Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s called, Know What Matters: Lessons From A Lifetime Of Transformations. Shaich offers clear-headed lessons for the entire life cycle of an enterprise, from bootstrapping a startup to going public to managing large companies to selling a business. Ron Shaich Finally, some of Shaich’s life lessons include: Tell yourself the truth.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

With a solid year of virtual fundraising under our collective belt, let’s take a look at seven key lessons learned in 2020 to help your nonprofit continue reaching those goals and fighting for its mission. That’s due in large part to the ability to pivot fundraising efforts from in-person to virtual.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Here are 10 lessons that can empower nonprofit leaders to become successful in developing resources Acknowledge your fears. The post 10 Lessons Learned For Success From A Fundraising Trainer appeared first on Bloomerang. It’s perfectly natural to be afraid of asking for gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 23, 2023

Secure your seat for the must-attend nonprofit conference of 2023. Cause Camp is a catalyst for innovative ideas, collaboration, and action in the areas of marketing, board engagement, digital fundraising, team building, avoiding burnout, and more. Gain invaluable knowledge to build momentum in your career and your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. Question: What is the most inspiring leadership lesson you've learned from a movie? What leadership lessons have you learned from running? So, sit back; get ready.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Subscribe to The Grow Report now to be notified of the next MotivateMonday flash training.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As an increasing number of funders join Demographics via Candid, we will continue to share their key lessons learned, as well as what collecting demographic data enables them to achieve. The post Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Related Posts: Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing… Elevate Your Fundraising Game with These Essential… Lessons from MotivateMonday | 16 Last Minute… Lessons from MotivateMonday | Establishing Your… Lessons from MotivateMonday | Five Social Media… The post Lessons from MotivateMonday | Fundraising for (..)

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Now that I’ve either made you my best friend or alienated you forever with that statement, let’s get into the lessons I believe all fundraisers can take from this movie ! . This is perhaps the biggest lesson of all for those of us working as fundraisers. You can build relationships without meeting in person. .

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 20, 2023

Lesson 1: Bring intention Read More » The post Building Innovation Into Your Nonprofit Culture: 5 Lessons from Joan Garry appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While you may never find yourself in a crisis of this magnitude at your nonprofit, you can learn from Southwest’s mistakes and use those lessons to prepare for a potential disaster. Let’s look at the following lessons. Lesson One: You need the right software and processes in place. Lesson Three: You need a contingency plan.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 7, 2023

But as […] The post Fundraising lessons we can use from Ukraine appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. It was an important moment, as he needs to constantly seek support for the attacks his country is experiencing from Russia. He knows the U.S. has the greatest means of support. This is definitely emergency fundraising.

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

In this candid account, the author reveals their personal trials and triumphs, spotlighting invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from. The post The Year of Three Executive Directors:<br> Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

Whether you’re a new nonprofit or an existing one, understanding how to apply these three lessons from the pandemic can greatly benefit your organization: . Lesson #1: Be resilient and plan ahead. Lesson #2: Adapt your fundraising strategies. Lesson #3: Make your communications personal.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Resources CauseVox Giving Study whitepaper CauseVox website Related Posts: Lessons from MotivateMonday | Five Social Media… Lessons from MotivateMonday | The Nonprofit Edit Lessons From MotivateMonday | Does a development… Lessons from MotivateMonday | Raise More Money… What’s In My Inbox | How One Nonprofit’s… The post (..)

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

In lieu of flowers: how to write lively memorial donation thank-you letters Acknowledging memorial gifts: What you need to know What to include in a memorial notification letter Related Posts: Lessons from MotivateMonday | Establishing Your… Lessons from MotivateMonday | What You Need to Know… Lessons from MotivateMonday | 5 Things You (..)

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 19, 2023

If major gift fundraising is Morton’s, social fundraising is McDonald’s. We’re not talking about the food; we’re talking about scale. The great thing about the scale of social fundraising is that you get a lot of data. So, here’s what the fast food of fundraising has to offer other income channels.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The post Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023 appeared first on Neon One. Our clients—and their outstanding GivingTuesday campaigns—showcase how occasions like GivingTuesday can be opportunities to build powerful connections between nonprofits, donors, and the communities they serve together.

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

The Context: A well-meaning board of directors can quickly find itself in trouble without an understanding of what to do […] The post The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

Project retrospec tives play a pivotal role to capture lessons learned. However, without thorough retrospectives, these opportunities or lessons to be learned may go unnoticed. The post The Value of Project Retrospectives: Project Closure and Lessons Learned appeared first on Media Cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s new book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. Question: What is the most inspiring leadership lesson you've learned from a movie? What leadership lessons have you learned from running? So, sit back; get ready.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I think there are many timeless lessons that still apply to current strategy that can be gleaned from looking backward. Decades before the dawn of digital ads and social media, advertising legend David Ogilvy penned his seminal book “Ogilvy on Advertising” sharing hard-won lessons on how to effectively persuade consumers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. Fundraising has not stopped during these uncertain times. Since March, we have seen organizations take their annual fundraisers online and go virtual.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The post From Transition to Transformation: Key Lessons from the Pandemic for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado. Why it Happens: Surviving the pandemic required a prolonged sprint to pivot to online platforms, finds new sources of funding, and more. It is tempting to want […].

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

Let’s walk through four lessons we learned from fundraising during the pandemic and learn how your school can implement these tips moving forward: Leverage online fundraising tools. Ready to learn how to use these lessons from the pandemic to raise more for your school? Communicate frequently with your supporters.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Related Posts: Preparing for #GivingTuesday | Resources for You Lessons from MotivateMonday | Converting Your New… How Are You Making #GivingTuesday Uniquely YOU?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

After a fundraising career of making solicitations for three different institutions of higher education and now serving as a trainer/consultant for a wide range of nonprofits, I’d like to share several fundraising lessons on what to do after your major gift ask is turned down.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 30, 2023

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The post 10 Giving Tuesday Lessons from Organizations Like Yours appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. While it may feel like we’re out of the woods, many of us are still working hard to accommodate big changes the best we can. Wearing masks in public may be a thing of the past to some, Read More ».

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Click here to download the slides from this presentation.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Warmest wishes, Janis The post Lessons From The Season Of Giving: 8 Ways You Can Create Effective Year-End Appeals appeared first on Bloomerang. By combining the magic of the holiday season with effective fundraising strategies, you can make wishes come true for those in need.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2021

Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta And Milwaukee." Annie E. Engaging with local community leaders and residents early and often is key to implementing public health and racial justice approaches to preventing gun violence successfully, a report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Watch this episode of MotivateMonday from earlier this year with guest presenter, Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, to discover why you should have a development plan and what it should include.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In no small way, good behaviors permeate all aspects of our lives. Behaviors like kindness, gratitude, and patience. These human practices are good in life and equally good in our nonprofits. These four I’ve learned over the years might help boost your work and your organizations.

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Association TV

JANUARY 19, 2021

The past year has been one of consistent change for every industry. Everyone pivoted to work-from-home, and digital solutions became the new normal. But that doesn’t work for everything.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 22, 2021

Our MotivateMonday guest, author, speaker, and consultant Nell Edgington offered lessons from her new book, Reinventing Social Change. You’ll see why I’ve been recommending this book, our April book drawing, to clients, colleagues, and subscribers.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2022

Right now, frontline fundraisers (but really all workers) have the advantage. In today’s business and nonprofit climate, the rank-and-file workforce has the advantage for demanding better pay, benefits and working conditions. And, for many workers, they are getting it.

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