Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2021

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How and when to use empathy questions.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The truth is, there are a ton of elements that go into effective nonprofit e-learning, and in order to make sure your e-learning is exactly what your team needs, you have to take some strategies into consideration. Technical aspects such as web accessibility and mobile-friendliness are crucial for an effective course. We could go on.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 30, 2023

At AMS Fest 2023, you can see 22 AMS product demos and ask questions directly to the product vendors. How to find the right AMS for your association at AMS Fest 2023 T o help you find the right AMS for your organization , here are three questions to ask vendors at AMS Fest 2023 : 1. What’s our answer?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . No question with the younger generation, if you don’t have good tech, they’ll leave. You’re not alone!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Responsible, effective, and trustworthy AI requires human oversight. With AI, you first define some outcome, some question you want answered. Decisions When Building the Models When building a predictive AI model, you’ll have many questions. But how do you ensure the AI you want to deploy is worthy of your trust?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To help you capitalize on the start of the biggest donation season of the year, Classy.org is answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. Once you nail down your campaign narrative, there are a few ways to effectively drive awareness and donations.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2022

Capital campaigns are one of the most effective ways to galvanize transformational support for a nonprofit’s community. They build energy around a bold vision for the future, engage leaders and key stakeholders in fundraising activity, and grow a strong culture of major giving.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I believe it comes down to asking interesting questions and paying attention to the information coming back to you. The filing cabinets filled with colored alphabetical dividers may be being replaced by folders or spreadsheets on your computer, but that information needs to be organized in order to be used effectively.

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M+R

MARCH 23, 2023

Your answers will help us deliver the kind of content, ideas, and tips that help you do more good more efficiently and more effectively. >> Ready to answer some questions? >> Ready to answer some questions? Quick Question… first appeared on M+R. Click right here ! <<

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be discussing the core elements of effective creative and how to incorporate them into your direct response creative. As we’ve already seen, urgency is essential to effective creative. The question here is: what is already top of mind for our audience? Source: Fight for $15. Right Audience.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role. However, along the way we learned several lessons that proved integral to maintaining an effective—and accountable—board. The Bottom Line The CEO should always ask the question: Do the board and its members add value or just get in the way?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

Create an effective grantmaking cycle. As you build reports, make sure you can answer the question: How well does our grantmaking align with our strategy and stated tactics? Request a Demo The post 5 Tips for Effective Healthcare Grantmaking first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Here we share some of the most commonly asked questions about starting a nonprofit. . Have a question? How do I know if my idea is worth pursuing? .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This is where an effective nonprofit homepage becomes especially important; it’s not only the first landing page supporters see. Your homepage should seek to quickly answer the following questions for your visitors: What type of world are you trying to create and why does it matter?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

E : Engage and Effect Change. Carol Kauffman David Noble Today, the authors share these additional insights with us: Question: Can leaders train their employees to make better choices in the moment – even in a crisis? Question: Why are today’s businesses and organizations facing a leadership crisis? How should leaders prepare?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Throughout all the planning for the event, there’s one important question that can cause a lot of worry: will there be enough people attending the event? Before you get overwhelmed, read these 7 effective tips to increase fundraising event attendance. Sponsorships can have a huge effect on increasing event attendance for fundraisers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Writing a mission statement that summarizes your nonprofit tends to be easy, but writing one that effectively positions your nonprofit to appeal to donors can be tricky. Here a few questions to ask that will help you gain a deeper sense of your nonprofit before writing your mission statement: Why this cause? Write for Your Audience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’re curious about where your organization stands in its digital transformation, ask yourself three questions: 1. BBBSA’s digital transformation enabled the organization to use technology to learn more about its constituents, make better matches, and more effectively measure the progress of the connections between Littles and Bigs.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. If you want to increase the impact of your organizations fundraising campaigns, it is key to ask the right question, at the right time, in the right way. This is your opportunity to communicate your organizations mission in an effective way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

With such high stakes and near-constant evolution, decision makers need to be confident on compliance basics to ensure you’re asking the right questions of your vendors and counting on them to deliver the partnership that today’s complex compliance environment requires of you. Here are 5 key questions to get you started.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. In addition to specific grant questions, many applications will ask for other documents related to your nonprofit. Answer Questions Directly.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Below are five frequently asked questions related to indirect costs to help organizations identify how to calculate and allocate indirect costs. Program services are the direct costs, while management/general and fundraising expenses are considered indirect costs—important costs that are necessary to run an effective organization.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In this guide, we’ll answer four common questions about planned giving, including: 1. Many organizations tend to look at planned gifts as just nice surprises, but actively pursuing them will allow your nonprofit to reap their benefits more effectively. Why Is Planned Giving Important to Nonprofits?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

High-functioning and effective teams can disagree and still produce excellent products and results. Allen and Mitchell Kusy recommend that leaders ask seven tough questions of their teams to help maximize their results. Here are those questions to ask each team member : What are some obstacles affecting this team?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this post, I’ll share how we design these retreats so you can run effective ones of your own. That’s why we start out by asking this question: “What are the most important conversations for this group to be having right now?” . So we start with that question, and we keep asking it along the way. Get in touch. .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In considering your question, it’s safe to say that one of the similarities between your organization and the spirit of the season, is that both aim to make the world a better place. The most effective year-end appeals focus on the need and your organization’s mission in fulfilling that need.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

They offer an outline of all the elements an effective appeal should include. Once you’re ready to look at your appeal again, you should evaluate it by asking the five questions below. Ask these questions and see what you learn from future appeals. . I stick by them as a place to begin. Have you written to one specific donor? .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

You probably learned that not everyone needs to be in your office to effectively carry out their jobs. Your training plan needs to have three basic elements, as described in the following questions: What is the problem or issue that’s currently facing your team? Then there’s your workforce—both paid and volunteer. Step 5: Reevaluate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 6, 2023

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman 's book, The 11 Laws of Likability.

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