Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Earlier this year, the authors shared these insights: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? Establish psychological safety using proportional conversations. Ensure every team member feels that they have an equal chance to speak and be heard.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Personal.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

At in-person events, your donor outreach team can have one-on-one conversations with multiple guests to help start your nonprofit’s relationship with them off on the right foot. Send Event Surveys. However, in the beginning, a virtual approach will allow you to act quickly while your event is still fresh in attendees’ minds.

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Classy

APRIL 22, 2021

We keep their missions in mind as we build reliable, secure, and robust fundraising tools that drive sustainable revenue to fund their missions. Through research and many conversations, we solidified Classy’s sustainability charter and corporate commitments. . Influencing corporate sustainability policies and practices.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

To figure this out, look at your website analytics, email analytics, conversion rates, social listening, and more. . Use machine-learning algorithms to understand and track what is influencing donor satisfaction and performance and to detect specific events in the donor’s journey. Diagnostic analytics: Why did this happen? .

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. Then you can begin looking at your data with a direction and purpose in mind. Analyze with actionable data in mind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Today, the authors share these insights with us: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? Establish psychological safety using proportional conversations. Be mindful of talking too much yourself and of team members who speak too much or too little.

Team 86

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Earlier this year, the authors shared these insights: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? Establish psychological safety using proportional conversations. Ensure every team member feels that they have an equal chance to speak and be heard.

Team 52

Team Authoring Statistics Life 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Personal.

People 40

People Leadership Influence Blended 40

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. Have you tried bringing in a communications facilitator to deepen the conversation? And that’s fine.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 73

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Recently, the authors shared these insights: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? Establish psychological safety using proportional conversations. Be mindful of talking too much yourself and of team members who speak too much or too little.

Team 52

Team Authoring Statistics Life 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2022

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen The authors share these insights with us: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? Establish psychological safety using proportional conversations. Be mindful of talking too much yourself and of team members who speak too much or too little.

Team 63

Team Authoring Statistics Life 63

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Personal.

People 40

People Leadership Influence Blended 40

Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

They were testing the water before they jumped in—their interactions with the nonprofit after that gift influenced their decision to give more later on. During their conversation, Donna says something like this: “I’m not familiar with your organization but I really support your cause. Here’s how.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

past event surveys. and informal conversations with current volunteers to determine the most common volunteer questions and concerns. This can strengthen their emotional connection to your cause and even influence them to tell their family and friends about your volunteer program. Address FAQs. . volunteer communications.

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Roles Volunteer Tips FAQ 59

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Should you work with influencers to boost your fundraiser’s reach? It’s up to you to encourage them in the group and prompt conversations between participants. By bringing together like-minded individuals to take direct action in supporting a cause they care about, you drastically enhance the supporter experience.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. We invite you to join us, take our survey, and we welcome your contributions." Quick, what springs to mind?

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BoardAssist

MARCH 17, 2014

The conversation today should be about your organization’s expressed programmatic goals – with social media being the means, not the end. Second, once engagement is revealed to key stakeholders, it will be apparent how valuable it is to join those conversations online – which is what social engagement is all about. Start small.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

Event marketers have more influence over lead generation and the buying cycle than ever before. . Whether you plan to hold a simple webinar or are thinking of something larger, like a multi-day conference, virtual events allow you to create content that leads to conversations and interactions between the brand and your target audience. .

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

To harness the power of outbound email marketing, use a sound strategy to increase your business conversion rates. With an email marketing strategy on your side, you can start a survey to determine why people are unsubscribing from your list. Email strategy allows you to plan your subsequent campaigns ahead of time. Conclusion.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Should you work with influencers to boost your fundraiser’s reach? It’s up to you to encourage them in the group and prompt conversations between participants. By bringing together like-minded individuals to take direct action in supporting a cause they care about, you drastically enhance the supporter experience.

