Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. Businesses need talented women, now more than ever.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Tons of companies offer generous gift-matching programs where the business agrees to match donations made by employees to a wide range of charitable causes. However, there’s another type of corporate matching program that’s less widely understood, and that is custom (or “one-off”) matching gift programs.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership. Businesses with corporate philanthropy programs are eager to help organizations get the word out about their mission and amplify their impact.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . Some of the most notable advantages to nonprofits from employer matching gifts include: Added fundraising revenue. Improved donor retention.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. Starting a major gifts program can be intimidating. First, define (or revise) what a major gift is at your organization. Major gifts fundraising is a team sport. Start somewhere.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

It can expedite research, gift processing and acknowledgments, preparation of proposals, contact reports, and monitoring and reporting on the impact of precious donor gift dollars. As is repeated over and over again, we are in the privileged business of nurturing relationships. Ours isn’t a complicated business.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2021

I am thrilled to share with you my article in today’s Harvard Business Review , “ How Smart Tech Is Transforming Nonprofits ,” co-authored with Allison Fine. The post The Smart Nonprofit Book and New Article in Harvard Business Review! The Smart Nonprofit. And have a happy and healthy holiday season.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

And it’s why the way we’re used to categorizing gifts as small, medium, and large (or “new,” “mid-level,” and “major”) may not be the most fruitful strategy. Let’s stop giving gifts, and donors, these outdated labels. First time First-time donors are making their very first gift to your organization. With him, the force is weak.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. Meanwhile, Double the Donation reports that an estimated $2-3 billion is contributed by businesses through matching gift programs each year. Let’s begin!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This kind of knowledge is called business intelligence. Business intelligence vs. donor intelligence Donor intelligence Nonprofits have an advantage over for-profit companies thanks to prospect research services, also referred to as “donor intelligence.” unsecured) major gift/grant/corporate sponsorship opportunities.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Tons of companies offer generous gift-matching programs where the business agrees to match donations made by employees to a wide range of charitable causes. However, there’s another type of corporate matching program that’s less widely understood, and that is one-off matching gift programs. One-off matching gift […].

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. Dear No Rockefellers, It’s a myth that legacy gifts must come from rich people. This may be those who give to you religiously, or even those who don’t make cash gifts but who give their time as volunteers.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One-off fundraisers have their time and place, but if you want to truly make an impact, it’s time to start thinking about major gifts. Some of the most meaningful gifts to your organization likely come from the same small percentage of donors. If you haven’t refreshed your major gift program, now’s the time to start.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about matching gifts and effective donor engagement, including: What are matching gifts? What are matching gifts? Let’s begin with the basics.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . Dear Looking for a Way Forward, Whenever a donor approaches you regarding a gift with conditions, you must ask yourself whether the benefit outweighs the cost. — Looking for a Way Forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

By Kyle Brown , COO at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting. Why Stock Gifting? Donors can deduct the fair-market value of the gifted stock on tax returns.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on how to honor, credit, and recognize their memorial gifts. . This would basically give credit to the same gift twice on the Honor Roll. I would simply count up all gifts from the Vanguard Fund and list them under that category. . — Don’t Want Double Trouble.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 2, 2023

More and more companies are offering corporate matching gift programs in order to prioritize corporate social responsibility or CSR. Through these initiatives, businesses agree to match employee donations to a wide range of nonprofits.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

The high ROI of planned gifts and their accessibility to wider groups of donors has always made them a smart investment of your time and development resources. You should instead focus on explaining the different types of gifts that your nonprofit can accept and what their positive impacts would be on your mission.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The list of matching gift companies is endless⁠—and not exclusive to one region, business size, or corporate sector. Instead, employers all over the world opt to match their employees’ charitable donations. Doing so results in elevated corporate philanthropy, team-wide engagement, and even positive brand image.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How to Use Local Business Partnerships to Grow Your Donor Base. While big grants and major donors shimmer like gold on the horizon, the reality for most small nonprofits is that sustaining revenue through large gifts is a mirage. These gifts made up just under 70% of total giving. And this solution is a reliable one.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

So no one in the family will notice how, or if, we acknowledge the gift. My boss thinks talking about such gifts is a bit unseemly because they’re received due to a death. Dear Need to Make a Case, There are two ways I like to honor/acknowledge legacy gifts: Story of impact. She prefers staying quiet. Donor’s story.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . Dear Looking for a Way Forward, Whenever a donor approaches you regarding a gift with conditions, you must ask yourself whether the benefit outweighs the cost. — Looking for a Way Forward.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Enter ⁠— matching gifts , a type of philanthropy in which companies will financially match donations their employees make to nonprofits. Corporate matching gifts can double donation impact, increase funding, and drive donor engagement. Not guiding donors to their matching gift request forms. Misstep #1.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

If you list donations by amount/level of gift, be sure to cumulate all the gifts received from the DAF administrator to assure they are listed in the correct level. The focus should be on the giver more than the form of the gift. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives. The goal of this technology is to help companies structure valuable CSR programs to support the causes that are important to the business and its employees. Who Uses CSR Software?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Gift baskets are a staple of silent auction fundraising events. If they bring home a high-quality, interesting gift basket, they’ll have a memento of a good experience that will remind them to stay involved with your nonprofit. To make the most of your baskets, you’ll need to get creative and make them stand out. Let’s get started!

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

And when it comes to creating a nonprofit business plan for your organization, that’s a task that generally falls to the board—a situation that can create a big disconnect between what you need and what you actually get. A big part of being a nonprofit leader is creating and maintaining a fruitful relationship with your board.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. We all know it’s generally more efficient to retain an existing donor than to acquire a net new one, but how can busy fundraisers upgrade mid-level donors effectively and efficiently? These four are key: 1.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

And if you’re looking to increase your organization’s corporate revenue as well, wealth screening and matching gift efforts go hand in hand. To boost your wealth screening and matching gift strategies simultaneously, equipping your team with the right tips and tools is critical. Understanding Matching Gifts.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It’s awesome to see a full room when it’s such a busy time of year. That’s right.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on which year to count gifts that are made on or before December 31, but not received until January: . Our auditors later told us the gifts should have been recorded as pledges, with the payment showing as being applied in the new year. The donor completes a gift via text.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We’re excited to share that Qgiv has been named a Gold winner for “Customer Service Department of the Year” and Bronze winner for “Best Technology to Combat and Reduce the Impacts of COVID-19” in the 13th Annual 2021 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards ! Read the Press Release.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What is the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame? To celebrate leaders for their positive impact on financial literacy in the community, Junior Achievement’s local Areas often host an event called the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 4, 2021

If you’re looking to drive additional fundraising revenue through corporate gift-matching programs , making the most of matching gift upsells is the way to go. Picture this: A donor is in the process of making a gift to your organization. The Value of Matching Gift Upsells. Matching Gift Basics.

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