Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

Especially helpful sections in the book is the one on how to effectively interview via Zoom and similar video conferencing platforms, and also the section on creating a 90-day plan to ensure success in your new job. His playbook, guide and techniques incorporate real life examples, research, and a little tough love.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2011

A few weeks ago, she reported back to the group some of the results of our work with some insights based on Google Analytics charts. Shonali kindly agreed to an interview to share this story more broadly. USA for UNHCR created the Blue Key campaign as a way to drive awareness of this global issue in the US.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Phase 1: Triple A’s - awareness, attitude and action. Developing awareness and sensitivity towards diverse voices is an initial step in the process, but not the easiest. This awareness may need practical steps such as diversity trainings and workshops to build empathy and understanding for the need of the community.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming. This will require you to pay attention to your community in a holistic way and to move outside of your relationship and network comfort zone. . As we move forward, we invite you to do the same. . Set a SMART goal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Right now for us, the tools that are mentioned above are being used to raise ‘professional capital’ and build brand awareness. Megan: Flexibility and enthusiasm for an ever-changing field that requires constant attention is key to anyone involved with social media. Finally, you’ve got to love it!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

The 60 Minutes piece include an interview with Larry Rosen , an expert in the psychology of technology, author, and research psychologist who studies multitasking, social networking, and other topics. Put only “tools” — and not apps designed to consume more of your attention — on your home screen.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2021

Their book is based on extensive research, including assessments of more than 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 C-level executives. Leaders must be: Mindful – being present and attentive to their employees’ needs. Being aware versus being on autopilot. Being focused versus distracted.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

We must be aware of these everlasting paradoxes if we hope to effectively navigate through our most difficult decisions. Separating opposing demands ensures that we pay attention to both. These choices are filled with paradoxes – interdependent, persistent contradictions that lurk within each dilemma. Boundaries - separate and connect.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

As more organizations are relying on social media for their communication, it is becoming increasingly harder for nonprofits to attract and hold a prospective donor or volunteer’s attention. In fact, behavioral science should inform the ways you recruit and engage supporters as well as raise awareness for your cause.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

With too little communication, members aren’t always aware of new opportunities. Conducting member exit interviews to understand why members left so you can avoid this from happening to others. It’s normal for associations like yours to devote the majority of their attention to the member experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

We must be aware of these everlasting paradoxes if we hope to effectively navigate through our most difficult decisions. Separating opposing demands ensures that we pay attention to both. These choices are filled with paradoxes – interdependent, persistent contradictions that lurk within each dilemma. Boundaries - separate and connect.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 26, 2020

Their book is based on extensive research, including assessments of more than 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 C-level executives. Leaders must be: Mindful – being present and attentive to their employees’ needs. Being aware versus being on autopilot. Being focused versus distracted.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 18, 2020

However, even with the increased attention on diversity, inclusion and equity over the last few years, the nonprofit world has been slow to make any significant progress across boards , leadership , and teams. . When conducting an interview it is important to gauge how compatible an individual is with the core values of your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

They include: attention, crap detection, collaboration, networks, and participation. The attention chapter is about why and how to control your attention when you’re online. Breath links mind, brain, and body – and paying attention to your breath help cultivate mindfulness.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Emotional intelligence (communication, self-awareness, interpersonal skills). Attention to detail in their proposal and materials (probably relevant for someone whose duties would include copy editing). Names would get added back in for the interview process. Interview questions. Years of relevant experience in the field.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Their book is based on extensive research, including assessments of more than 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 C-level executives. Leaders must be: Mindful – being present and attentive to their employees’ needs. Being aware versus being on autopilot. Being focused versus distracted.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Interview community members who have been supported by your organization and let them tell their stories in their own words. You might use different social media to accomplish different goals: Instagram : Instagram is visual-centric, so use captivating images and videos here to capture your audience’s attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Then, introduce the team that will be conducting an audit while explaining that the audit will guide increasing efficiency, filling any gaps, and replicate what is working, areas that need attention, and bring to light their suggestions for improvement. Be aware that “knowledge hoarding” is often a common practice. Conduct the Audit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2019

