Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 25, 2014

David Grossman , president and founder of The Grossman Group , published in 2010 a helpful, free eBook titled: Mastering The Art of Messaging. At the same time, leaders continue to struggle with one of their toughest jobs, developing and articulating their overall strategy and priorities, especially during times of change.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. We have several quick reads that will give your skills a boost—with minimal time and effort: Nonprofit Quick Guides by Joanne Oppelt and Linda Lysakowski. Don’t have time to read a book cover to cover?

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Our recent eBook, Nonprofit Expert Insights: Culture of Innovation, shared tips, tricks, and experiences from 11 industry experts across the global nonprofit space. Encourage your team to spend time getting creative, learning, or simply brainstorming. You can do so with open and transparent communication. Click here. Click here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways. Ebooks are adaptable, meeting the reader where and how they want to read, and more likely, within their means.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 24, 2012

And, it's time to tame the email monster," explains Grossman. You'd love to spend your day doing your job so that maybe, just maybe you could get home and enjoy uninterrupted time with your family or get out with friends," says Grossman.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Our Bookshare library has over 550,000 books that have been delivered digitally over 10 million times. We have the ebooks. The Global Treaty for the Blind makes it legal to create ebooks for people with disabilities without having to pay a royalty or getting permission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Such efficiencies enable nonprofits to devote more time to achieving their mission. Along with access to the latest version, ChatGPT 4 Turbo, which is the most intelligent model available at the time of writing, it also provides access to an array of additional tools. The ChatGPT Plus Plan offers immense value.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

– Share resources, such as ebooks, blog posts, and articles about NGO technology that you think would be useful to the followers of the Twitter Takeover. For help with time zones, RSVP on Facebook or use TimeandDate.com. – Share success stories and examples of good use of technology by NGOs, NPOs, and charities.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 30, 2010

" At the time, the public saw Apple as the hero fighting to keep our costs down, even if it meant the loss of NBC shows from iTunes. The market can already bear $10 eBooks the way they do $1 songs. "We would not agree to their dramatic price increase," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes, in a statement.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 30, 2010

" At the time, the public saw Apple as the hero fighting to keep our costs down, even if it meant the loss of NBC shows from iTunes. The market can already bear $10 eBooks the way they do $1 songs. "We would not agree to their dramatic price increase," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes, in a statement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

At the same time, poorly communicated cuts can severely damage employee morale, as well as a company’s ultimate results. He adds that, "Scores of the Fortune 500 clients we’ve worked with at The Grossman Group are cutting costs, and often that’s not because of financial issues.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Consistently attracting new potential donors is vital for you to expand your mission and, more importantly, to have the funding needed to make it through unexpected times. At the same time, marketing becomes exciting when it can fit in to and even expand your nonprofit’s mission. But how can it do this? Step 3: Offer and Thank.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Just in time for the busy holiday season, here’s expert (free) help from the good folks at Network for Good.( Do your auctions flop? Are your luncheons lame? Do your nonprofit fundraising events always seem to fall short of the mark? read more ).

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

The New Year is a time for new beginnings. Invest time and energy into taking care of yourself. As a nonprofit professional, you pour your time and energy into advancing your cause and working to improve the lives of others. Please visit this knowledge base article, How can I access Candid’s eBook collection? ,

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints. Quick ways to build fundraising skills If your schedule is packed, consider intentionally setting aside a small amount of time—say, 15-20 minutes—to learn each week.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks. It also demonstrates how each ebook that is added to the Bookshare collection is a brick in our members’ foundation of independence and inclusion. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

While these investments may work, organizations quickly realize the time and attention needed is unsustainable and engagement is less than desired. The kind of information you decide to share can also help determine what format (for example, eBook, Quiz, or online course) makes the most sense for your situation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

With Bookshare’s accessible ebooks and reading tools, Zach made a successful transition to college. Zach’s encounter with accessible ebooks is but one example of how Benetech empowers people who often face difficult challenges and whose needs are neglected. Thank you for your support! This post also appeared on the Benetech blog.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Time to cut the superfluous. We’ve featured their work too many times to count (here and here and here, for example), and John has generously guest-presented a number of times on MotivateMonday. What could you accomplish if you could stay focused and overcome distractions? Do yourself a favor and subscribe.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

