Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What is our culture’s most significant impact area? This isn't a mandate or form of micromanagement that I'm referring to, but rather being extremely clear about what's important from the start and then shifting to explaining why. Where are we now and where do we want to be? What experience do we hope our culture will provide?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

So if messaging is so important, why is the nonprofit sector referred to by a tax code assigned by the IRS 100 years ago? If we mobilized and rebranded as the “for-impact sector,” our purpose would become more clear, united by our mission to create positive change in our world. million impact organizations in the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. Multichannel fundraising refers to reaching the same donors through multiple communication methods, or channels. Embrace a multichannel fundraising strategy.

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Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2021

Annual nonprofit reports are great for the big picture impact of the organization, however they only come once a year. An annual cadence of reporting is not great for keeping donors engaged throughout the year which is where donor impact reporting comes in. This can help with visual consistency and ability to reference annual goals.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The post 5 Tips For Increasing Social Impact With Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Once you are on their radar, they might pick up some of your content and messages, sharing them to an even larger and incredibly engaged network.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Empowerment is the greatest form of impact. It’s one of the most effective ways for companies to achieve social impact goals. Here are some highlights from the past year that show the impact of pro bono volunteering on its many stakeholders. However, some refer to it perhaps more accurately, as the “Great Reflection.”

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

From increasing donors’ impact to forming valuable corporate partnerships, you can open up the door for greater community outcomes just by promoting matching donations. For nonprofits, matching donations will increase your nonprofit’s revenue, boost donor satisfaction by increasing their impact, and drive greater outcomes for the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

2) Recurring Donors and Giving Flexibility Recurring or sustaining-level donors are supporters who are excited to provide ongoing support and have a long-term impact on your organization, whether this is on a biweekly, monthly, or on a quarterly basis. Gen Z are often referred to as ‘philanthro-kids’ and for good reason!

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Simon Sinek A colleague recently referred to the time before the pandemic as “innocent.” Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. It changed because the impact on patient health was indirect. “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

What is our culture’s most significant impact area? This isn't a mandate or form of micromanagement that I'm referring to, but rather being extremely clear about what's important from the start and then shifting to explaining why. Where are we now and where do we want to be? What experience do we hope our culture will provide?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more. First, can you introduce yourself to my readers? aichallenge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

of the US population, but account for 43% of total US giving* 24% of Boomers say they were prompted to give an online donation because of direct mail they received* As one of the most philanthropic generations, Baby Boomers have had a considerable impact on the charitable sector. organizations** 23.6%

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. Provide context you can refer back to. For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. Probably not, right? credits offered).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She is also the Founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms , a boutique international consulting firm that provides consulting, executive coaching, and training services that enable social sector leaders and entrepreneurs to increase their impact and reach their potential. Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As leaders in the nonprofit and social impact space, it’s so important for you to project a clear sense of trust into the world. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. So instead, they don’t share anything.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

People tend to experience heightened generosity and are increasingly motivated to make charitable contributions, which explains why so many nonprofit fundraisers refer to this period as the year-end giving season. Knowing their contributions have double the impact drives many nonprofit supporters to give⁠—and to give in larger amounts.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In online marketing, we refer to this placement as the very valuable Search Engine Results Page or SERP. Having your website ranking higher with more significant visibility than your competitors can positively impact your bottom line. Does your business currently appear at the top, on the first page of a Google search result?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

This last September, Benetech won a 3 million dollar award over one year from OSEP for a project we call Leveraging Impact through Technology, or, very appropriately, LIT. Thousands of ebooks pour into the library from over 168 publishers and textbook requests are fulfilled every month.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Initiatives that impact a broad audience or community Outcomes that deliver strategic goals and objectives for all participants. Turn your perspective outward.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Before your event, use an email series to give supporters a refresher on the policy issues you’re working on and how they’re impacting the community. For reaching supporters instantly with last-minute reminders and other important information, mobile messaging (sometimes referred to as texting or SMS) is especially useful.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact. For any organization seeking to make a social impact, having an AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these tools while minimizing the risks.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

Bloomerang refers to them as tax summaries—which they are—but they also summarize each donor’s cumulative giving. When donors feel a solid connection to your cause and understand the impact they’ve had, they’re more likely to stay committed. Chamber of Commerce, see How Do Charitable Donations Impact Your Taxes?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

2) Capital campaign A capital campaign refers to a wide-scale effort that a nonprofit’s team embarks upon in order to invest a large amount of capital into a project or other area of need. 3) Matching gift A matching gift is a gift that increases the impact of one donation. You can also use the word match instead of double.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

By focusing on the processes or workflows you are currently missing and need to add, you can identify which features could help you to enhance your impact. #4 Identify if there are any obvious pain points that prevent you from consistently improving your impact. Focusing on these opportunities can be a great way to boost your impact.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You may also include links to stories about your nonprofit’s impact to show visitors that you’re trustworthy and successfully working toward your goals, as well as clear CTAs for whatever conversions you are trying to get from your visitors. Make sure that it’s visually appealing and provides a summary of your nonprofit’s mission.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2023

That Monday you get a personal email thanking you from the Volunteer Manager that offers to be a reference for you should you ever need one and includes a $5 gift card to Starbucks (they speak your love language!). Communicate the impact of their work through personal stories. Want more fun ideas to get great volunteers to come back ?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Consider how your current process impacts your members, staff, and stakeholders. When it comes time to implement your new association management software (AMS), having all your processes visually documented will help your new software vendor meet your unique association needs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). That’s where technology can make a real impact. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential. How do you present nonprofit outcomes?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Samuels is what nonprofits often refer to as an "accidental techie." To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC).

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Before you can identify any factors that may be negatively impacting your retention rate, you should calculate your retention rate first. Specifically, you should examine membership engagement strategies , value, and impact. Membership has an impact because it can help uplift other educators and improve overall literacy rates.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By using donor segments, you can automate distinct messages to your separate donor groups that reference the history they have with your organization. Donate now to help us reach [impact]: [Link]. Your last donation helped us [last campaign impact]. Support our [campaign] goal to [impact]! Donate here: [Link].

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Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

BONUS TIP: If you identify specific changes you should make, try making just one or two at a time to get an accurate idea of their impact. For results that were higher or lower than your goals, what factors do you think impacted those outcomes? Be sure to take detailed notes to refer to later as you plan the next campaign.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Brian Spicker , Senior Vice President of Community Impact. This week, Brian Spicker of Valley of the Sun United Way sat down the with Center's Stephanie La Loggia for a short interview about the meaning of "collective impact." In Kania and Kramer’s article [1] , they discuss the key elements to successful collective impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

Impact evaluation in the arts, and its broader use for leaders of any nonprofit, can drive results. Qualitative yet empirically-based impact evaluation bridges the gap left by other evaluative methods providing the context of mission fulfillment for a nonprofit organization. Her question stayed with me for a long time.

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