Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. Developing the confidence to try again after a failure, and to maintain composure in the face of critical media coverage. Developing the confidence to try again after a failure, and to maintain composure in the face of critical media coverage. It’s convenience, not products.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The article warns as we do in our book that the danger is that nonprofits will grab the software off the shelf before its limitations are understood. That is why we make a big case in our book for nonprofits to take a human-centered approach and offer a practical set of readiness steps. We call this the dividend of time in our book.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2012

It isn’t always about social media. Johnson’s new book, The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising. In this book, Larry starts at the beginning (that’s even how he describes it!) Do you work in a communications department? Do you work on the development team? Well, it isn’t always about fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Note from Beth: As we head into the holiday season and year-end giving, I invited Amy Neumann to share some thoughts about giving and her new book, “ Simple Acts to Change the World.” ” Guest Post: Giving the Gift of Giving by Amy Neumann. ” — James Russell Miller. And then a maybe a larger impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

– Sharing Knowledge Wiki -This wiki was created by The ICT-KM group of the CGIAR and other partners to catalog and document processes for nonprofits that want to share knowledge across partners doing development work. Innovating for People Handbook: Design Thinking Methods: A recipe book of human-centered design methods.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Check out the sample of the book club below!) Did one kind of marketing or social media post have more success than others? You learned something from that, and can move on with that knowledge informing your next steps. 3) A book club Subscription giving is growing. 4) Think of each fundraiser as a test.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

” This books updates their experiences and provides easily understandable, field-tested information on how to form and manage social-impact networks. Way back in 2009, when I first Peter and Madeline, we brainstormed some questions about the strategic use of social media to build a network. Generative Social-Impact Network.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2009

I just got my first copy of the Social by Social book I co-authored earlier this year with David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , and Nigel Courtney and Clive Holtham from Cass Business School. That’s the book next to the SocialBySocial.com website where you can read the book for free or download the free PDF. BOOK GIVEAWAY!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2011

This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Presented by Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech 2.0 , attendees will gain practical knowledge about how to successfully launch and maintain social media and mobile marketing campaigns for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Presented by Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech 2.0 , attendees will gain practical knowledge about how to successfully launch and maintain social media and mobile marketing campaigns for your nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2013

E-Book #1: Fundraising and Marketing Tips for Nonprofits. The npEXPERTS e-book includes Forbes’ most influential, top bloggers, CFRE/ACFREs, animal lovers and association pros, pioneers and innovators, peer-to-peer fundraisers and direct response agitators, online fundraising experts and direct mail gurus all in one place.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2012

My friend and colleague, June Holley , has written a much anticipated book, The Network Weaver Handbook. If you are interested in building networks or working as Networked Nonprofit, you need this book right now! To me, this creates the perfect book to help guide your practice of building and working within a network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2011

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 256-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Reach out via email, or on social media, and ask if anyone has specialized skills (such as personal training) or runs a business (such as a bakery) and could donate their goods or services as a prize. Provide instructions on your online silent auction website, or through emails and social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2010

During 2010, I been able to read, blurb, write reviews, do blog giveaways, or author guest posts and interviews for a lot of terrific books that would be useful to nonprofit professionals in the social media, marketing, and ICT areas. 1. I read the manuscript over the summer so I could blurb this book.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2011

This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Presented by Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech 2.0 , attendees will gain practical knowledge about how to successfully launch and maintain social media and mobile marketing campaigns for your nonprofit.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Free nonprofit educational resources Most nonprofit leaders hold deep expertise in their organization’s focus area, but not everyone working in the social sector arrives equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to fundraise effectively.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar for the National Center for Media Engagement , focused on community-driven engagement, and present a session at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference , talking about building a social media strategy. Using Social Media. Defining Community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts. If you are doing social media for a nonprofit, this book is a must read. It is filled with great wisdom. Invest in your team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2016

Being a Happy, Healthy Nonprofit isn’t just about your physical health, it is also about enriching your knowledge and professional development. What better way than to read a book that gives you the best practical information about an important nonprofit area – fundraising. Social media and mobile crowdfunding.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Another quick way to pick up practical tips is to browse Candid’s knowledge base , which provides answers to hundreds of questions. And if you prefer books, check out Candid’s library of ebooks and audiobooks. Another way to learn collaboratively is to form a “book-ish club.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2013

Our book was one of four finalists, including colleague Allyson Kapin and Amy Sample Ward’s awesome book, “Social Change Anytime, Anywhere.” ” This book would not have been possible with going through a wonderful collaboration for my first book, “The Networked Nonprofit” with Alison Fine.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Read more books! Check out our last installment here ! Drink more water!

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NetWits

MARCH 25, 2013

npEXPERTS: Fundraising Ideas and Marketing Tips from the Pros (#npEXPERTS) is a a 46-page free e-book collaboratively written by a cross-section of npEXPERTS in fundraising, marketing and communications, social media, mobile technology, digital advertising, and more. 3 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Next Campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

They don’t want to engage, reflect, or hear what others in the room are doing. I just don’t like that style because prevents deeper sharing of insights. On the other hand, people do want those tips and best practices. So, letting the knowledge out in the room is a balancing act of peer interaction with expert insights.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Studies show that people spend an average of almost eight and a half hours interacting with digital media per day. This includes time spent scrolling through social media, checking emails, watching shows and movies on streaming services, and more. Then, that page can include a link customers can use to book an appointment.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0: Cultivating continuous learning—Identifying what you don’t know and striving to fill the knowledge gaps. And, through those stories, to develop relationships with the media and elected officials in that market. Those clients hadn’t gone live yet, and they needed our help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I am thrilled to announce the official launch of my third book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout with co-author Aliza Sherman. The book explores why burnout is so common in the nonprofit sector and simple ways to practice self-care and bring a culture of well-being into the nonprofit workplace.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2022

Social media is no longer a novel concept, so you’ve probably seen firsthand the impact influencers can have. Experts and popular advocates will support the organizations they care about on social media and market that organization to their thousands — or in some cases, millions — of followers. Social media posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” Public knowledge, pressure (to change policy) and action increase in strategic areas. Our networks strengthen and diversify. Elizabeth R.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

The chat was a prelude to a convening on April 25th at the Robert Wood Johnston Foundation of 40 thinkers and practitioners, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise into discussions to develop measures for evaluating the impact of social media on philanthropic outcomes. Marc shared his expert knowledge and here are some notes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2012

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of doing a Webinar for grantees of the Agriculture Sub-Program. This blog post summarizes some of the knowledge shared about effective social media strategy, tactics, and practices. Next up was Hanna Welch, Social Media Producer, from grist.org. Peer Case Studies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

The Zoetica Salon is a free online space for peer knowledge sharing, but we hope to distinguish it from the informal knowledge sharing that happens daily on the web or behind pay walls. The Social Media Measurement Checklist. How To Use Measurement To Improve Your Social Media Practice. Digital IQ Public Sector Benchmark.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. A must-read this week is a chapter from Geoff Livingston's book Welcome to the Fifth Estate. Check out the Whitepaper: A Commonsense Framework of Social Media Measurement , by Geoff's colleague, Kami Watson Huyse. Have more news to share?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

This year my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation includes training, coaching, and facilitating peer learning sessions for grantees on using social media effectively, becoming a Networked Nonprofit. It has been incredible laboratory to put the big ideas in the book in practice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

Sean takes a point of view: I think that technology and social media in particular is best used when it helps us more fully express those things that make us uniquely human. Knowledge is not some sort of physical element that we can stack in a room somewhere and index easily. on the Philanthropy411 blog. What do you think?

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