Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Effective communication is the lifeblood of every healthy relationship,” explain Kubicek and Cockram, whether that relationship is at work or at home. And effective communication is essential for successful leadership. Maximize your situational awareness and collaborate like a pro.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Often, these relationships develop informally. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Self-awareness— is the ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. Being self-aware helps us to acknowledge our fears and deal with the negative emotions that surface when we have to adapt to new circumstances or learn new skills. Empathy— is the basis for all productive relationships.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

These committed donors provide the support you need to spread awareness about your cause, generate excitement about your events, recruit volunteers, and of course, fund your mission. Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Lazy Communicators Got a Workout Words either make or break online relationships. Both participants must be aware of context, or unspoken emotional dynamics and backstory, that might influence the outcome.” The idea that separation makes for more complex relationships is somewhat counterintuitive.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

We are challenged to continually improve and evolve those relationships; so associations can be a rising tide that floats all the boats, in the profession, or the industry. While social and economic factors make it harder to preserve that special relationship with our members, the good news is that we have great tools to apply to the task.

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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. Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. The IT wiz will not be effective if no one wants to listen to him. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a tool that helps develop self-awareness and insight into how individuals prefer to interact and communicate. Trust me, it’s worth it.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. Recipients who click on a video tend to have higher brand awareness and are likelier to convert. How Can You Tell if Your Emails Are Effective? For example: Register today!

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

To facilitate effective peer-to-peer fundraising: Reach out to supporters personally to invite them to participate. Online fundraising can reach a wide audience, but social media is especially effective when it comes to keeping up with your supporters throughout the year. Engage with supporters on social media.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Content is easier to produce and more effective when all communicators understand the desired outcomes.” I’m a big believer in documentation.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Consider how much you should raise to effectively help your mission while keeping your budget in mind. .

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. Recipients who click on a video tend to have higher brand awareness and are likelier to convert. How Can You Tell if Your Emails Are Effective? For example: Register today!

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Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

Professionals in the field are aware that this viewpoint is too simplistic to truly encompass what it takes to build and lead a volunteer workforce. The Iron Hug is an acronym for the management practices that I have found most effective in fostering relationships with volunteers that lead to effective service and increase retention.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Collaborative relationships are the future currency. Collaborative relationships are the future’s currency. To succeed, you’ll need these skills: self-awareness to understand what you don’t know, curiosity to study the business landscape, and humility to learn from unexpected teachers. Someone smarter just blew into town.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). Additionally, having effective branding benefits nonprofits in other ways, such as credibility, authority, recognition and consistency. Nonprofits require consistency for an effective brand. Branding must be a priority.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. It also serves as a valuable reference throughout the entire campaign.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

Its effects can be (and often are) debilitating. How would this disease affect my life and my relationships, both business and personal? March is not only Women's History Month , but it's also Endometriosis Awareness Month. (At least = probably more because it's not diagnosed correctly.) It was an incredibly stressful time.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Leaders who successfully manage change focus on building these competencies: Emotional intelligence—Self-awareness and an understanding of your personal strengths and weaknesses along with the ability to empathize and inspire colleagues to action. I’ve always understood the importance of relationships,” Kristine advised.

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

A MarTech stack is critical for any nonprofit organization for the following reasons: # 1 Enhanced Outreach and Engagement Nonprofits often work with limited resources but still desire to reach a broad audience effectively. They help personalize communication and manage donor lifecycles effectively. #

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness. Proper mentoring takes a commitment from both parties and it takes time to develop and to reap the rewards of the relationship. Will the relationship have good personal chemistry?

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

If you’re planning a virtual lobby day , you’re probably already thinking about the best ways to make it effective and engaging for your attendees. In short: there are plenty of reasons supporters may want to get involved in your virtual lobby day—make sure they’re aware of it.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

Spread awareness of matching gift programs throughout the year. This retroactive approach allows organizations to engage with existing donors without requesting another gift, which helps busy fundraisers deepen their donor relationships and take them beyond the transactional. Thank and acknowledge your matching gift donors.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Relationship building is the cornerstone of any good development plan, and it can take a while for a potential donor to be ready to give that first gift, or for a current donor to decide to “level up” their giving. Acknowledgement is important, but gratitude can make the difference between keeping or losing a donor relationship.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 7, 2011

Download the free ebook 7 Habits of Effective Personal Fundraisers. The most effective online fundraising campaign is a personal one. The most effective fundraisers use their personalities to promote their campaign as well as personal stories. Use multiple ways to raise awareness. Personalize your fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram is all about visual content, meaning you’ll need a new approach to use the site effectively. Smaller accounts — like micro-influencers, who have between 10,000 or 500,000 followers — tend to have a niche and often have a closer relationship to their audience. The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). Additionally, having effective branding benefits nonprofits in other ways, such as credibility, authority, recognition and consistency. Nonprofits require consistency for an effective brand. Branding must be a priority.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Awareness and understanding : Not all donors may be aware of the tip option or fully understand its purpose. Increasing awareness and providing clear explanations may persuade more donors to tip. 2015 ), in a cost-effective manner. That custom data is the best way for you to craft an effective fundraising program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage. So, what makes an effective storytelling campaign? It is not enough for your storytelling campaign to evoke feelings of sympathy.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Making the climate connection Even a decade ago, you might have been able to compartmentalize natural disaster relief as separate from the effects of climate change. Awareness of the critical relationship between climate change and natural disasters and that to address one means engaging with both is a crucial test for the sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

For detailed best practices on how to use email effectively, see 10 Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Social Media: To effectively promote your monthly giving program on social media, you’ll need to create a series of promo graphics that are properly sized for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Abilities : Your competencies that help you integrate your knowledge, skills, and experiences so you can respond to situations in the most effective way possible. Question: What can help advance one's XQ awareness and abilities? Digging deeper: Mindsets : Your attitudes and beliefs about yourself, other people and the world.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. However, effectively launching and establishing a nonprofit podcast requires more than a microphone and a social media account. Produce content for a low cost. Cover a variety of topics. Mission-driven.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Additionally, text messaging is a highly effective means of communicating with your members. Inspire trust by sharing the story of your campaign as you drive awareness at your event. Text-to-give increases association brand awareness. The ease of text-to-give makes this fundraising method so appealing to many associations. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Investing ten hours in talking about the organization with family, friends, associates, and various groups helps raise awareness and broaden the network of potential supporters. Influence: Building relationships and partnerships A successful nonprofit board understands the power of influence.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. No amount of information matters for equitable change if it is disconnected from relationships and social interaction. Data is a decision.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Not all holiday gifts to donors raise more A Yale study in The Journal of Economic Psychology explains the counterintuitive effects of thank-you gifts on charitable giving. Premiums tend to be most effective for non-donors and, in some cases, lapsed donors. However, it’s not as simple as it appears.

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