Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. You can use similar questions to start conversations with donors over the phone or during face-to-face meetings, too.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Explain to the recipient that a tote bag, bumper sticker, or coffee mug can be a conversation starter with someone who might be interested in supporting the cause. It’s generally a book related to our mission or a handmade craft produced by our clients. Think of all those bumper stickers you just couldn’t bear to throw out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Even amidst the economic tribulations caused by the pandemic, they’ve found it in their heart (and bank account) to keep making charitable contributions. Picking up the phone and making a personal phone call provides an intimate connection with an individual at your organization. Of course, the phone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

The word itself is an abbreviation for ‘no-mobile-phone-phobia’ and refers to the anxiety you feel when you don’t have your mobile phone handy or have a signal. We wrote about this in depth in the book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. Start to notice how much time you are on your phone and what you are doing.

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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. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) I was just learning how to write a book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

I really didn’t appreciate that the story had gone beyond the nonprofit news world until my phone rang around 1:30 pm and it was Kate Nocera from Politico.com. As I reading the comments on Allison’s campaign wall over at Causes, my friend Stephanie Rudat has posted some of the visuals. This made think of Pinterest.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2022

Believe it or not, your organization already has access to potential influencers who can help support your mission and further your cause. Your board members have already shown their dedication to your cause and their consistent involvement with your mission means they have the latest insights on the subject. Don’t make this mistake!

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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. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) I was just learning how to write a book.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Establish a connection between your position and the organization’s mission, emphasizing your dedication to the cause. Initiate conversations via mail, phone, or email, and listen attentively. Introduce Yourself and Your Role: Briefly introduce yourself and your role within the organization. Enclosing a survey?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

I recently taught several leadership development workshops at the Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership based on my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. One of the workshops was focused on technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace , more specifically how to avoid collaboration overload.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2017

One of my colleagues, Nada Hamzeh , a nonprofit capacity building consultant from Lebanon, tagged me when sharing this striking image that depicts how can easily develop a behavior addiction to our mobile phones. BTW, Third Plateau is offering a chance to win FREE copy of the book, if you email them your favorite wellbeing app.).

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You can find me at (insert email address) or [insert phone here] (when I’m not (description of some awesome mission activity), of course! If they don’t update their card, pick up the phone to call and ask. The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. Your fan, XXXXXXX P.S. I’m always here for you.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. When you write your lapsed donor letter, make sure to tell your donor how their past gift impacted your cause. When was the last time you wrote a lapsed donor letter?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The best way to do this is to stop using your mobile phone too close to bedtime or kick it out of your bedroom entirely. Today, there are many artificial light sources, like cell phones, that also emit blue spectrum light. Just a reminder that it’s not just light from a cell phone that affects your sleep.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 20, 2018

Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. My favorite parts of the book include Evenson’s techniques for effective customer service via the phone and for properly responding to customer complaints. What are you doing?

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

With CauseVox’s hands-free peer-to-peer, you can harness the power of your community and empower young donors to share your mission and amplify your cause. Crafting an effective hashtag remains a great way to boost shares and promote awareness about your cause. Book a demo to learn how to maximize your fundraising on CauseVox.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

Add causes awareness days to your calendar. Cause awareness days can be very powerful for fundraising because social network communities are highly likely to promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days. Even without buying the book, the spreadsheet template is hopefully self-explanatory and useful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

So then I have to think: "What is it that causes me to lose my way?" A couple of years ago, instead of taking things away, I added something - I endeavored (and did pretty well) to add three parts of the Daily Office (in my case, morning, midday, and evening - I used Thomas Merton's Book of Hours ). Some years, I take away things.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

While researching and writing our book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human Center in an Age of Automation , we found many examples of chatbots misbehaving in the world. Regardless of the technology (chat, phone, or text) a caller was always connected to a human being for advice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

My mother was born before the days of the Internet, social media, computers, and mobile phones and found technology a huge challenge – both frustrating and a little intimidating due to a lack of training and skills development. She also posed for social media photos with all my books. Let me connect some dots.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

You’ve probably seen action movies or read sci-fi books about artificial intelligence being used to help humans. Use examples that show your supporters as the heroes of your cause. ChatGPT and fundraising may not be two things you’d think would go together, but the combination works better than you’d expect.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The second group’s priority is finding unique, high-quality items to bid on, but they’re happy to support a good cause in the process. It’s important to make the cause your event is supporting clear for both groups, and your auction catalog is a great way to do just that. There are two main reasons to do this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 20, 2019

Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. My favorite parts of the book include Evenson’s techniques for effective customer service via the phone and for properly responding to customer complaints. What are you doing?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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NetWits

AUGUST 15, 2011

Your cause. Phone call from your mom. Text message on your phone from your husband. Phone message from the kid’s principal. Book in the bookstore, next to the cash register. Book on the back shelf of a bookstore, newly put there yesterday by the manager, who doesn’t know what you like.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days. Facebook Ads help your organization raise awareness both for your cause and specific projects by allowing you to create unique campaigns. Are you just trying to raise awareness for your cause? How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Location and hours: Share the nuts-and-bolts information a volunteer might need in a pinch, including the location of all program sites, hours of operation, the main phone number, your mailing address, and your website. Include email addresses of all employees and phone numbers of those who work directly with volunteers.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 29, 2011

“[The most popular Facebook application] was an application called ‘Causes’ with almost 20 million active monthly users.” Now you know: people like personal/social fundraising and you need to help them do it for your cause. ” Great news! “Oral communication skills decline.” ” Not sold.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2018

Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. My favorite parts of the book include Evenson’s techniques for effective customer service via the phone and for properly responding to customer complaints. What are you doing?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The donor stewardship process begins when a supporter donates to your cause for the first time. Your donor stewardship plan will outline how you encourage these individuals to continue supporting your cause. Your board members can meet with high-impact donors, contribute to appreciation efforts, and act as ambassadors for your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

– "Nothing would have pleased my group more than finding a way for technology to advance the cause of poverty alleviation. " New Phone Apps Aim to Combat Harassment – NYTimes.com – “The Internet speeds everything up,&# Ms. Our bigger challenge was managing the pages once they were launched.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I’ve been volunteering for community causes since I was a kid, something my family encouraged. They even got to meet Keo Savon, the young Cambodian women that we are sending to college by donating the royalties from my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” to the Sharing Foundation. I grew up at the Jersey Shore.

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