Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The new book, Thrive With A Hybrid Workplace , provides a way forward to understand the changing world of work, to dispense of old biases, and to establish trust between the enterprise, its leaders, and its employees. Develop a thoughtful approach to hybrid work that is consistent with your organization’s core values. Kantor, PhD.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. You’re laughing, but we mean it. )

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

I think this problem, RFPs vs. Impact, is solvable, but we need to explore new approaches to partnering with technologists who are responsible for contributing to the development, application, and advancement of social sector technologies. We conduct equivalency determinations and set up expenditure responsibility reporting.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Blackbaud partners familiar with Raiser’s Edge NXT can help nonprofits configure their platform, receive comprehensive training , and develop custom software and integrations. Develop your RFP. The data strategy they develop will most likely involve a cleanup process as well to ensure your system is as streamlined as possible.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

This database will reveal your customers’ traits, preferences, buying patterns, and more, helping you develop donor-driven engagement strategies. Personas are fictional people who represent the different audiences your business needs to appeal to. Fortunately, getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. Perform market research.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, your nonprofit’s Board is ultimately responsible for your organization, interfacing between your organization and the community. In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. It’s surprising.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. What is the Difference Between Customized and Configured Software?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Develop your volunteer schedule. Train volunteers. Evaluate your volunteer program. Craft a mission statement. Create a leadership team.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. Professional development officers are relationship builders. Professional development officers are relationship builders. To build that trust, develop a strategic plan and share it regularly with your team.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. Once you understand the purpose of this software, you can start distinguishing between different nonprofit CRMs and choose the one that’s the most appropriate for your organization’s needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The new book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. Stay Mission Centric. Support Authentic Experiences.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Salesforce for Nonprofits implementation, including what it involves, how long it takes, and what nonprofits like yours can expect from the process. Fundraising: Create and manage fundraising campaigns, process donations securely, and evaluate the success of these efforts.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Necessary experience. Associated responsibilities.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Necessary experience. Associated responsibilities.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the following essentials: Employee Engagement FAQs Employee Engagement Dos and Don’ts Employee Engagement Program Ideas Employee Engagement Plan Template Let’s explore why employee engagement is so critical and how you can promote it on an everyday basis. Employee Engagement FAQs What is employee engagement?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether involved in humanitarian response in conflict or disaster situations, development work, human rights, or peace-building, our international nonprofit customers have some of the most complex nonprofit missions on earth. But assuring security and data protection is a shared responsibility between Salesforce.org and our customers.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 8, 2023

But, as Fonteva’s guide to Salesforce event management explains, managing your events within Salesforce allows you to “access all relevant data in one centralized location,” meaning you won’t even have to leave the platform. The most important step to complete before getting started is to evaluate your organization’s needs.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Typical services include migration, custom configuration, and the development of overarching technology plans. Partners can create custom integrations to add to your Blackbaud platform, allowing you to develop your software to your nonprofit’s exact specifications. What are Blackbaud Partners? Add-ons for Blackbaud products.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

And the difference between “iteration” and “innovation.” We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. Brian Solis , Global Innovation Evangelist and Digital Anthropologist, calls this Generation Novel, or Gen N. The digital revolution created hyper-connection. — Brian Solis.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. A nonprofit mission statement is the messaging an organization shares, displays, and uses as a guiding principle. Values: What are the core values that guide what you do and how you choose to do it? All right, let’s get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

They also published this “ AI for Good Guide ,” intended to help nonprofits and social enterprises learn how to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to social, humanitarian and environmental challenges. We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Social Change.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Nonprofits track the amount of funding allocated to different programs, projects, and organizational operations to show stakeholders that they’re using all revenue to further the mission. There are a few different financial statements central to nonprofit accounting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

While the reports are guides to funders, if you do work as a capacity builder, you will find some useful insights for your practice. Other areas include: communications, executive transition, evaluation/learning, networking/convening, and professional development. This post summarizes gems from both reports. 2: Culture Change.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover the process of creating a nonprofit technology plan from start to finish through the following points: Nonprofit Technology Plan: The Basics. A nonprofit technology plan is a strategically-developed blueprint for how your organization will use and invest in technology going forward. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review what you need to know about volunteer management software and the top solutions to be aware of. Before you can evaluate your options, you first need to establish your organization’s needs and top features to look out for in a solution. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Let’s dive in!

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Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

At the end of the day, it is the experience of ourselves and our colleagues that make the difference between industry acceptance and being just another small fish in the industry pond. Sit down with department heads and obtain the commitment to developing your workforce. Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

Web Hosting?”), development fees that were well out of your young nonprofit’s budget and a lengthy process. This guide is here to help you create a strong foundation for your first web build project, setting you up for success a few years down the line when you’re reading to work with a consultant like Team DNL. Let’s get started.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

Having a strong, engaged board is one of the most underappreciated keys to nonprofit success–but building one is no easy task. According to a 2021 report from BoardSource , almost half (49%) of nonprofit executives feel that they do not have the right board members to “establish trust with the communities they serve.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Subsequent action steps are grouped according to your level of fundraising development: Getting Started, Advancement (somewhere further along), and Going from Good to Great. In fact, they vary greatly depending on your location, the skills of your volunteers, and your past training and experience at fundraising.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this guide, we’ll cover five tips for improving your fundraising strategy with prospect research. Wealth screening is the process of evaluating your potential donor pool to identify wealthy individuals. Nonprofits professionals turn to prospect research time after time to enhance and strengthen their fundraising strategies.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2021

Hint: Re: charity’s guide to getting started with online waiver software. A waiver is a document that, when written with the correct language, sets up a legally binding agreement between your organization and the signer (like an event participant or volunteer). . successful fundraising. and programming. You might have.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

Things are no different for board meetings, with one exception: Regular connection to the mission, or “mission moments” are also critical. These are among the most substantive elements of any good board agenda: Board development. No one likes a dull board meeting, or a long one, or one that doesn’t start on time. Ongoing dialogue.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 12, 2024

At DNL OmniMedia , we have extensive experience working with both Blackbaud and Salesforce products and helping clients choose between the two. At DNL OmniMedia , we have extensive experience working with both Blackbaud and Salesforce products and helping clients choose between the two. Let’s begin! What is Blackbaud?

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