Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

And with the latest entry being 2023 – when Google released its generative AI natural language processing tool. Jacobs has founded seven billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar businesses, completed approximately 500 M&A transactions, and raised 30 billion dollars of debt and equity capital, including three IPOs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? You're always good at __." "I'm

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Your donors are at an event, phones in hand, sharing the experience, live-tweeting your powerful speech, or simply engrossed in a captivating presentation. Your donors are already on their phones, browsing, texting, and connecting. Imagine this. What if they could respond to that urge then and there with a simple text?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Use captivating language on your gala invitation to evoke curiosity. Consider including phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles, and/ or QR codes to make it easier for guests to scan the invitation for digital information and tickets. Briefly highlight your cause, impact, and what the evening promises.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 15, 2014

But even then attacking others and using foul language is grounds for removal. They are boosted by anonymity and will very rarely, if ever, follow up with a complaint via email or phone that they were blocked from your community. Once they’re blocked, you’ll never hear from these trolls again. That’s the reality of the social web.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It seemed just another Tuesday—just Apple’s version of a mobile phone that not everyone had or even wanted. But a series of breakthroughs—including several over just the last decade—have catapulted AI to the forefront of our public consciousness. We didn’t ask. Generative AIs have the power to transform education.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Whether you’ve collected the audio over a video call, traditional phone conversation, or a recording of an in-person event, you have numerous transcription options. Select the language of your recording. How to take text from scans and cell phone photos of documents. To do that, you’ll need to transcribe your results. .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

You know this, and so does the general public. Nothing is more boring than boilerplate language: “Your donation will help us bridge the gap between mental illness and health care”. Sometimes you can ask for donations solely online; in other cases, it may be better through a one-on-one meeting, a presentation, or a phone call.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the real challenge begins when the initial urgency subsides and public attention shifts away. By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. This builds a connection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? You're always good at __." "I'm

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They solicit community members to volunteer, bring them into mission activities, and broadcast their work to the public. Relying too heavily on technology means that those who lack the resources, language skills, and savvy to use technology to its full potential are left behind. English as a second language.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2021

One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? You're always good at __." "I'm

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

Natural-language processing. Natural-language processing (NLP) refers to the capability of AI to understand the text and the spoken word. Buhlig shared how the ASU Foundation is using AI deep learning, “For us to be more efficient and effective at our work, we want to understand what the interests of our donor population.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Where contact information is requested, provide (if applicable) Name, Title, Address, Email Address, Phone Number. Even a quick scan of the form fields above will reveal that much of this information is available from any public repository of 990 forms filed annually by US nonprofits. If you are an infomediary. If you are a nonprofit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? You're always good at __." "I'm

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

And nonprofits and lots of others working to benefit the public can use its tools to be able to do their work better. Its team had figured out a way for people in a crisis area to send SMS information (text messages) from their cell phones or computers to report an outbreak of catastrophic conditions. These folks do astonishing work.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

You can also take the DIY approach and analyze Zillow, real estate records, Google searches, and other public records to get an idea of your donors’ wealth capacity. Follow up with a phone call, thanking them for past engagement and discussing what they love about your mission. Make one last phone call. Send a follow-up email.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Use existing sources of information to complement your primary research This may include academic studies, reports from other nonprofits, government data, or articles and publications relevant to your cause. Use language and tone that reflect their preferences and communication style.

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Whole Whale

MAY 26, 2022

The publicity of the 988 hotlines, a critical resource, will help save lives but will also take significant work. The Inclusivity Tool can help aggregate mentions of “911,” so you can adjust the language if it makes sense. See the SAMHSA website for the latest guidance around 988 , including FAQs, resources, and key messaging.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

It may seem like they’re repeating themselves, but repeating something in exactly the same language is not the same as repeating the message you want to get across in a variety of ways. Do a survey, do a poll, do a Facebook Live, call people on the phone, do a focus group. They’re dealing with the general public! It does not.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

Generally a capital campaign happens in two parts: a silent phase and a public phase. A lot of the work here will be in personalized phone calls and meetings with people you identified early in the process. Once you hit the end of it, it’s time to go public! The Public Phase of Your Capital Campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

An AI-powered tool can accomplish it in minutes—and doesn’t get interrupted for meetings or a phone call or a birthday party for Toby the newish office manager who just turned 27. We use natural language processing, a machine-learning technique, to generate a summary of topics and sentiment of individual news stories.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? You're always good at __." "I'm

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 5, 2013

And once the United States Senate ratifies the treaty, it will be possible for libraries like Bookshare to get more content for Americans from sources outside of the United States and in more languages. We were worried that a bad treaty might even negatively affect our ability to serve our users in the United States.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

If they have indicated they prefer to be contacted by phone rather than email, make sure you call them. You’ll want to craft some specific language for your board early on to let them know what their role is and how they can help. Make things as personal as possible by paying attention to their preferences and needs. Case for Support.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone. The photo or video taken on a phone and then posted to the web can change the conversation, alert news media to issues or new developments, and change the course of response.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

On the most basic level, illegal dumping confronts us with garbage in public spaces, which is unpleasant and unhealthy. They want local public authorities to be aware of the problem and commit themselves to take action. " Trashout is currently available in 12 languages. The Problem. They want that dump gone!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

With merely a click of a mouse or tap on a phone, individuals can quickly learn about and donate to nonprofit organizations. The public can visit a nonprofit’s website, easily find financial documents, sign up to volunteer, make a donation, and even have text translated to their native language. Use a professional.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

As the leader of a non-government organization (NGO), you know how important it is to leverage your online presence in order to publicize your mission, draw in donations, and connect with your supporters. Tone and language for web content: Do you want your NGO to come across as fun-loving and laid back? Serious and professional?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? You're always good at __." "I'm

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Doare built the platform, both multi-language and multi-currency, so people can donate anywhere. Regarding the cultural side, I’m very optimistic and really hope to see more men involved in charitable giving as well as companies showing more public support of nonprofits! 45% are enrolled in a monthly giving program. ?

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

Rather than sending out communications en masse with general language, try to put your donors’ names on every piece of communication. Every time someone makes a donation of any size, make sure to send a thank you email or even a handwritten note or phone call.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

There are also special sections of your profile where you can list certifications, languages, patents, skills, and publications. For security reasons, do not add your phone number or mailing address. Reserve Your LinkedIn Public Profile Vanity URL. Once you have set up your profile, you are ready to go public.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 30, 2012

I wrote about a version of this one last year, but the language of this version is so tortured that I have to post it. PHONE NUMBER: +22999511139. Mueller, III Director Office of Public Affairs. No official-looking seal this time. Sender: FBI OFFICE (office.fbi3@gmail.com). Subject: FROM IMF HEAD OFFICE. J.Edgar Hoover Building.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

Their team of digital volunteers, already trained in public affairs and talking to the media, used specific language to represent themselves as Red Cross voices online. FEMA updated their Facebook account with survival tips, like how to navigate around a flooded city, and information on how to access FEMA on your mobile phone.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In that program, I learned many manners in which I could properly present myself in front of the customer, how to effectively summarize the purpose of my existence within a corporate entity, and most importantly a phone etiquette trick that has stayed with me until this very day.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

A heartfelt thank you over the phone can often lead to greater giving. By honing in on outcome language – what you alone can do because of the unique impact you make in this world – donors will naturally gravitate toward giving. Hone in on outcome language so donors understand your organization’s unique impact on this world.

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