Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : 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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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Implement name tags, offer personalized greetings, and create opportunities for one-on-one interaction with key staff and board members. Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Rather than compare nonprofit CRMs by the “ease of use” category alone, it’s important to analyze those particular fundraising software features that are currently causing you headache. As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions?

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. Then, you can start asking questions. This question can help you understand where to best spend your time and energy. Do you think I should apply again?”

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

Ask Questions About the Tools You Already Use When Media Cause helps a nonprofit audit their MarTech tools, the first thing to do is ask questions that are designed to start a fuller conversation about the technology used to make the work more manageable. Where is that information stored?

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started. Pro tip: Insert this link anywhere you interact with nonprofit funders online, such as your LinkedIn bio, email signature, or on social media pages. But think about ways you can take your interactions to the next level.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

The conversational nature of podcasts makes them a digestible way for supporters to learn about your nonprofit. Establish the fundamental aspects of your podcast by answering the following questions: What is the primary goal of the podcast? After you’ve answered these questions, you can determine the funnel position for your podcast.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In 2020, these steps will be a response to certain trends and conversations you’ve likely caught wind of over the last few years. The Rise of Giving Experiences and Conversations About Sustainable Impact. Though the notorious Pineapple Fund was a fleeting effort, blockchain is still very much a part of social good conversations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

You’ll want to stay professional as you interact with your donors, of course. How many of them actually invite you to have a conversation with them? All of us are marketed to, but few of us engage in real conversations with the nonprofits and brands we like. Encouraging conversations. You can try: Sending donor surveys.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. The most important skill in this work is how to self-manage during these conversations.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s like getting to know a friend – the better we understand them, the more meaningful and authentic our interactions become. It’s not just about age and location; it’s about understanding why someone cares about the cause, what drives them, and what barriers might be preventing them from contributing.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. Lean into Gen Z’s view of social media sharing as generosity Introducing this option as a way to support your cause can also be valuable for reaching younger followers who may not yet have the money to donate financially.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To spark conversation, have different questions on board members’ name tags such as “Ask me about our new kid’s program, Jumpstart.” This personalized touch adds a human element and shows donors the faces behind the cause. Customized artwork Collaborate with local artists to create custom artwork inspired by your cause.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Increasing staff interactions with AI tools could reduce human interactions internally. If staff interact more with AI tools than with one another to complete tasks, it reduces the well-documented benefits of informal conversations of building an effective workplace culture, onboarding new staff, and improving staff retention.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

During isolation, many people reported that it was nice to feel like someone is having a conversation with you, about topics you find interesting. The only thing that could make it better in many cases would be the ability to interact. Enter: Clubhouse. .

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Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Access to data alone won’t increase donations to your cause but understanding which reports to analyze and reacting to donor behavior can. Set goals in Google Analytics to maximize your conversions. And when your nonprofit is working to increase those conversions, having – and understanding – this data can make a big difference.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. And what’s more? For grant proposals, that’s personal engagement.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t to be confused with cockiness, but rather a genuine sense of comfort in knowing that you are fully familiar with the art and science of fundraising, and you have a keen devotion to the mission or cause that you are serving. When mojo is exhibited with humility and respect for others it can and will provide significant power.

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

Ask supporters open-ended questions. Show your appreciation with an interactive virtual event. and helping them become more involved in your cause. Question: When there are so many different social media platforms—not to mention the old standbys of email and texts—how do you reach your followers? Interactions.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

The recent release of ChatGPT, an incredibly potent example of the power of AI tools to mimic conversations and empathy, mental health providers have also been tempted to substitute bots for people. Second, chatbots and other AI technologies need to be carefully designed and tested for human interaction and bias to mitigate risks.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These insights can give you a clear picture of what parts of your website — pages, images, forms, buttons — are working to drive conversions and which ones need some help. This includes things like file downloads, form interactions, video views, and site searches. Now, get more granular and identify a secondary conversion.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

As the relationship grows, you’ll learn their preferred means of communication, and with increased interaction, how to set up campaigns to have the most traction with your audience. Show how you do really good work for your cause and how donors make that possible. Not everyone can support every cause, there are just too many good ones!

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

The newest addition to TechSoup's vast array of nonprofit resources is a live monthly interactive video chat series, Nonprofits Live. The event blended virtual video speaker conferencing; online presentation and video; and live audience chatting and social networking, including conversation on Twitter using the #NPLive hashtag.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. Typically, this involves educating them about your cause or issue and highlighting the work you do. Craft a conversion journey. What are the basics of donor acquisition? What is donor acquisition?

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To help you figure out your goal and audience, answer the following questions: Why do you want to start a WordPress site? Who do you want to see and interact with your content? Branding immediately creates an association between your nonprofit and your website, allowing visitors to feel at ease about interacting with your site.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

The seven dimensions are : Contribution Competence Connection Confidence Challenge Contentment Choice The book provides you checklists, discussion questions, tools and templates to use with employees, all of which will make it easier for you – and them – to take action. Question: How has the pandemic made your book more relevant?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Then ask yourself these questions: Is your mission clear and compelling (i.e., You should pay careful attention to where the points of friction are that may cause a would-be donor to abandon their donation. Here are some questions to ask: . Tip: Post interactive content that encourages engagement. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

It is important to plan a strategy for each meeting interaction. The focus is getting to know the donor through a series of discovery questions that you’ll ask with the donor’s permission, of course. With the right set of donor discovery questions, you will be able to determine the donor’s needs. One-Word Questions ?—?or

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But, the question that will ultimately get more prospective donors in the door is: how are you changing the world? The answer to this question should be the core messaging that shapes all of your communications. These will humanize your cause and get more people invested in your success.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Leverage Facebook Messenger for conversational messaging. Feature compelling, attention-grabbing content on your nonprofit’s Facebook page to set up a solid foundation for interacting with users on the platform. Leverage Facebook Messenger for conversational messaging. Inspire Facebook supporters to take action.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Supporters won’t read your blog just because they have a relationship with your nonprofit—they want to engage with informative, interesting content that actively furthers their understanding of your cause. For example, you can answer these questions: What communication platforms do these individuals use?

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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 (..)

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Policy Technique News 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Profile Your Supporters & Volunteers You have your volunteers supporting your cause. You can ask questions relating to their latest donation experience with your nonprofit. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. It can be even more challenging when you’ve hit a wall in your acquisition efforts.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Installing pixels, and making sure the conversion actions you want are tracking are all vital to being able to report on success. You can address the comment in the moment, but maybe you update some of your ad verbiage or landing page copy to help address this question head-on and combat any additional confusion.

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