Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

The book brings together more than 15 years of Homkes working directly with high-growth companies of all sizes and across a wide variety of industries. Taking proactive measures. Growth is a learning cycle with constant loops of testing, gaining insights, implementing, sharing, and iterating for improvement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Running Facebook fundraising ads is an excellent way to reach your target audience and optimize for donations while generating data that allows you to measure your success. The risk is low, and the potential rewards are great, so be sure to consider testing this channel as part of your next fundraising effort.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

Before the pandemic, there were many challenges with setting up real-life experiences to test your hypotheses. But don’t forget there could be value in creating goodwill and thought leadership with free services that you can’t always measure. What if we offer an online-only experience?”.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

Data analytics and technology are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. As technology develops, many industry leaders hope it will continue to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and offer better patient outcomes. With this in mind, let’s begin. AI’s range of applications is diverse and is expanding as new case studies arise.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nonprofit organizations that accept credit card payments are considered merchants under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). To be considered PCI compliant, you must: Ensure all systems that store, process or transmit cardholder data have been tested for vulnerability and remediated if necessary.

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Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

This allows you to successfully test and evaluate your personalization strategies and tactics. This stage of personalization doesn’t require automation, and you can test and gauge impact by simply monitoring opens and click-through rates. Test different messages and calls-to-action (CTAs). How will you measure success?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For nonprofits, this means rigorously testing different emotional appeals, stories, and calls-to-action and then reusing what proves most effective. This opened Ogilvy’s eyes to how direct response advertisers carefully test and optimize tactics for immediate action and sales conversion rather than just broad messaging.

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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

How will you measure the success of your paid advertising campaign? One of the best ways to plan your overall budget and budget by channel is by looking at specific KPI benchmarks for each channel, your industry, etc., Test, Test, Test! and back into how much you will need to spend to reach your specific goal.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Upgrading your nonprofits technology is always a must-do, however not proving the proper post-implementation measures can lead to a lack of adoption or low use of new features, rendering the investment worthless. Usability Testing. Industry News Tech adoption consulting implementation training'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Recently, more than 70 British companies started testing a four-day workweek. The approach should always be about testing what works and measuring what matters. Halfway through the six-month trial, most respondents said there has been no loss in productivity – and some actually reported significant improvement.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Consider the following security measures to ensure you invest in secure software: PCI certification: If your CRM offers a payment processor, check to see if it’s PCI-certified. Also, make sure your CRM has basic security measures in place, like two-factor identification and fraud prevention software.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 12, 2020

But now, with safety measures relaxing slightly, shifting to a hybrid event style will give you the best of both worlds. Having a virtual emcee as part of your team will put your event above that of your competitors in the event industry. Test, Test, Test. Consider the GBAC Star Facility Accreditation. .

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments. Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments. Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

Global Development Lab, one of the premier Innovation Labs in the development industry, that she helped create in 2014. She serves as a key spokesperson and “Innovation Evangelist” across the industry driving innovation and modernization. She previously served as the Chief of Applied Innovation & Acceleration in USAID’s U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Hopefully by now, all fundraising practitioners and development leaders at impact organizations large and small have begun testing and seeing success. Our 2021 Nonprofit Industry Trends Report revealed that within three years, the majority of nonprofits surveyed expect to do 100% of their fundraising online. Engage More Diverse Donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 15, 2021

The American Bar Association offers a free test to illustrate how we are all susceptible to this, no matter how sure we won’t be. Counter measures for confirmation bias in the nonprofit workplace. Specializing in the nonprofit Industry, digital media, and the travel sector.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? John is active in the direct marketing industry and is a frequent lecturer and blogger. Finding the balance in your organization.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

At the same time, the payments industry has seen a rise in online credit card fraud, which has led to multiple new requirements for validating online payments, such as Strong Customer Authentication , Mastercard recurring billing requirements , and California Assembly Bill 488. How will you help us navigate future change?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

