Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 26, 2020

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Within Forum One, and among the mission-driven organizations we work with, I sense that more people understand that accessibility isn’t a box to check, but rather an integrated part of project design and delivery. This takes our approach out of a project-by-project mindset, and also challenges us to look internally.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Don’t let “out of sight” become “out of mind.” Set Goals Determining what you want to accomplish is the first step. Policing remote workers should not be included in your goals. Policing remote workers should not be one of your goals. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Some people love setting goals. The thing I love about it is that I know I’m getting closer to my goals even when I don’t achieve them. Today I want to talk about the goals you have for your nonprofit, specifically your goals around acquisition. And isn’t that the, dare I say it, goal? .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2019

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Disclosure: Bloomerang is one of several software providers that helped the Fundraising Effectiveness Project collect the data analyzed in the report we discuss in this post. . Report : With those numbers in mind, use your donor database to pull reports that segment those groups of donors.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

However, it’s not worth it to rush the project, especially if you fail to set a strong foundation and have to rebuild your site from scratch a few years down the line. Why Work With A Development Agency to Complete Your Web Design Project. Web Design Project Step 1: Register your domain name.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Implementing a new software solution is a huge project. Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind. This may include new staff or reassigned staff from other important projects. Costs are clearly spelled out at the onset of the project.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Motivation— supports developing strategy, setting goals, and staying focused. Meditation, journaling, and other mindfulness practices are additional avenues to greater self-awareness. Celebrate 2024 by moving beyond being a project leader to become a leader of people. Raise your emotional intelligence quota.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

As you establish goals for your team this year, be sure to include making a plan as part of your five-step process. Don't let other activities and/or projects derail your progress. Finally, explain to your team the benefits to them and your organization for reaching the ultimate goal. So, don't forget to do step #2!

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. When we began that project in 2017, we knew business was changing quickly. They are knowledgeable about resources and have the skills to manage projects, develop budgets, create timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Not only do small donations can help you reach your fundraising goals but they also present a great opportunity for long term growth. If you have an ambitious fundraising goal, potential donors may be intimidated or believe that their contribution won’t make a difference. 3) Run smaller fundraising initiatives.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

My business partner, Dan Kasprow, and I had been working on some large project implementations. Be a Skeptic Resilience asks you to identify possibilities, but it also requires adopting flexible approaches to strategy and viewing your future projections with a dose of skepticism. Then, my customers started calling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Ready to meet (and exceed) your 2024 fundraising goals? Fox Foundation, and The Trevor Project. Komen, Stop Soldier Suicide, Make-A-Wish, the Michael J.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Many organizations take a step back at the end of the year to set their strategic goals, define their annual budget and inspire their team with a vision for the future year. February is the perfect time to reinforce, reestablish, and recommit to those big goals you dreamed about as the ball was dropping on New Year’s Eve.

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Media Cause

MARCH 8, 2024

These critical factors take up space in your donors’ social media feeds, minds, and wallets, which impacts their generosity and the funds you are able to raise. When calculating and communicating projections, set realistic goals and be conservative in your estimates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Use insights to get ahead of year-end goals and maximize your major donor potential. Their sizable gifts are what get your projects off the ground, so it’s important to prioritize them all year long, but also bear in mind that almost one-third of total annual giving happens in December. End-of-Year Fundraising Dashboard.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Planning ahead ensures you’ll stay organized and keeps you on track with your goals. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to. Another objective you need to define for your fundraising calendar is your awareness goal.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake. The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand will depend on your goals. The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand depends on your goals. But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

When hiring a Raiser’s Edge NXT consultant, your team should adhere to these best practices: Outline the specifics of your Raiser’s Edge consulting project. Outline the Specifics of Your Raiser’s Edge NXT Consulting Project Before partnering with a consultant, your nonprofit should establish what you want your project to accomplish.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

Note from Beth: You need a identify a measurable goal for your integrated social media strategy that can be linked to your organization’s overall results and pick a data point or KPI that you will collect along the way to measure success. To date the survey has received 131 responses; 45% projects and 55% organizations.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. All day long your goals are hijacked. Another day goes by, and once again, your most important goals are put on hold. What would be possible if you followed through on your best intentions? Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. With that in mind, the overhead myth refers to a pervasive understanding across organizations’ support bases, through which donors and funders use the overhead ratio to measure an organization’s effectiveness.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Remember SMART goals? If you’ve attended management workshops that drilled you on the SMART goals, now is the time to use them. Your donors need your definitions for each SMART goal centered around a specific project, with a defined impact. Communicate your progress toward reaching the goal twice during the day.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

At its heart, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. You set a period of time, a goal amount, and a purpose for the fundraiser. With all that in mind, what’s the benefit of a capital campaign? Do you support the project?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. First, we’ll cover how to determine your goals for your monthly giving program. When laying out your goal, consider following the SMART model for goal setting. Determine your objectives.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 9, 2023

To help your organization begin the hiring process, here are seven steps for finding a Salesforce nonprofit consultant: Know how your Salesforce consultant will impact your projects. Know how your Salesforce consultant will impact your projects. What are your goals for Salesforce? Salesforce implementation fees.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Have a GivingTuesday campaign planning party and create a goal. Start brainstorming ideas for goals you want to achieve, while keeping in mind the mission of your nonprofit. These goals could be either about raising funds or increasing the impact of your nonprofit. Some examples are: .

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. But if the event meets your goals for revenue and awareness, it might be ok. Typically, a Heartstrings Event has one main goal – to ask people for support. Point blank. Cast a vision for the event. Go after sponsors.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Mind Shift: Expense Versus Investment. The big problem is that most nonprofit web design projects are considered a one-time expense, instead of a long-term investment. It sets goals and expects that the investment will eventually enjoy returns that will help the company grow. Think in Terms of Conversions.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Understanding why a change should occur is the first step in success because it will help you identify the intention, goals, and outcomes for the change at hand. What products are out there that could help you reach your goal? As an organization, each decision or change made should be aligned with your strategic goals and initiatives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Sean Kosofsky is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Cultivation. Prospecting. About the Author.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., but I’m not finding much data on what is a good new donor acquisition rate or goal annually. . The best information we have is from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) reports. These can be downloaded for free. The 2020 report showed an 18.5%

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Donors want to know about the issues your organization strives to address, the projects and programs you pursue to achieve your mission, how you use donations, your organization’s growth over time, and more. 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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

You’d be surprised how often people share about nonprofit events they’ve attended or projects they’ve taken part in. You may find that there are other organizations seeking to achieve similar goals that you can tackle together or connections they can introduce you to. 6) Secure matching gifts for your next fundraising campaign.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

nonprofits to raise funds for technology projects. It is the first crowdfunding platform exclusively for nonprofit technology projects. There are some nonprofit-oriented crowdfunding websites which include: Causevox is a charity crowdfunding platform for nonprofits and individuals to raise funds for their causes and projects.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Now is the time to set a fundraising goal and secure sponsorship from a matching donor for #GivingTuesday 2021. Next, set a fundraising goal for #GivingTuesday. What project or program is in need of immediate funding and how much will you need to raise to make it possible? This will help keep everyone on track.

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