Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With 2025 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of the following 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2025.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Nonprofits are always looking to raise more funds and connect with both new and established supporters, all with the goal of advancing their missions. To help nonprofits achieve this, they continue to innovate and evolve. Here are four key steps nonprofits need to take to push their missions forward in 2025.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 4, 2024

According to the results of a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of CanadaHelps, more than half of Canadians (56%) with annual household incomes below $60,000 are unsure if they can continue to afford basic needs such as food, shelter and health services, or if they will be forced to turn to charities for help. The […] The post Ipsos Poll: Majority of Canadians with household income below $60K may soon turn to charities to meet daily essential needs appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Third Sector New England announced its inaugural conference, Equity Forward: Creating a Just World Together, which will bring together community leaders from nonprofit, government, corporate and philanthropic sectors to learn strategies for embedding equity and justice into all facets of organizational life.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There is something special about smaller social good organizations. It’s as if you’re a magnet for selfless, hard-working, passionate, I-don’t-care-how-many-hats-I-have-to-wear kind of people. Coordinate an upcoming event? Sure. Do research on prospective donors? You got it. Process incoming donations? Absolutely. Of course, there are downsides. If the organization only has 10 staff members, one person out sick is 10% of your workforce.

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Big Duck

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Explore insights on fostering collaboration, onboarding communications leaders, and managing day-to-day activities to build culture, retain staff, and foster growth.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Would you describe your association as an early adopter of technology? According to the latest Association Trends Study, members who view their organization as an early adopter of technology are significantly more satisfied and connected than those who see their association as average or a laggard in technology adoption (81% vs. 40%). The strong link between effective technology adoption and member loyalty is a good sign for associations, though many still feel unprepared for the future accordin

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2024

I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving, even if you couldn’t be with all of your friends and family. As the year comes to a close, it’s important to remember that 30% of all giving takes place between Thanksgiving and December 31, and 12% takes place in the last 3 days of the year. Most of this money comes from donors who give less than $10,000.

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DonorPerfect

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Your Guide to Connected Fundraising Systems Are you looking to add functionality to your fundraising system, but unsure where to start? Your nonprofit’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) can integrate with specialized fundraising tools designed to increase operational efficiency and improve donor engagement. Let’s dig into what that means and how it’s done!

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

An estimated $3.6 billion was donated in the United States on GivingTuesday, a 16% increase from 2023’s total of $3.1 billion. More people participated in the 2024 event, with an estimated 36.1 million people taking action across the U.S, a 7% increase compared to last year. The revenue is a record for the 12-year-old event. The percentage increase beat consumer spending for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Candid

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Creating an inclusive workplace culture for LGBTQ+ employees is not only a moral imperative to advance equity—it’s essential to organizational success. An inclusive workplace boosts employee retention, satisfaction, innovation, and collaboration while enhancing an organization’s reputation. And while Pride Month brings much-needed visibility to LGBTQ+ issues, fostering true inclusion requires a sustained, year-round effort.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Do you feel unsure about the value you provide at work? A key element on your journey to career clarity is accessing your innate strengths. When you begin to lead with your strengths, you naturally feel more confident, energized and inspired. Unfortunately, most people have a tendency to focus on what they are lacking. Here’s […] The post How to lead with your strengths in your career appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 4, 2024

YMCA WorkWell is proud to announce the launch of the “Leading for Well-being” leadership certification program, a four-week virtual course designed to equip current and emerging leaders with the tools to create a thriving workplace culture. The program, running from February to April 2025, aims to deliver practical strategies for fostering well-being in the workplace. […] The post YMCA WorkWell launches “Leading for Well-being” Certification Program appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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