Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2021

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. Each month, they help create financial opportunity that previously did not exist for people in poverty. Creating powerful solutions.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2015

We’ve all experienced that seemingly endless barrage of emails in our inbox with catchy subject lines promising myriad wonderful opportunities from cheap and exotic vacations to deep discounts on must-have products to offers for reversing hair loss and improving your love life. In a word: psychology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

According to Pew Research Center , 85% of people have a smartphone and even more than that are active on a number of social media platforms. This is where we share life updates with friends and family, get inspiration from others, and even consume news. Share your number as a quick and easy option for people to donate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health,” explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube. Yet I have come to learn that there are disciplines and a practical approach to accomplish significant life success, as well,” says Gino.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. Do: Everyone in our community deserves to have a full, thriving life.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy. A word on content and AI Search for SEO tips and you’ll read a lot about creating good content that people will want to read.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Research shows that people who laugh more have less stress and a higher quality of life. One study even showed that exposure to humorous stimuli might help people power through tedious tasks. That’s why I recommend doing what Steven Covey says: “ Begin with the end in mind.” . Surround yourself with positive people.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

This reality changed when Frank found out about Benetech’s Bookshare accessible digital library for people with print disabilities. Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. And the best part? I could request books not already in the collection, and sometimes my wish would be granted.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. It’s very personal to me. . Thanks for being here.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Abilities rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior remain essential for success in business and life. To prepare for an uncertain future, begin building competence in areas where people remain the experts. Inspire Creativity Laughter and casual atmosphere encourage people to bring novel ideas forward.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

By designing systems, products, and services from the perspective of their human users, we can compensate for, and even exceed, what might be accomplished in a person-to-person transaction. We need to build technology that makes a difference in people’s lives. ” And, Hadi Partovi, Co-founder of Code.org said this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Loneliness is not defined by the lack of people, because someone can be lonely even while surrounded by others. High performance people will do better work if they understand the context (the why). Be mindful of talking too much yourself and of team members who speak too much or too little. Promote work-life balance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Kayla Matthews is a researcher, writer and blogger covering topics related to technology, smart gadgets, the future of work and personal productivity. Bringing Causes to Life. The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” is the bane of nonprofit fundraising. Microsoft Hololens. Virtual reality can do just that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

The social media platform has more than 1 billion users — beating Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok — and is especially popular among people aged 18-29. Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. Instagram offers two account types — business and personal profiles.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Don’t be that person to your donors. This is called transformational giving because it transforms the donor’s life as well as the lives of those you’re serving. Here’s what the letter says in case you can’t read it: “What does it mean when we say you’ve changed a life? You have truly changed his life. Others are very shy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind. They are likely to be juggling a variety of professional obligations in addition to family life and other interests outside of work. If you’re not communicating regularly, board duties end up out of sight, out of mind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. Start where you are and be realistic about the mindsets of those in leadership across your organization.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 12, 2011

Synchronistically, later in the week I listened to a free call with Jennifer Louden , Bridget Piloud, Marianne Elliott , Tara Gentile, and Tara Sophia Mohr , about Self-Care, Mindfulness and Social Media. My number one mindfulness tip is to be aware of social media envy. Jen uses a timer and sets an intention before using social media.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 26, 2022

Each January, National Mentoring Month celebrates the people who guide our paths, support our journeys, inspire our next steps: mentors. As you think about your own journey, who was the person — or people — who shined a light upon your path at a time you needed it most? Will you be that person?

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

Our staff is made up of personable sales professionals, dedicated nonprofit onboarding specialists, brilliant software developers, devoted partnerships success experts, and more?—and I appreciate how enriching it is to work with like-minded people in the mission-driven space! and we’re always looking to add to the bunch.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Personalized donor experiences. Personalization will be critical to build relationships that result in loyal donor bases. Nonprofit interactions with supporters will need to be tailored according to their stage of life, intent, and preferences for communication. Trusted payment apps, like PayPal and Venmo. Tech-driven events.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

Audience personas are fictional people that you create who represent your audience, based on real aggregate audience data. By putting together a comprehensive profile of your audience, your nonprofit is better able to create personalized content that speaks to your audience and drives them to action.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

People attend professional networking events for a variety of reasons. While simultaneously vague and completely obvious, networking events are about building a personal relationship and growing a personal network. A personal connection might be for business or they might be for pleasure. Are you a talkative person?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2022

Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder of The Mindful Techie , shares tools and strategies on how to regain control and relieve the stressors that face us. 5 Ways Grantmakers Create Work- and Tech-Life Balance. Topics covered in this episode: Major impacts of the pandemic on wellbeing.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

After all, this is their idea, their brain-child, their life. It’s a question on the minds of thousands of small businesses, startup tech companies and—yes—nonprofits. People won’t invest their time or money in something they don’t believe in. The post How to Make People Believe in Your Cause appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

Filled with profound insights and compelling data, and based on a commissioned survey on who and what inspires people, Hedges uncovers a set of consistent, learnable behaviors that dramatically enhance leadership success. And, how to energize people every day. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2016

In the book, we include a couple of good checklists and assessments to help educate people about their symptoms. However, there can be other signs that work/life balance is out of whack. My colleague, Aisha Moore who blogs about self-care calls it “The Personal Craziness Index.” I might even take a quick walk.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And by getting comfortable with our stories and sharing them, we can make a great deal of difference both personally and professionally. . Many people were taught that success—and, similarly, taking up space—is selfish. Many people were taught that success—and, similarly, taking up space—is selfish. Playing small.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? When you post on social media, you don’t know how many people actually see your content. So, what can you do to get more people to open and respond to your fundraising emails? We’re all busy and most people don’t like writing.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

A lot of people shy away from fundraising. In fact, most people would rather make a public speech than ask for money, and public speaking is ranked higher on the fear scale than talking about death! . The person asking feels that they are somehow in a diminished social position from the person being asked. One to One.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, information, history and experience from one person, the teller, to another, the listener, but it goes deeper than that. Words are everything in fundraising.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Unfortunately, going solely off of demographic information often results in a two-dimensional view of a person. . You must touch people on a psychological level to inspire them to passionately engage and invest with you. That’s where your nonprofit can make a positive difference in your donor’s life. . If so, how? .

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Don’t send your fundraising appeal to people who don’t want to hear from you anymore. A clean list , with the most current email and mailing addresses, will save you money and help you reach the right people fast. What will you ask people to give? Write to one person. Use the signature of the top-ranking staff person.

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