Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I shared this on Twitter and the conversation brought out some interesting points that I curated in “Storify,” a story telling tool. (I As @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.”. What do you think?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Companies Culture Generation Question 74

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, Gen Z and Millennial audiences are active Instagram users, while older generations tend to be more active on Facebook. For example, you could plan to post short, engaging Instagram reels to share your nonprofit’s story and easy ways a younger audience can get involved. What should you post? Track reliable results.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Companies Culture Generation Question 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Companies Culture Generation Question 52

NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Both of these organizations have been able to figure out how to bring people together across ages, cultures, etc. We see a lot of attention on next generation leaders, but not on how they will change our institutions. As part of the rising generation, what do you see as far as myths about Millennials?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Conduct outreach and engagement activities in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner, and consider hiring staff or consultants with expertise in working with BIPOC communities.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

It tells your organization’s story, conveys your values, and shares the importance of your mission. Accessibility provides several benefits for your organization, including that it: Fosters a more inclusive culture and shows that your nonprofit is welcoming and inclusive for all. Your nonprofit’s website is your “home” on the internet.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

The same constructs which were discussed around combating issue fatigue can be used in creating a cultural movement around an issue. Creating a sustainable engagement platform within your existing structure takes time, creativity and dedication. The Story of Stuff. The Story of Stuff. 2) How will you create connection?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Choose “human made” or “machine generated.”. It’s like trying to work out the story at the heart of the findings. Uncovering a narrative structure gives sign posts to some of the broader conclusions. This is especially true when identifying cultural or social blind spots. Go to the navigation menu. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. What does the decision making and organizational structure look like? Guide to building evaluation capacity.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

The best way to start prioritizing DEI initiatives is by taking steps to ingrain these concepts into your organization’s culture. When these concepts are ingrained in your organization’s culture, you’ll find that inclusion and prioritization of equity will trickle into every decision you make. Watch the Culture Start Shifting.

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Practice Leadership Nonprofit Culture 59

Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

We need data to tell our story, identify funding opportunities and gaps, uplift partners, define the problems we seek to solve, and contribute to our collective impact. . We also need to improve how we generate data in ways that reduce the burden on nonprofits while building efficiency for the sector as a whole. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Gorick Ng Earlier this year, Ng answered these questions for me: What are the career prospects and challenges facing the pandemic generation of graduates? Why is it important to know how to tell your story? The better you are at telling your story, the more competent, committed, and compatible you will come across.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Generative Social-Impact Network. Decision-making in generative social impact networks is distributed throughout members. There is minimal structure or roles and as a living organism, the structure changes. A generative social impact network links people together through relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Gorick Ng Earlier this year, Ng answered these questions for me: What are the career prospects and challenges facing the pandemic generation of graduates? Why is it important to know how to tell your story? The better you are at telling your story, the more competent, committed, and compatible you will come across.

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Whether we like it or not, information overload is a part of our culture now, and the design and tone of your nonprofit’s website need to take this shift in communication seriously and present your website accordingly. websites tried to pack in as much content as possible through a three- and sometimes four-column design structure.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Gorick Ng Today, Ng answered these questions for me: What are the career prospects and challenges facing the pandemic generation of graduates? Why is it important to know how to tell your story? The better you are at telling your story, the more competent, committed, and compatible you will come across. Are you excited to here?

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

One of the best parts of developing a book is learning new stories. For me, the early stage of writing a book is a treasure hunt--an excuse to seek out new examples and ideas that strengthen the story. Each of these women push the boundaries of cultural institutions in different ways, with digital and physical manifestations.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 25, 2014

Don’t write off the millennial generation (ages 18-32) just yet. There are plenty of articles out there that tell you that millennials tend to be entitled and selfish (TIME magazine labeled them the “me me me generation”), but World Vision found just the opposite. So…why aren’t they giving to your cultural organization?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. The general population across all ages showed that men (22%) are more than 2 times more likely to be crypto holders than women (10%) ( Pew Research, 2021 ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We received copies of his Luma’s book and cards, “Innovation for People,” which is a synthesis of landscape analysis of design-thinking and human centered design methods. He told a story that someone in one of his workshops to teach these methods asked him, “So what are the skills that we need to practice for 10,000 hours?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 25, 2014

Don’t write off the millennial generation (ages 18-32) just yet. There are plenty of articles out there that tell you that millennials tend to be entitled and selfish (TIME magazine labeled them the “me me me generation”), but World Vision found just the opposite. So…why aren’t they giving to your cultural organization?

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Everyaction

JULY 2, 2018

This extensive report offers analysis of generational wealth data, in-depth case studies of multiple nonprofits’ planned giving efforts, and detailed instructions on how to approach planned giving conversations with your donors. Start the conversation by sharing stories.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. Step 3: Analyze Your Nonprofit’s Work The most important questions you should answer in your mission statement are who you serve, how your programs are structured, and your impact on your cause.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

As a result of recent fighting, millions of people are living in diaspora, migration is the trademark of this generation; what is it like to start a new life in a new place? The media doesn't tell us all the stories, especially once the world has moved on to the next hotspot. Tell us yours. Young Men: How Do We See Each Other?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

They reach out and welcome and mentor newcomers and newer people to the community. Each session has someone assigned from the community to help curate and assist. It is great to observe a conference where the “elders” and the next generation of young leaders provide mutual respect and support.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

The best fundraising strategic plan tells a complete, organized, and analytics-based story that your team can actually use to help your campaign be more successful. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. Friends + Family.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2009

For listening to become an organization wide activity and more impact, it needs to be part of the organization's culture. Having a structured way to collect and analyze qualitative insights can not only help with designing a social media engagement policy, but also harvest insights. That happens when leaders model and encourage it.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 31, 2015

Typically, when I attend these types of industry conferences I am there as an exhibitor, which means I don’t get to attend the actual sessions or hear all of the interesting in-depth stories shared at these events. I heard another story about a new museum that was searching for a major gift, and instead got something much better.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends. The steps include reading, commenting, and sharing stories of personal behavior change. The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

Imagine sitting around a conference table planning an upcoming project that involves user-generated content. Here’s a brief definition and cultural example of each: • In contributory projects, users are solicited to provide limited and specified objects, actions, or ideas to an institutionally controlled process.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. So strategy really focuses on organizational direction, establishing values, mission, ensuring the organization embodies its cultural ethos. It builds a culture of trust and respect.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Almost always, these core values generate other values in employees. Wouldn''t that give American industry, or the industry of any culture, an important leg up? It narrates an engaging story about accountability in an energy-cogenerating firm called AES. They are invariably successful. INTEGRITY Integrity is no simple matter.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

with cultural professionals, I like to use Tim O'Reilly's simple definition: software that gets better the more people use it. There are many participatory kiosks that are functional black holes--visitors make videos or draw pictures or write stories, drop them in a slot, and. When I talk about Web 2.0 nothing happens.

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