Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Leveraging creativity – How your persuasive message resonates with listeners (storytelling, visual aids, structure, curiosity) Honing your delivery – Your unique style, movement, personality, and ability to execute effectively. This book is formulated for the busy professional,” explains Sjodin.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Storytelling is a skill. Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Younger generations aren’t making a ton of money, yet they’re more willing to give. Another trend that I think will outlive the “trend” phase is personal storytelling as a marketing tactic. Younger generations love the idea of putting a face to a cause because it gives them something to relate to. So what does this mean for you?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

As you’re considering your event options, think about creating an experience that not only resonates with your current donor base but also appeals to the next generation of supporters. Make sure your event promotes unity and addresses issues that matter to the next generation.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, Gen Z and Millennial audiences are active Instagram users, while older generations tend to be more active on Facebook. Take a look at your target audience’s time zone and reference research on engagement rates based on publishing times. What should you post? When should you post? Communicate consistency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Though increasingly rare to find an auto-generated, unclaimed page, they do exist. For example, Plan International’s website : 2) Post 2-3 times weekly to your LinkedIn Page and respond to your followers.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

“The next generation of donors” is not just the latest fundraising trend or catchphrase for development teams. Nonprofit organizations have always tried to understand how to shift and modify their fundraising strategies to appeal to and resonate with the future generation of donors. NEXT GEN PERSONAS.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. That’s an important shift in stance, and it can have a huge influence on how your approach your work moving forward.

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Forum One

APRIL 28, 2010

I also had the privilege of speaking on another Online Storytelling panel with Roger Burks and Jay Davis. This live session rounded out our Online Storytelling Bootcamp webinar series with a focus on how to create a culture of storytelling within one's organization. Have everyone buy into the idea that storytelling matters!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. On May 11th, 2021 join us for a virtual conference unlike any other.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. Engaging video presentations showcase the items, generating excitement and encouraging healthy competition among bidders.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Data storytelling is about bringing your data to life in three simple steps: Explore: find patterns and insights Monitor: check performance (leading indicators and key performance indicators) Explain: go beyond the what and dig further into the why. Know your data in and out,” says Emily.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Millennials and post-Millennials, Generation Z, live, eat, and likely even sleep, with their phones. The word Millennial has become so overused that it sounds less like a term for a generation and more like fingernails dragging down a chalkboard. Are you looking for general awareness, petition signatures, donations?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins. It’s likely time to add storytelling to the task list.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2010

asked me to share some of my storytelling experience with the grantees in hopes that they would be inspired to better document and share the important work that they do and the impact they have in their communities. How organizations can build the storytelling culture into their DNA. John Snow, Inc. How to capture a story effectively.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Your nonprofit can use Giving Days throughout the year to rally individuals, businesses, and organizations to drive significant change in a short amount of time. A Giving Day is a focused and time-limited event dedicated to inspiring generosity. On the start of Giving Day, send an email letting your supporters know it is go time!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a skill. Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Storytelling is a skill. Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Choosing the right social media platforms Not all social media platforms are going to be the best use of time for your organization because social media platforms have different audiences and features that better suit certain causes. Where do they spend their time on social media? What kind of content do they engage with the most?

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Given this, articulating your mission can help fuel your peer-to-peer campaigns, which means it’s time for you. volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Millennial donors are often influenced by quick, seamless, and easily accessible experiences. Millennial Impact Report. Build a strong narrative.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

By doing so, you’ll avoid the extra time and energy required to redo this work and ensure your forward-facing messaging about your organization is consistent. Share your organization’s mission, who you serve, the influence your organization has on its audience(s), and the role it plays in the larger conversation around your issue area.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I believe that our children’s generation is key to creating lasting change in equality, justice, climate change, and human rights. There’s a lot to do for our small team of four mums who run Our Kids’ Climate part-time, but we are convinced that parent power can change the world!

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

For events that have a high fundraising potential to start, such as live auctions, being strategic in your marketing efforts can lead to significant revenue generation. Videos are more engaging than text or images alone, hold supporters’ attention for longer, and provide a multimedia storytelling experience. An event agenda.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Storytelling is a skill. Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Storytelling is a skill. Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2017

In the waning weeks of December, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year, wondering where all the time went and what goals to set for next year. Another vitally important transformation is the integration of a new generation into the workforce and society and what that means for your organization. 2017 is no different.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2011

The panel was focused on how “Next Gen Leaders&# are influencing and changing nonprofits from the inside out and was designed tolook at ways to encourage sharing across generations within organizations. . Applying Strategic Storytelling and Fundraising by Geoff Livingston. Micro Volunteering by Kivi Leroux Miller.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

At the time of writing this article nearly 180,000 people had collectively raised almost $29 million on charity: water’s online platform. Brian Gardner defines social proof as “the positive influence created when people find out others are doing something – now, suddenly, everyone else wants to do that something too.”.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

So, it’s essential to understand how much you’re spending as well as how much revenue you generate per campaign, ensuring your efforts are well worth the spend. . For example, you might decide to consistently calculate the value of your employees’ time or forgo this value, instead counting it as a total overhead expense.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

In particular, the building of platforms that allow for (1) storytelling and communication, and (2) effecting and demonstrating impact, allow for continuous commitment to the movement. Creating a sustainable engagement platform within your existing structure takes time, creativity and dedication. 2) How will you create connection?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2017

We often hear about the doing good movement in the context of millennials , and oftentimes Gen Z’ers, two generations that have demonstrated substantial shifts in attitude surrounding the belief in their own power to create positive change in the world. Imagery can also be static or show movement based on the desired action from the donor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events. While emotive storytelling is crux to engaging the hearts and minds of social media consumers, advocates are ethically bound to preserve the privacy of vulnerable clients.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

As it turns out, people are 7 times more likely to visit a nonprofit’s website in a search result then they are through social media. isn’t bad when you consider the average online one-time gift across sectors is $104.00. But turning your website into an inbound lead generating and branding machine takes time and commitment.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Join us and hundreds of fundraising and marketing professionals at the Washington Nonprofit Conference, a two-day event where you will exchange innovative marketing and fundraising ideas, generate insightful solutions and think creatively to help you make the relationship with your donors even stronger. General / #NN19 / @Netroots_Nation.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2012

Nonprofit marketing expert, and NTEN board member extraordinaire, Nancy Schwartz wants to help you with a straightforward value swap: you give her your attention for 5 minutes and she'll share her expertise on storytelling. Find how you can participate and help generate donations for your favorite organization here. The Lights.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2015

We want to generate excitement. You know what content generated the most clicks on our web site? Were we in the business to cover the news, or to disseminate spicy New Orleans-influenced recipes? It was an important piece of content, and we were glad it was there for those who needed it during a clear time of need.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

If not, you can follow the conversation in real time on Twitter with the hashtag #crowdx. (We’ll For the most part, I agree with the way the crowds voted – but, given that people were able to submit and vote at the same time, it means some groups only submitted on the very last day, not leaving much time for votes.

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