Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

How net thriving teams can improve businesses, neighborhoods, and governments. Gallup’s analytics and academic research show that there is a reciprocal relationship between work and life overall—that is, people take their work experience home and their home experience to work. How does our work fulfill our purpose as a team?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. You build it on purpose. Simple as that.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. Be clear about your goal for the meeting, whether that’s to learn the top 3 charities they support or what they think about your new program or something else. Start With Gratitude.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Often, these relationships develop informally. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? Turn the focus away from individual success and toward team building. Turn the focus away from individual success and toward team building. Most mentorships begin with bonding.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. We saw their loyalty as beyond commercial transactions.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Follow the steps in our blog to create a culture of change management and gain executive buy-in for new technology. How to build executive buy-in for new association management software Change is a process. Determining your current needs and how new technology can support your goals will help your organization set the scene for change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

They build wings in museums, sponsor new research at hospitals, and provide large amounts of financial support for special projects. The key to achieving your nonprofit’s greatest goals? Provide them with a resource that outlines your goals and plan to achieve them. Keep them apprised of key developments within your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2023

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. What specific results do you want/need to see?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Team members can personalize their efforts. Reaching goals is easier through teamwork.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. We saw their loyalty as beyond commercial transactions.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2014

On top of all that, depending on the size of your nonprofit, you’re responsible for assembling a leadership team. The reason is, those with the qualifications to constitute their position on a leadership team bring a wealth of experience, ideas, talent, and sometimes a little bit of an ego to the table as well.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. Over the next few posts, I’m going to explore how AI grounded in EI can be your association’s superpower helping you accomplish those New Year’s goals and bring out the best in every team. Our teams are critically important.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. The ability to track and monitor those relationships should be the #1 priority for organizations seeking to expand their donor base or increase their revenue. Nonprofits can easily track in-depth information regarding the number of meetings, relationships ties, and giving history.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Managing relationships. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout. They are engaged in what their team members are doing.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Strong relationships are built on trust. A trusting relationship with donors contains shared perceptions and values, openness, transparency, and a willingness to grow the connection. Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you’ve participated in a website redesign or AMS conversion, you know it is not always an easy process for either the experts or the novices, especially when teams are unaccustomed to working across disciplines. By managing your own emotions, you can help teams prepare to address uncertainty and pivot when necessary.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Helping members identify challenges and opportunities before they become mainstream is a goal for.orgCommunity. Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. Publishing that information helped to build confidence in the industry. “We

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. Meanwhile, building an organic community is like backpacking through that new country.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Building a successful workplace giving strategy can provide your organization with a reliable source of funding, deepen supporter relationships, and increase awareness of your cause. Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them. Develop corporate relationships beyond workplace giving.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ve found that internal self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness; it is negatively related to anxiety, stress, and depression. “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. “The first.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

Since 2020, fundraisers have confronted many obstacles that affect them and their nonprofit teammates, including the Great Resignation, burnout, and limited resources to meet their goals. An area that the Sustainable Giving Report explored was the overall wellness of nonprofit teams. Fundraisers need more resources and support.

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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. Finally, there is plenty of opportunity for fun when fundraising together!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

My goal was to provide a comprehensive playbook, drawing from real-world examples, to empower professionals at any career stage to build influence, lead effectively and use power responsibly. Share the lessons with your team. This book represents the culmination of my life's work advising executives across industries.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The team at Giveffect , comprised of former nonprofit professionals and technologists with experience working closely with nonprofits to build the best all-in-one nonprofit software solution, compiled the top three tips to increase volunteer engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Today brings a new book that provides workplace leaders an urgently needed methodology for helping companies to reduce worker loneliness, and it delivers a blueprint for building strong, high-performing workplace teams. We require the presence of others to dream, strategize, and work toward commons goals.”

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

4 Tips to Increase Patient Acquisition and Hit Growth Goals Patient acquisition is vital to your organization’s growth. To draw patients out of the market and establish enduring relationships with them, you’ll need a full-proof marketing strategy that sets your organization apart. Post positive reviews on your site to build authority.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Here is a book that provides workplace leaders an urgently needed methodology for helping companies to reduce worker loneliness, and it delivers a blueprint for building strong, high-performing workplace teams. The book is, Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In , by Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen. “72%

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. What specific results do you want/need to see?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

According to Flavio Martins , the author of the new book, Win The Customer , the most important team building hour of the day is lunch hour. One of the keys to achieving this is getting to know each other as individuals and a part of a team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2022

Earlier this year brought a new book that provides workplace leaders an urgently needed methodology for helping companies to reduce worker loneliness, and it delivers a blueprint for building strong, high-performing workplace teams. We require the presence of others to dream, strategize, and work toward commons goals.”

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) 2: Who you have on your team matters. Build new relationships.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They can help the organization set and achieve goals. At a minimum, a team with a poor leader is unproductive like this one: With the right leadership, a nonprofit can grow quickly, fulfilling its mission and meeting a community need or eliminating a problem. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

Your new organization may use Slack, Basecamp, and Salesforce, while your experience lies with Teams, Monday.com, and Bloomerang. If you run into this situation, don’t be afraid to ask for help from team members or utilize YouTube or LinkedIn Learning to familiarize yourself with these new systems.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. While your nonprofit likely has an individual or team dedicated solely to moves management and major giving, your marketing efforts can also play a role. It can boost productivity and help your team allocate its resources effectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds. Keep reading to check out our list of ways your nonprofit can leverage ChatGPT and use AI to enhance donor relationships, optimize communications, and ultimately increase revenue.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2018

According to Flavio Martins , the author of the new book, Win The Customer , the most important team building hour of the day is lunch hour. One of the keys to achieving this is getting to know each other as individuals and a part of a team.

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