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.” Notice when behavior seems unusual to you.

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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.” Notice when behavior seems unusual to you.

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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.” Notice when behavior seems unusual to you.

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Bloomerang

JULY 15, 2021

It’s a universal trait displayed across peoples and cultures throughout the world, and it’s only recently that anyone has even tried to counterbalance its potential negative impact on the workplace. Counter measures for confirmation bias in the nonprofit workplace.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

From governmental opposition to cultural and societal opposition, these are challenging times for those who are societal changemakers. Center the Voices of Impacted Communities: Listen to and prioritize the perspectives of those most affected by systemic inequities.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate. Creating change is not a “one-size-fits-all” effort—there’s room for many voices.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Though the rules have been changing, an essential constant has been that donors should not have a dominant voice in the process. It can take large measures of both character and courage to be ethical, even standing up to the desires of CEOs, executive directors, and board chairs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post called “ Why the Nonprofit Work Ethic Is Outdated and Needs Change ,” about why nonprofit professionals need to pay attention to self-care and bring a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace. (The The topic of my forthcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout ).

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Highlight Diverse Voices Ensure that the testimonials you collect and showcase represent a diverse range of perspectives. Measuring Success and Making Adjustments: Set measurable goals for your campaign, like a target number of testimonials collected or a specific number of stories from each stakeholder group.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2021

Employee input: Many employees express frustrations with a lack of a voice within their organization and they don’t feel heard or validated. Utilizing resources like engagement software and employee task forces can allow employees to voice their opinions while making it possible for management to efficiently collect this data.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

Other evaluation forms include: process evaluation, which requires that specific program activities and procedures be reviewed in order to help explain why a program worked or did not work; and program monitoring, which uses in-process measures to track whether a program is being executed as designed. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The bbcon 2023 agenda is full of great sessions for finance professionals serving nonprofits, schools, foundations, healthcare, and cultural organizations, from creating better systems to extending what you currently do with Blackbaud’s fund accounting software, Financial Edge NXT.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It is demanding of an organizational cultural change that will adopt inclusivity in all aspects, both internally and externally. Developing awareness and sensitivity towards diverse voices is an initial step in the process, but not the easiest. Strategies to diversify nonprofit boards can be divided into three broad phases.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2011

Voices from the Community is an ongoing series of blog posts culling. As our community discusses the topic of building a culture of accessibility, an important distinction arises. This e-book from the OneVoice for Accessible ICT Coalition outlines the first measures a web developer should take towards making a site accessible.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

While nonprofits implement DEI measures without putting them into practice, these groups are judging by what they see and may be deciding to shift their support to an organization that is more actionable in its efforts. Community partners, donors and volunteers can see when an organization is not being holistic in their DEI practices.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Elevate Diverse Voices: Featuring stories from individuals of various backgrounds, age groups, and demographics showcase the organization’s ability to reach and positively affect a diverse community. At its core, storytelling is a tool that connects people across cultures, generations, socio-economic backgrounds, and beyond.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

But the first test is to set up a way to measure it. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! The true test of any nonprofit is to demonstrate impact. Get started!

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. BETH’S BLOG.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Distinction – Website for Cultural.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

Forum One received 10 awards in eight categories in this year’s awards for Canopus (platinum), Centauri (gold), and Arcturus (rose gold) across the categories of environmental awareness, cultural, art, health care services, associations, branded content, and website redesign. Canopus – Website for Cultural.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Develop a Public Relations Plan Advocacy is about being the voice of change. Outlining measures to protect sensitive information will help you earn the trust and confidence of your members. Operations & Leadership Finding the Best Nonprofit Membership Management Software: A Mega-Guide 17 min read Read Now 4.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Your goals should always be SMART goals to ensure that you can easily measure your progress throughout the year and understand how to tweak your strategy to reach your goals. SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound. Make sure it’s authentic and true to your organization’s culture.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Zero to Three Policy Center, an organization is an independent, non-partisan research-based voice that educates the public and political leaders about the unique developmental needs of babies and toddlers. Silver – Cultural Institutions for Websites. 2021 State of Babies Yearbook (Zero to Three).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

Measure THIS! The tricky part is, of course, measuring it. First of all, your organization, based on its mission and staff, has a unique voice in the world. This works to your advantage in social media, because your authentic voice is your most respected and valued voice. So how do I measure this?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

Still, with cases on the rise, mutations popping up, and a post-holiday wave, organizations across sectors are preparing for at least several more months of quarantines, safety measures, and virtual work environments. arts & culture institutions) may have even experienced a drop in donations compared to 2019.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2011

In a philanthropic culture where grantmakers are held accountable to measurable results and careful stewardship of the resources entrusted to us, sharing power and control can feel irresponsible. This has not been easy and requires a cultural shift for us in thinking more flexibly about how to drive toward social change.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

They often include things like mission and vision, the voice your brand uses, rules about your logos, color codes, and imagery examples. Our values — Inclusivity, Metrics Driven, Problem Solving, Accountability, Creativity, and Teamwork — is how we create IMPACT, and each employee is measured against these overall company values.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. It allows them to have a voice in your message. Was there a measurable impact? At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, information, history and experience from one person, the teller, to another, the listener, but it goes deeper than that.

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VisionLink

JULY 4, 2011

Three hundred million of us, each with our own story; the story of who we are and who we hope to be: our family background, our history, our culture, along with our hopes, our dreams, our aspirations and our prayers for our children and for the world. Marvel at the cacophony, for it is the story of a free people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Second, there is the "what''s the voice" mistake. Social media must align with all other forms of marketing, PR, and promotions - and it must use the same "look-and-feel" and "brand voice." Some leaders think they can measure their social media initiatives with a dollar amount. Third, there is the "social media ROI" mistake.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

As Frank Barry wrote in his post , choose a photo that keeps your brand in mind, but also shows off your culture, history, mission, and values.). How to Find Your Voice. Have a staff or board member of your nonprofit post in their own voice to add a personal touch. Measure How Well You're Doing. Create a custom URL.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Purposeful Measurement to Inform Replication. Grantee organizations will measure what matters. But not all metrics are equally valuable, and choosing the measurements that matter can be complicated. Social media can be filled with metrics to track results. It is also important clarify these expectations with participants.

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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. This input can help you measure the success and impact of your programming more objectively. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language.

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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. Cryptocurrency is currently transitioning from the ‘laugh’ to the ‘fight’ stage as the Federal Government is making plans for measured regulation s. Different Terminology .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Our website’s blog – which now has over 280 bloggers who publish up to 25 posts per week – has been a powerful tool in our work to create cultural and political change on a range of topics related to family-friendly policies, flexible work and parenting. To increase positive messaging about health reform from diverse voices.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

8 Collaboration Tips to Accelerate the Social Economy: Convene a variety of voices , even those who don’t agree with you, to ensure you get different perspectives. This means pushing stakeholders to deeply consider where they are the best voice to lead and where they should support. I hope you find them helpful on your journey.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

I''ve seen this line of questioning almost completely disappear in the past two years due to many research studies and reports on the value and rise of participation, but in 2006-7, social media and participatory culture was still seen as nascent (and possibly a passing fad). In 2008, the conversation started shifting to "how" and "what."

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