Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Stop wasting time in meetings with four proven techniques. Question: You say that even a team using the best systems and tools on the market can still be inefficient and drown and in work. Question: What do you mean when you say that by using your CPR method that people can potentially free up a whole workday of productivity?

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Gyrus

JUNE 9, 2016

Now is the time when I should mention that the users surveyed were not Gyrus Systems Users and that the easiest resolution would be to explore our most recent release of GyrusAim. Focus on how the system parameters push you to corners, and bend the needs of the organization to fit the limitations of that system.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Stop wasting time in meetings with four proven techniques. Question: You say that even a team using the best systems and tools on the market can still be inefficient and drown and in work. Question: What do you mean when you say that by using your CPR method that people can potentially free up a whole workday of productivity?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Donor engagement is what your organization does to build and strengthen donor relationships and the methods you use to keep donors active and involved. Using traditional, non-digital communication strategies isn’t a common technique for many of the companies and organizations that are competing for your donors’ attention.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

A vast majority of nonprofits reported experimenting with new techniques last year, which could be anything from new tech tools to a novel strategy for reaching new supporters. You use your own tools and systems. If you’ve been looking for the opportunity to try something new, GivingTuesday is the perfect time to get creative.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Knowing how, when, and where to break down the system of responsibilities for your volunteers will determine the quality of their experience as well as the success of your events. These tips will allow you to streamline the volunteer management process, launch a strong volunteer program , and reap the rewards of a great scheduling system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2016

As we wrote chapters on the book, we examined our own unhealthy habits and experimented applying some of the methods. It is a simple technique: 1) notice the habit; 2) Ask yourself what you are getting out of it in the moment. Wendy Harman shared her method based on Marshall Goldsmith’s Daily Questions process.

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Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

Also, do not be afraid to give your employees some supervised free-reign; let them try new ways to approach reoccurring problems with alternative methods and comprehension. Learning Management Systems (LMS) – it would be a total let down if I did not at least throw in a reference to digital learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The convening used participatory methods to identify topics for small group conversations related to the theme and was expertly facilitated by Allen Gunn from Aspiration. ( I wrote a reflection last week about the facilitation techniques here ). ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2015

Equally comfortable improvising as necessary and also translating those improvised moves that worked into codified strategies, systems, processes and tools that help the organization continue to evolve. I use this method along with a “To Done” journal to mine my experience for new insights. Are you an agile learner?

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

If your nonprofit already has a system in place, check to see if it supports mobile giving. Create your goals using the SMART method. One common method is to use humor in your text fundraising appeals. Another method is to utilize urgency in your messaging.

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Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

Let’s explain… The Elements of an Effective AI Image Prompt When creating an image prompt to generate an image with an AI system like Stable Diffusion, there are several key elements to consider: Subject and Concept : First, determine the subject or overall concept you want to convey in the image.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Someone who has been there, experienced that, and advised you how to use the methods you have learned in your learnings, and encourage you to succeed within this environment. In learning concepts and methods for improvement within an organization, it is best if relayed in a manner consistent with the environment your staff is encountering.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

SMS giving technique. Young people are more inclined to try a range of digital payment methods until they find a convenient transaction experience. it’s important to find a payment processing system that integrates with your existing technology. Text-to-Give: This. allows donors to instantly text donations to your nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. This gave me an excuse to look at different types of peer learning exercises and facilitation techniques.

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Gyrus

MAY 19, 2016

Gamification is fast emerging as an effective and exciting technique to engage with learners in the corporate training world. Gamification is the technique of using game elements and mechanics in the learning environment. Game elements such as achievement badges, leaderboards, point systems, level progressions, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

There are two different methods to evaluate your training. Here are six tips that will help you deliver highly successful technology training workshops by using effective evaluation techniques. To do this analysis, you need to ask for both positive and constructive criticism. The technique is called Plus/Delta.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

What we do: Benetech's Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) develops database software, data collection strategies, and statistical techniques to measure human rights atrocities. Perform a little bit of GNU/Linux system administration. We're Benetech's Human Rights Data Analysis Group, and we're hiring right now !

