Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The new book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

To question Facebook and it’s integrity, longevity and ROI [Return on Investment]. To question Facebook and it’s integrity, longevity and ROI [Return on Investment]. They helped launch the company Causes. This very long post has been a long-time coming for so many reasons. That said, people love Facebook.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2022

Here are 6 significant ways companies can support your organization: Credibility: when individual donors see companies supporting you, that raises your credibility and connection to the community. In-kind donations: when companies donate goods or services, especially in support of a program or fundraising event.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2016

In order to survive over the long term and gain competitive advantage, companies must learn how to connect profoundly with the world around them -- not only with customers and stakeholders, but also with employees, local communities, politicians, and the environment itself."

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Show donors you’re invested in getting to know them personally by asking questions about their hobbies, families, professions, and connections to your nonprofit’s mission. The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Explain the impact of donations. Enable recurring donations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2023

When Everyone Leads , by Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. It’s that good. Leadership comes in moments.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Mastering relevant content marketing. Master relevant content marketing. That means that you must work to make relevant content marketing more readily accessible to your constituents. . Make your content something with which they’ll want to engage. Where do you find that content? Read part one and part two. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

In my blog posting today, Debbie answers the following questions: Question : In the newly released book, The Experience Mindset , author Tiffani Bova recommends that when companies are attempting to keep up with relentless demands of customers, that they don’t favor the customer experience (CX) over the employee experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

When Everyone Leads , by Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. It’s that good. Leadership comes in moments.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2020

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Most businesses think that users get their first impression of the company when they land on their homepage. So, Google strives to present a comprehensive picture of your company to ensure that users make informed decisions. Prospective donors are unlikely to trust a nonprofit organization with a questionable reputation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Rob Barnett Earlier this year, Barnett answered these questions for us: Question: Why did you write your book, Next Job, Best Job ? Question: How has the pandemic changed the landscape for job seekers? For many companies, all this new technology has increased productivity and become part of the new norm.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. And their content will challenge you to do the same. THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. BETH’S BLOG.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Authors Jeff Kavanaugh’s and Rafee Tarafdar’s new book, The Live Enterprise , is all about how to create a continuously evolving and learning organization. In their book, the authors use eight themes to offer guidance on how to change perspective and view the enterprise as a living organization, enabled by technology.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

But we do believe that to succeed in a leadership role, you have to achieve a certain threshold level of proficiency in each of the skills,” explain the authors. How would you reimagine your company if you were starting it now, based on what you think the new normal will be once the crisis ends? Can you build teams that are true teams?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If your organization requires the translation of content to languages other than English, it means that your audience is multicultural, multilingual, and diverse. Translating content from English to any other language presents challenges that go beyond the selection of accurate words. Understand your multicultural audiences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

It sometimes sounds as though tools like ChatGPT or Gemini could entirely replace humans in writing website content. The ease of generating content these days is both a danger and an opportunity for nonprofits. Quinn – a consultant with more than 25 years working with nonprofits and curator of the Nonprofit Website Insider.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

Rob Barnett Today, Barnett answered these questions for us: Why did you write your book, Next Job, Best Job ? For many companies, all this new technology has increased productivity and become part of the new norm. How has the pandemic changed the landscape for companies that are hiring? Create a focused job search game plan.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

We’ve already told you about conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall and Grammy award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. headlining our first-ever Nonprofit Summit. The pandemic revealed the importance of having a strong digital infrastructure in place to weather storms, seamlessly run your entire mission, and set you up for future growth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2019

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

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Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

There were so many questions coming in from attendees, in fact, that we did not have time to address all of them during the live session. To help answer questions regarding credit card processing in general, and Dharma Merchant Services specifically, Dharma's Alexia Marcous has taken them time to answer them in writing.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

I recently asked 100 fundraisers this question and almost half said they recruited their absolute best donors from prospecting with board members, staff, volunteers and stakeholders. 7 questions to ask yourself before investing in acquisition . Think fast: do you know where you get your best donors? Referrals from board members?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. One of the book's most compelling lessons for me was why it's so important to tell your customers your company's origin story. When was it started?

Exercise 40

Exercise Companies Relationship Lesson 40

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. Because major gifts are so important, it’s crucial to take advantage of any opportunity you have to secure these donations. Let’s get started! What role should marketing play in your major gift strategy?

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As you create content, keep in mind that different social media platforms appeal to different demographics. A solid fundraising strategy is essential for every area of higher education institutions to thrive, and performing arts programs are no exception. However, the most important platform you need is an alumni database. Social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Allison Fine and I originally published this blog post on the Candid Blog here. Please join us on January 13, 2021, for a free webinar on AI & generosity to explore these issues further. Register for the webinar. We are often asked, “What’s the next big thing?” The answer right now is easy: artificial intelligence (AI).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and to spread generosity. Really good set of questions for your nonprofit to ask about Machine Learning to see the value or benefit. The author, Sema K. What about your nonprofit?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

Note from Beth: My colleague, Darian Rodriguez Heyman has launched a new company, BetterWorld Wireless. You not only get a great mobile wireless plan, but through their nonprofit giving partners, a person in need will receive a mobile device loaded with content to help break the cycle of poverty and empower their life.

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Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

GPT3 has been used by a number of companies, including Microsoft and OpenAI, to develop writing tools. As AI writing tools get better, they will become increasingly essential for anyone who wants to create online content and communications. Wait, what is an AI writing tool? and others. The benefits of using an AI writing tool.

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Achieve

AUGUST 5, 2022

This guide will help you consider all the important questions you need to answer and follow the right steps to start off on the right foot: Determine your goals. Partner with a product fundraising company to do the heavy lifting. Custom merchandise sales are a popular and. accessible fundraising idea. selling it online. .

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Here at Qgiv we have dozens of incredible women to celebrate and recognize—their achievements and hard work have helped advance us as a tech company in the nonprofit sector. I am most proud of developing a team of stellar marketers to better support our customers and our company’s departmental goals. Ask questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

It is the dominant form of content we all engage with – on our desktops, our tablets and now our phones. And so it continues to surprise me that nonprofits invest far too little in video content, as if they are somehow exempt from this general trend. 92% value the investment they have made in video. Finding the ROI.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We cover everything from post frequency to timing to content so that you know exactly where to start. Social media marketing can cover everything from paid advertising to content marketing, so it’s important to know where to begin. Content Type. Social Media Marketing: What, when and where should I post?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

This is where it gets interesting; not only do these rooms encourage much more in-depth conversations than other platforms, but they also allow guests to ask questions or request to speak. By: Devi Thomas, VP of Marketing Communications at Salesforce.org and Amy Goddard, Manager of Marketing Communications at Salesforce.org.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We cover everything from post frequency to timing to content so that you know exactly where to start. Social media marketing can cover everything from paid advertising to content marketing, so it’s important to know where to begin. Content Type. Social Media Marketing: What, when and where should I post?

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

For example, what if someone they connect with through your association ends up interviewing them for a job at their dream company? Let’s say your association has been around for decades, and its legacy is well-established in your industry. Step 1: Identify the goals and purpose of the community. Providing more networking opportunities.

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