Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

O : Generate Options. Things like advances in generative AI, fast moving social and geopolitical issues, and more. Instead, she quickly scanned and answered three questions that came to mind: Q: What do I need to do right now? The MOVE framework includes these four key elements : M : Be Mindfully Alert.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Elevate Diverse Voices: Featuring stories from individuals of various backgrounds, age groups, and demographics showcase the organization’s ability to reach and positively affect a diverse community. At its core, storytelling is a tool that connects people across cultures, generations, socio-economic backgrounds, and beyond.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Strengths like persuasion, problem solving, and persistence come to mind quickly. Though the rules have been changing, an essential constant has been that donors should not have a dominant voice in the process. But you can make an especially robust case that this is indeed the case in fundraising. But integrity is squarely at the top.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the nonprofit sector, there’s an emerging trend that organizations need to be mindful of – the use of humanoid AI avatars. This adverse response is often triggered by features such as lifeless eyes, synthetic voices, stiff facial expressions, or awkward movements.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time. By going above and beyond to show your appreciation , you can stay top of mind for your supporters and encourage them to stay involved.

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

Keep in mind that nonprofits aren’t as strictly subject to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act as for-profit businesses, meaning that your organization is allowed to opt-in supporters based on implicit consent. Use active voice and express urgency, such as saying “Give $15 to our campaign to end child hunger by midnight!”

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Media Cause

AUGUST 8, 2022

Metaverse is a word that carries a lot of weight these days, and it seems like the loudest voices on the topic are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Virtual reality is a “near-reality” experience that allows the user to process sensory information through a computer-generated virtual environment. What does it have to do with me?” .

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Source: Campaign Monitor Tip #3 Find your non-profit’s unique voice When you read your organization’s thank you letter, does it sound like something you would actually say to someone? That’s your natural voice! Keep in mind these tips and engage with your donors. Now you know how to write a donor thank you letter!

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Whole Whale

MAY 17, 2023

Maybe it’s an article about AI-powered predictive analytics, creative tool, text generator or perhaps it’s a new tool that promises to completely automate your donor management process. Remember, you have a voice in this process. You tend to find what you’re looking for, so try to have an open mind willing to experiment.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

To take your National Nonprofit Day campaign to the next level, make sure to: Maintain a style and voice that is consistent with your brand. Generate momentum with a hashtag on social media to boost awareness of your cause and drive traffic to your campaign page. . How to Generate the Right Hashtags for Your Nonprofit’s Content.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

These helpers generate human-like text that can supercharge your messaging efforts. Whether you need catchy headlines, engaging social media posts, or persuasive donor letters, AI tools like these can help you fast-track your writing tasks while maintaining that warm, authentic voice your supporters love.

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Forum One

APRIL 25, 2023

Why CX is so relevant to your EX strategy Keeping top CX priorities in mind can help you effectively focus your EX efforts. Further, if everyone’s voice is heard and respected, it can help cultivate a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2016

Like with generations past, Millennials (born 1980-2000) are the “it” audience right now. They’ve overtaken all other generations in terms of population in the United States, and they’ve recently surpassed Baby Boomers to become the largest generation in the workforce. We couldn’t be in D.C.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2015

Enter Steven Shattuck, Bloomerang’s content generator and social media extraordinaire. Keep in mind that volunteers are 10 times more likely to donate to your organization than someone with no direct involvement. Each nonprofit has a different voice and different purpose for their accounts. Appreciation.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Others have voiced worries about AI threatening human jobs and perpetuating discrimination. Your nonprofit will likely encounter two types of AI tools: Generative AI tools, which help to create content like text or images. Both generative and predictive AI can be useful for nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Check out what to listen for in donor onboarding from the Agitator-Donor Voice blog. Here are some ideas for useful content that connects your mission to what may be top of mind for your supporters right now: Human services.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Generations of AAPI – Showcase both the rich history and future promise of AAPI communities through multi-generational participation. So, as you’re diving into planning your AAPI Heritage Month events, let’s approach it with open hearts and creative minds.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

With multiple generations in the workforce and fundraisers trying to reach all segments of the population, it's necessary to tailor your fundraising and volunteer need requests to fit your audience. If Gen X is the MTV generation, you can think of the Millennials as the American Idol generation. Jossey-Bass).

