Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2020

Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories. Tell stories with numbers. Enhance stories with simple visual elements. Tell your personal story in a way that builds credibility and forges relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

Let technology do the heavy lifting—leverage modern association management software to enhance the staff and member experience and build trust in your organization. In 2015, ASSH turned to Nimble AMS for Salesforce-based association management software (AMS) that would support new and innovative approaches to their business challenges.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. So, when he told a funny story, sang a silly song, or acted goofy, it was particularly memorable. Really, he was just a great listener. He loved to learn.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. Truthful stories, of course. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories inspire. Stories are contagious.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Showing impact numbers and, more importantly, stories keep donors informed and engaged. Invite people to send you stories about why they got involved with your nonprofit. When a donor shares a great story, consider asking them to let you use it in a future fundraising appeal. Teaching them something.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking ’s vol unteer program success story PEAK Grantmaking is a community of 7,000 professionals working to advance e ffective and equitable grantmaking practices. Empower your volunteers by offering the chance for members to teach in your learning program or speak at your annual conference. Speaking opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation. Rachel Seratte led the session, teaching administrators what to expect in their new role and how to use Nimble AMS to get the job done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Pottruck 's book, Stacking the Deck , teaches readers a nine-step course of action leaders can follow from the first realization that change is needed through all the steps of implementation, including assembling the right team of close advisors and getting the word out to the wider group. Developing a clear, executable plan. Downsizing.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Leverage this strength of peer-to-peer campaigns and empower your fundraisers to present your organization and tell their stories. Reports confirm that donors care about details, with 42% giving in part due to hearing a story from someone a nonprofit has helped. Improve your peer-to-peer fundraising management practices.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Megan Friedfeld serves as the Manager of Rainforest Alliance’s Fundraising Operations and described their legacy environments as “impractical, very rigid, and with many errors. Our grant management procedures and contract approvals have been shortened tremendously, and the whole process has just been streamlined.” .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

More specifically, Wiens’ research shows that professionals who exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence ( EI ) have the ability to clearly perceive, understand, and productively manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Managing yourself. Managing relationships. Management your mindset. Understanding others.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Heading into the 2020 – 2021 academic year, UAB partnered with Cloud for Good in search of a better way to manage their communications, empower recruiting and admissions, and establish a centralized environment for management and engagement. Success Story: How Zero to Three Improves Childhood Development Through Salesforce Technology.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2015

Whoever Tells The Best Story Wins , is the new book by Annette Simmons , president of Group Process Consulting. The power of even a simple story to affirm someone’s connection to your organization’s people, values, and vision can mean the difference between simple competence and fully realized ownership," explains Simmons.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

But first steps first… 11 New Year’s resolutions for nonprofit social media managers: 1) Create a “Thank You” video(s) for your 2012 fundraising campaigns. The best social media managers have a voracious appetite for news and current affairs. Those are definitely not the qualities of a good social media manager.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 13, 2020

Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories. Tell stories with numbers. Enhance stories with simple visual elements. Tell your personal story in a way that builds credibility and forges relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

For example, Ballet Lubbock seeks to enhance the cultural vibrancy of West Texas, using educational and outreach programming to not only teach dance but also impart the value of creativity, discipline, and commitment. Share compelling stories that highlight the effect donors’ contributions are making. Manage event planning.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Vancouver, British Columbia: Agile Project Management for Nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2017

That's because, according to co-authors Krissi and Dan Barr , dogs can teach humans a lot about leadership. These essential four qualities are: Faithful Inspirational Determined Observant The Fido Factor is an enjoyable, actionable, insightful read, particularly appealing to dog lovers, but equally instructional for even non-pet owners.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Plus, there's five other lessons McBean teaches in the book.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. It wasn’t great.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

As we come together to honor their stories, your nonprofit has a fantastic opportunity to foster unity and support immigrant communities. Organize and Participate in Cultural Events Multicultural Cooking Class : Organize a cooking class where immigrants teach participants how to make traditional dishes from their home countries.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

When she’s not representing political prisoners, journalists, and victims of mass atrocities around the world, she co-teaches the Human Rights course at Columbia Law School, and serves as co-founder and President of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which aims to advance justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The 10 Disciplines teach you how they can lay a foundation that creates space in your busy life for you to consistently and optimally perform and achieve your inner peace. “I Before delving into the 10 Disciplines, Gino teaches you 3 Discoveries that will help you free your True Self. Manage it well. It is in your DNA.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2012

Organizational culture is revealed in artifacts and symbols , the stories people tell, relationships, and the rituals and rules that guide behavior. You'll appreciate the Key Points summaries and the Things To Do suggestions from the authors at the end of each of the nine chapters in the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 13, 2018

Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories. Tell stories with numbers. Enhance stories with simple visual elements. Tell your personal story in a way that builds credibility and forges relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Plus, there's five other lessons McBean teaches in the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 15, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

In this interview, Julia shares some of the strategies she teaches her clients, including her secret formula for social media calendars, how nonprofits can improve engagement on their social channels, and the one thing she wishes nonprofits would stop doing online. Looking for more of Julia’s wisdom? You have to tie the two together.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Initially, we envisioned six solution line trails: Fundraise with Nonprofit Cloud , Manage Programs with Nonprofit Cloud , Engage Constituents with Nonprofit Cloud , Achieve Advancement Goals with Education Cloud , Build a Connected Campus with Education Cloud , Enroll Best-Fit Students with Education Cloud. About the Author. Peg Giffels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It has also helped streamline our internal management through centralized data, which allows our lives to be more efficient, freeing up time to do the critical work of building and fostering donor relationships. Do you have a favorite patient access story that personally moves you? LP: It’s incredibly hard to pick just one.

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