Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

As one of the first Rhodes Scholars to complete graduate work in Women’s Studies, Hunter Arscott has been named by Thinkers50 as “one of the top management thinkers likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed and led.” try flipping the script and asking: “How do I optimize?” Instead of asking: “How do I balance?”

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Studies show that fundraisers with specific goal amounts are more successful than open-ended fundraisers. It’s a great idea to prepare an outline to follow, or a script to rehearse, so that you’ll be confident, clear, and determined! Supplies or other in-kind gifts Sponsorships for an event? How much money are you trying to raise?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll find articles about: Opinions on Industry Trends, Topics in Behavioral Science, Whitepapers and Case Studies in Philanthropy, and Direct Mail and Online Fundraising. THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. The Agitator is written by nonprofit marketers and fundraisers who were fed up with the status quo. BETH’S BLOG.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Brainstorm these terms and include them in your content either behind the scenes in the settings script of your web pages or in the text of your original content. Study the competition that appears higher in the search results rankings and see what words they include that you’re not featuring in your current content.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether. Employees still on the roster often have a considerably heavier workload, resulting in 77% of workers feeling burned out at work.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2019

Studies have shown that the top 5 percent of an organization’s database, on average, has a reach 200 times larger than the organization’s entire email list through their social networks. Where applicable, you can help your macro- and micro-influencers by scripting their comments or sharing talking points with them.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Studies show that fundraising campaigns with regular updates can raise up to 138% more funds than those without updates! If you are producing a video (rather than just filming things onsite), prepare an engaging script or captions. Please give today and help us to provide a true home setting for these families in transition.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Studies have shown websites that include a video message are 53 times more likely ( Insivia ) to reach Google’s front page than those who don’t, and video can boost conversion rates by up to 80% ( Unbounce ). The script should provide insight into the nonprofit by following to the common writer’s mantra of “show don’t tell.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 7, 2018

What’s more, there is a large disconnect, for example, between what customers want to discuss in the first sales call versus what sales reps typically cover, according to a 2016 HubSpot Sales Perception Study. Calvert : This change has been taking shape for over a decade. Calvert : No approach is going to yield a 100% rate of buyer openness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

You might get a nice surprise from a rich discussion session, or the release of a new study, but for the most part you can predict >80% of the content. Enough that I could understand the language, but where the speakers were new and I was drawing parallels to my own work rather than knowing the script by heart.

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3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 1, 2015

So we studied the problem, then created custom scripts to clean and de-dupe based on reasonable best practices. At some point, the number of duplicates and conflicting records was overwhelming … to the point that they did not have the time or resources to manually do the clean up work that was needed.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

In studies like those from Cygnus Research , donors themselves report they’d give more if they got more: “There were two instances this year where I made gifts over and above what I had intended and they both involved personal contact from someone in the development office.” . You can find a sample script here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

According to this Mashable study , Pinterest actually drives more traffic to publishers than Twitter, LinkedIn and Reddit combined. Because social media requires an immediate response, a common script will pay great dividends. Your audience isn’t only using social media during the 9am – 5pm work day. And you shouldn’t be either.

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Kindful

APRIL 26, 2021

While this may seem counterintuitive, studies show time and time again that focusing on the ONE instead of the MANY not only has a greater impact in your writing, but also in your images as well. Write a script for your video and make sure it mirrors the story and ask in your appeal. Humans are wired for connection.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

Yes, many donors want to take all the advantage they can from the tax codes for their charitable gift, but studies show the tax advantage is rarely the primary motivation for a charitable gift. The director tells the actors what to do, where to stand, and how to deliver the script. Think of this comparison.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 29, 2016

In a study by Penelope Burk, donors receiving a “thank you” call from a board member within 24 hours of making their gift said they gave 39 percent more. Give them a sample thank-you script, background on the donor, details on their gift and a few discovery questions they can ask to learn more about them. Call Donors to Thank Them.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Webinars can greatly benefit from developing a “run of show” which in radio is a script designed to outline the order and amount of timing for items to be discussed within a program. Leroux Miller’s first and most compelling piece of advice is to think of developing webinars similar to producing a radio show.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study. Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study. Thursday, April 7.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 16, 2015

According to recent studies , using a real person’s name as the sender in an email increases open rates. Some browsers do not support HTML, while some individuals may be running old machines, with out-dated software, who can not view advanced scripts and formats. Very few, right? Send your email’s from an actual name.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2005

This could be an interesting resource for teaching time zones for social studies or math teachers. Then all I had to do was edit the script and paste it in to my post. " without missing a beat. The world clock site made it easy to figure out what time zone Phnom Penh, Cambodia (GMT + 7:00).