First, Bookshare’s collection has surpassed a quarter of a million titles and, in fact, is growing so rapidly that at the time of writing this post it is almost at 300,000 titles! a11y accessibility Bookshare Braille DAISY ebooks Global Literacy print disabilities Reading'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Humble Bundle is an online store that sells games, ebooks, and software. InLieu is a mobile app that allows users to make donations in lieu of purchasing material gifts for friends and family, and at the same time, makes donating fast, easy and social. Humble Bundle :: humblebundle.com. InLieu :: inlieu.com.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

Gerardo’s contributions related to the Benetech Global Literacy Program include: Overseeing the building of the tech infrastructure that has taken Bookshare from serving tens of thousands of members to over 300,000 members, with a rapidly growing collection of 280,000+ accessible ebooks.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

These are exciting times for everyone who’s been working to meet the accessibility imperative, as we are witnessing global movements that will increase accessible publishing and create new and better opportunities for people with disabilities. The first is the shift to electronic distribution of published materials.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities. We tip our hat to them!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2017

And this culture cannot be achieved if the only people pushing for it are fundraisers—the very people whose time and resources are already stretched thin. In this fundraising eBook, you’ll learn from these 10 experts: Pamela Barden , CFRE, Consultant, PJ Barden Inc.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

As choosing a new CRM takes time and dedication, you will want your new solution to serve you for years to come. This could include, for example, being able to streamline data management processes and making them less time-consuming. #2 To get started, download the newly updated How to Choose a Fundraising CRM Solution eBook.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2021

You know it’s time for new association management software (AMS). Now it’s time to get board approval. . It’s time for new association management software for your organization. Don’t wait till membership hits an all-time low because of poor member engagement or difficult renewal processes for staff to manage.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2021

The most important thing a leader can do during periods of significant change and times of uncertainty, like we’re experiencing now during the pandemic, is to listen to his or her people. For every employee, consider what enhancements are needed for safety, productivity and wellbeing.” David Grossman, Founder & CEO, The Grossman Group.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Other content ideas we have helped create for Doing Good Digital clients: checklists, coloring pages, eBooks, videos, activity books, and stationery. On social media, one client promoted existing resources from their website and politely asked for an email address to access it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

It’s Time for Next Generation Virtual Collaboration by Civicist – tips for online collaboration. What You Need to Know about Hosting Effective Virtual Meetings a free ebook from boardable. It’s Time To Get Good At Virtual Meetings by Spitfire. Creating Connection in a Time of Covid-19 – interview with Nancy White.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Unlinke other hybrid event formats, virtual and in-person attendees have the same amount of time to complete as many challenges as they can with their team. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass kept scavenger hunt tasks simple and family friendly while imposing a time limit to create a challenge for teams. Download eBook.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

At Benetech, we’re fortunate to have had long-time support from funders who have been willing to bet on us. That’s what a lot of foundations would love to see happen: in this case, it’s happened multiple times! What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These images are especially useful for timely situations such as natural disasters, protests against racism, or economic turbulence. These uplifting stories burnish your brand and are more effective over time. What’s your timeframe and goal? Do you need revenue short term? Does your design and imagery match your message?

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. Professional and volunteer nonprofit leaders who, without fear, hesitation or anxiety, ask for gifts of time and money to fuel the good works of the nonprofit sector.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

My biggest takeaway from the summit: the time could not be more urgent, and more hopeful, for the future of braille and the prospects of those who need it. The increasing focus on digital content, rather than its printed form, and the shift to electronic distribution of ebooks pave new avenues for removing the barriers to accessibility.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

What if you had a system that attracted people to your nonprofit, and within a day turned them into first-time donors? All registrants will have the chance to grab a free copy of the eBook How to Use Digital Marketing to Find New Donors , a perfect reference guide for the material. But what if this is wrong?

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