Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

The book subtitle in the headline above convinced me to read, Humanocracy , by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini. Available starting August 18, 2020, the authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 4, 2020

I’m in the midst of a series on building strategy -- any kind of strategy -- for your non-profit. The first post in this series shared 4 Questions to Make Strategic Decisions is worth reading before you dive into this one. As I wrote in that post, we are living through a time that is deeply impacting our ability to make decisions about our fundraising and communications programs.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2020

As 2020 continues to evolve, social good organizations are working creatively to navigate the new landscape. In this series, the Blackbaud Institute shares stories of organizations that are focusing on resilience, weathering these many changes while still positioning themselves for future growth. For more insight including quarterly giving performance updates, visit the Blackbaud Institute Index.

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Socialbrite

AUGUST 4, 2020

Whether your nonprofit’s mission is wildlife preservation or another worthy cause, take steps to keep supporters engaged and involved. (Photo by smarko/Pixabay). Post by Alma Causey. W ith the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, nonprofits and social enterprises have had to rethink their marketing strategies. Nonprofits have been scrambling to develop appropriate communication strategies to approach their stakeholders during these trying times.

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Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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