Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 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 (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2010

My DIOSA Communications e-mail address is attached to the Page]. Whether Facebook approves my authentification request really is going to come down to whether or not Facebook considers “Nonprofit Organizations&# a brand, or a “cause or topic&#. Their Pages were obviously causes [like Save the Whales], not brands.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the official Cause Camp 2017 speaker lineup. Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. AhernComm.com.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

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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Achieve

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Here’s the bad news – with about a week to go, you’re late to the party in order to fully capitalize on #GivingTuesday. The good news is with 2 platforms, 200+ targeting categories, 30+ ad types, and 10+ ad placements – there are TONS of different ways to get the right messaging in front of the right audience. 4 Last Minute Tips.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal 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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019. Team up with local news. Try a modernized telethon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Location and hours: Share the nuts-and-bolts information a volunteer might need in a pinch, including the location of all program sites, hours of operation, the main phone number, your mailing address, and your website. Support your volunteers as they get more engaged in a cause that is important to them. Books they might want to read?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Use this strategy when you are feeling stressed before a big meeting, you just heard bad news, or after a clash with a Board member or donor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

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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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Not surprisingly, the pandemic caused many consumers to change the way they shop, including shifting to ecommerce channels. mailing address; phone number; tax identification number). Inform donors of breaking news and/or problems as soon as possible. . Include multiple ways to give (e.g., A helper, not a hinderer. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2016

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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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Printing and mailing thank-you letters with tax deductible information. You may also want a sub-committee just for creating “Save the Date” notices and formal invitations to your event, who will design the invitation, curate the list of those who will receive invitations, and mailing them out to potential guests. Recruit volunteers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

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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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

That’s good news. ” Gregory’s not talking about subject lines exactly, but about how the ubquitous, “E-mail not displaying correctly? It only took a little <table> magic to fix that problem. The results couldn’t be more clear. The spread was from 0.6% to 7%; the median improvement was 1.92%.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Year-end charitable giving appeals succeed when they are multichannel — when you're able to reach out and touch people through postal mail, real-world events, email messaging, and social media. Donors look to others to decide when to give and also to encourage others to support the causes they love. Make It Social.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2015

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

About two-thirds of nonprofits still send a print newsletter or direct mail, with one-third not sending anything by mail. Some big nonprofit tech news in 2016 was that Facebook's nonprofit fundraising service launched last summer. Among the nonprofits that send print newsletters, quarterly is the most popular frequency.

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