Their book is based on extensive research, including assessments of more than 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 C-level executives. Leaders must be: Mindful – being present and attentive to their employees’ needs. Being aware versus being on autopilot. Being focused versus distracted.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2016

You may be familiar Goodwill as a place to shop, but the nonprofit does much more including helping people find jobs. In honor of Labor Day, Goodwill launches the #LaborofLove Campaign this week. I interviewed Beth Perell, VP of Communications and Information Management to learn more about the campaign strategy and goals.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You can use those ads to drive traffic to your nonprofit’s website , promote programs and events, increase awareness about your cause—there are so many options! You can create targeted ads that draw attention to your event and point them to dedicated landing pages where people can learn more, sign up, buy tickets , or donate.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down in an interview styled webinar with the ALS Association and the folks at Fundraising Success. We discussed the amount of unprecedented attention that the organization received and just how he and his staff responded to all of the attention. The attention was unprecedented.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite. Stories need to be compelling, immersive, human, funny, or provocative to capture attention. Marcelo talked about how humor can capture attention. The importance of digital reputation management – stories last forever and can spread quickly. Content is king.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 9, 2009

" onion network - "The onion network is an international mixture of socially aware freelancers and companies. ." " onion network - "The onion network is an international mixture of socially aware freelancers and companies. If you are going to be in London July 6 - check this out!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

But there are many things that companies need to be aware of in setting these up, most importantly, the IRS regulations governing their operation, but also considerations such as staff, budget, operations, and much more. The study took place in May and June of 2021 and involved personal interviews with 24 companies/organizations.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. Key Takeaway #4: Learn from Direct Response Many general advertisers used brief 30-second TV commercials that aim to build vague brand awareness in the 60s.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, we also realized that remote work is here to stay, and like the dog that needs a walk, interpersonal relationships are going to continue to require deliberate attention. Self-awareness— is the ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. It requires intention and continuous commitment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2006

The main focus is raising awareness. I'm the moderator for the Flickr for Nonprofits Online Affinity Group over at NTEN and during a recent exchange about nonprofits using online photo and (video) contests to call attention to the causes, Cordellia and Susanne caught my attention. Fantastic!???

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This could involve setting specific goals or quotas for the number of diverse candidates that are interviewed, as well as making sure that the pool of candidates that are considered for board positions is diverse. Set specific goals and targets for increasing diversity and inclusion, and create a plan to achieve those goals.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

No other platform offers the same huge global reach for promoting awareness of important, yet suppressed, issues. Project Life Jacket used a unique visual idea to catch their supporters’ attention. This campaign shows the power of social media for spreading awareness of important issues, rather than just for increasing donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

For the WeAreMedia Module 4: Spreading Awareness and Buzz With Social Media , the community has built an awesome resource - lots of tips, resources, and ideas from people's experience. We hoped to created more awareness of the need for support for all of those affected by recent disasters.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 10, 2011

But, there is also another important element of a great video, something that drives the viewers attention and creates a deep connection: in a word, rhythm. Feeling the beat of people's, movements, even the emotional pulse of a still image; this awareness of rhythm is key to creating engaging content. Human nature is drawn to rhythm.

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BoardAssist

JULY 12, 2016

SeaChange and Oliver Wyman interviewed executive directors, board leaders, and funders of nonprofits that had struggled. They did not pay enough attention to contingencies and milestones. Trustees were not made fully aware of important long-term trends in financial performance or the operating environment. Some went bankrupt.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Conference where I gave my full attention to the presentations and conversation. The Wisdom 2.0 Soren welcomed everyone and asked to be totally present and give full attention – which is becoming rarer and rarer at conferences. There was a wonderful interview with Jane McGonigal and Kelly McGonigal about their work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 24, 2011

This post features an interview with Sarah Schultz, a museum staffer at one of the institutions Light profiled in the book (the Walker Art Center). I honestly wasn’t aware of the book when it first came out. Sarah has worked at the Walker since 1992 and is currently the Director of Education and Community Programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

Let’s look at the possible factors that caused philanthropy to run wild and capture the attention of so many people, inspire them to participate, and donate to stop the disease. What can or cannot be reproduced? (1)

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