Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Our institutions need structure and processes, and people in authority positions to keep it all running. Think eliminating poverty, stopping climate change, achieving racial equity, or building the innovative organizational culture your company needs to survive. Authority is not enough to solve those daunting challenges. Don’t get us wrong.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Read on to find out how a membership program can benefit your nonprofit. Your organization advances its goals while members receive exclusive benefits in thanks for their help—everyone wins! Here are just a few benefits of creating and running a nonprofit membership program: Diversified and stable revenue stream. Dues and tiers.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Determining which model works best for you will then inform how your program will function and what member benefits will look like. Every membership program needs a structure that appeals to its intended audience. Membership in a trade association carries a plethora of benefits for members looking to get ahead in their profession.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2022

Are you looking for tried and true methods to maximize your association revenue? Companies who decide to back your program do so for prearranged benefits, like increased brand exposure, discounted ticket prices, or speaking opportunities at the event. Try out these four proven revenue boosters ?at at your association: .

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

Accessibility provides several benefits for your organization, including that it: Fosters a more inclusive culture and shows that your nonprofit is welcoming and inclusive for all. Understandable: Your website content should be structured in a way that’s easy to understand, in a logical and chronological order. Clean up forms.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This article will discuss several key points to help you make an informed decision, covering topics such as open-source vs. closed-source platforms, software costs, licensing methods, and more. Licensing Methods The licensing model of a CMS plays a pivotal role in long-term costs. Both methods have their pros and cons.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Before we dive into the benefits of volunteer engagement surveys , here are a few statistics to keep in mind. This evaluation can help fine-tune program structures, training methods, and task assignments. Useful questions to consider are: Do you feel adequately prepared and trained for your volunteer responsibilities?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Author Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez explains that to fully harness project management and to live into the idea that projects can inspire positive change – it is time for companies and leaders to break out of outdated structures and lean into a fresh, modern approach to project management. Hence, his new book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2017

A reflective process, whether it is a structured process for individuals or groups, can give us insights about what worked and what could be improved. This is a structured way to capture the lessons learned from any project, with the intent of improving future performance. A structured process has a number of benefits.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Because no one wants board members approving budgets that they don’t fully understand or making decisions to expand staff when they aren’t clear if the budget can withstand additional salaries and benefits or voting on fundraising approaches when they don’t understand cost/benefit analysis. Here’s how you can build that board.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Learn more about how nonprofit marketing can benefit your organization: What is nonprofit marketing? While this can be a difficult task, marketing has many benefits that make the effort worthwhile. Types of nonprofit marketing Nonprofit market plan Marketing best practices What is nonprofit marketing?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2013

The organized and operated requirements for charitable organizations are very specific, including a prohibition of private benefit, so private ownership is not an option. It’s a Tax Benefit. Public charities with a 501(c)3 designation enjoy substantial tax benefits. Alternative Structure. Burden or Opportunity?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Nonprofits encompass organizations of all sizes, varied organizational structures, unique missions, and a limitless range of fundraising priorities. No matter if your organization is large or small, learning to use data effectively is your most powerful method to improve prospect identification for major giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We used some Human Centered Design techniques from their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book. It was the most stimulating web platform strategy session that I have ever experienced! Understanding: Methods for Analyzing Challenges and Opportunities. Making: Methods for Envisioning Future Possibilities.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2020

AMS solutions built on Salesforce provide the functionality associations need to manage their membership plus the benefits of the leading CRM platform. In doing so, the Nimble AMS team can easily adapt the solution to meet nearly every membership structure. Great choice! You need a full Salesforce sandbox.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

Donor recognition is one of the most under-appreciated methods of donor engagement. We often show these in a pyramid, but in reality, the structure of your tiers is a bit more bottom-heavy. There are many traditional methods of donor recognition that you should continue to incorporate into your stewardship strategy.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. If you see them as an outdated outreach method, we have great news for you. How will fundraising flyers benefit your organization? Look no further! The simple answer is all fundraising planners!

