Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Stories put the listener in a mental learning mode ," explains Paul Smith , author of the bestseller , Lead With A Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives that Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Paul Smith Now, Paul has a new book, Parenting with a Story: Real-Life Lessons in Character for Parents and Children to Share.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example, if you have someone who always gives to causes related to children and someone who always gives to research, you’d create two different groups for those individuals. Group 1 would get appeals related to children, while Group 2 would receive appeals based on research.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

And one group of people that inspires others to give is children. A fundraising event that features live entertainment is great for attracting a captive audience. Nonprofit in action: This next example was designed with children and families in mind. They’re giving to people in order to make a difference. Live performances.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2014

She has created a coloring book for children born with cleft lips and palates. This book tells Katie’s story so that children with cleft lips and cleft palates learn how to see their individual beauty. Stories captivate the mind, engage the imagination, and humanize your mission. I have a quote that hangs on my desk.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2013

In order to unleash the potential of your students’ parent, however, you will need to work hard to build a relationship with them before their children graduate on to their next level of schooling. Instead, build a true case for support for your school that revolves around something bigger than a parent’s own children. You Have to Ask.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s 2013 tearjerker circles around an orca named Tilikum, who was captured at two years old and held captive in various aquatic zoos until his death 25 years later. But a great documentary changes the course of our culture, economies and public policy. Take Blackfish.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Captivating blog content is a prime opportunity to engage supporters and get them more invested in your cause. In this post, we’ll highlight nine captivating content ideas for your nonprofit’s blog. If your nonprofit has an environmental focus, nature photos can also be captivating. Think again!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

In his book, Parr interviews experts in the field of psychology and cognition to examine what it takes to build this “bonfire of attention,” and presents a framework about the 7 “captivation triggers” of attention. She asked 121 students to fill out a short survey in exchange for five dollars.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

But it was still fun to see how many of my Blackbaud colleagues serve on arts boards, perform at theatres and orchestras, or regularly take their children to their local zoo, museum or aquarium. More than almost any other industry, the arts and cultural industry has the ability to be extremely visually captivating.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 21, 2010

The show was geared solely towards children. But the show would have also confirmed that the science center was for children, not for me. I know how wonderful it feels as a presenter to captivate your audience and give them a good time. Tags: children's museums programs. I’m still grappling with this experience.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s 2013 tearjerker circles around an orca named Tilikum, who was captured at two years old and held captive in various aquatic zoos until his death 25 years later. But a great documentary changes the course of our culture, economies and public policy. Take Blackfish.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s 2013 tearjerker circles around an orca named Tilikum, who was captured at two years old and held captive in various aquatic zoos until his death 25 years later. But a great documentary changes the course of our culture, economies and public policy. Take Blackfish.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2015

She’s worked the early morning shift and has served breakfast to and seen many, many children off to school over those years. ” This is an example of a story that has the power to captivate and inspire people to be a part of your cause. We all chimed in “ Why no t!?”

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Bloomerang

MAY 11, 2021

Each day my grandchildren were captivated more by Simone’s spirit, care and challenges to their thought process. Those of you who have watched Simone mesmerize a large audience should see her work with a small crowd of energetic and knowledge seeking children. She captivated all of us, as she challenged us to learn and do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

In the process of coming up with a nice design and captivating storytelling to capture potential supporters, you may be overlooking a few fundamental and truly effective steps to boost conversions on your online donation page. So why can’t you convert more of your web traffic into donors? 1) Make Giving Simple.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 22, 2010

But the stories were totally captivating. Jesus” to help them deliver fourteen children. It didn’t look promising (I wish I’d taken a wide view shot) –a bunch of framed pictures with full pages of text fixed to the wall next to them. It wasn’t even 100% clear which stories went with each photo.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A campaign for a children’s literacy program might make their campaign page more user-friendly by including: A Clear Donation Section: Prominently placed near the top, this section highlights the action you want your supporters to take. Putting Design Elements Into Practice Let’s consider an example.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

