Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Communications expert David Grossman of Your Thought Partner awhile back published a white paper – What the most successful CEOs know: how internal CEO communications shapes financial performance. They’ve also got more engaged employees – another strong, measurable driver of positive financial outcomes."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Communications expert David Grossman of Your Thought Partner has published a new white paper – What the most successful CEOs know: how internal CEO communications shapes financial performance. They’ve also got more engaged employees – another strong, measurable driver of positive financial outcomes."

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs. Measure impact according to your company’s specific needs with drill down and self-service dashboard builder capabilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization: Women for Women International. Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010. Because Women for Women International has an engaged and vocal online supporter base, I am lucky that my time investment usually pays off.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. The standard nonprofit data points come from fundraising, communications, programs, and finance so consider these sources when gathering your team. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Private, public, and nonprofit organizations are seeing that the more they invest time and resources into their communications, the more likely they are to create impact and inspire real behavioral change. . It is important to start small and build up: begin with a clearly defined target audience, a communications channel strategy (e.g.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

Last week public relations and measurement professionals met in Lisbon for a Summit hosted by AMEC (The International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communications). 2: Measuring the Effect on Outcomes is Preferred to Measuring Outputs : Measure your results, not just numbers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2019

Communications expert David Grossman of Your Thought Partner awhile back published a white paper – What the most successful CEOs know: how internal CEO communications shapes financial performance. They’ve also got more engaged employees – another strong, measurable driver of positive financial outcomes."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. The group included a mix of Google grantees as well as measurement professionals. Create a roadmap for measuring your financial + social impact. Europe and Latin America. Report Out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

Other areas include: communications, executive transition, evaluation/learning, networking/convening, and professional development. But, like anything else, to improve results, you need to measure it. My colleague, Teresa Crawford, Executive Director. My colleague, Teresa Crawford, Executive Director.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Clearly communicate to staff the objectives of the grant and why you applied for it. Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. In managing grant funding , communication is key. Communicate outcomes. Foster strong internal partnerships. Focus on the why.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI. One area with a potential high risk of over-reliance on AI tools is internal collaboration and communication. Increasing staff interactions with AI tools could reduce human interactions internally. This is called “co-botting” or “co-piloting” with AI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

Change, for nonprofits, can be both internal and external—from a shift in mission to a change in political or economic winds. The merger greatly expanded Race Forward’s capacity, number of programs and communication needs. Speaking of metrics, how do you measure your nonprofit site’s performance?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

They are setting the stage for transparent communication when evaluating compatibility and complementary “value exchange between partners” are in effect. Layer one, internal assessment, is an exercise in rigorous self-reflection. Internal assessment. Measure and share impact. Recommendations. External partner assessment.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

You can do so with open and transparent communication. By creating a culture that leaves room for innovation, you will be able to improve how your nonprofit operates and makes decisions, benefitting both your internal and external audiences. Encourage your team to spend time getting creative, learning, or simply brainstorming.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

How do you measure success in a given year? The findings uncovered 6 internal factors that will affect fundraising in 2023. Roughly 33% of respondents (1 in 3) rate internal support for fundraising as below average in 2022, and they indicate that support from leadership has room to improve. Capacity Fundraiser fatigue is real.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2014

Communications expert David Grossman of Your Thought Partner has published a white paper – What the most successful CEOs know: how internal CEO communications shapes financial performance. Communications Skills David Grossman Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership'

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Your branding should be reflected in all your communications, from your website and social media pages to your print materials and events. Measure and track your success. How to measure the success of your nonprofit branding strategy There are several ways to measure the success of your nonprofit branding strategy.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Otherwise, you will not have the transparent communication needed for progress. I’ll get on my Association 4.0 That assessment should include taking stock of the board’s performance on an ongoing basis.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Measurement Plan. Has an appropriate plan been laid out to monitor and measure the program outcomes ? If appropriate for the grant size, is an experienced independent evaluator involved to administer the outcomes measurement plan? Communications Plan. Creating a Successful Grant Proposal Evaluation Process.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Measuring Impact: A Winning Recipe for Mission-driven Work. Measuring impact” is something we hear frequently as a priority, but it often gets passed over for more urgent tasks. Impact means getting comfortable with measuring complex concepts, such as “increase a feeling of inclusivity in a community” or “improve overall well-being.”

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Care2

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

If you have not read Beth Kanter and KD Paine's awesome new book Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , then you must check out Care2's webinar on December 4th at 2PM ET led by Beth, Ashley Boyd of MomsRising, and Ryann Miller of Care2. The 7 steps of measurement. What you'll learn: How to lead with a networked mindset.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Impact measurement: Have open discussions about the effectiveness of AI and decide how you will monitor its success. For example, if you’re using a chatbot to answer queries on your site, you could measure response time, user satisfaction, and query resolution. Now is the time to get started with AI fundraising!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The Grossman Group has launched its new Take5 ™ to Communicate Well three part e-learning course designed to teach managers at all levels how to plan and deliver effective communications to their employees. Take5 ™ to Communicate Well is available for license in an off-the-shelf and fully customizable format.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Social Media Measurement is this month’s theme on the Zoetica Salon hosted on my blog Facebook page. The theme was “ 30 Ways for 30 Days “ Dan says, “We measured that through each action and each was track-able. Dan Michel, Digital Marketing Manager, Feeding America Twitter: @dpmichel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It can also be used to measure progress and keep the planning team focused. An effective scoping document clearly and succinctly communicates your needs to prospective vendors. The vendor will craft the system and recommendations according to your internal constraints and capabilities. Is your website a one-person operation?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

Empower your grantees and reviewers so they know the process and expectations and do your best to meet those deadlines and communication expectations. Measure your outcomes and tell your story. Ongoing communication and access to information is the key to a successful relationship with your grant partners.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. The standard nonprofit data points come from fundraising, communications, programs, and finance so consider these sources when gathering your team. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

KD Paine and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arlene McCrehan social media team at Goodwill for our soon to be launched book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Goodwill uses measurement and learning in its evolution into a networked nonprofit. How will you measure it? ” # 150jobs – ow.ly/dm4V4.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement. Diversity Metrics.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The compliance is not just a legal necessity but also a trust-building measure with their donors and supporters. It might involve exploring new platforms, communication strategies, or fundraising tools that align with the latest privacy standards.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. “We If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. You know what they say about measurement, right?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

MacRae highlighted ENA’s internal Culture Journey, sharing about the years of numerous leadership transitions. To keep members invested in your organization, you’ll need to effectively communicate your association’s vision, initiatives, values, and culture. Growth was occurring at ENA, but at a significantly declining rate.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

Use the feedback to guarantee you choose the best modern technology for your association and successfully communicate and implement the change. . Once you have a sense of what technology your association needs, you’ll need to build a communication plan to share with other organizational leaders and stakeholders. “Get

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

No matter the scale of your organization, an effective data governance framework is necessary to communicate your impact clearly to grantmakers and donors alike. This can be done internally or through external review by a consultant. This is what will enable you to achieve your outcomes and measure your impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Integrate Across Communication Channels Use testimonials in a variety of your communication channels. Implement direct mail strategies, especially for stakeholders who prefer traditional communication methods. This might involve setting up a database or a designated section on your organization’s internal server.

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sgEngage

JUNE 7, 2023

When expenses aren’t submitted correctly, internal controls aren’t always followed, and deadlines get pushed back, it creates more work to find, fix, and remind. Help them communicate to the rest of the Program team why the audit is important and how their work impacts the audit success. So then, why is an audit so much work?

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