Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Our book will help you strike a crucial balance between those inner and outer worlds while taking your success to new heights.” In Shine , Gino shares 10 disciplines to help you stay sharp and energetic without burning out. Before delving into the 10 Disciplines, Gino teaches you 3 Discoveries that will help you free your True Self.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Few things connect people together better than stories, which is why it’s important that your nonprofit showcases as many diverse and inclusive stories as possible. . How do you tell stories that are influenced by and meet your standards for your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives ? Why is this important?

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

But if you’re like most nonprofit organizations, you don’t have a whole lot of extra staff or time to devote to chasing news anchors and movie stars to help you get your mission in the public eye. This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To learn more about their mission to be the world’s most innovative experience-creators (and find out how they’ve helped 200 nonprofits raise over $30 million in the last 3 years) visit utopiaexperience.com. When people hear the word “social sustainability,” they’re likely to think of coordinated efforts to protect the environment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

It happens when smart people with guts and irrepressible creative energy are left to their own devices. They are irreverent and have a vision of where the company and the industry needs to go that is hard for other people to hear. Then, find the people within your organization who will give honest answers.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. Your employees have great stories to share!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It helps them relax.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It helps them relax.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I like monthly e-newsletters that combine brief stories and compelling photos. Photos typically catch more attention. This will definitely help your organization stand out in the donor’s mind. These and other ways are designed to convey to donors that they are truly the most important people in the world to us.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

The international water accessibility nonprofit keeps its front page consistently updated with three stats that are vital to its constituents—the number of projects they’ve funded, the people they’ve helped, and the countries they’re in. They pull an intriguing quote or statistic for a tweet, using related hashtags to drive attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations. Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. Sense of urgency.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. Passion plus knowledge is a powerful hook, making people who were about to swipe stay for a while. And our most ardent volunteers are typically people who love sharing knowledge. For one compelling reason.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

You really only have a few seconds to grab attention. Most people on social don’t watch a video until the end. Get their attention with a “hook” (i.e. something that grabs the viewer’s attention) and then get to the point. Tell One Story at a Time. This is the story of a very special chimpanzee named George.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. That rings true when it comes to telling stories.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. Some of my colleagues without kids took on extra hours to help the several of us who do. Others helped on the technical side to ensure our content was ready for the holiday. I’m grateful that my supervisors were paying attention.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Almost all media now feature feel-good stories about people and organizations that do good. Even so, getting attention from the shrinking, but highly diversified, press pool still takes persistence and creativity. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. Tell a riveting story. Start small.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

Because donors are people, and people’s lives change. People know people. And how do organizations find the right prospects and make compelling cases for gifts … using outcome data to tell a better story. If Third Sector can help, please let us know. Data degrades. What to do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

The site shows no sign of slowing down, with 1 billion people using Instagram every month, 71% of them under the age of 35. For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

During similar global crises, humanity responded with generosity, donating money or time to help others. Can emotions go beyond igniting one-off donations and mobilizing people to participate in rallies to creating long-term supporters for nonprofit organizations? We all wanted to cry, show our pain, and offer a way to help. .

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. When we hear the right combination of characters, motivations, and actions, we often can’t help but get hooked. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Notice how subconsciously your attention was just hooked? That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. The best part?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year. In fact, 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media decide to support them in some way. However, even if your form is mobile-friendly, branded with your logo, and tells a compelling story, what if no one sees it? Giving Tuesday.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base. Facebook will ask you, “What website would you like to send people to when they click this button?”

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

It’ll help you minimize your costs and maximize your return. Don’t send your fundraising appeal to people who don’t want to hear from you anymore. A clean list , with the most current email and mailing addresses, will save you money and help you reach the right people fast. What story will you tell in the letter?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Crystal Dionysopoulou is the founder and Creative Director of Lucid Fox , a dynamic web design and development agency that puts people first. 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. You have my sympathies!)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It helps them relax. If you have not read it, please do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 29, 2019

But in order to do that, you need people to trust you. In the first few years of a nonprofit, it can be really tough because people don’t know anything about you yet. Reach out to people in your circle ? It’s safe to ask the people closest to you. Start finding the leaders in your community and ask for their help.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. A great tagline can help people find you, too! 2009 TAGLINE AWARD WINNERS.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. Most people haven't. Yet, "tough" is no excuse for how this disease rages on with little medical research or attention. I'm risking here. If you've never heard of endometriosis (or endo for short), I'm not surprised.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

So, let’s look at what it means to give people a great experience as you build the donor relationship. That means you need to pay attention to what you are sharing with donors and when, and how often they hear from you. Think about it: People only stay in relationships that they’re getting something out of. They want to help.

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