Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How and when to use empathy questions.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Numbers are a dominant question when it comes to designing an effective board. This list highlights the numerical challenges, or at least questions that come to mind, when considering the design and maintenance of a nonprofit board. How many are too many or too few?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? Who do you talk to when you have questions about your work?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Over the years, we noticed that excellence in the sector was evolving, but our questions felt like they were behind the curve. The winning organizations were consistently exhibiting interesting characteristics, but we weren’t asking questions targeted at those characteristics. We needed to change up our questions. Take it out.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 6, 2022

This year’s edition of Big Cheese Coaching’s annual “12 Questions” marks my 10th year of sharing this annual reflection guide. Some new questions for the times, and as always, some familiar ones too. The aim of these questions is to […]. The post What’s next for 2022?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

magazine featured a fascinating list of 35 questions from business owners, entrepreneurs and management thinkers. Each offered the one question they would ask to move a company forward. What question do you ask to help move your company forward? One of my favorite articles from a 2014 issue of Inc.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 30, 2023

At AMS Fest 2023, you can see 22 AMS product demos and ask questions directly to the product vendors. How to find the right AMS for your association at AMS Fest 2023 T o help you find the right AMS for your organization , here are three questions to ask vendors at AMS Fest 2023 : 1. What’s our answer?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But you do have good critical thinking skills, and by getting answers to a few specific questions from your current or potential fund accounting vendor, you can better understand if their system will help your organization grow—or hold you back. Bonus question: what percentage of the organizations you work with are tax-exempt?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2022

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How and when to use empathy questions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To help you capitalize on the start of the biggest donation season of the year, Classy.org is answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Allen and Mitchell Kusy recommend that leaders ask seven tough questions of their teams to help maximize their results. Here are those questions to ask each team member: What are some obstacles affecting this team? And, they can challenge each other to think differently. Best-selling leadership book authors Scott J.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Our book will help you strike a crucial balance between those inner and outer worlds while taking your success to new heights.” In Shine , Gino shares 10 disciplines to help you stay sharp and energetic without burning out. Before delving into the 10 Disciplines, Gino teaches you 3 Discoveries that will help you free your True Self.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work. Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? And, these questions are important to ask even if there was no mistakes made during the project.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. After you decide on your goal, think about the specific questions you want to ask. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Understanding them. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

Are any of the questions duplicative? Is there information you can get from a previous question, from a previous application, or from an outside source such as Candid? And it also helps your grants managers from having to answer the same question over and over. Try to fill it out yourself.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

Stellar stewardship can deepen your relationship with your partners and help build trust in your area of expertise that in turn translates to positive funds for your mission. We’ve borrowed basic business principles to help you steward your partners like a boss ! In business, customer retention is “big business.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2023

As explained in John Baldoni 's, book, Lead With Purpose , Marshall Goldsmith suggests all leaders make it a habit to regularly ask their employees these six questions : Where do you think we should be going? How can I help? Where do you think you and your part of the business should be going? What do you think you're doing well?

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

His role involves producing and distributing educational content that helps nonprofits rise above the noise by thinking differently about their fundraising approach. So, here are four common questions about mobile fundraising your data can help you answer: Will donors give through text? That’s a fair question.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Let’s dive into the questions.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 26, 2020

Use these questions to help you decide. Are you wondering whether your organization is ready to re-open the office as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are slowly being lifted?

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M+R

MARCH 23, 2023

Your answers will help us deliver the kind of content, ideas, and tips that help you do more good more efficiently and more effectively. >> Ready to answer some questions? << And of course: Our questions are optional and anonymous (unless you want your name thrown in to win the delicious prize).

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. Have a question? ET, Monday-Friday). .

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

A well-developed project charter can help to keep stakeholders aligned from the onset, avoid common risks and pitfalls, and ensure that you’re making the most effective use of your resources. This short paragraph should answer questions such as: Why is this project worth doing? Why is it important to do it now? How big is the problem?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? Who do you talk to when you have questions about your work?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2023

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? Who do you talk to when you have questions about your work?

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

Trust, Money, Future Compliance helps you protect “the big three:” trust, money, and your organizational future. Understanding your regulatory landscape can also help ensure you’re making the most of revenue opportunities. Here are 5 key questions to get you started. How does this software help protect our users from fraud?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? Who do you talk to when you have questions about your work?

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Donorbox

AUGUST 15, 2022

Your Donorbox donation form does not only offer a seamless donation checkout but can also help you collect information about your donors (as well as donations!) This information can help you personalize communications, strengthen your donor relationships, analyze your donations and more. and safely stores it in your donor database.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How and when to use empathy questions.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When you are able to talk to someone directly about a story, you can ask questions the help you gather key facts, details, and emotions to tell a compelling story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. I hope that they inspire you!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How and when to use empathy questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2022

To help you bring out the best in your team, you need to get close and understand their skills, abilities, and motivations. Ask these open-ended questions. And, don't cheat by adding in work-specific questions. To help you do your job, what could I change about: Your work environment?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

If that sounds like you, a coach can help save you time and make the most of your resources—as well as help you raise more funds. . There are some amazing coaches out there who can help, but how do you know if you need a coach? Here are some great questions to ask yourself before hiring a fundraising coach.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Your associ ation should consider adopting AI because it can help you exceed member expectations and boost recruitment and retention efforts. Keep reading to learn more ways AI can help your association provide an excellent member experience and offer c ompetitive member benefits. . How can AI transform your association? .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Their systems and processes help them pivot when an unexpected turn of events (a global pandemic or a tidal wave of social activism, for example) turns their operations upside-down. If you’re curious about where your organization stands in its digital transformation, ask yourself three questions: 1. Assessing Your Transformation.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start by asking and answering six vital questions designed to prepare your nonprofit to enter the process. Exploring these questions will give you the confidence to move forward by helping you determine your organization’s readiness, your need for a feasibility study, and whether you need to hire a consultant.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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