Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

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

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

posted by Kelly Hart Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership must recognize this impact on their staff and adapt to strengthen and build a more resilient workplace to achieve sustainability. Adjust your leadership style. Build relationships. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 28, 2014

In The Risk Advantage , Panaggio tells the story of how he and his business partners built two thriving companies: Direct Mail Express (which now employs over 400 people and is a leading direct marketing company), and Response Mail Express (which was eventually sold to an equity fund, Huron Capital Partners). You must have an edge.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Start where you are and be realistic about the mindsets of those in leadership across your organization. The days should be long gone that a woman receives mail without her correct name, usually due to making assumptions based upon relationships. Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself.

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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.

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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. And as fundraisers, this is really important because it grounds us in the value of building relationships with people. Good morning if you are on the West Coast, I should say.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail!

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. .

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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.  Check out our last installment here ! We are short 100 signatures to reach our goal—act now!”

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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?

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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. Check out our last installment here ! Segment your audience. Greater Good Strategy. Get in touch here!

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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. Trust is the foundation of all lasting relationships. Where do checks go first?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Ask yourself (and your executive leadership team) what it is that you’re looking to achieve with a golf fundraiser. Are you looking for meaningful ways to build relationships with donors and sponsors? Here are ten tips to consider ahead of your 2020 event. 1) Clearly define your goals for the event on the front end.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

By: Stu Manewith, Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Omatic Software. This is because fundraisers — up and down the pyramid — miss out on fundamental information that can help them better build relationships, effect the best possible messaging, and elicit support to further the mission. And 2020 didn’t help. Stu Manewith.

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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. Check e-mail at designated times during the day.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Many of the nonprofits that received an award had a strong pre-existing relationship. Even if you had her mailing address I doubt it would matter. . Her team’s focus has been on “identifying organizations with strong leadership teams and results. Yet for many other nonprofits the award came ‘without warning.’

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In the same vein, you may have a long-standing relationship with a foundation but shouldn’t neglect the role of earned revenue or sponsorships. Retaining your existing donors and fostering valuable relationships with prospects comes down to a strategic engagement plan. Your communications shouldn’t be “one-size-fits-all.”

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Rely on established relationships. As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. As you develop community relationships, you can leverage your network to run a larger campaign down the line.

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Kindful

JUNE 3, 2021

You must know what they want out of the relationship. Imagine getting a new $100,000 sponsor and finding out the next day they expect access to your membership and mailing list. Consider joining your local chamber, their leadership program, or professional clubs (such as a business leader breakfast club). Media exposure?

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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. To learn more about how CauseVox CRM can help you track and manage donors so that you can build relationships that last , schedule a demo.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. The truth is not everyone will want to build a relationship or be “wined and dined.’ Reassign: If the problem is leadership heaping so many additional activities on this person’s plate (e.g., for direct mail donor acquisition. for events and $1.00

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Use your CRM to track relationships with supporters. Direct mail. Traditional mail does still have a place in advocacy campaigns. While digital marketing is cheaper and allows you to get in touch with supporters faster, direct mail can help supplement your online campaigns. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

—the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. What is a culture of fundraising? The Cultivation Phase.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

Myth 2: Meetings are the Only Way to Build Meaningful Relationships. Over the last few years, we have been able to build relationships faster by leaning on digital engagement. However, we are very intentional about nurturing relationships in between meetings through personalized digital engagement.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. His blog provides witty insights into building long-lasting relationships with donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

This form can be completed by mail, phone, fax, or online. By fax, it can take four business days and four to five weeks by mail. In fact, 60% of fundraising is cultivation or building relationships. She has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and leadership. The cost is $0. .

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Neon CRM

MAY 11, 2023

With the right set of features, you can deepen donor relationships and engage more easily with constituents. Operations & Leadership What’s the Best CRM for Small Nonprofits? Some platforms offer versatile, feature-rich solutions. Others are designed for simpler, more basic contact management. Choosing the right tool can be tough!

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The first step for any nonprofit, is to either build or buy a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to create a history of each supporter, recording their donations, if they volunteered, attended your event, or even sent you an email! email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.). Exclusive access.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Get an interview for your leadership on a podcast or radio show to discuss the cause and why it matters. Don’t forget that snail mail still exists—and it still works. A handwritten note or letter can go a very long way in making a donor feel appreciated, and it’s a fantastic way to begin building a long-lasting relationship.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters. The plan doesn’t need to be complicated at the start.

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John Kenyon

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Problem: Dirty Data = Lost Dollars & Relationships. Here are 3 among the many types of examples of Lost Dollars and Relationships driven by Dirty Data: 1) Contact info changes but is not updated in the system => communication stops & dollars stop. Authors: Mathew Emery & John Kenyon. Bye bye loyal donor family.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Determine the type of leadership your nonprofit would benefit from What skills or connections would you like board members to have? For example, you might seek board members who have former leadership experience, work well within a team, and are impeccably organized and punctual. You can apply for an EIN online , or by mail or fax.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. To help explain why a nonprofit database (also known as a constituent relationship management system) is so important to the financial and organizational success of your nonprofit, we’ll discuss how: It can help automate your marketing efforts.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Identifying prospective major donors, developing those relationships, and securing roughly 65% of your total revenue goal. From there, you’ll need to begin securing buy-in from your leadership and key stakeholders, including board members, staff, major donors, and other key partners. Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase.

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There could be issues with the appeal itself keeping your organization from reaching key donors—maybe you’re sending your direct mail campaigns to donors who prefer email campaigns. Do donors prefer giving by mail, phone, or online? For most nonprofits, it helps to go back to the starting point: your fundraising appeal.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

If your organization tends to have more formal relationships with your constituents, always default to what they prefer. Your membership management software should have some marketing and communications tools—like mail merge—that will help you keep communications personal but accurate. Better to avoid that chance altogether.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Making the most of metrics means helping your organization’s leadership understand and apply the data purposefully. Armed with a greater understanding of your donor base, your organization’s leaders can deftly navigate relationships with potential donors and existing members of your donor community.

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