Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

"The more specific you can be about your goal, the greater your level of success will be," explain authors Tom Pandola and James W. This is because once we have visualized something that doesn't yet exist, it causes our subconscious mind to make the decisions necessary to make that visualized goal a reality."

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. What has changed over time? Integrated planning gives departments, like membership and marketing, a format for collaboration on agendas and goals. Integrated goals, objectives, and tactics keep everyone on point. Data is an important connector.

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s why it is critical to have a tuition collection strategy that encourages on-time payments and reduces tuition delinquency. School debt recovery often requires follow-up to impress upon families the importance of timely payment. Late fees are standard in all industries because they encourage on-time payments.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Make space to give your current staff the time and training they need to become engagement specialists. Everyone on your team should have a deep understanding of the strategic goals and how they relate to departmental operations. Be an open-minded reader. Appearances don’t need to be time-consuming, but they should be frequent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. What are the strategies and tactics that best helped you achieve your goals last year?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

As more companies and their employees return to the office, now is the time for nonprofits to engage in corporate outreach. Begin your corporate outreach to previous partners and prospects now, so you can ensure that your contacts are up-to-date, and your nonprofit is at the top of mind for corporate events.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2019

"The more specific you can be about your goal, the greater your level of success will be," explain authors Tom Pandola and James W. This is because once we have visualized something that doesn't yet exist, it causes our subconscious mind to make the decisions necessary to make that visualized goal a reality."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

It takes time. Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not necessarily have a start or end date. All in all, the end goal of user adoption is to simplify the day to day. It takes effort.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Not only is asking for donations uncomfortable at times, but with SO many great causes out there to donate to, WHY would someone choose your cause? Y’all.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2019

"The more specific you can be about your goal, the greater your level of success will be," explain authors Tom Pandola and James W. This is because once we have visualized something that doesn't yet exist, it causes our subconscious mind to make the decisions necessary to make that visualized goal a reality."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Uncover the step-by-step process of defining goals, selecting prompts, implementing initiatives, and measuring impact in this comprehensive guide. Define Your Goals : Begin by outlining your organization’s goals for leveraging ChatGPT. ” Instructions: Share your nonprofit’s communication objectives and goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind. The platform streamlines important processes like onboarding, voting, and creating agendas, so you’ll have more time to discuss the issues that really matter. Additionally, many board directors are successful professionals with very busy schedules.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Finally, you’ll want to consider the time decay of your offered activities. Once you’ve decided on how you’ll base your score, it’s time to put it into action. Well, it all comes down to the time decay portion of the scoring formula.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. To begin, ask yourself how can fundraising software help you achieve your organization’s goals? Goals can include: Gain insight into donor data through reporting and data analytics. 2) Training. In-person training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. Simply put, the closer we get to completing a goal, the better we feel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. Search Engine Optimization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2014

" A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend. When 2013 started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during the year. She reached her goal and then ran a second 10K a few weeks afterward.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Take time to document your processes to put your team on track for a successful AMS implementation. As you attend discovery sessions, approach the meetings with an open mind. Stay focused on your association’s mission and goals to direct the conversation during your discovery phase.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2013

" A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend. When the year started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during 2013. A few months ago, my sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

We’ve walked nonprofits of all sizes through the process of determining whether a capital campaign makes sense for them at this particular time. There’s no reason why organizations can’t use the key principles of capital campaign fundraising to reach smaller goals over shorter periods of time. In many cases, they do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The ScreenTime Genie , a clever chat bot designed by the BJ Fogg’s Behavioral Science Lab at Stanford can help grant your wish for reduced screen time. Just answer a few questions about your goals and motivation levels, the Genie will offer up some suggestions. The Screen Time Genie is on the top of my list.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 19, 2017

Finding awesome, diverse staff who align with your organization’s missions and goals is no easy feat, but it’s something you should always be striving for. There’s nothing wrong with having a like-minded staff; keeping your staff on the same page with values and goals is incredibly important. Sounds easy enough, right?

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? If you have the capacity, take the time to extend the same level of gratitude to all of your donors. Here’s what they said.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

And while that transaction is an important part of our impact goals, we have something richer for those users who want it. Our partnership focused on identifying the goals of transformation: what’s the vision for what we’re trying to do? GP: What other initiatives are top of mind at Common Sense right now?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Now that the year-end giving season is well underway, you’re probably feeling even more pressure to hit your goals and raise more funds than ever. One bite at a time.” . Make time for laughs. Whatever it is, set aside time each day or a few times during the week to take a mental break and have a laugh. .

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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. But now, it’s that time of year. At Common Impact , we take goal setting and goal achieving seriously. The madness of the holiday season has calmed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

You may be surprised to learn that multichannel donors contribute four times as often as online-only or offline-only donors. You already know that it’s quite common for time and resources to be limited in the nonprofit sector. It’s also a day when donors decide to give to an organization for the first time. Winter 2022.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

"The more specific you can be about your goal, the greater your level of success will be," explain authors Tom Pandola and James W. This is because once we have visualized something that doesn't yet exist, it causes our subconscious mind to make the decisions necessary to make that visualized goal a reality."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2016

"The more specific you can be about your goal, the greater your level of success will be," explain authors Tom Pandola and James W. This is because once we have visualized something that doesn't yet exist, it causes our subconscious mind to make the decisions necessary to make that visualized goal a reality."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

And if your supporters don’t engage with your call to action the first time around, a well-structured follow-up is crucial. Learn how to introduce and motivate your biggest advocates to get involved, and how to follow up with the donors that didn’t engage with your appeal the first time around. Email #1: Introduce the Campaign.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

They all want and need a leader who will stay true to the vision and strategy and support them in their jobs so that they can achieve their goals. The greatest minds in the world know this, and they know that true failure is only in not trying,” explains Lutoff-Perlo. There’s a difference.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 5, 2024

However, if it’s time for your association to adopt new technology, it will become crucial to get your employees on board with the change. Build trust It will be easier for your employees to embrace change and adopt new software if they believe you have their best interests in mind. Change can be a challenge.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. Not to mention, securing these grants can be quite competitive, especially if you’re seeking funding for the very first time. For these reasons, relationship-building with nonprofit funders is an essential step toward your nonprofit reaching its fundraising goals.

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