Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt have discovered over the past 30 years that: People lose their ability to influence others and impact the organizations they work at because they are not focused on the most essential, mission-critical business and cultural priorities of the organization.

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Forum One

APRIL 20, 2023

Engage FedGov honorees stand out from the crowd for their willingness to drive bold approaches and innovative engagement strategies while supporting a culture shift across the Federal sector which values collaboration, open communication, transparency, and partnership between and across the Federal government and industry partner ecosystems.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

This could include developmental opportunities, paid time off, fostering inclusive and non-toxic work cultures, encouraging work-life balance, hiring extra help when needed, having sabbatical or leave policies, or offering flexible work hours. This means not condoning a ‘workplace warrior’ culture (e.g., Proposing new projects?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

Philanthropy plays a role beyond what governments could do—allowing for the testing of innovative models that are responsive to local cultural contexts—and then looks to government for scaling up successful efforts. This is where philanthropy comes in.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

But the good news is that you can prioritize well-being and ground yourself in what seems like a groundless world, no matter your level or role in your organization. If you want to lower your meeting number, try time-blocking your non-meeting activities, such as writing a grant proposal or working on the budget for next fiscal year.

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sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

Trust-based philanthropy is so far from the compliance-oriented culture of traditional philanthropy that it can raise a lot of eyebrows. Do the Homework: Oftentimes, nonprofits have to jump through countless hoops just to be invited to submit a proposal. Underlying all of that is a commitment to recognizing and redistributing power.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

By understanding each board member’s background, expertise, and passions, you can tailor fundraising roles and activities to engage them meaningfully and ensure their efforts align with their strengths. grant proposals, solicitation letters, etc.)? Communication and Outreach Skills Are you comfortable with public speaking?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

For instance, you might consider how to further empower your major gifts team to conduct more in-depth prospect research or ask yourself how you could improve your internal culture to reduce turnover. Vulnerabilities: Vulnerabilities are the external challenges your nonprofit faces as it works toward its larger goals.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

annual appeal, grant proposal, special event, etc.) This means an ongoing organization-wide culture embracing (1) acceptance of purpose; (2) validation of needs; (3) preparation of plan; (4) selection of markets; (5) enlistment of volunteers; (6) team building, and (7) ethical practice. As you see, you only get to the vehicles (e.g.,

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Researchers who have studied diversity for decades argue that positive outcomes associated with DEI have less to do with financial performance than with values, culture, and the kind of experiences that employees have within the organization. Unless you are committed to making a cultural change, the question of DEI is moot.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. When I proposed the concept of “datamaking,” I was seeking to bring as many aspects of the organization together as possible. Fast forward to today….

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Organizational culture. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Since upper leadership doesn’t spend much time interacting with lower-level employees, it’s important to ask them for their feedback about improving the organization’s culture and work environment.

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Forum One

JANUARY 5, 2023

My resume is speckled with strategy and user experience (UX) roles, so I always enjoy an opportunity to tap into this passion and collaborate with Forum One’s creative experts. It’s a selfless culture that is really keen to make a difference in the world. What’s the most exciting project you’ve worked on recently?

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, we've put together some tips to make the whole process go a little smoother. As is customary, your RFP should include a cover letter that introduces your nonprofit to potential partners + creates a sense of the culture in which you operate.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Answers on grant proposals if nonprofits were brutally honest with funders. Evaluating a Culture. Cultural Organizing Needed for Equity: A Framework of Belonging. Going Upstream: Philanthropy’s Role in Advancing Justice. Some say philanthropy isn’t the solution. Are the New Megadonors Distorting American Society?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Classy

APRIL 22, 2021

Enable and empower a culture of environmentally conscious stakeholders. Propose new incentives: In progress. If we want to play a part in climate sustainability as a whole, we have to figure out our role in advocating for data centers to become more sustainable, says McElroy. . Classy’s Sustainability Commitments .

