Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Then my phone rings, and I’m looking at it, and I’m being distracted from my distractions! Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing. Now look back at your distractions list: What are those distractions in your life that you have to include? That plan guided my life. This was my LIFE DREAM.

Game 40

Game Life Teach Los Angeles 40

Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books.

Free 120

Free Help Fundraising Storytelling 120

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This is a person who comes to one meeting a year, and doesn’t return the CEO’s phone calls, or leaves a 6 am voicemail in response saying, “Tag, you’re it.” The heavy-lifting board Heavy-lifters are engaged—fully engaged—with the life and growth of the organization regardless of its stage.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Government Director Associations 105

Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Clearly, many Generation Z volunteers see the value that active volunteerism can have on their own life and career ambitions, outside of community impact. 95% own a smart phone or a computer. Offering opportunities to learn new skills is a great way to engage all volunteers, especially Gen-Zers. Make Volunteering Easy.

Generation 85

Generation Volunteer Social Media Virtual 85

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s volunteers are not a monolithic group; they come from diverse backgrounds—with varying motivations, skills, and availability. From the first email, phone call, or meeting, volunteers are gauging whether your organization is a place where they want to invest their time and energy.

Arts 60

Arts Volunteer Retention Skills 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

My mom was generous and supportive of everyone in her life and those less fortunate than her. My mother was born before the days of the Internet, social media, computers, and mobile phones and found technology a huge challenge – both frustrating and a little intimidating due to a lack of training and skills development.

Portland 73

Portland Philadelphia NTEN Children 73

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

They have multiple social media profiles and check their phones frequently. While they might not identify as activists, they do feel personally responsible for making life better for themselves, their peers, and marginalized groups. You can sell tickets in advance and collect donations directly via mobile phone during the event.

Causes 124

Causes Support Volunteer Generation 124

Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. Sometimes we get one tool – one skill, one talent – and out of habit, we stick with it, never thinking about other tools we might need. How does my nonprofit’s website look on a phone? And your fundraising more productive! So, what tools do you need?

Tools 116

Tools Fundraising Websites Raise 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

The solution is to simplify complex work environments that can help people be more resilient coupled with professional development that helps individuals build resiliency skills. Remote work is also becoming more popular, along with a desire to improve virtual meeting skills.

Research 119

Research Trend Culture Nonprofit 119

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. That’s marketing, not sales.

Story 52

Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. That’s marketing, not sales.

Story 52

Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. Some 95% of teens ages 12-17 are online, 76% use social networking sites, and 77% have cell phones.

Network 110

Network Work System Teen 110

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The newer the cell phone, the better the photo. Among the people she has supported in improving their reading skills: a veteran, a grandmother, a bus driver, and a mother who recently emigrated from Yemen. . Mary fell in love with Nancy Drew books as a child and is excited to see her students improve their reading skills.

Websites 98

Websites Donor Photo Nonprofit 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2014

I did take along a few books, including Ariana Huffington’s Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder. ” But it is also important to just turn off the damn computer and mobile phone and spend time with your loved ones or your own thoughts.

Business 129

Business Slideshare Metrics Life 129

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

It’s all about teaching digital literacy and citizenship: the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically, behave safely, and interact responsibly in a digital world. At Common Sense, we believe these skills are as essential to thriving in the 21st century as reading and writing. An 8-megapixel camera on your phone?

Literacy 134

Literacy Education Digital Teach 134

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? Success in email requires copywriting skills, which you can learn. Writing marketing copy is a skill. And, now, years later, I can get the results I’m looking for with an appeal or a fundraising email, because I developed the skill through practice.

email 126

email Fundraising Sound Sample 126

AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

It is important to focus on growing your networking skills and develop lasting and real connections. Business cards, a portfolio, a proposal, a pen and paper, your phone, a phone charger… these are the types of things that you may need when going to an event like this. . This is part of life. We’ve got you covered. .

Relationship 96

Relationship Network Create Industry 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Then my phone rings, and I’m looking at it, and I’m being distracted from my distractions! Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing. Now look back at your distractions list: What are those distractions in your life that you have to include? That plan guided my life. This was my LIFE DREAM.

Game 52

Game Los Angeles Life Course 52

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

When filling any position, always have a checklist of skills, experience, and qualities, outlining the perfect candidate. SPCA, Paws For Life, etc.) After a potential candidate replies to email or InMail, arrange a phone call. We also recommend some great ways to integrate LinkedIn with workflow technology tools!

Linkedin 135

Linkedin Tips Influence Search 135

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Location and hours: Share the nuts-and-bolts information a volunteer might need in a pinch, including the location of all program sites, hours of operation, the main phone number, your mailing address, and your website. Include email addresses of all employees and phone numbers of those who work directly with volunteers.

