Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The power of stories Why stories? Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people. In a world bombarded with information, a well-told story cuts through the noise and resonates with the heart. Stories, in their essence, are patterns that help us navigate the complexity of the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

When you manage constituent relationships, interactions, and outcomes through a case management process, understanding the key data points at play will allow you to analyze the bigger picture of your performance over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Even if it is only a small raise, this is the year that all nonprofit social media managers (female and male) should ask for a raise. Now I am lucky if I can get through a first chapter much less read an entire book in less than 6 months. You are not going to be a very good storyteller if you don’t read stories.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. The PFLAG network consists of more than 400 chapters, which crosses nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

We’ll show you some ways you can use our platform to its fullest potential, sharing success stories from Greek organizations just like yours. Fundraise for a New Fraternity or Sorority House Are you daydreaming about the day when your chapter can have a stunning new house?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation. Customer success story: Auto-renewing membership with MSTA. Customer success story: Increasing member retention with IACP.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2014

In chapter 8, Asher explains that the best presentations have stories and if you want to be a good speaker, you need to know how to tell an effective story. You don''t want people wondering why you''re telling them a story. Tell the story chronologically. Keep your story tight and on point, but give some details.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

Nearly everyone I know has shared a story about a difficult person they’ve encountered in their workplace. Gallo devotes a book chapter to each of the eight archetypes. Experiencing difficult individuals in the workplace is common. So, it's well worth you taking the initiative. Don’t make it “me against them.” Know your goal.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Personal stories and heartfelt messages can do what numbers alone cannot – they can touch hearts and change minds. Email Segmentation: Crafting Messages that Resonate Each supporter is unique, with their own stories and reasons for joining your cause. Let’s give your supporters the microphone and let their stories roar.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

While you can't change the past, your unique experiences and stories contain hidden strengths and untapped potential for the future,” explains Kaplan. Book chapters 1—3 outline what Experiential Intelligence is, why it’s so important today, and how it relates to IQ and EQ. Be sure to note the QR codes at the beginning of each chapter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Kettl share compelling and instructive stories about some of today’s most successful bridgebuilders—federal state, and local government leaders who transcend boundaries and partner across sectors, to achieve success and meet their goals. That is because throughout the book, authors William D. Eggers and Donald F. Knock down barriers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Su shares both Western management thinking and Eastern philosophy to provide a holistic yet hands-on approach to becoming a more effective leader with less stress and more equanimity. She draws on rich and instructive stories of clients, leaders, artists, and athletes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The book includes a valuable self-assessment survey (also available online) and prompts for reflection at the end of every chapter. In addition, within each chapter you will receive how-to's for mastering each Discipline. Manage it well. Embracing that you are driven. It is in your DNA. Embrace it. When you let go, you are free.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

These expert practitioners share their real-life world stories, advice and the actions they took to be successful. Dilenschneider Question: How did you select the contributing practitioners/topics/chapters to include in the book? Read this book if you a PR professional needing to understand the modern PR world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

You will learn how deliver your elevator speech, work effectively with a board chair, deal with fundraising challenges, managing tips for staff and volunteers, crisis management, and leadership transitions. The chapter includes a highly useful and practical guide to building a crisis management plan.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Integrate into your fundraising efforts Introducing multi-year gift agreements into your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts is like adding a new, exciting chapter to your organization’s story. It’s about telling a compelling story where these gifts are the heroes, providing stability and enabling ambitious, long-term projects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. Her new book is filled with extensive research, engaging stories, and plenty of learning takeaways.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. Her new book is filled with extensive research, engaging stories, and plenty of learning takeaways.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. No One Succeeds Alone is all about learning everything you can from everyone you can.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. 6 steps to telling your nonprofit’s stories. Act one – Set Up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. No One Succeeds Alone is all about learning everything you can from everyone you can.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting. My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” That reinvention led him to that 1973 hospital security director job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting. My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” That reinvention led him to that 1973 hospital security director job.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

The book is an anthology of stories written by fundraisers of color in the United States and Canada: . As I stated in my chapter, I had let the “fear of now to block the courage for next,” and I wasn’t operating through faith and trust that I had something meaningful to offer. . But it was OK now. We are bruised but not broken.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. No One Succeeds Alone is all about learning everything you can from everyone you can.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 14, 2020

This book is for leaders and managers in organizations of all sizes," explain authors Riaz and Linda Khadem. Next are learning points from each story and finally examples to help you apply the concepts in your own business. Even fewer measure and reward alignment. You'll learn practical methodologies and easy-to-use tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. No One Succeeds Alone is all about learning everything you can from everyone you can.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2021

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

By reading the book and completing the exercises at the end of each chapter, you’ll learn how to develop the five intertwined powers that enable extraordinary performance in a world of overload: Purpose : understanding why you engage with information enables a healthier relationship that generates success and balance in your life. “We

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

That’s why we’re committed to providing unlimited support and flexible tools to make your mission more manageable and more successful. Remember, it’s the stories of passion, dedication, and resilience that power your cause. But to narrate these stories to the world, you need the right tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Su shares both Western management thinking and Eastern philosophy to provide a holistic yet hands-on approach to becoming a more effective leader with less stress and more equanimity. She draws on rich and instructive stories of clients, leaders, artists, and athletes.

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Game Attitude Leadership Chapter 67

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Through practical exercises, stories, illustrative case studies, chapter-by-chapter reflection questions and action items, you’ll learn how to harness the real and raw power of your mind to build solid workplace relationships for virtually any situation. Never make a point without telling a short-story example.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2022

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. No One Succeeds Alone is all about learning everything you can from everyone you can.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Sessions about fundraising and event planning are plentiful, but so are sessions around bookkeeping, IT management, staff development, and more. If you work in development, major gifts, grants, or event planning, you’ll love the emphasis on identifying and crafting compelling stories that make your marketing and fundraising more effective.

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