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

When narratives are reframed, a context is created to help generate widespread support. The Ford Foundation partners with organizations to help dismantle entrenched narratives that undermine equity, inclusion, and tolerance to elevate underrepresented stories and diverse voices to carry social justice forward.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

When creating a DEI style guide, there are a few key things to keep in mind: 1. These tools will allow you to generate a style guide that is tailored to your specific needs but may require a developer. Third, it should be updated on a regular basis to reflect changes in the use of language. Next Steps.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Seventh Generation Fund For Indigenous People. Priority is given to projects that collaborate with and center LGBTQ+ voices and communities. Seventh Generation Fund For Indigenous People (Thriving Women).

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. UTOPIA Washington “To provide sacred spaces to strengthen the minds and bodies of QTPIs – Queer and Trans Pacific Islanders – through community organizing, community care, civic engagement, and cultural stewardship.” Write out your answers in as many ways as possible.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

If the marketing-generated email they receive has one message and the development-generated email arrives with a competing message, their resulting confusion will temper any philanthropic impulses. You may not currently have much of a voice in these touches. Donors don’t make distinctions. You are one organization to them.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2021

The phrase that comes to mind for me here is “At least you’re not Becky.” The very generation that these ads are trying to reach won’t put up with these antics. Savvy with tech, bombarded with ads, and unabashedly speaking their minds, shame tactics are as effective as pen on glass and an insult to their choice of identity. .

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. The good thing is, you can take the time now to develop the voice of your organization and define your brand. Don’t do lots of things that only generate nickels and dimes.

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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. Help children that are worried or are experiencing eco anxiety by finding a group or organization with like-minded people. The parent voice carries acute moral and emotional weight.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Now on Tap also features an interactive voice command feature that lets you tell your phone what to do or simply ask questions related to what your currently viewing. The movie Jobs introduced the next generation to one of the greatest minds every to find a place in the tech industry, a figure at once revered and yet tragic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

I’ll be sharing tips and techniques on how to generate ideas or “brainstorming” techniques. When To Use Brainstorming or Idea Generation Techniques in Training. Brainstorming is very useful for staff meetings to generate ideas for different programs or campaigns. What is Brainstorming? . Basic Approaches.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Actual revenue generated is another datapoint. Email deliverability continues to be top of mind for digital marketers for these reasons. Updates three years ago to Apple’s data privacy policies allowing users to limit tracking of email open rates have further complicated efforts to measure audience engagement.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

Any events that generate awareness of poverty and homelessness can be registered. Videos help spread awareness while giving a voice and a face to the people you’re trying to help, many of whom are overlooked every day. Finally, keep in mind that peer-to-peer fundraising doesn’t have to be a one-time event. Recruit participants.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

One best practice to keep in mind when scheduling your campaigns is to organize them by donor group, campaign, committee, and activity. For example, if you are raising money for kids’ school supplies, plan your campaign towards the end of summer when people have their minds on the start of the school year.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Key elements to keep in mind should include: Your logo Color scheme Typography Imagery Brand voice And more! This instills a sense of trust in the recipient, reminds them of their connection to your cause, and reinforces your nonprofit’s overall visual identity.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Paid social is, in simple terms, paid advertising that takes place on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc with specific targetted audiences in mind. As the next generation of searchers age, the way they interact with search continues to change. Google…and TikTok have you covered.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 27, 2019

Maggie: To empower people to leverage their voices in building capacity within not only themselves, but also their communities. Yes, definitely I can see people within communities using their voices to lift up themselves and their communities. PAAZ: What did you intend to use your degree(s) for? Maggie: Yes, every day.

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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

There’s a tradition for each generation to complain about the next – their entitlement, their apathy, their music. In the nonprofit world, generations complain about how the next generation isn’t as active or engaged in causes as they are. Historically, the media spread the generation gap story. I reject this label.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Regardless of their generation, donors want to see how their dollars will be used. It’s a great opportunity to link to a page that summarizes impact, feature a video that shares your story, or leverage social media posts to release testimonies, driving your mission top of mind for supporters.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

There, we see hearts, bodies, and minds coming to life through improvisation and the creative arts. Imagine children around the United States learning mindfulness. Best Use of Animation — Join the Breakthrough Generation. This is storytelling at its most sophisticated as we see animations and voices come to life.

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