Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 24, 2009

To learn more about the Fund, I attended a panel called Social Innovation: Harnessing What Works to Address Critical National Challenges at the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Using open source innovation platforms (she mentioned something about Kellogg, that I didn't quite catch--maybe the Kellogg Innovation Network ?).

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. You can throw an “opening night” fundraiser with tickets to create some buzz and excitement around the exhibit while giving your staff a great opportunity to chat up donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? It’ll be more like having a rainbow garden – a row of carrots, a row of corn, a row of strawberries, a row of collard greens, and so on. It’s an eye-opener. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D. As the E.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010 How To Be A Green Leader You can be a green leader at work and help save the planet and money for your business, by following these practices and instilling these habits with your employees: Photocopiers: Use the "standby" button on your copiers and that will lighten your energy load by 70 percent.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. You should also be able to list fund-a-need items and open a regular online store so your auction participants can buy special items they’re interested in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 How To Be An Open Leader Charlene Li, the author of the best-seller book, Groundswell , was kind enough to send me an advance copy of her newest book, Open Leadership , which she released for sale on May 24. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

You, your donors, and your volunteers all work together in harmony to deliver your nonprofit’s services to those who need it. The pandemic exposed a major problem with food insecurity in our community, and for the past two years wonderful people like you have volunteered and donated to make sure our neighbors have enough food. .

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

NetSquared Open Space (NOS): APIs and Open Data. What : Learn how your organization could use open data and APIs to show your impact, coordinate volunteers, or inspire supporters to take action. The NOS session is a chance for anyone interested in open data and APIs to connect and collaborate. When : 9:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The organization works primarily with low-income families, tenants, and others who would otherwise be left out of the green energy revolution. Its Energy Smart for Kids program teaches students throughout the state how to lead a more energy-efficient lifestyle. And as we all know, cost-saving programs are like gold dust for nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opportunities You can now find local volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch.orgs new free mobile app for iPhones. Download the app, type in your zip code, and you will be presented a host of nonprofit organizations with volunteer opportunities in your area.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. will celebrate and honor their volunteers. If you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. Make a commitment to yourself to start volunteering before that week starts!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. on Monday, January 17, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. Many business leaders turn to Volunteer Match to find volunteer opportunities. Then, either volunteer and/or organize a team of your employees to volunteer !

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

Close the 20 browser windows you currently have open. Each board member had a give of 500, a give of 5,000 and if it was in the green for that quarter, that meant they were on track. So, for example, I was with youth services and I provided a annual schedule of all the volunteer opportunities that were available to my board members.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! When your volunteer fundraisers reach out to their friends and family members, they’re building on established relationships. in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2010

We were also very lucky that Claire Sale volunteered to be our Twitter advocate who monitored the Twitter stream and verbalized important points and insights. . We used a broad definition of crowd sourcing, simply stated as: Getting ideas, content, volunteer tasks, money, or other things from a wide swath of people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Teach something new to your team 24. Volunteer within your community and allow your employees to volunteer 39. Have an open door policy 66. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Exercise more. Stop smoking. Praise when compliments are earned 19.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community. ” And the volunteer said, “Oh, I’m not asking for money, I just want to get your advice. Who else in the community should we talk to? .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 25, 2021

How many of you went into your database when you first open it up and went, “Was that last year’s calendar year-end appeal? So annual appeals, don’t lose your donors before they open the envelope. And you know what the average open rate is? Amy, thank you, 23%, only a quarter are actually even opening it.

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Database Donor Video Mail 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. How To Be A Better Leader -- 25 Tips Tips For Conducting More Effective Performance App. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2010

The more you open up and share your feelings, the more trust you build and the more likely youll build a connection with a co-worker. Keeping your office door open, communicating in person versus e-mail or via the phone, allows you to click more. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

And that all the hours invested carefully will open future media doors. Can teach field to use. Utterli bc often our volunteers only have a phone and no computer or internet access. Trained 100 disaster response volunteers in submitting their info, improving content. We’d be nowhere without the volunteers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ▼ October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organizations. If everyone volunteers a few hours a week, think how much non-profits can accomplish. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. • Do something meaningful for a non-profit organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. How To Be A Better Leader -- 25 Tips Tips For Conducting More Effective Performance App. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. How To Be A Better Leader -- 25 Tips Tips For Conducting More Effective Performance App. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2010

Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. How To Be A Better Leader -- 25 Tips Tips For Conducting More Effective Performance App. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone. How To Be A Better Leader -- 25 Tips Tips For Conducting More Effective Performance App. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2010

If you volunteer for a nonprofit or are seeking employment at a nonprofit, this book is also an insightful and inspiring read. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Because, Drucker argues that need alone does not justify continuing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Supporting customers are volunteers, members, partners, funders, referral sources, employees, and others who must be satisfied. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Druckers definitions: Customers -- Those who must be satisfied in order for the organization to achieve results.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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