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Care2

MAY 1, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

scripting and editing videos and short films. During this session, they walked us through a series of case studies. A/B testing the layout of our fundraising forms. engaging in digital storytelling. applying SEO best practices. launching keyword campaigns for search. drafting advertisements. and testing testing testing. Email Matters.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And then unpacking some case studies that can articulate some of these strategies in action. At CCS, we do feasibility and campaign planning studies for organizations that are thinking of embarking on larger campaigns or capital campaigns. So I’m going to walk through two case studies. But it’s really powerful.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Ro)bots (or spiders) are scripts or applications that search out information on the web. A vulnerability across a variety of browsers and platforms, a clickjacking takes the form of embedded code or script that can execute without the user's knowledge, such as clicking on a button that appears to perform another function.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

To add this code you’ll need access to place the script in the header or footer tags of your website. On Paws Chicago’s homepage they use data to show how their organization has made an impact on their cause since their founding: Others might be swayed by testimonials, case studies, or even interactive content.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2009

Here's how it worked: Step 1: Develop script for inbound call center representatives; compile a list of frequently asked questions; and create an online form through GetActive to take donor information. To read to full case study, go here: [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Last week for WeAreMedia project, I put a call on Twitter for case studies, best practices, and links about nonprofits using social networking sites, including Ning. Developers who are more experienced can create customized scripts and widgets on their site to accommodate the needs of their users. Ning is also very flexible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2007

If you're making a screencast, and you end up having a vertical monopoly on the process (you write the script, do the filming, operate the mouse, do the editing, and produce it), you need to become a super learner. I started my research on a listserv of practitioners for SalesForce Nonprofit version asking for case studies and examples.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But here’s the good news: Through nominal study, practice, and preparation, those who are devoted to promoting the noble missions of their nonprofits can — and do — become effective fundraisers. I start with the premise that most people are afraid of fundraising because they really have no grasp of the art and science involved.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Industry studies show that short URLs with your target keyword or phrase rank better than long URLs. A study found that pages with outbound links to external sources have a positive impact on SEO. Industry studies also show that longer form content tends to rank better in search results. Keyword In Meta Description.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Using automated scripts, they’ll continually check that your account adheres to the program’s policies. Check out their site to learn more about their services and explore case studies about their work with real organizations. Compliance. That way, you’ll never have to worry about your account getting suspended.

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M+R

MARCH 6, 2024

Amnesty International audio ad This monthly giving audio ad for Amnesty International leverages a conversational script between two announcers to give ✨podcast vibes✨ — a non-intrusive approach to maintain listener engagement and increase effectiveness. If ad performance brightens your day, stay tuned for the 2024 Benchmarks Study!

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Our team has studied the effectiveness of retaining donors rather than acquiring new ones, and that research guides our entire approach. Plus, in our study on the matter , we found that the retention rate for new donors increased by around 25% if multiple appreciation calls were made to supporters within 90 days versus if no calls occurred.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Our team has studied the effectiveness of retaining donors rather than acquiring new ones, and that research guides our entire approach. Plus, in our study on the matter , we found that the retention rate for new donors increased by around 25% if multiple appreciation calls were made to supporters within 90 days versus if no calls occurred.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2023

A subsequent study by Chuck Longfield at Blackbaud reconfirmed these findings. TIP: Learn: (1) Who to call; (2) Who should make the call; (3) When to call; (4) How to call; (5) What to say, and (6) Next steps by heading over to Clairification and grabbing my free “ Donor Thank You Calls E-Book + Script.”

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And so, again, I am Sabrina Walker Hernandez, and I studied political science and public administration and I obtained a nonprofit management certification from Harvard Business School and for the last 25 years, I’ve worked in a nonprofit industry. ” You’re going to provide your board members with the script.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2010

Amy Sample Ward and Holly Ross came up with the " Social Media for Social Good Case Study Contest " and did all the heavy lifting to make it happen. I created a script of conversation starters/questions about crowd sourcing and using social media for program delivery. The first layer of preparation was the content.

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