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

Nonprofit, church, library, and foundation offices are vulnerable to this malware, which can lock up your IT system until a ransom is paid. The malware then locks up and encrypts the files in the IT system and holds them for ransom until a payment is made, usually demanded in Bitcoin. How to Protect Your IT System. In the U.S.,

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In June 2007, Apple launched the iPhone, and in subsequent years we saw the rise of apps as a competing method to websites for how people interact with organizations. Google answered these challenges with a system that ultimately became GA4, and announced no further development of UA. Needless to say, a lot has changed since 2005.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

No matter how extensive your software features are, the most important thing is that all of these metrics are stored in your centralized CRM system. This way, you can note which engagement methods were most successful and focus your energies accordingly in the future! Try using these post-donation engagement methods: .

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

I call it The Perfect 15-Minute Day Method (PDM). PDM incorporates the 15-minute technique of tip #1 and a simple journal system of tags for recording current tasks and managing distractions. The PDM method of recording your activity helps you to better focus and regain focus after distractions or interruptions.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

How do we deal with different payment methods? Listen for matching gift asks during calls and provide guidance to improve techniques. Luckily, providing a scalable system for your fundraising ambassadors and callers is an easy and effective way to organize your donor data. Gift confirmation: Success! How do we close the deal?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

" Other Password Security Techniques. "One method is to add the first three letters of a website URL to the end of the root for each website, which makes it much easier to remember your password. Anna Jaeger , CTO of Caravan Studios, invented her own technique. Please log in to tell us your technique.

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Forj

DECEMBER 11, 2017

As the software industry continues to move away from purchased client/server applications and toward cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) solutions, LMS administrators must rethink the means that they employ to keep their system free from attack, and most importantly, keep their data secure. These are most prevalent techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Consistency is key in fostering user adoption, as well as choosing elements that are not too far displaced from methods your workforce is already familiar with. Establish user profiles in your new system and associate those posts with the previous social accounts in question. This, in itself, is a great habit forming technique.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

Having a reporting system that can track these sources is vital in determining which channel produces the greatest ROI. Combining both content marketing techniques and digital advertising tools has delivered value to nonprofits. EveryAction’s contact records can track nonprofit's relationships with their supporters across any channel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

Data collection may occur from time to time, but there is no formal reporting.There are no data systems in place, such as dashboards or simple collection methods. Data visualization techniques are used not only to report the data analysis but also to reflect on best practices culled from the data.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 14, 2016

But just because that mentality exists, it doesn’t mean that it cannot be gamified or even done in an impactful way that can and will completely benefit your system’s learners. It may be time to consider changing your delivery method. I hope you have enjoyed your time here with us at the Gyrus Systems Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2009

The field of visualization seeks to answer questions about science and humanity by developing methods that transform data into meaningful, perceptually intuitive representations. The goal of this course is to expose students to visualization methods and techniques that increase the understanding of complex data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

In a comment I suggested that crowdsourcing for visioning purposes was reminiscent of the use of OD (organizational development) principles and methods often found in large-scale organizational or system change initiatives. This is where social software and methods like crowdsourcing can shine. Beth asked me to elaborate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement. Does not have a dashboard or simple collection method. Technical or Systems Challenges.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. These methods are: Text message donations Text to voice donations Text message warmers Mobile Web site donations App sales In-app sales Sponsored apps. Text message donations. Text to voice donations. Charge $1.99

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

There are official rules written by lawyers to protect the corporation and presumably to ward off cheating, gaming the system, or unfair play. In all fairness, in the contest guidelines , it doesn't say that this technique is a violation of the contest rules. So, is proxy voting an allowable off-site voting method or not?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and focus setting: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words .” This year, I’m adding a technique from Gretchen Rubin, author of the Happiness Project to establish and track good habits on a monthly basis.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2023

3) Include Everyone In an effective Brand Leadership system, brand is defined as “What everyone ELSE believes you are.” There are techniques for low effort, high value content sourcing from the wonderful people you work with and for. Most importantly, let their personalities shine through. It’s a leadership lifestyle.

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