Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So This guide for making the second half of your life the best it can be is incredibly timely.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to donors enables fundraisers to steward it toward loyalty. In doing so, they get to champion a better life for beneficiaries, whether people, animals, the environment, or the social cause of their choice. When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Such subpar messages may be the reason that 63% of fundraisers feel uncomfortable using AI for personalized donor communications. While AI is often touted as a way to hyper-personalize fundraising efforts, to many fundraisers, AI can make communications seem less personal, less authentic.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Gustavo Rasetti, CEO of Fearless Culture , describes Zappos relationship between culture and structure like this. But with the right guidance, that relationship can be redefined to maximize its potential.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Here are five reasons for investing in personalized professional development for leaders and strategies to support your professional journey. Learn To Self-Assess Take the time to conduct a thorough self-assessment before starting your personal development journey.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re That relationship must begin with trust. It becomes the staff’s job to bring that vision to life. We’re a board of eight.

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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. Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To get the attention of your donors and increase their engagement, you can make your impact report come to life. Here are six best practices for creating an effective digital impact report that truly reflects your organization’s mission and accomplishments, with a goal of increasing donor engagement.

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Bloomerang

JULY 9, 2024

Get personal and conduct great discovery The greatest gift we can give our donors is being known by us. Anything a donor chooses to share with you—their values, hopes, hardships, wishes, hobbies, or an important milestone in their life—offers you an opportunity to deepen your relationship by honoring that.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By Jane McGrath You have no doubt experienced being generous as well as receiving generosity both personally and as a fundraiser to the organization you serve. Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to our donors, enables nonprofit leaders to steward it toward loyalty.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we head into 2023 with excitement and enthusiasm, we reflect back fondly on 2022 as a year of important and successful investments from Association Analytics (A2) to the association community covering everything from analytics webinars, industry partnerships, evolving product features, great employees and significant focus on customer success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As such, the process presented in the book applies to all areas of your life,” shares the author. This starts a chain reaction across organizations and interconnected networks of human relationships,” shares the author. She further explains that becoming a human leader is a journey, not a destination.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. Keep all of this important personal information organized and in a secure database. Open communication will help build long-lasting relationships with volunteers.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

“Each chapter provides useful guidance on how to achieve moments of peaceful, productive dialogue with the people in your life.” He adds, “If how you treat others matters to you, this book offers powerful new habits that can give you the confidence to engage in dialogue about hard topics while building and strengthening relationships.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As such, the process presented in the book applies to all areas of your life,” shares the author. This starts a chain reaction across organizations and interconnected networks of human relationships,” shares the author. She further explains that becoming a human leader is a journey, not a destination.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Additionally, they may have reached a point in their lives where they are reflecting on their legacy and the impact they want to leave behind. Build personal relationships : Cultivate personal connections with your aging donors. Use larger print (14-point font at a minimum): Larger print helps aging eyes.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Kyra Millich If you fundraise within the disability community, you might be wondering how to best connect with a person living with a chronic disabling condition. Chances are that you interact in your personal or professional life somewhat regularly with the disability community. Who is that person?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

In what is about a one- to two-hour read, you'll gain knowledge and easy-to-use tools for how to find and leverage mentoring relationships. Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

Culture breathes life into your organization and unites your team. Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? Personalization leads to deeper connections, donor retention, and increased lifetime contribution value.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

The first indicator of a successful nonprofit organization is the amount of time they spend on the details that bring their fundraising campaigns to life right from the start. Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

1) Ellen Toscano, 2024 Bid Master Winner Voted as the Top National Auctioneer Ellen Toscano (yoursingingauctioneer.com) , voted as the top national benefit auctioneer of 2024 is the founder, CEO and Principal Auctioneer of The Singing Auctioneer LLC, has been a professional singer, actress and stage performer her whole life.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

But how do you breathe life into this metaphor and translate it into real-world sustainability for your organization? Make It Personal: Donor Engagement Sustainable fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about building connections. It becomes your launchpad, propelling your mission into reality.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Branding and Page Layout Your donation page is often the first introduction many donors have to your campaign, so it should reflect the heart of your mission. Donors are 75% more likely to give when the page reflects your unique brand, making them feel confident and more likely to complete their donation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. Relationships, feelings and personal security are important to Amiable Style people. They are often seen by others as highly efficient and not concerned about relationships or feelings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

She tells her authentic and personal story of what it means to discover her own sense of love and worth in her twenty-year career. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Who are the people in your life who nourish you the most?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Managing relationships. Wiens also discovered during her research that people with burnout immunity have a special relationship with stress. They know it means: Understanding yourself. Managing yourself.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

You’ll learn about: understanding the power of personal connections how to pivot in your career the right way to make mistakes how to use influence for the greater good how to be a memorable manager effective networking Robert L. This book represents the culmination of my life's work advising executives across industries.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Real-Life Uses of AI for Nonprofits Donor Engagement : AI can personalize communications and predict future donations by analyzing donor data. Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud: This CRM platform offers AI-driven insights to help nonprofits manage donor relationships, track fundraising efforts, and optimize outreach strategies.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. Personal Interest, Awareness, & Passion Great major gifts officers need to have a passion BOTH for the organization and fundraising profession. What is a Major Gifts Officer?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors are considered the “life blood” of nonprofit organizations and foundations. Therefore each individual relationship, interaction, and correspondence with these supporters is vital to a nonprofit’s overall sustainability. What is the person’s name?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Wetzler explains that the only thing that allows you to understand what’s on another person’s mind better is just asking them. Following the powerful The Ask Approach™ method will lead you to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships. Wetzler : It really depends on the person. Zip your lip.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Prepare to be inspired, impressed and motivated by personal, real-life stories and case studies from 70 women leaders in the new book, Wisdom Warriors , authored by Carol Seymour. How do you go about fixing difficult relationships? Reflecting on the abundance of stories in the book, Seymour said, "Sharing.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

The daughter is further insulted because she helped take care of her mother during the final months of her life, and there was no way her mother would have wanted others – strangers — to get more than her own family. The Personal Representative Owes Fiduciary Duties.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A powerful personal note that makes it to your donor’s fridge is worth 100 tote bags that end up in the trash. I knew the major donor would welcome a certain type of gift because I had relationships with them or our organization had asked them in a donor survey. Lastly, there’s giving the gift of a real relationship.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

She tells her authentic and personal story of what it means to discover her own sense of love and worth in her twenty-year career. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Who are the people in your life who nourish you the most?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We need to consider the quality and intensity of the relationship between donors and our organizations. We need to be thinking more about not just the length of a relationship with a donor, but also the quality and intensity of that relationship. Build relationships with new friends before asking for money.

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