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. Embracing that you are driven. It is in your DNA.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

My New Year’s Reflection Rituals Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. (There is a whole book devoted to the topic, “ Rituals at Work.”) I just received my 2023 email.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Just answer a few questions about your goals and motivation levels, the Genie will offer up some suggestions. In addition, he teaches industry innovators how to use his models and methods in Behavior Design. The purpose of his research and teaching is to help millions of people improve their lives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Kandi Wiens Today, Wiens shares these insights with us: Question: Why did you decide to write the book? I wanted to understand one big question – why do some people get burned out and others do not? Question: Of the five EI-based skills, which one is typically the most challenging to master and why? Try meditation.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Are you looking for secrets to giving great presentations? Whether offering a workshop, giving a keynote speech in your community, or persuading funders in a new campaign, nonprofit leaders require strong presentation skills — from designing amazing slides and visuals to listening to your audience as you share your ideas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

They require taking risks—to reveal yourself, question your beliefs, take a leap of faith, or move out of your comfort zone. Today, Gladieux shares these insights with us: Question: Of the four obstacles, which one is typically the most challenging for communicators and why?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2021

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When presenting , slim down to 10 PowerPoint slides or less.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. You can start by checking out this video of my presentation at bbdevdays last year.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Try asking questions like: What caused you to become interested in this, and why is it important to you?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When presenting , slim down to 10 PowerPoint slides or less.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? Please submit your question here. Remember, there are no stupid questions!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

For nonprofits and other social good organizations faced with difficult decisions, fundraising investments are often the first budget line items to be questioned. By revisiting these lessons, we can assemble a valuable toolkit to aid social good organizations as they navigate this period of uncertainty.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When presenting , slim down to 10 PowerPoint slides or less.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. When presenting , slim down to 10 PowerPoint slides or less.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I learned a lot about Giving Circles from Philanthropy Together and am presently serving on the advisory committee for the WeGive Summit in May.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. Here they are: Rituals. My Three Themes: .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Question: Why did you decide to write Sell Yourself ? And no other book on personal branding teaches readers the sales skills that will help them sell that brand—sell themselves—like a pro. Question: How is the book more useful today than, say, it would have been pre-pandemic? Your actions become your habits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

In their new book, Real-Time Leadership , leadership coaches David Noble and Carol Kauffman teach leaders how to use their unique MOVE framework to help leaders adjust their reflexive reactions and optimize their responses to any situation – including unexpected and complex leadership challenges. How should leaders prepare?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces.

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

It is not enough to do a quick test run before you present for the first time, especially if you are organizing a set schedule webinar. Nothing should be new to you by the time you start the presentation. Consider addressing how to interact with others during the virtual session, how to ask questions, the goal of the session, etc.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

When advocacy campaigns are quiet, consider some other engaging advocacy content that can be written and approved in advance to ensure advocates are still opening and clicking your messages: Flash poll: Create a one-question poll that is irresistible to advocates, such as “Which of the following should be a higher priority?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In other words, the question isn’t, “How long does it take to build relationships with new people to lead them to become supporters of this mission?” During the webinar, you’ll also get links to other resources to help you and a copy of all presentation slides. But what if this is wrong? Don’t miss out!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

We engaged, asked questions, held competitions, discovered advertising and had a great time teaching the world about our cause and how to keep kids safe. We worked so hard to get to 5,000 and then we took off!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. In the first half of 2021, Allison Fine and I gave many presentations on our report, AI4Giving , funded by the Gates Foundation. Here they are: Rituals.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Join us HERE for Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations at 10am PT on August 26. Click HERE to join Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations. Are you looking for secrets to giving great presentations? Pacific time will explore great presentations. Click HERE to join Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations. Rik Panganiban.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. What gave me joy? What should I let go of?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Bo Eason Today, Eason shares the following great advice: Question: How can a person stay focused and not let distractions take her/him off course? Step 2 : Become so ultra-present that distractions just.disappear. Question: How can a person get and stay motivated every day? Keep that list with you. Everyone quits.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 8, 2022

In just thirty minutes, we will identify the “how” and the “why” questions your data is asking, find out how your program data can help you showcase your impact, and teach you how technology can help you visualize that impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. In the first half of 2021, Allison Fine and I gave many presentations on our report, AI4Giving , funded by the Gates Foundation. Here they are: Rituals.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

My focus has been on teaching principles, strategies, and best practices on what to do. I like presenting my point of view through lists of 10 elements. This guarantees that there will be sufficient time to respond to questions and concerns that are likely to come up. Pleasantries and small talk should be kept to a minimum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Here are some rituals that I have consistently used over the past few decades: Review the Past Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I was fortunate to work with Eve Simon and Cindy Leonard on this makeover.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2021

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. The book, published in January 2020, is, Fearless Innovation. Do you feel your immediate leadership cares about your ideas?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 23, 2008

I'm teaching my first webinar for a client in a couple weeks. I've been doing some research on how to present a successful webinar, and thought I'd share what I've learned. NTEN, Idealware, and TechSoup host webinars that will answer many of your burning nonprofit and technology questions! What To Cover When You Teach A Webinar?

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database. The trainer needs to understand the database, present technical concepts clearly and without jargon, teach at the students' level, and be incredibly patient. Not everyone can train. It's an art.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Identifying your unique value and presenting it to your audience in a way that speaks directly to your ideal donors can be the #1 factor that moves the needle in your fundraising efforts. We can allow donors to teach us through their behaviors. So, how do you define it? But we must set up a system to listen.” Do enough people want it?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. The book is, Fearless Innovation. It’s a down-to-earth guide that provides advice and actionable steps on how to: Get teams to embrace innovation beyond empty slogans.

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