EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Cast a wide net with texts, emails, phone calls and social posts.

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. So 82% of chief executives say that racial diversity is important to their external leadership. Good morning if you are on the West Coast, I should say.

Leadership 60

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 60

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2012

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

Mail 73

Mail Effective Guidelines Press 73

Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What I can tell you is that you’ll be thinking differently about every aspect of your next mailing.

Game 59

Game Fundraising Storytelling Press 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Leadership 40

Leadership Mentoring Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

Mail 63

Mail Communication Effective Guidelines 63

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

I recently taught several leadership development workshops at the Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership based on my new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Is it habit or are you addicted to getting the notice that you have mail? Another reason is connectivity.

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email France Guidelines Virginia 119

Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Dive into this classic to set yourself up for success with its proven approaches for compelling direct mail or online fundraising appeals. If people can’t engage with your organization on their phones, tablets, and through social media, you could be at a serious disadvantage. Happy reading!

Free 119

Free Help Fundraising Storytelling 119

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2011

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

Guidelines 66

Guidelines Mail Communication Effective 66

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Leadership: As part of your fundraising efforts, your event will most likely have a “host committee” and one or more “host committee chairpersons.” Your budget should take into account your fundraising goal, ensuring that you raise an amount of funds above and beyond all expenses. Draw up an entire marketing plan for the event.

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Guide Fundraising Hosting Charity 247

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks. Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where does the mail go first?

Donor 88

Donor Exercise Gift Charity 88

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This means you’ve got (1) motivated leaders; (2) volunteers; (3) leadership; (4) a board, and (5) staff. You need a leadership team committed to your mission and willing to give and get. Human Resources. Running a nonprofit is a team effort. If you’re the only one, it’s going to be hard to get off the ground. Do you have one?

Place 88

Place Fundraising Articulate Charity 88

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Policy Technique News 98

Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Those running the program discount the importance of face-to-face meetings and phone calls believing a strong social media presence and e-mail marketing push is all it takes for success. through emails, personal notes or just a quick phone call. Stay in constant contact with your supporters throughout the crowdfunding process.

Profit 100

Profit Fund Campaign Strategy 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2011

Those interruptions come from e-mail alerts, instant messages, cell phones and handheld devices that constantly buzz. The typical employee also checks e-mail 50 times a day. As a leader in the workplace, work with your employees to manage e-mails and to lessen daily interruptions. Productivity drops.

Mail 47

Mail Product Phone Technique 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2011

Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Before you write an e-mail, ask yourself if calling or visiting the recipient will bring better communication. Keep e-mails short.

Mail 47

Mail Companies Effective Guidelines 47

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

This form can be completed by mail, phone, fax, or online. The turnaround is immediate online or by phone. By fax, it can take four business days and four to five weeks by mail. She has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and leadership. Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

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Organization Files Nonprofit Grant 128

sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

During this period before the public rollout of your Giving Day, secure major gifts and make leadership annual gift asks. We allow our oldest alumni and members of our leadership annual giving to give early and have their gifts count for our Giving Day. Start with a direct mail campaign during your quiet phase to special groups.

Giving 69

Giving Phase Gift Channel 69

Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Direct mail marketing. Design your announcement.

Social Media 52

Social Media Mail Channel Marketing 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

Effective 52

Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Policy Technique News 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, before a business officer offers flexibility, it’s essential to have rules that define the terms of tuition payment and processing and have school leadership fully support those policies. The ability to take payments on the phone or online has greatly decreased the number of payments processed here at the school.

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Time Blackbaud Policy Structure 85

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

Effective 52

Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

6 internal factors The internal factors concern the organizational structure of your nonprofit: capacity, board support and engagement, strategy and planning, leadership issues, communication issues, and budget and finance. Are you “managing up” your CEO to guide executive leadership toward greater fundraising knowledge and action?

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Management 52

Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.). Fundraising Industry News Leadership big donor CRM database donor donor retention fundraising major donor' Exclusive access. Create levels of giving to recognize major donors for their contributions and to also encourage them to take their donation to the next level.

Support 230

Support Tips Database History 230

CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail. If your donor declines, try setting up a phone call instead. Donor money can be categorized in two ways: restricted or unrestricted.

Money 64

Money Donor Tips Technique 64

Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

Your membership management software should have some marketing and communications tools—like mail merge—that will help you keep communications personal but accurate. If you’ve sent your letter using direct mail, include a paper copy as well as instructions for those who want to complete the form online.

Template 98

Template Free Guide Application 98

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Tune in to hear how to make the case to leadership, shifting from phone banks to online and how these organizations pivoted in 2020. Making the case to leadership for establishing an online giving day. Shifting from phone banks to text and email. Planning for a giving day. Jeffrey Starrett. “If Kelly Cortes.

Podcast 28

Podcast Giving Phone Lesson 28

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

As your employee is explaining something to you, you turn to your computer monitor to check e-mail. Or, you answer your phone. Picture this. You call an employee into your office for a meeting. Or, you look at your mobile device. Or, you engage in a conversation with someone who enters your doorway.

Picture 52

Picture Mail Phone Conversation 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

email 49

email Guidelines Mail Press 49

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 53

Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

Interactions delivered during the solicitation phase come in many shapes and forms and through many different communication methods, like the phone, social media, direct mail, text message, etc. For example, there was a change in leadership in your nonprofit or a regular donor’s income has changed due to their retirement.

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Culture Create Phase Fundraising 94

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2010

Were not responsive to client requests and phone messages. Through this research it was learned that my client was violating virtually every leadership communication mistake. To simplify the project I categorized them into “The 7 Deadly Sins of Organizational Leadership Communication.”. Procrastinated on business opportunities.

Leadership 45

Leadership Communication Attitude Environment 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2014

As your employee is explaining something to you, you turn to your computer monitor to check e-mail. Or, you answer your phone. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Listening' Picture this. You call an employee into your office for a meeting. Or, you look at your mobile device.

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Leadership Picture Mail Phone 48