Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Filled with relatable case studies from top-performing individuals and companies—including Tim Cook, Starbucks, and Microsoft—Briceño lays out crisp, clear tactics for constant learning that will take your team to the next level and create a culture of high performance. Common habits that suppress individuals and teams from improving.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

So, when you’re writing your appeals and other communications, go back to how you want to do your work, how you want your team to do that work (because your internal culture should reflect those values too), and what you really want to communicate about your nonprofit to supporters. . And remember: None of us is in this alone.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking is more common the higher up the social stratification you go (with clubs and industry breakfasts and lunches being commonplace) where like-minded individuals become used to making important connections. This isn’t a way of thinking routinely instructed in underserved schools.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

For example, you might be planning your event for a particular date without realizing that it lands right in the middle of a significant religious or cultural holiday. Use Inclusive Language. This means that you should avoid language that is sexist, racist, homophobic or transphobic, and ableist. The words we use matter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Once they find you and are engaged, you can teach them your language. Courageous Communication will teach you how to stop trying to be everything to everyone and to develop a strong organizational personality, so you can attract like-minded supporters and raise more money. Lead with keywords and people will follow.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 18, 2022

In marketing, it is critical that we are speaking our audience’s language. Emojis add an additional layer of emotion to your text—similar to the way body language adds to verbal communication. When a brand uses emojis that their users like to use, you are speaking their language. What to be careful of. Accessibility.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A lot of what we’ve inherited, it’s based on white dominant culture,” she said. “If When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. It will use language, visuals, and other creative elements that are appropriate to the speaker in tone and content. Cultural fluency matters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As nonprofit fundraisers, we are competing for space in the minds of our donors with the brands they interact with on a daily basis. Speak the Language Your Donors Speak. It’s important to craft your language based on what your audience is familiar with and looking for, otherwise they’ll glance over and keep on scrolling.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . How do you build a culture of resilience with mental health resources for nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Write tweets in clear, concise language. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

For example, you might be planning your event for a particular date without realizing that it lands right in the middle of a significant religious or cultural holiday. Use Inclusive Language. This means that you should avoid language that is sexist, racist, homophobic or transphobic, and ableist. The words we use matter.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. Use a similar tone and language as your other accounts. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters. Lean into your culture and vision to showcase your values and what makes you unique.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

It’s the idea that anyone in the world, regardless of location, language, disability, or platform, can participate or engage with something. Web accessibility is the idea that everyone can use all internet content, regardless of location, device, language, or ability. Accessibility by itself refers to the “ability to access.”

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

A lot of what we’ve inherited, it’s based on white dominant culture,” she said. “If When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Making sure that our visions align is crucial, and success depends heavily on communication: asking the right questions from the start and helping whoever the request is coming from to articulate their needs when they might lack the creative language to do so feasibly. This means making it relevant and culturally appropriate. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

Here at Blackbaud, our Global Trust and Security Program is taking this matter very seriously, and the protection of our customers is top of mind. If the language is abnormal or if they’re asking you for confidential information, do not engage. Even if the origin of the contact seems authentic – a colleague, friend, your bank, etc.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

Monday, May 18th is International Museum Day , the mission of which is to raise awareness of the fact that, “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”. For more ideas, watch our recent webinar on this subject here.

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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. In face-to-face meetings, you can feel the energy in the room drop when people get tired by watching their body language or engagement falls off. Why Remote Work Is Exhausting.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. But there are few things you can keep in mind every time you tell your story. A bad story uses lots of insider language, jargon and “we.” Notice how the appeal opens with a photo and a story that is so vivid you can imagine it clearly in your mind. Example #1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Unlike the.ORG domain which can be registered by any individual or brand (but mostly registered by nonprofits and socially conscious for-profits), the new.NGO and.ONG domains can only be registered by nonprofits, charities, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), and ONGs (non-governmental organizations in a romance-based language ).

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Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

From cave drawings and petroglyphs, to street signs and emojis, symbols serve as a universal language that can cross cultures and extend generations. Stories help create new pathways in people’s minds—connecting on a human and emotional level. Symbols have always been a way for people to communicate.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

Strong and effective body language. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Strong and Effective Body Language. Understanding Your Donor.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

There is much need for spending time with community members, learning their culture, beliefs, and needs. Leaders and managers need to keep this in mind. Here are some steps to take as a nonprofit professional and leader: Developing contacts within a community can be an essential first step.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Through donating to a nonprofit, your supporters get to connect with other like-minded people all striving towards a shared cause. When crafting your communications, especially ones that include direct asks, use language that gives your donors a job that only they can do. Let donors know exactly how they can help.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

And beyond that, you can expand your reach to find even more like-minded people who would resonate with your mission and be interested in supporting your organization. You should also work to develop your brand’s voice and language across your social media profiles. Make sure it’s authentic and true to your organization’s culture.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Prioritizing a more dignified experience in food service means that every person can both access food, and access the right food to meet their nutritional, medical, religious, or cultural needs. She received both a Bachelor’s in Spanish Language & Literature and a Master of Public Administration degree from Binghamton University.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. The words you want them to say: “ Wow, it’s like he read my mind! ”. And then, connect their existing passions and desires to our nonprofit’s cause, using the same language they use. In other words, understand your donor base so well it’s like you’ve read their minds.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Did you work on your culture of diversity, inclusiveness, and love of humanity ? . A/B testing can help determine which language resonates and which does not. . Did you check in with donors more frequently simply to see how they were doing? These are all great adaptive strategies, but now what? . Those pillars are: . Donor experience.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Body language can betray you. Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Body language can betray you. Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment.

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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. Globally-minded giving – it’s a small world after all . Keep in mind that there are many motivators and that it shouldn’t be assumed that all holders subscribe to these generalized beliefs.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

ChatGPT is a large language model within the family of generative AI systems. ChatGPT , from OpenAI, is a large language model within the family of generative AI systems. Large language models (LLMs), adept at communicating with human speech, represent a significant advance in computing. It was launched in November 2022.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

In this sound bite culture, social justice organizations must carve out nuanced positions on complex social issues, from racial and gender equity to immigration reform. While emotive storytelling is crux to engaging the hearts and minds of social media consumers, advocates are ethically bound to preserve the privacy of vulnerable clients.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. Walking Meetings: This can be hard to implement in organizations where the work is culture is sit at your desk or office for meetings and walking around is perceived to be “goofing off.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

What began as ‘hub and spokes’ naturally evolved into a network discussion: the Book Club became a rich self-serve space where like-minded people came to learn with and from each other, explore ideas, share knowledge and experience, and challenge one another. Actually none of this mattered. In fact, it was great.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

panel on “The innovation culture: Four Entrepreneurs’ Perspective,” in talking about her views on the Silicon Valley culture. With this in mind, I propose a different articulation of the acronym SOCIAL: S is for society. Is this what we want to strive for? O is for options.

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