Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

Whether they be donors, employees, volunteers, partners, sponsors just someone who likes to read your blog, nonprofits are leveraging technology to allow the public a looking glass into the inner working of their organizations. Industry News Social Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech volunteers' Executive updates.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Traditional methods of “getting the word out” include: using your non-profit’s network of frends and supporters, mailed invitations, direct mail, phone banks, word of mouth and the event host committee. If you run into any problems, document the solutions ahead of time and post a troubleshooting link for guests.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In addition to emailing your supporters when promoting a campaign, email them with helpful tips, industry-related updates, inspiring stories, and recaps of successful events and volunteering efforts. Make it convenient to opt-in to your mailing list. Always include links. Make use of storytelling to make your asks more compelling.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

And if you don’t have a budget , that’s an even bigger problem!). Or, if you rent a list of names and addresses and send a direct mail piece to everyone on that list, you probably won’t recoup enough in donations to make that a worthwhile expense. This is a WHOLE other issue – how to succeed at direct mail fundraising.).

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

I recently asked 100 fundraisers this question and almost half said they recruited their absolute best donors from prospecting with board members, staff, volunteers and stakeholders. Truthfully there is a lot of content many prospects might gladly give you their email (or mailing) address to get that you are giving away for free right now.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Your marketing specialists get the word out about your gala to your supporters through email, social media, direct mail, and any other communication channels your nonprofit uses. In addition, don’t forget about your volunteers, who will handle many basic administrative and logistical responsibilities. Direct mail. Tech experts.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, send fundraising flyers , event invitations, and thank-you notes to members of the community through the mail. Problem solve. Then, show you’re working to solve that problem with the help of your supporters. Introduce a challenge that your character faces.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors. I KNOW you usually come last, after your nonprofit work, your family, your volunteers/staff, your friends, and your neighbors. Coordinating volunteers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Year-end Appeal Creative (inclusive of email and direct mail): 96% were writing their own appeals and not using a copywriter. 34% were only sending out 2-3 appeals (direct mail and email). “I’ve heard we should first ask people to give, if not give, advocate for org, and lastly to volunteer for org. Include it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In fact, back in the day, I encountered this exact problem. Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where does the mail go first? I even offered to volunteer at one of the places! — Stymied Dear Stymied, I feel your pain, and you are not alone. And I’ll tell you what I did to address it. Where do checks go first?

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3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 1, 2015

You keep mailing out newsletters and fundraising appeals. You keep adding new donors, new prospects and your mailing lists get larger. Your success, however, is masking a serious problem. Have you done the math on returned mail? If 5% of the addresses are bad, that’s 5,000 pieces of returned or wasted mail each mailing.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

After all, common problems— like the COVID-19 pandemic of the past year —yield common solutions. Just like last year, common solutions to this year’s problems emerge in the form of fundraising trends. Consider adding direct mail appeals alongside your mobile strategy to capture a wider audience and boost your conversion rates.

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TechImpact

MAY 8, 2014

Too often, the problem nonprofits face is they’re treating their social media fundraising campaigns like their direct mail, telemarketing or email campaigns. Here are 3 of the largest problems we see nonprofits struggling with their social media marketing campaigns, and how to fix them. Too many social media channels.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. This could be a long-time volunteer or someone impacted by your mission. Define the problem. Most of the communication at this point will happen online via e-mails, social media, and your website. start as early as September.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

Many donors will prefer to give right on your website via their digital wallet as opposed to mailing in a physical check. Problem-oriented messaging. Instead, there needs to be a problem that needs solving, and donations must be the key to providing that solution. But what is problem-oriented messaging and how does it work?

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. Additionally, encourage new donors to stay engaged by signing up for your email newsletter, following you on social media, volunteering, and attending your community events or fundraisers. (*We New Donors. Current Donors.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Writing down a person’s strengths alongside their weaknesses doesn’t erase the problem you need to work with the employee to solve. Envy achieves nothing. That’s you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Having access to Google Analytics for your website is key to getting to the roots of the problem. For example, if you’re hoping that a lot of people find your nonprofit through search engines, a minimal number of visitors from organic search can signal a problem with the search-friendliness of your website and content.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The problem: nonprofits aren’t “inspiring” action with lengthy, wordy newsletters and annual appeals for funds, on top of too many emails! Start by managing your email campaigns with through a mail service, and don’t forget to integrate the campaign service with your CRM ! Be updated on volunteer opportunities.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Look into: Your primary audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

mailing address; phone number; tax identification number). Share details about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Inform donors of breaking news and/or problems as soon as possible. . Once you’ve established clear expectations, align your teams (staff and volunteers) to meet these objectives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it may be time to either hang up your shingle or look around and see what other problems you might address. In such a case, you may have trouble really inspiring board, volunteers and community members to commit to your mission with passion. Because there’s too much work to be done!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Identify the problem and optimize for maximized results. Did you sign up any new volunteers or gain new followers? Ensure that it is designed to inspire and prompt action, and that donors can easily navigate to your optimized online donation form. Is there drop off? If so, where? What else did your campaign achieve?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Qgiv

MAY 31, 2023

Resist the temptation to always ask for money or only show volunteers. Through direct mail, email, social media, digital ads, and holiday campaigns, his clients are seeing successful results and ROI year after year. We provide direct mail, websites, email marketing, donor acquisition, and income problem solving.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. In some cases, your mailings may not reach people because their mailing address has changed or has a typo. They can make sure member records are spelled correctly.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 10, 2011

In many of my past jobs and internships, I worked with volunteers. And my bad hand-writing, use of acronyms, and cryptic notes might not have made that much sense to my colleagues or future volunteer coordinators. As my career progressed, so did the role of technology in my volunteer management and tracking. And I loved it.

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

Of all of the trainings that I have offered since starting Twenty Hats, I am proudest of the two Volunteer Manager Leadership Circles that I initiated. I wanted to create this same opportunity for Leaders of Volunteers, so I did – twice. Two volunteer leadership circles. My second circle was much more specialized.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. Your nonprofit needs to collect donations, message donors, host events, manage volunteers, and much, more more. You should keep in touch with your supporters across multiple channels including email, social media, direct mail, and telephone.

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