Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

"I found this concept difficult -- does the problem lie with me?" The cocktail of comfort and anxiety you get when you benchmark yourself against your peers is just one of the many ways a social learning experience like a book club can help keep you interested and focused. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

Skills 92

Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 92

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Different countries face different challenges when it comes to social justice. Many companies recognize the opportunity to develop long-term sustainability goals to address health, social and economic challenges as a part of the “social” element of ESG. Want to see what this looks like in action? Resources to Jump-Start Your Thinking.

Government 98

Government Social Blackbaud Companies 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

With the digital communications landscape evolving at light speed we wanted to track challenges, leadership attitudes, measurement strategies and 2014 investment plans. Efforts to refocus goals and determine which platforms deliver the best return will be crucial to overcome this challenge. Greatest Challenges.

Social Media 106

Social Media Arts Social Media 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

The survey will be implemented regularly to benchmark adoption of AI. The challenges include: good data; expertise; context; and better understanding the tools. Solving Humanities Problems With AI: A Quick Guide, an article from the UK Charity News, interviews Microsoft’s AI for Good program staff. The author, Sema K.

Phase 87

Phase Global Nonprofit Colorado 87

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Developing a clear map for the future now can help you create tangible benchmarks to achieve long-term goals. Troubleshoot technical problems. Testing your new technology before rolling it out to your entire organization will help you catch potential problems early. Check that data flows correctly.

Consultant 52

Consultant Technology Phase Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

The problem is that most people are already doing something before they decide to measure. So THEN the problem is figuring out whether the relationships have improved due to social media or something else. And very likely they are simultaneously doing direct mail and/ or events or PSAs etc.

Measure 100

Measure Social Media Survey Relationship 100

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Learning, we do naturally.

Knowledge 73

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 73

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

In connection with Harkin’s visit at the World Institute on Disability at the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, I was given a challenge: bring together a group of social entrepreneurs for a conversation with Harkin, in order to identify novel strategies to improve employment opportunities for people with Disabilities.

Hosting 140

Hosting San Francisco Law Education 140

.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

Leverage technology to break new ground and set new benchmarks for what your organization can achieve. Embrace a visionary approach that anticipates future trends and challenges. What steps can our industry take to encourage innovation and creative problem-solving? Ascend— Rise above traditional limitations.

Leadership 221

Leadership Technology Associations Culture 221

Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

But since they’re such big projects, capital campaigns bring inherent risks and challenges, and they require you to plan like you’ve never planned a fundraising campaign before. You start planning a campaign to generally grow your nonprofit’s capacity but immediately run into challenges securing your board’s buy-in and engagement.

Campaign 52

Campaign Phase Gift Studies 52

.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

But even if your IT systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are additional significant reasons to evaluate your digital status. Even if your systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are still good reasons for a technology assessment. “For We uncover hidden problems and opportunities.” The value is in the journey.

Technology 170

Technology Evaluation System Associations 170

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The presentation looks at how younger generations are always connected and are multi-taskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and approach problems in a different way from older generations. It raises the question (unanswered) whether this is a good or bad thing. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book.

Network 110

Network Work System Teen 110

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 29, 2014

posted by Ryan Stewart Owner Marketic As the owner of a Miami based SEO and digital marketing agency, I''ve helped hundreds of businesses solve complicated marketing problems. I can honestly say that the most challenging clients have been non-profit organizations.

Social Media 81

Social Media Marketing Media Miami 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

The purpose is to call attention to the problem of Information Overload, how it impacts both individuals and organizations, and what can be done to lessen its impact. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics.

Awareness 100

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

In some cases, money also exchanges hands such as in innovation challenges where you might be seeking a solution to a complex R&D problem and provide an award to the solver. Knowing what work you need done and the quality of work you’d like to receive and set benchmarks to measure outcomes. Does it help you solve a problem?

Measure 104

Measure Aggregator Platform Consultant 104

Forum One

MAY 27, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

bbcon 2020 is just around the corner, and I’m excited to be presenting on the critical role of benchmarking and analytics in shaping your fundraising strategy. One way to help organize results is through benchmarking your performance against other organizations and fundraising programs.

Benchmark 43

Benchmark Analytics Strategy Fundraising 43

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

According to the 2015 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Benchmark Study , 5K events are struggling to recruit participants and raise funds. Generate more funds through registration and upgrades : According to the Benchmark Study, 38% of 5K revenue is derived from registration costs.

Raise 20

Raise Money Registration Benchmark 20

Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Young people are not gaining the 21 st century skills and experience required for today's tech-centric workforce—and that's a huge problem. TechSoup for Libraries: Edge Benchmarks: Gadget Instruction. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? The Role of Nonprofits. Microsoft YouthSpark Hub.

Digital 66

Digital Literacy Community Build 66

Forum One

JULY 9, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The yellow cells are input (variable) cells.

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2015

I’m thrilled because now I can be closer to the Blackbaud office and take on a new challenge. But as Benjamin Franklin said, “ The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished ”—meaning nothing ever changes. Recently, my husband received a job offer in Charleston, SC.

Retention 20

Retention Raise Benchmark Blackbaud 20

Forum One

JULY 30, 2007

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

The conference bag is one of of her "out-of-studio experiments" to involve poor communities in the development of simple solutions to problems of un-managed consumer waste. There was an emphasis on finding consistent or standardized quantitative benchmarks. And if the correction creates new problems.". We faced challenges.

Social 88

Social Kiva Artist Sample 88

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2016

In the other, an individual raises money and contributes it to the cause … whether it’s to an individual or a charity that seems to be addressing this problem effectively. Traditional peer-to-peer programs might have faced challenges recently, but they’re still incredibly important as awareness and fundraising tools for nonprofits.

Fundraising 20

Fundraising New York Cancer Childhood 20

Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2007

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Experiment 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Experiment 52

Forum One

AUGUST 25, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 18, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 4, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JULY 5, 2007

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52