We know that you don’t just want to hear from leaders in your industry; you want to interact with them. Discover best practices and industry insights. We know that our global nonprofit community spans a wide array of mission focuses, so we’re creating an experience that’s designed to support you wherever your needs may be this year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We began by working on an alignment process called “ V2MOM ”, which stands for: Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, and Measures. In the next step, we tested and validated these potential business models through user-shaping labs, including volunteers, charity partners, and corporate pro bono managers. Further drawing on her Ph.D.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Now that much of North America has entered Phase 2 of the reopening process, the events industry and event brands are more eager than ever to finally host a postponed event or switch from a virtual event back into an in-person or hybrid event. . Social distancing measures that will be in place. alcohol-based hand sanitizer, PPE).

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Use SSL encryption and comply with industry-standard security measures to protect donors’ financial information. Step 6: Test the Process Before going live with your donation page, test the entire process from start to finish. Then test it again. Now, keep testing. Did it work?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 12, 2020

But now, with safety measures relaxing slightly, shifting to a hybrid event style will give you the best of both worlds. Having a virtual emcee as part of your team will put your event above that of your competitors in the event industry. Test, Test, Test. Consider the GBAC Star Facility Accreditation. .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Two months in, I have tested many of Candid’s tools and, in the interest of helping fellow nonprofit students, I’m sharing the inside scoop on free resources that provide quality information and can support our development. . More importantly, after paying tuition bills, we often struggle to find resources we can afford—free resources. .

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Cloud 4 Good

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Across industries, organizations have been investing heavily to integrate analytics throughout every aspect of their company to capture a portion of the $9.5 You should have a plan to consistently test and upgrade the quality of your Tableau models. . On-Demand Webinar: Measure Your Impact with Salesforce Tableau .

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Ways to measure your efficiency and success within each . How to Measure Success. They also measure retention to see how many return each year and what factors could play into increases or decreases. . “ Set specific goals for your event that can easily be measured and attained within the scope of your event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2011

I’ve been mulling over the “Social Media ROI&# concept and how it doesn’t necessarily work for nonprofits, especially when it applied as a litmus test to see if there are financial outcomes — cost reductions or increased revenue. Should we be using an industrial measurement model in a digitally networked age?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

I had the opportunity to speak with both Gallucci and Roy about this unique funder collaborative and more specifically about how the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education would measure the impact of their investments. This is where philanthropy comes in.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The 2013 Communities of Impact (CoI) pilot program consists of two groups, both focusing on the ways that nonprofits measure, learn from, and share their data. Participants are encouraged to use their own organizations as testing grounds, engaging colleagues in the conversations and work related to CoI projects throughout the year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

On tried-and-tested solutions that are ready to go, or untested solutions that will require more research and development, but are potentially more innovative? And how can we accurately measure the carbon reduction that results from these projects?”. Nonprofit Strategic Industry Advisor at Salesforce.org. Or mitigation?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. It’s the second chatbot to ever pass the Turing Test , the current standard for measuring sophisticated AI models. Well, there’s a solution. The best part?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2023

This can be anything from an impact story about a client or volunteer all the way to discussing important industry trends, events or research findings that benefit those in need. Budget your time wisely, and set a goal for the time period and results expected as your team tests this platform out.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. To confirm that your strategies are effective and align with your audience’s preferences, conduct tests with members of your target audience, measuring brand awareness and likelihood to support your cause.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

Measuring the return on investment for any organizational effort is a standard of doing business. In a rapidly changing media landscape it can be overwhelming for organizations to know how to properly measure the various types of impact being made, especially when it comes to social media efforts. Measure actionable items.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The comprehensive toolkit Moz offers helps nonprofits track their Google rankings for industry keywords. Google Optimize — Top Fundraising App for A/B Testing Google Optimize allows organizations to test different website variations to best appeal to the expectations of their audience. Split URL testing. User permissions.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Now that much of North America has entered Phase 2 of the reopening process, the events industry and event brands are more eager than ever to finally host a postponed event or switch from a virtual event back into an in-person or hybrid event. . Social distancing measures that will be in place. alcohol-based hand sanitizer, PPE).

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