Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Stumped for what business books to add to your summer reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Did you experience resistance from higher ups in the organization initially utilizing about social media, or were they supportive? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Book Tour ?. ? Book Tour Sponsors. List of Nonprofits Mentioned in the Book ?. Direct mail and e-newsletters are still the leaders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Did you experience resistance from higher ups in the organization initially utilizing about social media, or were they supportive? That is the essence/purpose of social media to me: sharing our stories or experiences in hopes that someone else will relate, reach out or spread the word. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, Lindsay Currie of CUR has a Board that practices anticipatory planning and has an innovation fund. For example, CASE updated its strategic plan and created a new career journey framework during the pandemic. For example, Russ Webb of the Bay Area Apartment Association has a FOMO (fear of missing out) event strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

These innovative tools are revolutionising tasks by saving hundreds of hours of manual work through aiding in campaign creation, categorising and drafting email responses, assisting with content creation, and even automating donation processes to personalise and enhance the donor experience.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

But you’ve heard every last tip in the book, so what else is there to learn? . In the 2021 Giving Experience S tudy , OneCause made several discoveries that will help your nonprofit make data-driven decisions to help strengthen your year-end campaigns. . Convenience is crucial. . Younger and more diverse donors are giving. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Did you experience resistance from higher ups in the organization initially utilizing about social media, or were they supportive? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?Book Book Tour?. ?Book Book Tour Sponsors. List of Nonprofits Mentioned in the Book?.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Use these tips to create a fulfilling volunteer experience and retain your remote volunteers’ support year-round: Provide thorough training Use the right tools Show volunteer appreciation By keeping your remote volunteers motivated, you can leverage their unique skills and interests to fuel change in your community. Let’s begin.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 10, 2010

By the time I am done writing, there could easily be over 200 nonprofits mentioned in the book. Some are featured in case studies, others are simply listed as examples of excellence. I am also putting in quotes from nonprofit social media practitioners that speak to key lessons learned and wisdom gained through experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Stumped for what business books to add to your fall reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2020

The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

She’s worked in development offices of all sizes and has recently put her years of experience and training down on paper in The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be giving away a copy of the book for free to a reader! It was an experience that changed me forever. All from water.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Stumped for what business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

Leadership 52

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2011

The last four chapters of my book cover mobile social networking and mobile communications and fundraising for nonprofits, and I need some examples of success, or attempted success. If your nonprofit is experimenting with mobile technology, please share your experiences and links (if any) in a comment below.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

“Experiential Intelligence provides a new lens from which to view what makes you, you—and what makes your team and organization unique,” says Soren Kaplan , author of the book, Experiential Intelligence. It allows you to get in touch with the accumulated wisdom and talents you have gained over time through your lived experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Did you experience resistance from higher ups in the organization initially utilizing about social media, or were they supportive? It doesn’t mean, however, that we wouldn’t explore the option in the future. Right now for us, the tools that are mentioned above are being used to raise ‘professional capital’ and build brand awareness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I usually draw from these sources to create “instructional resources” for any workshop or class I teach. Here’s an example from a recent webinar on training. But I also regularly read books as part of my ongoing self-directed learning. It can help people learn faster and in a more fun and natural way.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

The internet is populated with examples of that evolution. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. The first step, as always, is to set an example yourself. Give an example of a time you needed support from your colleagues.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 4, 2021

Pitman’s new book, The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You are Meant to Be it occurred to me that I’d probably never considered the word “doubt” as anything positive. I will be completely honest with you here: I just don’t find enough time to read books on leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. And in his book, he shares much about his time at Blockbuster and that company’s journey. The book is not a memoir, but instead intended to provide examples from my life journey to show what is possible even with seemingly impossible odds. “The from 2007 to 2011.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

Colleagues Kari Dunn Saratovsky and Derrick Feldmann have published a new book called Cause for Change: The Why and How of Nonprofit Millennial Engagement. The book is a great read for nonprofit leaders of all generations. Focus on the 3 R’s (Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition).

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

On the contrary, my personal experience suggests they are meant for each other. Although it has roots in the 1950s and Abraham Maslow’s concept of emotional strength, EI was popularized in a 1995 best-selling book by science journalist Daniel Goleman. Empathy to understand the emotions and experiences of others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In December, I'll post my selection for the best new leadership book for 2019. In the meantime, here's a reminder/re-posting of my selection for 2018: The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, Lindsay Currie of CUR has a Board that practices anticipatory planning and has an innovation fund. For example, CASE updated its strategic plan and created a new career journey framework during the pandemic. For example, Russ Webb of the Bay Area Apartment Association has a FOMO (fear of missing out) event strategy.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.).

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In our experience, it’s a good idea to send at least five emails during your year-end campaign to ensure your message makes it out to donors- remember, not everyone is going to see every email you send. It can be motivating if you share that each person who gets the email only needs to donate $10 (as an example) for you to reach your goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? Many books outline how to harness positive energy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Stumped for what business books to add to your fall reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

Leadership 40

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Nimble AMS

JULY 3, 2019

A great example of this would be selling a study guide as part of a certification course or suggesting related events to book as part of a conference order. The ideal situation is one where your existing members are not aware of a product or service that would improve their shopping experience.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

books , the importance of connections was a recurring theme. Harriet Bogdanowicz, Chief Strategy Officer at the American Planning Association, described the experience like this. Many of the contributors to our books are compulsive readers. Many of the contributors to our books are compulsive readers. Not exactly.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They focused on small gifts — pens, coffee mugs, or tote bags for example — offered as thank-you gifts to solicit charitable donations. Their study describes a series of experiments that showed — contrary to expectations — that rewarding contributors actually cuts donations in most circumstances. Is that okay?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2019

The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

For example, let’s say that your auction event attracts an audience of individuals drawn to trips and travel. For example, let’s say you’re planning a charity gala with an auction that focuses on sports memorabilia. He hopes that the winner of this item will be able to enjoy this romantic experience, just as he did.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

These examples of micro productivity examples can applied easily to working. Another example includes using AI to optimize volunteer engagement by aligning opportunities with individual skills and interests. Create small low risk experiments to answer the question: does this use case make sense for our organization?

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