Social 41

Social Broadcast Social Media South Carolina 41

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I bike to work and at least once every couple of weeks it’s Lindsay having an awesome conversation with somebody that speeds up that commute for me. Really cool conversations, lots of different topics, social justice, criminal justice, I think you talked about last week. . – [Steven] Yeah. – [Lindsay] Yup.

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People Community Video Podcast 76

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Keep in mind that the IRS requires a minimum of three board members, but you may select more based on your organization’s needs. Outline procedures for dealing with the conflict of interest, such as when individuals should abstain from certain decisions or conversations.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

We have IT-minded people engaging in massive data puking (one report with 30 metrics anyone?) and Marketing-minded people who are using lousy measures of success (“I got 158,632 Fans! 1) Conversation Rate: Conversation Rate = # of Audience Comments (or Replies) Per Post.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2017

Just as we would struggle jumping into a conversation at a party without knowing what was already said, developing engaging campaign messages is difficult, if not impossible, without knowing how people are already talking about your issue(s). In many cases, obtrusive research designs influence the behavior we seek to understand.

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Content Social Media Analysis Issue 41

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2015

However, it’s not just our daily lives that are being influenced by mobile. Mobile devices are now influencing our sector in a major way. It’s easier than ever for donors to give instantly when a nonprofit’s mission is top of mind. Why are conversion rates important? These days, who isn’t?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

It's like a giant combination of influence and karma. Influence: Can you move groups of people, small or large, to take some action? There are a couple of things to keep in mind when it comes to dealing with your social capital. Forget brochure-speak — this is a world of conversations. Find like-minded folk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership. Making sure each department can access its data to answer their questions.&#. Tips for Making the Switch. Changing a nonprofit culture isn’t as simple as.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

A recent McKinsey survey suggests that 90% of organizations will adopt some version of the hybrid workplace. Keep in mind: People in the same context will usually have an easier time communicating and connecting with others in the same context. 3: Consider how hybrid work schedules will influence meeting design & group dynamics.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2011

A third (33%) of nonprofit executives take over from someone who was fired or forced to resign, according to the 2011 Daring to Lead report, which surveyed 3000 nonprofit executive directors earlier this year. Daring to Lead found that many executives doubt they can influence their boards’ performance. This blows my mind.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

It allows us to find interesting content by following like-minded organizations and partners, and pass that on, sometimes writing blog posts about things we find. Twitter is a component of our overall communications strategy, but not because we have specific metrics and goals in mind. I think the medium is just too fluid for that.

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Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

David Armano's " The Collective Focus Group:Listen, Learn, and Adapt " was written for the business audience in mind, but the concept and techniques can be used by nonprofits and more importantly lead to success. Here's a conversion test: Does an acceptable, standard metric exist for the measure? Staff Surveys. Client surveys.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Keep in mind that you can (and should) revise your plan in accordance with the other steps listed below. Keep in mind that you can also leverage social media tools for your fundraising campaigns. For a successful partnership, equip your influencer with images, written content, and hashtags they can include in their posts.

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Ideas Guide Online Fundraising 94

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . We’re going to do a little intro. . no, no, no.

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Money Question Raise Video 104

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

You’ve likely heard this before — trust is our number one value, and constantly top of mind, at Salesforce. In my first year, we launched an informal Partner Advisory Council — a forum where partners across our community could share feedback directly with us and influence the way we developed products and engaged with customers.

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Communication Education Product Voice 105

Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Dr. Adrian Sargeant conducted a survey about why donors stop giving. Using a dedicated donor database (especially one that’s designed with retention in mind), you can gather all of the information you need about your supporters to craft an appreciation message that will resonate well with them. The point is, you never give again. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Dr. Adrian Sargeant conducted a survey about why donors stop giving. Using a dedicated donor database (especially one that’s designed with retention in mind), you can gather all of the information you need about your supporters to craft an appreciation message that will resonate well with them. The point is, you never give again. .

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