Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Some years, among the many books about leadership that I read, there is another book that is so good, it becomes my runner up for the best new leadership book of the year. Understand the power dynamics of an interaction to eliminate the fear of honest conversation. And effective communication is essential for successful leadership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For instance, if audience engagement is a priority, prompts related to chatbot interactions and personalized messaging are key. Measure Impact : Use the framework’s impact measurement techniques to assess the effectiveness of your ChatGPT-powered strategies. Let ChatGPT know about your current understanding of your audience.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

If you think about the ways brands and organizations interact with you leading up to the holidays, you’ll notice how those communications are cohesive and accurate in real time—but they’re not coming to you in just one channel or avenue. Here’s how to apply those same techniques to your nonprofit omni-channel fundraising at year-end.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

” A wink and nod to a famous novel and movie in Brasil about a women with two husbands named Marcleo. The moderator, Marcelo Jamberio, organized a set of questions that other Marcelo and I responded to with slides and audience interaction. Marcelo talked about how humor can capture attention. The audience laughed.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

3 techniques for effective data-driven decision-making Whether you’re looking to acquire new donors, retain the ones already on your list, or upgrade existing donors, using your data to optimize your asks can help you reach the right supporters with the right messages at the right time, every time.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The odd thing about living through a technological revolution is you think it’s just another Tuesday. While our upcoming session at bbcon 2023 will focus on where the tools are, we also hope to help shape conversations about where generative AIs are headed. Want to learn more about AI? of ChatGPT last December. We didn’t ask.

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Gyrus

MAY 12, 2016

Today’s tech-savvy, social and mobile learners are no longer interested in traditional classroom training and demand learning techniques that blends best with their current working style and outlook. Analytics tools help an organization to know about their learners and how they are digesting the information. Mobile learning.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Research from Community Brands consistently shows that members place high value on networking and staying up to date on industry news, trends, and regulations. Content might include posts about industry news, commentary, job search tips, and career development opportunities. Content strategy ?. Content calendar ?. Non-members .

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. Learn more about how nonprofit marketing can benefit your organization: What is nonprofit marketing? Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

. #2 Increased Efficiency in business writing AI prompts can automate many routine tasks and interactions, freeing up staff time and resources. Learn more about how nonprofits can have these use cases purpose-built for their work. #3 Learn more about using AI tools to create creative content with our free course.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Let’s take a look at some fundraising ideas – the fifteen most effective donor acquisition and online fundraising techniques used by top nonprofits. How about your nonprofit, school, or chairity? Make sure to set the date range back a year or two, so that you can look at the trend over time. 1) Go Mobile, Now!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Descriptions of key digital measurement concepts, terminology and analysis techniques. Peer Instruction and the flipped classroom is a research-based, interactive teaching method developed by Eric Mazur at Harvard University in the 1990s. Guidance on how to build an effective measurement plan.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 24, 2013

Let’s take a look at the fifteen most effective donor acquisition and online fundraising techniques used by top nonprofits. Make sure to set the date range back a year or two, so that you can look at the trend over time. 15) Don’t Forget About New Donors! 1) Go Mobile, Now! That’s right – this year! Are you ready?

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

How about your cookie consent banner? And if you aren’t transparent about how you track and store data, you also squander an opportunity to build brand trust. Here, we outline the latest trends your nonprofit needs to know in the ever-evolving world of data privacy. Maybe… never? If so, you’re not alone.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 17, 2019

These two adages were both in my mind last week when I asked people for the worst museum trends. I wasn't surprised that the worst trends had much more pick up than best. In this decade museums worst trends were in labor and tech: 1. Technology was the number one worst trend in museums in people's comments.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

So what, exactly, is so compelling about generative AI or ChatGPT? Whatever the reason, ChatGPT makes for a fascinating human-AI interaction. Use it once, though, and you’ll discover the need for improved prompt techniques to get the responses you want. There is a chance that an alternative is the correct answer.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Classic: Video that uses classic editing techniques so that proper tone and context are provided. Edgy: A more eye-catching video technique that might use unique angles or stylish edits to create a final product. . Inquire about invoicing; are they expecting any amount upfront? Ideal for parties or celebrations. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Use these opportunities to get to know your donors better by asking them about themselves and finding out what drew them to your cause. . We’ll review a few best practices to help inspire your brainstorming process and determine how you might go about carrying out the five stages of the stewardship journey. This might include: .

