Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. It's not about the work, but rather, the people who do the work." Acknowledging people for their individual contributions and getting to know them beyond their roles. Compassion.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. Building a great team starts with hiring the right people. This process ensures that we hire the right people.”

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. What is personal gratitude?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause? People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). I never forgot this.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Passionate in its belief that people with additional needs shouldn’t have to compromise their hopes and aspirations, the organisation strives to take a whole-person approach to beneficiaries, supporting every aspect of their lives. Supporting the Individual Through Person-Centred Care.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. By every measure, an in-person ask provides the most bang for the buck. 1: Not asking through a personal meeting.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In her new book, Selling Yourself , Dr. Cindy McGovern shows you how to step-by-step create a powerful personal brand. Most people know that they have to sell themselves during a job interview or an annual performance evaluation at work. But few people actually know how to sell. So, it’s time for the Great Rebranding.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

As non-profit professionals, we are not therapists or medical professionals. Yet, in this context we are holding space for people to share some truly special or important moments in their lives. In our role as fundraisers or communications professionals, we often think it's no big deal for people to tell us their stories.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. And what is fundraising but carefully crafted, targeted communications that move people’s hearts and hands to support causes they believe in? Keep up with technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I have found this productivity very useful in my own work and Ma’ayan was kind enough to write up this guest post for nonprofit professionals. . Bullet Journaling for Nonprofit Professionals – Guest Post by Ma’ayan Alexander. BuJo for nonprofit professionals. Combine and balance work and personal life.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Visiting with clients and colleagues in person was a highlight of the year. The motivation to build stronger relationships, both remote and in-person, resonated across the association community. Complacency doesn’t grow organizations or help members meet professional challenges. Sparking Innovation. Leadership.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Passion plus knowledge is a powerful hook, making people who were about to swipe stay for a while. He defined it as “those people who possess a distinctively original idea, a unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry.” After all, we are the home of professional experts. Look outward.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

When that’s the case, content personalization becomes a crucial part of your membership experience. Content personalization makes that content hard for them to miss, whether by spotlighting it when a member logs into the system or by pushing it out to draw disengaged members in.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. The issue some people have with asking for donations in person is that it can be a nerve-wracking experience. When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. Do research beforehand.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. The kind of unquestioning confidence that society had in professional and trade associations is no longer there.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. Until then, when you’re advocating for the nonprofit where you currently work, the professionalism of your profile directly reflects upon your nonprofit.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Organizations are realizing that people are the only asset that doesn’t depreciate. Are you maximizing that potential by investing in people? But has your group’s professional expertise expanded? Millennials and GenX, in particular, are deliberately seeking to work in organizations that support their professional growth.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Although there may be many others involved, the person in charge becomes the face of success. It’s hard to deny the fact that we are drawn to people like us. How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles? My personal goal is to make opportunities for the future leaders at AIIM.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Fifteen percent of association boards are made up of people of color. Three percent of association CEOs are people of color. Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. People are fearful of change. ATD State of the Association Profession report.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Tulgan says that what truly sets “go-to people” apart is how they think and what they do, including: They understand the peculiar mathematics of real influence – doing the right thing for the long term. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. Analytics can be personalized for individual customers or users. There is only one right answer, to better understand people. The group was dealing with a triple threat—uncertainty as people, as an organization, and as an industry.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector. 13 Virtual Fundraising Event Takeaways from Four Marketing Professionals. The Classy team created engaging content that Collaborative participants could use in their professional lives.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ve found that internal self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness; it is negatively related to anxiety, stress, and depression. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. .

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Here’s why you should choose one that uses the Salesforce Person Accounts data model. Associations deal with both people and organizations. Here’s why: Professional association members are primarily individuals. Keep in mind: Customer 360 requires Person Accounts when building the 360 view of a customer.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Continued learning opportunities in the nonprofit sector are key to ensuring that its professionals are well-equipped to manage the day-to-day of organizations, hire and train (and, when necessary, fire) staff, and connect with and steward donors and other stakeholders. ‘Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.’

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Society depends on nonprofits, nonprofits require sustainable revenue, sustainable revenue comes in large part from fundraising professionals, and fundraising professionals need more support and appreciation. Professional development: Professional association memberships. Professional coaching support.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. The executive director can help the board to see how, by selecting players with a variety of talent, backgrounds, and personal characteristics, they can lead more effectively in a complex environment.

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Care2

AUGUST 21, 2012

Last week, Farra Trompeter of Big Duck and Danielle Bridgida of National Wildlife Federation presented at the Bridge Conference last week about personal and professional branding. In preparation for their presentation, they circulated a survey to over 200 nonprofit professionals, asking how they use various social platforms.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s no longer possible to depend on professional allegiance as a buffer for less-than-stellar service. Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. Offer Support Just because people are employed by the same organization, doesn’t mean they can work together successfully.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Yet, it seems that even big corporations are struggling to deliver the level of personalization that customers expect. Even if you have the tools to get up close and personal with members, without a savvy marketer on your staff, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to use that technology to the greatest advantage. We all know this, right?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Times have changed, and there are fewer people in today's workplace willing to help you understand how the world of work operations. A lot has happened since 1997 when Robert L. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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sgEngage

MAY 18, 2022

And this year, at long last, our events are back to in person — mostly. In returning to in-person events this year, you’ll be able to remind your constituents of why they continue to come back year after year to your event, beyond supporting your mission. Here are three keys to returning successfully to in-person events: .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2022

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. It's not about the work, but rather, the people who do the work." Acknowledging people for their individual contributions and getting to know them beyond their roles. Compassion.

Culture 52

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Tulgan says that what truly sets “go-to people” apart is how they think and what they do, including: They understand the peculiar mathematics of real influence – doing the right thing for the long term. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do.

Personal 52

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Year in Review.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. An online community is a group of people with a shared interest or purpose who choose to connect and communicate virtually. What is an online community?

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