By using the active voice, you can create more vivid and captivating stories that resonate with your audience. e.g., “Our dedicated volunteers transformed the lives of 500 underprivileged children by providing them with quality education and mentorship programs last year.”) ”) 9.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

For example, let’s say you want to write a blurb in your annual report about how your ski program enriched the lives of local children with disabili­ties during the past season. Now, imagine if you supplemented those facts with a success story about one of the children in your program, say Stu. Pretty good, but bland. Takeaways.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 26, 2009

People were captivated by the slow animation of their pledges being added to the wall, and that slowness sealed a deliberate interaction. I recently visited the Power of Children exhibition at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, which also features a pledge activity at a large installation called the Tree of Promise.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You can see how they shared his story of going to rescue more children in the small text beneath the heading which makes him the hero of the narrative. Have A Captivating Introduction The donor’s journey begins with the opening scene, your donation page’s introduction.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 3, 2007

The five types Elaine defines are: object-centered (focus on STUFF) narrative (focus on STORY) client-centered (focus on AUDIENCE, children's and science museums fall here) community (focus on SELF-EXPRESSION, community and cultural centers fall here) national (government-sponsored) Each of these types has its strengths and challenges.

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CauseVox

JUNE 14, 2021

According to new data by the Pew Research Center, over 65% of Americans identify with an organized religion – a sizable (and devout) captive audience, especially in the southern United States. By conveying urgency in their appeal, ITEC has raised over $133K so far. The benefits of crowdfunding goes beyond simply raising money.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Here are the biggest pros: You host a captive audience to hear your message and experience your mission. Perhaps you share a story or two about the families and children who will benefit. . There are some things events do better than many other fundraising strategies, and many things they do worse. That’s why I don’t hate events.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You’ve got a captive and invested audience in this moment — use it to see how you can pique and continue to grow your donor’s interest in you. DonorsChoose is the most famous for sending these heartfelt letters from the children helped by donor gifts. Confirmation Email. Timing: Immediate / within 24 hours.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 19, 2014

It’s with this simple formula, known as the story arc, that storytellers across centuries have attracted, captivated, and motivated audiences. Your conflict is the decision families are faced with when looking for a new school for their children. Introduction + Conflict + Climax + Resolution = Story.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Children’s Health. Graphic design for websites should be optimized for user experience to captivate and lead viewers naturally through the web pages. Choose merchandise items that align with your mission like the dog treat bags from Best Friend’s, an animal rescue nonprofit. Water bottles, yoga mats, and journals. Older adults.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

To be heard above the chatter, you’ll want to craft a captivating email – something that goes beyond your usual newsletter copy – to connect with your audience. . In the example below, Save the Children nailed all the elements of an engaging survey email. . How to do it right: Here, storytelling is key. .

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

Give Hope to Children this Holiday Season. Happy Holidays from Boston Children’s Hospital. We will stand for children. Elephants Held Captive. Great holiday gifts for children from Gifts of Hope! Save children’s lives. Don’t Worry: Last Minute Green Gifts Are Here! Show them you love them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Save the Children’s Ettoré Rossetti, Director of Digital Marketing & Social Media for Save the Children USA, emailed me an infographic on the impact of the Syria crisis on children. There’s enough children impacted by the crisis in Syria to fill every professional baseball and professional football stadium in the US.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Writer or not, the success of your organization depends on the creation of content that captivates and motivates supporters. For Camp Kesem, $10,000 happens- money that will send children affected by a parent’s cancer to a free, life-changing summer camp. You don’t have to be a writer, just a person who writes. You can do it.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 1, 2016

From acceptance speeches calling out today’s issues to performances captivating the audience to tell the story, here are all the ways the 2016 Oscars were #HereForGood. . "Pope Francis, it's time to protect the children and restore the faith." Racial Issues. "Spotlight" wins Best Picture. "Pope

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