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall. Keep an eye on trends in employer information. So how do you optimize matching gifts in your phonathons? Create a standardized script.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2010

I posted the above photo on my Facebook page , primarily to test how different content sparks interaction on my own Facebook page. But as a bonus, I learned from Facebook expert Mari Smith , that sandwich boards and window clings with Facebook and Twitter IDS are an effective technique to close the loop between offline and social media.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

The conference favors networking opportunities over speaker-led sessions and utilizes the “Liberating Structures” facilitation technique to spark conversation and empower innovation. AFP ICON Date: April 7-9, 2024 Location: Toronto, ON Website: www. The agenda for AFP ICON 2024 is still TBD.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2017

They have a different approach and outlook on life than previous generations, as such traditional marketing and fundraising techniques will be less effective. Nonprofits must stay on top of social media trends and create engaging experiences for millennials in order to capture their loyalty.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2017

They have a different approach and outlook on life than previous generations, as such traditional marketing and fundraising techniques will be less effective. Nonprofits must stay on top of social media trends and create engaging experiences for millennials in order to capture their loyalty.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 16, 2010

I noticed a trend: children posed with the smaller mice, whereas adults stood with the largest one. This isn't earth-shattering, but it does suggest that people care more about personal comfort and ease of taking a photo than picking a favorite object with which to stand. Where are the social hotspots in your institution?

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

One of the most annoying things about communication in this digital age is that people ramble out their work numbers so rapidly, often you have to listen to the message five to ten times just to decipher the call. Be sure to tune into this blog channel as we further explore the learning industry and advancement trends a few times a week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

I am leading a #Nettalks Webinar on “ Leveraging Social Media to Engagement and Inspire Alumni Networks ” at 2 PM EST today. On Monday, I shared a post about some network and strategy concepts. This has an added benefit of increasing your “people talking about” metric which gets the content into more newsfeeds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

About a year ago, Mario Marino reached out to me and several colleagues with some provocative questions about e-learning in the nonprofit sector. This e-mail exchange with a dozen or so colleagues evolved into a guest post about one aspect of the topic.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 22, 2013

Note: This is the second in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. This post is about how we incorporate Google Analytics data into our Design Process. Our purposes for using Analytics as User Research are: To learn about current visitors to the website. To understand how visitors interact with the site.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 26, 2012

I was able to develop dynamic, innovative, and knowledgeable courses using e-learning tools such as Articulate, Camtasia, Microsoft Office, and worked with graphic artist to develop custom interactive multimedia instruction (IMI). Looking for nonprofit professional development opportunities?

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As an admitted Cleveland Indians fan and gracious World Series loser, I thought long and hard about how I could somehow link America’s Pastime to this unique blog. When most people think about reporting in the Learning Industry, they think about ROI justification. Baseball and your Learning Organization.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 30, 2013

I do know a great research technique that you can do yourself to get some insight: User Interviews. Here are a few highlights that may be helpful: Interviewing is a qualitative research technique that offers a deep dive into the lives of customers. Interactive Online Fundraising Web Design Non-Profit user research'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

At TechSoup, I've noticed we're talking more and more about the importance of data for nonprofits. We're reflecting a larger trend in business, government, and IT to pay more attention to the plumes of information our websites, databases, PCs, and mobile devices are generating. Measuring impact is the last thing to tackle.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Classic: Video that uses classic editing techniques so that proper tone and context are provided. Edgy: A more eye-catching video technique that might use unique angles or stylish edits to create a final product. . Inquire about invoicing; are they expecting any amount upfront? Ideal for parties or celebrations. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I resisted it for a year because I was concerned about having yet another social media outpost to feed and tune. To create a listening post to understand the questions and concerns from nonprofits about implementing an effective Facebook presence. To engage and discuss techniques and tips for using Facebook effectively for nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

When communicating about your fundraising needs with supporters, describe your funding situation truthfully. Instead of just communicating about your fundraising campaigns, share other involvement opportunities, such as volunteer experiences and advocacy opportunities. About the Author. Be transparent with your supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Last week, I facilitated an interactive keynote in Seattle at 2011 Tech for Good Leadership Summit sponsored by Microsoft Community Affairs , in partnership with NPower Seattle. By all accounts , the event held the space for peer learning. Watech4good Summit. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. It’s a design challenge.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2014

John Haydon said This Scientifically Proven Fundraising Technique Will Shock You , and he was right. This simple technique conflicts with the majority of fundraising advice you’ll find, but the meta-analysis of over 22,000 (42 studies) suggests that giving the option of NOT donating can actually boost your fundraising results.

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