Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Visiting with clients and colleagues in person was a highlight of the year. The motivation to build stronger relationships, both remote and in-person, resonated across the association community. Great conversation, a little bubbly, and treats at the Innovation Summit. But, before we welcome a new year, let’s toast 2022!

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

The explosion of activity is mind-numbing — venture capitalists have been throwing money at AI start-ups, investing over $11 billion in May alone, according to data firm PitchBook , an increase of 86% over the same month last year. As is repeated over and over again, we are in the privileged business of nurturing relationships.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. Circulate the feedback broadly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

But more than just making a good impression, you want to be sure that when meeting potential clients or colleagues at a networking event, you are creating a genuine and real relationship. . How can you be sure that you are building lasting relationships at a networking event? Are you a talkative person? We’ve got you covered. .

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Relationship building is the cornerstone of any good development plan, and it can take a while for a potential donor to be ready to give that first gift, or for a current donor to decide to “level up” their giving. Acknowledgement is important, but gratitude can make the difference between keeping or losing a donor relationship.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But what about cultivating relationships with existing donors? Follow these steps to target your social media strategy for stewarding relationships with donors: Encourage donors to follow you on social media. Prioritizing existing donor relationships is important not only for securing donations for future. Just like.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. First impressions are essential. Don’t let it stop there. Sign up to volunteer.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

But we didn’t anticipate a pandemic that would force every association to become conversant in digital solutions. Collaborative relationships are the future currency. Collaborative relationships are the future’s currency. CEO’s job is to be the most inquisitive person in the room. Association 4.0 Don’t compete.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. A collegial attitude that contributes to productive relationships. When the focus is on customer experience, departments need to cooperate to provide that seamless personalization. The ability to manage risk and the courage to fail.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s a chance to develop a relationship with grantmakers, find other prospective funders, and refine your proposal writing skills. If you already have a relationship with someone at the grantmaking organization, that’s a good place to start. Still, you should try to contact the grantmaker personally.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. Circulate the feedback broadly.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Last week, I met up with some friends for lunch and got a lesson in relationship-building from a 3 year-old. Being me, I struck up a conversation with him before I had completely said “hey&# to the ladies. Attempt to learn all you can about the other person and what they like or don’t like. Ask questions.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. Three —Mind the Calendar + Communicate Precisely The months nearest to the election, October especially, are going to be some of the toughest times to reach your audiences.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Therefore, one of the best ways to encourage donors to make major gifts is by building relationships with supporters and focusing on donor retention and stewardship. Let’s review the key steps of finding major donor prospects, building relationships, and retaining their support for the long term: 1. Development director.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions? In-person training.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

Most nonprofits use a combination of in-person events, physical outreach, and some form of digital presence to attract and build relationships with supporters. Marketing Efforts Should Give First, Ask Second Effective marketing is about building relationships not spurring transactions.

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Classy

MAY 26, 2021

Whether you attend a conference in person or virtually, the opportunity for conference networking and making new connections is an invaluable opportunity. Register for events that will appeal to the type of people you’re hoping to meet and that will be relevant to your personal and professional goals. .

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

Begin your corporate outreach to previous partners and prospects now, so you can ensure that your contacts are up-to-date, and your nonprofit is at the top of mind for corporate events. Why is developing this relationship so important? If your nonprofit already has an existing relationship with a company, then you’re halfway there!

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

Ultimately, this helps major gift teams focus on what matters most—building relationships with donors and helping their organization make an impact. Build relationships with your community : As a major gift officer, your goal is to build long-lasting relationships with donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Look for donors who have a history of regular giving, long-term involvement, or a personal connection to your mission. Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Now more than ever we must create a robust workplace culture and stronger relationships to retain our humanness. This makes people perceive that the other person is less friendly or focused. We are not used to conversations with another person while we are staring in a mirror. Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. second delay.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. A powerful personal note that makes it to your donor’s fridge is worth 100 tote bags that end up in the trash.

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

Detecting donor fatigue isn’t as simple as deciding that “X number of asks is too much,” since a full range of other relationship factors come into play. Here are three foundational stewardship tactics to keep in mind before and during your next major campaign: 1. Anchor your messaging in impact. 2. Get your donors involved.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Brands, nonprofits, and personal connections all clamor for their attention. It reminds them that they’ve supported you in the past and that they have a relationship with you. Whether they’re reading an email, watching a video, or scrolling through Facebook, your donors are having one conversation with you on all your channels.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Don’t be that person to your donors. Your donor thank you letter plays an important role in fundraising that you can leverage to build relationships – or ignore, and suffer the consequences. It doesn’t spew mind-numbing facts and stats about the need and their accomplishments. Element #1: Personalize it.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind. However, it’s an increasingly uphill battle to build long-term relationships with donors. It’s a win-win!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

When you’re able to set the stage with analytics and donor attributes – like their wealth rating, public giving records, and personal interests – you can strengthen your understanding of each donor segment, and position your asks to speak to specific audiences. This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

To make a positive first impression and foster deep, long-term relationships with potential donors, center your purpose in your donor acquisition strategy. Optimizing your donor acquisition efforts by personalizing them to each prospect and maintaining continued contact can improve retention down the line. Craft a conversion journey.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. We have contact information, communication preferences, relationships, social media profiles, and wealth screening data.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Establish psychological safety using proportional conversations. Teams where a manager spoke 80% of the time (or more) were less successful than teams who practiced equal turn-taking during discussions, or proportional conversation. Be mindful of talking too much yourself and of team members who speak too much or too little.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Building relationships. It’s all about the relationship. Build that trust, and that person will likely reciprocate in caring about you, too. Most folks get hung up when it comes to building relationships on purpose because it feels odd. Leaders who do a good job of building relationships will always have support.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

MarTech: Tools that help marketers reach their audience and create conversions are part of MarTech. Not MarTech: Tools that marketers use to go about their workday, like Google Calendar, Slack, or Zoom, are usually not part of MarTech and would only be a part of the marketing technology landscape if used as a conversion action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

In what is about a one- to two-hour read, you'll gain knowledge and easy-to-use tools for how to find and leverage mentoring relationships. Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Generally, for large asks, you want to walk into an ask with a pretty good hunch that the person will say yes. This hunch should be based on a history of conversations between yourself and the prospect, during which he or she has indicated support for the organization.

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