Volunteer 119

Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

By instilling basic business skills courses within your program employees can quickly obtain the business skills they do not know they require to succeed in their roles. By doing so, employees are outfitted with the tools needed to accomplish these challenges with the least possible hindrance to daily work life. Problem Solving.

Application 68

Application Training Train Business 68

Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2014

Your baseline plan should include meaningful thank you notes, thank you phone calls from board members, and program updates. Rachel leads fundraisers in monthly workshops to dramatically improve individual fundraising skills and results. Fundraising Stewardship donors fundraising stewardship'

Donor 40

Donor Life Dallas Gift 40

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

Brainstorm the skills, talents, and abilities you need so your marketing is clear. Or is your Ideal Volunteer retired from the workforce and able to bring maturity and life experience to sensitive work of supporting families experiencing food insecurity? Next, what are the required skills for the job? Write job descriptions.

Volunteer 98

Volunteer Program Create Student 98

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

He quickly came up with the idea of a mobile app that could show a woman the years of life expectancy she (or her family) will lose due to breathing the polluted air inside her dwelling. Could you add an attachment to the phone that could sense the pollution? Will such an app work?

Ideas 223

Ideas Kenya Brain Software 223

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

By using a mobile phone, they can collect data on the go and easily sync it to their Salesforce platform if they are in an area where the internet is unavailable. They can’t afford a Salesforce developer, nor can they make the additional technology investment, to bring something like this to life and keep it going. Just show up.

Survey 65

Survey Mobile India San Francisco 65

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or with gratitude.” — G.K. Focusing on someone else’s achievements and skills means we’re not concentrating on the unique talents and gifts that make us special. Learn to appreciate people for the unique skills they bring to the table. Chesterton.

Personal 119

Personal Practice Journal Fundraising 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2006

(Click through to the larger version to read the poster) I've been going to meetings on information island at the TechSoup area in Second Life where a small group of avatars interested in nonprofits and Second Life have been busy working on some exciting plans lead by Susan Tenby of TechSoup. Next meeting is 10:30 a.m.

Second Life 50

Second Life Life Avatar Flickr 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

Then my phone rings, and I’m looking at it, and I’m being distracted from my distractions! Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing. Now look back at your distractions list: What are those distractions in your life that you have to include? That plan guided my life. This was my LIFE DREAM.

Game 52

Game Life Los Angeles Course 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned. Or the last photo in their phone. Hat tip/ Jen Bokoff ).

Virtual 130

Virtual Facilitation Exercise Training 130

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Storytelling is a skill. A skill like any other skills needed for successful selling. Paul's Sell with a Story book includes : Model stories Skill-building exercises Enlightening examples from Microsoft, Costco, Xerox, Abercombie & Fitch, Hewlett Packard, and other top companies. That’s marketing, not sales.

Story 49

Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 49

Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Create an eye-catching donation form Steward donors with an email campaign Encourage donors to take part in fundraising events Get supporters to fundraise on your behalf with peer-to-peer fundraising Reach donors where they are – on their phones! Reach donors where they are – on their phones!

Raise 52

Raise Money Guide Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2012

I was able to get fast wifi and 3G on my smart phone almost every where I went, with the exception of very brief patches in rural areas when we left main roads. Translation: Taxi Driver - We are not in a hurry, please drive slow, we want to live a long life. However, our taxi driver was talking on his cell phone during the drive.

Cambodia 96

Cambodia Social Media Change Social 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

So, it is important for us to incorporate techniques in daily work life that reduce the chances of this happening. I can’t possibly read everything, but I am using content curation skills to pick out the best stuff to give more attention to. Establish Rituals: Rituals in your work life are valuable.

Content 139

Content Tips Help Exercise 139

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Board and staff members can learn from people with relevant skills and life experiences. Start with an email requesting an in-person meeting, video call, or phone call.

Roles 111

Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

Unless you plan on working at your current nonprofit for the rest of your life, it’s entirely possible that during your next job search, recruiters and your future boss will be browsing your LinkedIn Profile. There are also special sections of your profile where you can list certifications, languages, patents, skills, and publications.

Linkedin 220

Linkedin Profile Professional Tips 220

Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Here are just a few really good, real life examples: Draft Gratitude relies on their Monthly Giving Team to cover about half of their monthly expenses for the horses. Knowing where and how to find monthly donors for your nonprofit is a key skill in successful fundraising, and one you’ll certainly want to get good at! Special Ask event.

Donor 128

Donor Nonprofit Gift Missouri 128

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

I was hired in July 2009 to come into the organization and breathe life into social networking, explore new opportunities and empower the volunteers. What do you think are the most important skills necessary in a social media practitioner? An important skill is knowing how to connect with your constituents online.

Cancer 223

Cancer Los Angeles Social Media Action 223