Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. Finally, as an unexpected special treat, Appendix B provides a fascinating History of Technology Timeline , starting with the first technological milestone dating back to more than two million years ago.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

National Back to School Month History. From tissue boxes and hand sanitizer to markers and notebook paper, every classroom needs resources to support their students and that’s where you can help. Since the 1960s, National Back to School Month has been observed during the month of August. Then, drop off donations to schools in need.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you have a similar event or tradition that is a part of your chapter, consider adding a fundraising component. Your members and their networks will be familiar with it, and the sense of history will help the fundraiser to have gravitas and importance. Be Specific. Some fundraisers are simply to support an organization. Competition.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

While we may have just closed another year’s chapter, the work is far from over. By categorizing year-end donors into distinct segments based on factors like past giving history, interests, and engagement level, you have the opportunity to create targeted interactions. This is where donor segmentation makes all the difference.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History DIY Exhibits. Without further ado: the winners! NRDC’s “Fighting Polluters Since 1970”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2015

In mid-May 2015, the book “ Volunteer Engagement 2.0 ” will launch and I’m proud to be among 35 chapter contributors! Can you guess the topic of my chapter? Track the history of volunteerism, and the social, cultural, and technological shifts that will shape its future.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

When I get asked this question, I point people to resources with this disclaimer: ”CYA – Consult Your Attorney!” Each chapter of the book ends with some focus questions and checklist for a work plan. Find out whether organization has any significant history of regulatory action. First, let me clear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

Throughout history, philanthropy plays a very important role because it directly impacts our wellbeing. Founded in 1960, it has more than 30,000 members in over 240 chapters around the world. Not only as a professional member, I served as a chapter president and on International Board of Directors for the past 4 years.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

She has completed specialized fundraising training through AFP International, The Virginia Fundraising Institute, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Shenandoah Virginia Chapter, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). This will free you up to spend your resources on your donor acquisition efforts.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Early in Google’s history, employees had to agree to a simple statement in the company’s code of conduct: “Don’t Be Evil.” In line with this signature clause, Google offers nonprofits an exclusive resource that can help them make the world a better place: the Google Ad Grant. Other nonprofits have pulled it off.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. His chapter on “Data Literacy” describes what sounds a lot of good content curation skills minus the social sharing part. 11-12: Email. 4-5: Email. 10-11 pm: Book Reading.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Formal professional groups – These exist for many specialties such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association, which have local chapters and a national office. . Personal networks – These networks include yours, your staff’s, your board’s, and your stakeholders’—including social media.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The story should come out of your mission, but the way that you approach it will vary depending on your nonprofit’s history, who you work with, and why you do what you do. Supporters can talk about their history of volunteering or how your organization has helped them in times of need. Share updates. What does this mean for you?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

Whether compared to adoption of the wheel, the car, or even fire, the mobile phone is the most popular tool in human history. Just as most nonprofits initially resisted getting on board with social media, they’re also apprehensive to spend the time and resources to devise and implement a mobile strategy. Darian is also the former E.D.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Q: Are there community resources available? CA: Today, there are many grant writing courses and educational resources available. CA: As an “accidental” fundraiser originally focused on securing an advanced degree in art history, I can say without hesitation that you do not. GPA chapters are located across the United States.

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Media Cause

JUNE 16, 2022

While we’ve included an extensive list of resources, we know it only just scratches the surface of what can be done. Whether you’re looking for educational resources or want to get involved, these organizations are a great place to start. Black Youth Project — BYP has various local chapters. Educational Resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new resources for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That said, to be alerted of new resources for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 9, 2011

Resources & Development. In a recent chapter on the history of the U.S. Mark Hager, Ph.D. Associate Professor, ASU School of Community. If you're reading this, you've probably already been indoctrinated into the idea that nonprofit has some particular useful meaning. Not everybody thinks so, or has thought so for very long.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2009

