. 2013; Upitis et al.,

Generation 111

Generation Artist Arts Proposal 111

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

On a recent trip to Chicago, I checked out the Museum of Contemporary Art. As I walked around delighting in the weirdness that is contemporary art, I realized how advantageous it can be to not have any permanent exhibits. Learn how the Speed Art Museum is delivering an exceptional experience for visitors and employees: read the story.

Arts 38

Arts Culture Program Ideas 38

Connection Cafe

MARCH 6, 2020

We love Know Your Own Bone because it uses data to help cultural organizations stay relevant in today’s ever-changing world. I had a total fan-girl moment meeting Colleen when she delivered the Arts & Cultural track’s keynote at bbcon 2019 in Nashville last October. Robert Gilmor , Jr.”

Arts 47

Arts Culture Celebrate International 47

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The thinking goes something like this: if they won’t pay attention to what we have to say about climate change, homelessness, or education in written form, maybe they will if we say it in pictures. So, they hire a graphic designer (if they have some extra change in their pockets) or they use DIY with programs like Canva or Spark.

Tips 363

Tips Picture Homeless Chart 363

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. Classic modern and cutting edge design products for adults and kids, including items produced exclusively for the Museum of Modern Art (New York).

Benefit 324

Benefit Online Museum United States 324

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Raise your emotional intelligence to match your IQ.

Change 40

Change Change Management Knowledge Arts 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals. Stay vigilant as WCAG standards change over time: Digital accessibility standards are always changing with evolving technologies.

Accessibility 325

Accessibility email Practice Ratio 325

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

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

Advice 88

Advice Arts Mobile Discussion 88

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? To Mama With Love. I see this lesson in the work of 350.org.

Change 180

Change Nepal Lesson New Jersey 180

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Though we’re disappointed to not be exploring Seattle with all of our awesome Arts and Cultural friends, we are super excited for our first-ever virtual bbcon 2020 ! Arts and Cultural will have thousands of professionals represented from organizations ranging from zoos to museums, performing arts organizations to libraries, and beyond!

Arts 28

Arts Culture Guide Organization 28

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 2, 2010

In those days, most nonprofit techies were progressive, and we were sure that what we were doing was going to change the world for the better. Now, 15 years later, I’m pretty sure I’m not changing the world. But I’m pretty sure I’m not changing the world by doing it.

Change 150

Change Conservancy Drupal Music 150

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

To borrow from the song: “Art is a many splendored thing.” Art is also very subjective. Again borrowing: “One man’s trash is another man’s art.” So, what is the value of art? Recently, I attended a conference on arts education. Difficult to objectify and quantify. Math doesn’t have to be justified.

Evaluation 56

Evaluation Arts Story Impact 56

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2021

COVID-19 changed our lives, our organizations, and our supporters. And in this new normal, you all did amazing things: Arts & cultural organizations and educational institutions reached out to patrons and their community through social media and other technologies. “So, Don’t say you’re expecting your plans will fail or change.

Change 38

Change Blackbaud University Arts 38

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2019

Anticipate: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , gives readers practical guidance and concrete techniques to help leaders become more visionary.

Arts 40

Arts Exercise Technique Conversation 40

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Being new to the arts & cultural space (career-wise, not interest-wise), I’ve been doing a lot of reading to get a better understanding of this industry. Challenges brick & mortar retailers are facing include fighting for share of wallet and changing consumer expectations. Understanding your Customers.

Arts 36

Arts Culture Learning Lesson 36

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

While these techniques can’t change the past, here are some design ideas to help your organization adjust and optimize your website in the future. Once your website is designed and structured according to this technique, it becomes easier to update it when those needs change by asking these questions: Which tasks don’t apply anymore?

Technique 325

Technique Design Websites Brain 325

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It’s been nearly two months since bbcon 2019 in Nashville, and I’m still thinking about the live music, inspiring mainstage content, and incredible sessions delivered in the Arts & Cultural track. bbcon 2019 featured so many examples of organizations diving in to change and adapting as they go along. Connection is Everything.

Culture 26

Culture Arts Nashville Seattle 26

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Anticipate: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , gives readers practical guidance and concrete techniques to help leaders become more visionary.

Arts 40

Arts Netherlands Exercise Technique 40

Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it. Let's foster change together - one law at a time. Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? You're not alone.

Advocacy 88

Advocacy Causes Support Law 88

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 20, 2014

What sets this apart as philanthropy is, are you giving in a way that really affects your passions, your interests, what you really want to change in the world. When it comes to giving donations, I don''t think I''ve ever really thought about it that way: am I giving to what I really want to change in the world? a crisis happens (e.g.

Change 110

Change Giving Podcast Arts 110

Forum One

JANUARY 30, 2024

By amplifying the voices that ignite global change, these awards honor work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.

Award 72

Award Captivate Celebrate Voice 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator.

Reflection 64

Reflection Arts Exercise Facilitation 64

Connection Cafe

APRIL 13, 2020

Colleen surfaces several insights that are out of the control of arts organizations , such as the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine and the government lifting travel, movement and access restrictions. . We are in new territory, but arts and cultur al institutions are important to humanity and that’s not going to change.

Arts 35

Arts Culture Organization Classroom 35

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. Classic modern and cutting edge design products for adults and kids, including items produced exclusively for the Museum of Modern Art (New York).

Benefit 275

Benefit Online Asia Museum 275