Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. To think, plan, and act strategically simply requires awareness, discipline, and focus—all of which are in short supply where the crack cocaine of the business world is multitasking.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

These incredible individuals, who are already committed to your cause, hold the key to unlocking the donations your nonprofit needs to thrive. Empower them to become ambassadors for your cause, sharing their experiences and expanding your reach. The answer lies right within your very own volunteer base.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

If your membership numbers are marching into the red, you and your team are probably focused on trying to identify the cause of the bleeding. If you track current events, Sharon advised, you are aware of the erosion of public confidence across a spectrum of institutions. Is technology tying your audience in knots?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

A “Stress Trigger” may not need to be defined, but it is something or someone that causes you to have a impulsive reaction that may not be the best response to the situation and create more stress. And sometimes, we are not even aware of the symptoms , let alone changing the situation. Do you keep a journal?

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Social media builds awareness and helps you connect with donors who otherwise wouldn’t know about your organization. That’s a lot of eyes!

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every nonprofit website should include key features to optimize fundraising, promote brand awareness, and attract volunteers. Instead, a website is a space you can utilize to increase fundraising, promote brand awareness, and find volunteers. An online website isn’t just an advertisement for your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Not to mention, most of us are also staring at a small window of ourselves, making us hyper-aware of every wrinkle, expression, and how it might be interpreted. Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. To think, plan, and act strategically simply requires awareness, discipline, and focus—all of which are in short supply where the crack cocaine of the business world is multitasking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2019

A stress trigger is something or someone that causes you to have a stress reaction that may not be the best response to the situation and even creates more stress. And sometimes, we are not even aware of the symptoms , let alone changing the situation. Workload and deadlines are big stress triggers.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Your cause needs you, your family and friends need you, and this world needs you. Dictionary.com defines “burnout” as physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. If so, it’s REALLY important for you AND for your CAUSE that you work to create more balance. Without YOU, your cause will fade away.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

For veterans with visual impairments, traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities, reading standard print is difficult, if not impossible. We now offer a free, 30-day Bookshare membership trial to qualified veterans and are using our first-ever crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness of and support for Bookshare’s benefits for veterans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. Cause fatigue is something I think about daily; particularly going into our second Twestival this September. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s important to know what causes burnout, the signs to look for in individual employees, and the responsibility of leaders to set an example. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. Compassion fatigue is real.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Not to mention, most of us are also staring at a small window of ourselves, making us hyper-aware of every wrinkle, expression, and how it might be interpreted. Without the visual breaks we need to refocus, our brains grow fatigued.”.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

in 2009 to understand how and why millennials do what they do with causes, there was one question advisors, practitioners and it seemed like everyone wanted to know –. Given this, it’s not surprising that every cause marketer or corporate social responsibility professional is scratching their head as they try to reach this important group.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

A bit of pressure can help keep the brain alert and support you in getting focused. Key Causes of Pandemic Work Stress. My colleague Beth Kanter and author of The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit reminds us that sometimes we are experiencing distress or burnout and are not aware. In fact, stress is a natural part of our life and work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2009

You might remember that a few weeks ago there was an article in the Washington Post proclaiming that fundraising using Facebook Causes was a failure based on a calculation of dollars per donor. Allison suggested that we reframe how think about Causes. I'll boil it down to " Causes is A Friending Tool, Not A Fundraising Tool."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

It is one of a growing number of “ digital diseases ” that can cause painful physical symptoms as well as mental health issues that ultimately make you less productive, depressed, and sick. Admit It, You Are On Your Mobile Phone Too Much: Self-awareness is the first step to changing habits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , co-authored with Aliza Sherman, we lay out the symptoms and causes of burnout and the remedies through deliberate self-care. As someone who loves using data for decision-making, I found the health data generated by my Fitbit was highly actionable.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. It’s much more difficult to advocate for a cause that takes several hours—or even several minutes—to explain.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Check out the 124 NTEN Members participating in Giving Tuesday below. Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

But the holiday is also a way to rally your community together in the spirit of giving to share their support for causes they care about. Unselfies," i.e. taking a picture of yourself supporting your cause and sharing it, is another way many people are rallying support for their campaigns.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 30, 2023

But, without a top-of-funnel strategy, like a brand awareness campaign, your paid media efforts could see diminishing returns and decreasing efficiency. However, you can easily justify the cost when you look at the many benefits of awareness campaigns. They also help boost your organic performance.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even aside from a global pandemic, an ever changing landscape of technology and politics have caused all of us to have to navigate change. Or, perhaps you are aware of a new/different process or product that you believe will move your organization forward, even if the way things are isn’t horrible. This is a proactive change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In the book, we also talk about technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace, but I have been looking forward to an opportunity to go deeper on how teams of people in nonprofits can avoid technology overload caused by collaboration platforms and process. This blog post shares some thoughts. Adopt Good Practices Around Team Emails.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2012

Many of the conference workshops helped in making me more aware of how to become a technology leader, not only within our organization but in sharing what I've learned with 211s across North America. He was ahead of the game on advocacy and education through social media and awareness. Impressive is an understatement.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

You may even expend a lot of time, effort, and / or funds spreading awareness and trying to show the impact your nonprofit has. As you’ve probably guessed, infographics can be a huge asset in your cause marketing campaign. For your nonprofit, that could mean 35%+ increase in donations, media awareness, volunteers, and / or connections.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2011

Research has shown, however, that the average person's brain can only manage about 150 quality relationships. Check your program guide for "Let's Go Stalking: Fun With Social CRMs" to hear from and ask questions of nonprofiteers who are currently using social CRMs to help their cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2009

Facebook empowers non-profits by enabling them to mobilize communities, organize events, increase fundraising, reduce costs with free online tools, and raise awareness through viral networks. Don't start from scratch - look at the other groups that are already talking about your cause and experiment or piggy back or do cross promotion.".

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

The best websites are those that ultimately increase awareness, donations, action, etc.—not Well, it’s true, but conTEXT is queen, and is often the case, she’s the real brains of the operation. They not only attract attention, but can help to humanize your organization and cause. 3) Keep it Focused. 4) Keep it Content-ed.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

The best websites are those that ultimately increase awareness, donations, action, etc.—not Well, it’s true, but conTEXT is queen, and is often the case, she’s the real brains of the operation. They not only attract attention, but can help to humanize your organization and cause. 3) Keep it Focused. 4) Keep it Content-ed.

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NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

” Presented by filmmaker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle, SOS_Slaves aims to raise trafficking awareness in teens while empowering them with the tools to take responsibility and speak out against this issue. The team at goldextra took a completely different approach to awareness building with their game, Frontiers. JURY FEEDBACK.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By combining these strategies with your nonprofit’s own unique cause and personality, you’re sure to create stronger relationships with your donors and ensure your nonprofit’s ongoing success. Why does this cause matter to you, and why now in particular? Share your social media awareness campaign with X number of friends.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That’s why you have to plan ahead: A robust content plan will save you time—and brain space—and help you produce great nonprofit content while also tackling the rest of your mile-long to-do list. You should also stay aware of the seasons and special but more informal times of year, like Back-to-School season.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

And the more it happens, ultimately, it makes you less effective, it makes your work less impactfully, and it causes you to burn out – none of which are good when your main goal is how to grow a nonprofit. This one is wayyyy more important than it seems because your brain and body don’t function well if they aren’t rested.

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