Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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Stress Less During Year-End Fundraising In 2021
Achieve
JANUARY 6, 2021
This includes reviewing various methods that will be used to seek support, the timing and intended outcomes of each solicitation approach. . You have “donors” – not “email donors,” “direct mail donors” or “online donors.”. Launch the campaign with direct mail, followed by two emails and a solicitation on the last day of the year. .
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Fundraising Planning Guide, Calendar, Worksheet, + Template
CauseVox
APRIL 29, 2021
Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. They’re organized, actionable and tell a complete story of how you’re going to achieve your goals. Understand Your Need & Goals.
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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DECEMBER 19, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
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Time To Check In On Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
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Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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Time To Check In On Your New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 15, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders And Managers
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2020
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2020
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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Online Giving Potential: How to Bounce Back From Months of Decreased Fundraising
NetWits
JULY 9, 2012
This communication can be done via email, newsletter, direct mail or social media. If your organization is new to the scene, create a messaging campaign tailored to each prospective donor with a detailed description of your organization’s goals and projections. Compare yourself to likeminded companies, observing their strengths.
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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising
Whole Whale
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Remember your goal is persuading consumers. For example, if a mailed appeal with a matching gift incentive consistently outperforms others, keep using that format. Sending a recurring newsletter or print mailing to engage supporters. The goal is to develop sustained relationships through habitual positive exposures.
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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships
Bloomerang
MAY 10, 2022
In this guide to donor stewardship, we’ll review what your organization needs to know and do to build authentic, long-lasting relationships with donors. Review the steps of the donor stewardship journey below: Acknowledge the donor’s gift as soon as you receive it. Direct mail. Building your donor stewardship plan.
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6 Best Event Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Hybrid Event Experiences
AccelEvents
APRIL 23, 2021
You want your audience to come back from your hybrid event with rave reviews. Many brands get off to the wrong start by simply focusing on their own needs, the goals of the event, and what they want to accomplish. Host one-on-one mixers, coffee chats, or speed-dating-style sessions to boost engagement and networking opportunities.
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How Are You Doing With Your Leadership New Year's Resolutions?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 16, 2019
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces
DNL OmniMedia
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Because of this, you must understand your goal for the partnership before researching consultants to ensure you find the right one for your team. There are a few general steps that you should follow when looking to hire a nonprofit consulting firm for any type of project: Review your needs. Review your candidates.
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Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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6 Best Event Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Hybrid Event Experiences
AccelEvents
APRIL 23, 2021
You want your audience to come back from your hybrid event with rave reviews. Many brands get off to the wrong start by simply focusing on their own needs, the goals of the event, and what they want to accomplish. Host one-on-one mixers, coffee chats, or speed-dating-style sessions to boost engagement and networking opportunities.
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Know yourself 54.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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How Are You Doing With Your 2018 New Year's Resolutions?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 24, 2018
And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)
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DECEMBER 31, 2017
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Know yourself 54.
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Set SMART Fundraising Goals for Fundraising Success
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 13, 2022
While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….
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59 Which Of These New Year's Resolutions Did You Accomplish So Far?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2014
This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2014. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you''ve already achieve your goal! Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Congratulations.
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders In 2017
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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70 Tips For How To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Know yourself 54.
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Know yourself 54.
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2016 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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How To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2017
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Know yourself 54.
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Nonprofit Fundraising: How to Run an Effective Campaign
Qgiv
JUNE 23, 2021
Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. All fundraisers know that their main goal is to raise money, but not all of them think about sustainability or scalability. Realistic fundraising goal. Let’s begin.
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How To Be A Better Leader: 70 Tips
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Know yourself 54.
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Time To Check In On Your 2016 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 3, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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Which Of These 2015 New Year's Resolutions Have You Achieved So Far?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 6, 2015
This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2015. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Congratulations!
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Have You Already Abandoned Your New Year's Resolution To Be A Better Leader?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you've already achieve your goal! Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Congratulations.
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70 Ideas For Your 2014 New Year's Resolutions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2013
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Nonprofit Marketing Plan Must-Haves: Integration and Automation
Connection Cafe
JUNE 30, 2017
Make no mistake, multi-channel, integrated marketing efforts – the coordination of online, direct mail, telephone, print, social media , tv – produce on average twice the net income and far higher retention rates than the old channel-by-channel approach. that adds some graphic detail and urgency to the direct mail appeal.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 17, 2016
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Know yourself 54.
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