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Each of these women push the boundaries of cultural institutions in different ways, with digital and physical manifestations. She writes about race, history, parks, culture, and politics. But she immediately saw that she had an additional role to play: as a truth-teller of the full history of the site.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Imagine an institution with a commitment to rigor, depth, and delight in the exploration of contemporary culture. The Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona ( CCCB ) has just launched a new biennial Cultural Innovation International Prize. They are soliciting project proposals for innovative forms of audience engagement.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

Ensure that your past and present event participants understand the important role your FUNDRAISING event plays in your organization’s ability to accomplish its mission. It also can help reinforce the vital role your organization plays in the community.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. Before you dismiss a proposal that incorporates unfamiliar technology, make sure to do your research.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 20, 2021

This will create a culture where board members participate in the fundraising before you bring them into deeper engagement. This will enable you to discuss which role each individual board member fits into for them to play in fundraising. Look for small ways that you can start to engage your board members. Initiate the action.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. Share your organization’s mission, who you serve, the influence your organization has on its audience(s), and the role it plays in the larger conversation around your issue area. Use this section as the “elevator pitch” for your fundraising proposal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2011

The Obama Administration has proposed a slight increase in funding for CPB. Already the House of Representatives has voted to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports local public radio and television stations nationwide. But really, the debate should not be between deep cuts and holding steady.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

Propose an employee matching campaign to your corporate partners as a way to connect with their distributed team and boost morale. The key here is to pitch this concept to your partners and make it attractive as a corporate culture-boosting initiative that’s also as turn-key as possible.

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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. In other words, when it comes to measuring the impact of arts and culture, we may be surprised by how much funders, creatives, advocates, and communities have in common. What resources will be needed?

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

Center for Nonprofits In my role at the N.C. Include technology needs in grant proposals. These items should be part of every one of your proposals. Include technology needs in grant proposals. These items should be part of every one of your proposals. [Editor's note: The following is an article from NTEN:Change.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Every Saturday, the curatorial team at Elsewhere , a living museum in downtown Greensboro, NC, reviews the project proposals of its artists-in-residence. Proposals involve sculpture, performance, participatory-projects, videos, and installation that use and respond to the museum’s collection.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2012

As recently noted by Frank Barry of Blackbaud, technology plays a key role as the art and culture sector engages its audience. Team Reactor, composed of Kelsey Innis, Anna Billstrom, and Helen Mair, proposed an app to crowdsource reactions to the festival artwork in the form of voice, text, and drawings. A Winner Emerges.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The Role of Technology in Philanthropy. Grant proposals benefit from showing an organization's IT sophistication, particularly in collecting data on outcomes of a grant in some depth. It is also a good resource on best practices for writing grant proposals. Department of Agriculture has Rural Business Enterprise Grants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The focus of the conference was on the role of technology/connectivity to drive social change. 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.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 10, 2020

I would like to share them with you, in case they resonate as something you could do and/or propose in your organization. Acknowledging your role in structural racism is a good start but not enough, what are you going to do about it? The statements purport “standing with the Black community” and to be “devastated by the murders”.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

” That’s very valuable work, and a role to which foundations are well-suited, given the fact that most are free to take risks that businesses or governments cannot. I suppose there are board members who might appreciate that shelter (and I question whether they should serve in that role).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

There is minimal structure or roles and as a living organism, the structure changes. Production Network: This type of network inspires and encourages collective action by members to create innovative practices, public-policy proposals, and other tools or products that lead to social impact.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Individuals want to make a difference, and their employers can play an impactful role in that. With long-term partnerships, companies will be more receptive to continued funding proposals. Businesses set up volunteer opportunities as a meaningful way to give back to society and strengthen workplace culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Who are these for?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2013

However, I’d argue if you subject testing to a secondary role, you are limiting how much your program can grow. In other words, testing is about establishing a culture at your organization that rewards learning as much as successes. The proposed tests include –. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.

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