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

They’re also framed in appealing ways that emphasize the benefits donors receive from them. Charitable remainder trusts work similarly to charitable annuities but are structured through trusts that donors establish specifically for giving to one or more charities. Charitable remainder annuity trusts.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Then, as the donation amount gets higher, so does the method of recognition. An organization could segment their donor data to follow that structure, narrowing the criteria as a donor gives more. Of course, these methods will all depend on your nonprofit’s specific donor base and your resources.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The other benefits a CRM adds to your form, is that when a donor submits a contribution to your charity, you can personalize a thank you email with a custom, branded template either immediately or a bit later based on the data the donor supplied. Proper form structure.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

They can also provide a platform for ETL processes: in other words, Extracting data from the systems where it is collected, Transforming, cleaning, or otherwise manipulating it into a more usable structure, and then Loading it directly to business intelligence tools or data warehouses including BigQuery.

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Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

nerdalert) Using this method, you can allocate a percentage of staff salaries, general overhead, and direct program costs to each program WITHOUT adding a gazillion lines to your Chart of Accounts. Have you considered the benefits? Can you feel the excitement building?? By the way, we love our clients !! Imagine the possibilities.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

online fundraising method that engages donors. To encourage further interaction with your content, try these methods: Ask for comments, then reply directly to your followers in the comment section. Just be sure to provide structure and guidance for them so that they feel supported. . Fun challenges. Instagram story stickers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. Other outreach methods for engaging your community can start to be costly, but outside of paid advertising, social media is free!

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Gyrus

AUGUST 9, 2016

With the hectic nature of start-up organizations today, one can easily make a claim that it is never too early to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Learning, Training, and Development program. It is best to establish clear methods and processes in which the business as a whole can easily achieve their lofty goals. Skill-Gaps.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Organizational Overview: Background information on the nonprofit’s history, structure, and key personnel. Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. Mission statement: Clear statement of the nonprofit’s purpose, future aspirations, and guiding principles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Many organizations are working on similar projects and could benefit from shared resources. . Identify owned datasets that can be safely open-sourced or shared through data governance structures such as whitelists and data trusts. . Transforming AI insights into real-world social impact requires advanced planning. .

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Develop a fundraising plan that includes fundraising goals and fundraising methods including grants, corporate and individual donations, and in-kind contributions. . Develop a basic structure for collecting ongoing performance data (including client and donor information). . Procure health benefits for employees. .

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Gyrus

AUGUST 29, 2016

You spend a ridiculous amount of time organizing and determining methods of learning dispersal among personnel within your organization. See who has taken what course, how well those individuals have done within those courses and areas in which your employees will need to improve to positively benefit the business. No more excuses.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2022

One method that can be particularly effective is to meet with key stakeholders in each of your organization’s departments ahead of creating a digital plan to understand from an elementary level what their team’s objectives are for the year ahead. This is, however, no longer the case.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Volunteer tasks can range from simple to complex depending on how you wish to engage volunteers and how your organization is structured. This means your first step may be building out your committee structure or re-evaluating it, especially if you’re interested in using volunteers to help you with event or campaign management.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

The Structure of a Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign. On average, peer to peer fundraising raises twice as much as other digital fundraising methods. Quick Overview. What is Peer to Peer Fundraising? Peer to peer fundraising is a type of fundraising campaign that involves activating your donors to fundraise on your behalf.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

While recent research suggests that the first method may not be as effective because of “ group think ” and produce fewer ideas, you can combine the best of both approaches. Other Brainstorming Methods and Techniques. M odify: What materials, processes, methods can you modify to solve a problem? during the meeting.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Creating communications that look pretty and appealing isn’t enough to engage audiences, and traditional communications methods and models no longer move the needle. If this is a benefit statement, indicate how the change or engagement makes life simpler or saves time. Audiences are increasingly more savvy and sophisticated.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

These levels provide a clear structure for donors to understand how their contributions make a difference and encourage them to give at a level that feels meaningful to them. The best way to get your members actively involved is through a method called peer-to-peer fundraising. Building Our Future.’

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Here, we’ll explore the benefits and practical ways to revisit your fundraising plan throughout the year. However, it’s always a good rule to try to avoid taking actions out of panic, and instead be methodical. They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success.

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