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Michigan for the chapter leaders of EPIP which stands for Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy and again this week for the Bay Area Chapter. Share history ( Detroit Foundation ). Why not have those items shared more broadly? Here are some example of tweeting thought leadership.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Use current volunteers as a resource. In addition to turning to your current volunteers, you should also use former volunteers as a resource. However, they may be willing to be a resource for prospective volunteers to ask questions and help them gauge whether volunteering with your organization is right for them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2007

A few days ago, I got a ping from Deborah Finn via a social bookmarking service with a pointer to the same book - " Nonprofits and Technology: Emerging Research for Usable Knowledge " One of the chapters is called "Geeks for Good: Technology Evangelism and the Role of Circuit Riders in. MediaJumpStart, 2002).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Having this data at your fingertips allows you – prospect researchers, major giving officers, and development directors – to quickly and easily learn about charitable gift donors, donations, and recipients and use these philanthropic histories to know who to ask for donations and how much to request. Try your own search today!

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2020

And I bet, many of you, like me, need resources, comfort, validation, and guidance. We've morphed ourselves into an alternate history. musesocial #MuseumAtHome pic.twitter.com/2e7TIcxgmW — MCN (@MuseumCN) March 22, 2020 Most of us in this field are insanely resourceful. Let’s start a thread of resource documents.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This event continues and builds on the legacy of the COOL National Conference and the Idealist Campus Conference, spanning an incredible 32+ year history. Jointly hosted by the Dallas and Fort Worth chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Philanthropy in Action is one of the 5 largest conferences of its kind in the nation.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

They usually have local chapters. Translate your project into the language used by the resources and funders: key words, subject matter, geographic area, target audience, gender, race, and any parameters that fit your interests. Clubs and Organizations. Clubs and organizations may have a service, civic, or skill-based focus.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review). Wikipedia has a great entry on PostgreSQL, including some history). It has a very long history, though, since it is based on Borland’s InterBase codebase. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review). Wikipedia has a great entry on PostgreSQL, including some history). It has a very long history, though, since it is based on Borland’s InterBase codebase. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the countless contributions women have made and continue to make in our country and around the world, it’s important to recognize the many organizations whose focus and missions revolve around helping women. Areas served: US. Global Fund For Women. Areas served: Worldwide. Oak Foundation.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the countless contributions women have made and continue to make in our country and around the world, it’s important to recognize the many organizations whose focus and missions revolve around helping women. Areas served: US. Global Fund For Women. Areas served: Worldwide. Oak Foundation.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

To help us all celebrate Pride Month 2023, Neon One’s employee resource group for LGBTQIA+ individuals, Neon Pride, has put together a list of LGBTQIA+ books, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and songs as a fun and enlightening media guide for June and beyond.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

This event continues and builds on the legacy of the COOL National Conference and the Idealist Campus Conference, spanning an incredible 32+ year history. Jointly hosted by the Dallas and Fort Worth chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Philanthropy in Action is one of the 5 largest conferences of its kind in the nation.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Those metrics and accompanying goals are the best resources for identifying the focus and the calls to action for your campaigns and even daily communications. But there are very few technology resources at our disposal today that are working with the organizations and communities that use them to ensure they are building to our needs.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Are you acting responsibly with your financial resources? The wiki helps us avoid version control issues and allows us to keep a history of changes by author. For more information on excellent practices for online communications, see the chapter " Effective Online Communications " in Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 21, 2023

New members may not get the information they need about your organization or its communities and resources. Flexible Data Fields Support Personalization There’s more to nonprofit member management than collecting someone’s name, address, and member history. These are the hidden costs of sticking with outdated processes.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Originally posted in April of 2011, just before I hung up my consulting hat for my current job at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. I wrote a chapter in The Participatory Museum about it, but I continue to seek out really good examples of participatory project evaluation. This question of evaluation is still very open.

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DipJar

APRIL 19, 2021

To build your brand, education on your discipline (theater), your mission (bringing theater to schools), your history (launched X years ago when theater classes were being cut from your city’s school budgets), and storytelling (giving your staff and volunteers the language to discuss your work), are all important marketing objectives to consider.

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