Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Rituals leverage our brains’ ability to run on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted by other things, such as potentially contracting a deadly disease. Many successful nonprofit professionals use rituals, either for personal productivity or team productivity. I’ve shared My Three Themes below.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Suppressing your uncertainties, impressions, or questions to try to appear like you always know what you’re doing. Unlocking the power of mistakes: Four kinds of slipups and how leaders and their teams can learn from each one. The dreaded F-word: How to make sure your team doesn’t fear (or rely on) feedback.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We make information into data when we explicitly attach it to a question and explicitly or implicitly connect it to an approach for making sense of it. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Information is everything that is coming at us. However, to have data requires intention.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

As we review these techniques, keep your nonprofit’s current recruitment approach in mind and consider how these strategies can help achieve your recruiting goals. Use these strategies to hook your recruitment email recipients immediately: Pose a question. Use automated personalization tools. Create urgency.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In “ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. This might sound easy, but sharing an idea with your board, boss, or team can be tricky, even nerve-wracking. Ask if anyone has any questions.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

The goal of the first meeting is to open the relationship. The focus is getting to know the donor through a series of discovery questions that you’ll ask with the donor’s permission, of course. With the right set of donor discovery questions, you will be able to determine the donor’s needs. One-Word Questions ?—?or

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2022

A CRM strategy includes a combination of clearly defined strategies connected to specific goals that are delivered by the most effective tools available. The initial process of defining the organizational strategies and goals that the CRM will help deliver is essential. Defining Your CRM Objectives and Goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In “ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard. We are all responsible for defining the goals, doing the work required, and being part of the solution. Normalize Feedback Use the technique of calling in and calling out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

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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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The process can highlight inequities and barriers previously unrecognized and pose so many questions. Project management offers teams just that, especially when projects are new, confusing, and complex. Setting out a roadmap requires key stakeholders to help reveal the questions that need to be asked. It takes a team.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ll also explore the strategic intent of GA4 as well as explore its potential in adaptive techniques, robust machine learning algorithms, and powerful predictive analytics. In this session, we dive into the details of crafting a modern brand voice rooted in your nonprofit’s values and goals. So, join us for some brand magic.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

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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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. But as any fundraiser worth their salt will tell you – planning is something you need to do, without question.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 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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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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Forum One

APRIL 6, 2023

Here we answer some of the most common questions we are asked by our social sector partners when it comes to taking a service design approach to their work. While there’s a lot of overlap in terms of techniques, tools, and artifacts, service design has some unique ones, too, such as service blueprints.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

For nonprofit fundraisers, the lack of diversity in donor bases, fundraising teams, and leadership at the top leaves organizations without a clear path to achieve equity. Nonprofit stakeholders, from individual contributors to development leadership teams, must affirm that DEI initiatives and strategies are critical for success.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

The Analytics team at Blackbaud has been playing around with ChatGPT over the past few months and we thought it might be helpful to share our observations. Your charitable organization has probably fielded questions from curious supporters and internal audiences on the ways it might be leveraged. Is it just a fad?

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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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AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

It is essential to know exactly what your event goals are, schedule each session thoughtfully, protect in-person attendees, engage the remote audience, and ensure the hybrid experience is a valuable one for all participants. . Determine your goals and KPIs. What are your short term goals? Long term goals?

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Prepare for donor questions. Here are the key components to any phonathon script: Introduction: Answer the most basic questions: Who are you? Having a team of well-trained callers is the secret to any successful phonathon campaign. Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Study good grant writing techniques and apply what you learn to as many as you can. Use crowdfunding to crowdsource your early goals. Today, nonprofit leaders have access to software, like a donor database , that can help them reach their funding goals. Get the right team members in place. Use your organic networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

The matrix enables your organization set a baseline and goals for improvement. Something that you might use to introduce the assessment to the senior leadership team to get buy-in. Others have also documented and used the technique or taught others how to do it. Participants volunteer their question for the Spectragram.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s walk through some practical ways that you and your team can use data, content, and technology to attract new supporters (and I’ll even toss in some pro tips to help you with execution). Remember that technology, content, and data are not just buzzwords; they’re powerful allies in achieving your organization’s goals.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For example, chatbots can answer frequently asked questions, provide donation options, and even help donors set up recurring gifts. As AI technology continues to advance, it’s likely that nonprofits will increasingly rely on AI prompts to achieve their goals. This can lead to increased donor retention and revenue.

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Global Giving

APRIL 25, 2020

Most machine learning techniques revolve around simple arithmetic. Consider the following questions. Do you have an appropriate question in mind? Trying to create a machine learning model without a clear question in mind is like trying to take a trip without a destination in mind. Is it worth the trouble?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. ” (More about learning as leadership here ). The downside is that when you have four very experienced facilitators, with different styles, methods, and subject matter knowledge, it takes longer to design and you have to allow time for getting into a rhythm as a team.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

But it isn’t enough to have a rough idea of messaging, an incomplete timeline, some scheduled tweets, and an arbitrary fundraising goal. The best fundraising strategic plan tells a complete, organized, and analytics-based story that your team can actually use to help your campaign be more successful. Choosing your team.

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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 Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

To do this, they use a variety of techniques, including public relations management, content marketing and technical SEO. . Prospective donors are unlikely to trust a nonprofit organization with a questionable reputation. Nonprofit organizations and SEO Reputation. Bottom Line.

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