Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Onboard and Train Volunteers. Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. More than 10.4 million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Let’s do the math and make a conservative estimate. Select the Right Tools.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Your volunteer orientation and training program should foster a happy, prepared volunteer base. A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization. Is your orientation and training program creating value and engagement?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . I am trying to figure out how to frame what donations would go to, and what we would ask people to give to. If people like the learning sessions, pick that.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

While some businesses are writing their final pandemic chapter, the healthcare and restaurant industries continue to feel the aftershocks of seismic disruption. Their experiences involved unprecedented social and industry challenges that nothing could have prepared them to meet. Eroding Trust Trust was the theme for the ColLAB.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Relationship building is the cornerstone of any good development plan, and it can take a while for a potential donor to be ready to give that first gift, or for a current donor to decide to “level up” their giving. Acknowledgement is important, but gratitude can make the difference between keeping or losing a donor relationship.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Many nonprofits are interested in using e-learning to train staff members and volunteers. It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. Staff and volunteers can access the training anytime and anywhere. These seem like no-brainers. Who are you creating e-learning content for?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. Tammy Knapp, CFO of National Math and Science Initiative , says, “I want people to understand the rationale, because then they can join us on this journey where we’re trying to improve what we’re doing.” Focus on the why.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Here’s what they said.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Exceeding volunteer expectations is the best way to retain them. What are your volunteers hoping to gain?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

Hui Li states that there are distinct differences between planned and unplanned leadership successions : “A smooth and successful transition contributes to organizational performance and sustainability, whereas a failed attempt causes resource deficits, power resistance, identity crises, or even organizational death.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

In the 2018 Charitable Giving Stats from NP Source , 77% believe everyone can make a difference by supporting causes. Platforms typically have numerous integrated features, the ability add features by purchasing add-ons, and the ability to design new features by using a developer toolkit. Development Office and Marketing Office)?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The new book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Forum One

MAY 19, 2022

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (WAAD)—a day to recognize and promote the importance of digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments. Learn how people with disabilities access, navigate and experience the web. Accessibility is less about rules and more about people. So focus on people.

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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Matrix Group Creative Director Alex Pineda and Lead Front-End Developer Jaime Quiroz have suggestions for a few simple upgrades and updates you can make that will improve your user experience, give you more accurate data, and help you better serve your members. Pick one template that you use often, and update it. What is the goal of the page?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. Professional development officers are relationship builders. Professional development officers are relationship builders. To build that trust, develop a strategic plan and share it regularly with your team.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Salesforce is an investment that can pay incredible dividends to your campus in both the short and long term; protect your investment by putting the right people in the best positions to succeed and ensure lasting success for your institution at large. What Kind of Support Staff Do You Need?

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s important to note that an apprenticeship differs from an internship in a few key ways. Talent for Good designs and undertakes training to develop diverse talent for the ever-growing Salesforce ecosystem and allow Cloud for Good’s clients to hire Salesforce-trained talent after trying out the new talent on Cloud for Good projects.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Have you developed nonprofit donor personas? That’s why effective fundraisers understand the difference between demographics and psychographics. You must touch people on a psychological level to inspire them to passionately engage and invest with you. Are you basing your strategy decisions off of them?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Develop your volunteer schedule. Train volunteers. You might determine that you can better fulfill your mission by developing a volunteer program that supports your staff’s efforts by helping raise funds. Determine what makes your volunteer program’s approach different and why your services are necessary for the community.

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Forum One

MAY 20, 2021

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (WAAD)—a day to recognize and promote the importance of digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments. Learn how people with disabilities access, navigate and experience the web. Accessibility is less about rules and more about people. So focus on people.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover the internal and external benefits your nonprofit will receive when you and other leaders at your organization work on developing better public speaking skills. For example, you can deliver more relevant volunteer training sessions or distinguish between engaging with newer vs. older employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The new book, Thrive With A Hybrid Workplace , provides a way forward to understand the changing world of work, to dispense of old biases, and to establish trust between the enterprise, its leaders, and its employees. Develop a thoughtful approach to hybrid work that is consistent with your organization’s core values. Kantor, PhD.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

The pioneering, pull-no-punches Simone Joyaux , who passed away too soon on Sunday May 2, 2021, understood this well before people were talking about it. Fund development is, first, organizational development…. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. You’re laughing, but we mean it. )

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

An all-in-one fundraising solution, like Bloomerang , will give your nonprofit the flexibility and scalability it needs to manage fundraising campaigns without having to invest in a ton of different solutions. Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

Your volunteer onboarding process should include standardized training, help cultivate meaningful connections, and reinforce why your organization does what it does through its mission. The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

So often we hear people say that they want to “be the good” in the world, but have difficulty achieving that goal. As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. Let’s get started. .

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

The Governance Committee, responsible for ensuring the board can fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities, should work with the Finance and Fundraising Committees to create an Education and Training Plan with consistent opportunities for board members to learn about finances and fundraising. Here’s how you can build that board.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

What would you do differently? Future events, for example, may include in-person opportunities, like a 5K run, but also provide avenues for anyone who wants to participate by offering a virtual component, such as a virtual 5K where participants run on their own between specific dates. Here’s what they told us: 1.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

But long term, you can’t run an entire organization from the generosity of only a handful of people. They also have the benefit of knowing their donors, including the reasons why people give and what they’re passionate about. The good thing is, you can take the time now to develop the voice of your organization and define your brand.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Keynote speakers include Glennon Doyle , New York Times bestselling author, activist, philanthropist, and host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast; and Simu Liu , actor, writer, producer, and one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People of 2022.” Register now for bbcon 2022. Additional Sessions to Maximize Your Impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

In the world of nonprofits, the power of an engaged and motivated board can make all the difference when it comes to fundraising success. In the world of nonprofits, the power of an engaged and motivated board can make all the difference when it comes to fundraising success. That’s where this blog post comes in!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.). Some Reflections.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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