Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the new book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Urgency in your call to action Thank your donors “You” language makes the donor the hero How to build your case in a fundraising letter As you build your case for support, make sure you’re answering these three key questions: Why give? Use fundraising language when asking for donations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Proactively create opportunities.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To affect real change, each of us, from event organizers to team members, needs to be proactive and open to a range of voices, experiences, and perspectives. You can reach a more diverse audience if you are including different voices in the planning process. And this is not because they are the only knowledgeable voices.

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Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Use language and imagery that are relevant, culturally sensitive, and can resonate with diverse communities. Actively seek input from the audiences to ensure voices are heard. It is important to embrace a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and flexibility. Follow accessibility guidelines!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Proactively create opportunities.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As you begin planning your final fundraising push for the Season of Giving, make a point of honoring multiple faiths and cultures by creating a more inclusive end-of-year appeal. When you can authentically rejoice in special days across religions and cultures, you’re giving a gift of recognition and welcome to all of your constituents.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Proactively create opportunities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2016

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2015

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the new book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 23, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Proactively create opportunities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

And with private sector companies increasingly realizing the need to incorporate purpose into jobs and technology making it easier for individuals to make a difference on their own, it’s even more critical that nonprofits (and all social good organizations) prioritize improving culture and morale to remain competitive in the employment market.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

But just because there is no face does not mean there is no voice, and the voice still must be authentic. It will use language, visuals, and other creative elements that are appropriate to the speaker in tone and content. Honest, human language matters. Cultural fluency matters. Real, lived experience matters.

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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. Next, ask about what language resonates with them. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. How do they describe your work or your beneficiaries?

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Launching a Giving Day at a cultural institution is particularly special because you can invite your community inside the building to participate in your philanthropic mission. If you saw an ad, and later read an email, you’d know it was the same, just from the language. By uniting the creative, we built a cohesive campaign.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To affect real change, each of us, from event organizers to team members, needs to be proactive and open to a range of voices, experiences, and perspectives. You can reach a more diverse audience if you are including different voices in the planning process. And this is not because they are the only knowledgeable voices.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off. Prefers language that is both relatable and easy to understand (with some experts saying it’s important to use their slang ). While I’m not an expert, I’d say that some of the tips out there seem pretty accurate.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

Language — Is English the primary language of all your volunteer programs? Can you incorporate some other languages to include more people from your community? Take stock of your existing staff and volunteer language capabilities and incorporate different languages in your volunteer programs to make them more inclusive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

How Cancer Research UK is Exploring AI and Voice Tech: This cancer charity in the UK has been testing chatbots, voice enabled devices, and natural language processing – looking at how those could be useful and where the impact lies.They piloted a chatbot on our fundraising pages to help answer the most common questions people had.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The second part of the book offers simple and very specific everyday practices that enable us—as individuals, in our organizations, on our teams—to create cultures of belonging. Helgesen defines a culture of belonging is one in which the largest possible percentage of people: Feel ownership in the organization, viewing it as “we,” and “they.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2018

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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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. . Ask for help when it’s appropriate with clear language.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Voice Notes. Select the language of your recording. This is especially true when identifying cultural or social blind spots. Whether you’ve collected the audio over a video call, traditional phone conversation, or a recording of an in-person event, you have numerous transcription options. Transcribe. Speechnotes. SpeechTexter.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

There are several key attributes inherent to the nonprofit sector culture that create a perfect “home” for practicing Lean. Daily stand-ups give a voice to all team members and empower people to speak up. Continuous feedback loops allow for people to have an equal voice in their organization. People-Driven. Lean is a leap.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In my opinion, I don’t think it’s the result of a financial boost of women due to women joining the workforce, but rather something more cultural regarding patriarchy and machismo. Doare built the platform, both multi-language and multi-currency, so people can donate anywhere.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Danielle Coates-Connor: And you, Devyn, have been creating a visionary library of images with all of the branding work that you’ve done at Edge Leadership, with all of the illustration work that you’ve done for Nonprofit Quarterly and for The Voice Lab. Maybe we’ll start with you, Amy, bring your voice in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

But this year in my current role leading the Active Voice Lab for Story & Strategy I did more listening than screening. During the first 10 years at Active Voice we commissioned outside firms and social scientists to give us qualitative feedback about our process and our partners’ satisfaction. What resources will be needed?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Listen actively, making sure that your people feel heard and understood and have a voice in terms of offering positive suggestions in the office or on the shop floor. Create a work environment based on inclusiveness, welcoming others' suggestions and points of view. selfless leadership," otherwise known as "servant leadership").

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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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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Our actions and participation in advocacy that leads to the systemic and cultural change we want to see starts with the stories we tell — and believe — about our own experiences, our community, and our world. . Organizations can tap into the power of personal story by uplifting the voices in their network.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This grant will allow us to deliver a set of major enhancements and new language translations for Martus, as well as expanded development and broad deployment of Mobile Martus , our brand new Android-based mobile documentation app. It’s part of our larger effort to build a strong, organization-wide culture of communications.

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