Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization. You can ask yourself at a minimum these questions as you formulate your CPS: What do we deeply care about as an organization, both internally and externally?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be? This is where impact management comes in. Mexico border. Program management.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

I think this problem, RFPs vs. Impact, is solvable, but we need to explore new approaches to partnering with technologists who are responsible for contributing to the development, application, and advancement of social sector technologies. RFPs are inadequate solutions to foster transparency and build a more inclusive sector.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Tell compelling patient stories Share stories of patients whose lives were saved or transformed by your free health clinic and spotlight the impact of individual giving in making those happy endings possible. It takes time to build relationships. Take it one day at a time Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2024

Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. But what if your organization could engage in a more thoughtful and systematic practice to build your organizations’ financial capacity without making this tradeoff?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

At the core of every nonprofit organization is a mission driven by passion and fueled by the hard-working hands of volunteers. Today, we’ll take a look at two inspiring customer organizations, ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered. If we had to pay our volunteers, the cost to us as an organization would be astronomical.”

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

Fostering Authentic Relationships With and Amongst Your Audience Digital advocacy is critical to moving missions forward, creating systemic change, educating your base, and mobilizing leaders who are loyal to your organization and committed to the larger movement in which you operate. Consider building up spokespeople to tell these stories.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Every social sector organization can and should be doing impact management ! There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization. You can ask yourself at a minimum these questions as you formulate your CPS: What do we deeply care about as an organization, both internally and externally?

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the grantmaking lifecycle is vast and ever-growing. While this data holds immense potential to improve decision-making and maximize impact, harnessing its power can be a challenge. Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

She witnessed firsthand the profound impact of medical care on individuals and the community. After discussions with the hospital’s Development Chief and CEO, Emily chose to amplify her impact by becoming a major and legacy donor, directing her contributions to areas like medical equipment and outreach programs.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In Forum One’s recent webinar on measuring impact , we shared how we define and approach impact and broke down a winning recipe for building impact opportunities. We also discussed the challenges of measuring impact and how to overcome them. Impact happens through a series of elements such as: Inputs.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. A collaborative may seek a particular mix of grantees designed to maximize the impact it seeks. Here we’ll focus on equitably measuring across a portfolio of grantees.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. Make smaller donations when compared to donors of traditional nonprofit organizations––just over 68% of donations were $50 or less. Why are small donations important?

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2024

Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier. Always Start with the Mission in Mind Any good budgeting process should start with your organization’s mission and strategic plan.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

Foundation for Women’s report, Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less , as of 2017, the median foundation grant awarded to “organizations by and for women and girls of color” was $15,000. Further, in 2012, of the $4.8 billion philanthropic investments allocated to the U.S. South, just 5.4%

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

To maximize the full potential of this period, organizations must explore innovative strategies to drive engagement, increase conversions, and amplify their overall impact. This guide will delve into actionable strategies to help organizations like yours elevate their fundraising with employee giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Demonstrating commitment to compliance and responsible governance can help solidify your status as a well-run organization with a mission worthy of support. Learn about charitable solicitation registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re fundraising online , your nonprofit donation page is often one of the first interactions people have with your organization, so it’s important to create an effective donation experience. The most effective donation pages are simple, impactful, and quick to complete.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This includes creating an annual operating budget , a document that breaks down your organization’s revenue, or the money you’ll bring in, and expenses, or the money going out to cover your costs, for each fiscal year. In this guide, we’ll walk through four essential steps to build an operating budget for your new nonprofit.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? Engage supporters : Events let you connect with your supporters in person, helping you build stronger bonds and a sense of community. Well, guess what?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization. You can ask yourself at a minimum these questions as you formulate your CPS: What do we deeply care about as an organization, both internally and externally?

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 22, 2024

Mandatory Volunteering: Unique Tips for Boosting Impact Whether it’s a sorority, a food bank, or a socially responsible business, some organizations require their members to volunteer to build their skill sets and give back to their communities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Why Climate Justice?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact. They let organizations use data to improve their fundraising. It will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. And it leads to more donations and a greater impact.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships.

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Charity Village

MARCH 29, 2022

The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience aims to build a digitally-enabled nonprofit sector, where Canada’s nonprofits use data and tech to advance their mission and multiply their impact. Leading Canadian and global organizations have joined forces to launch the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience today.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It has a clear focus, providing users with the means to accomplish something meaningful and impactful. They directly contribute to the organization’s programmatic mission, making a significant difference in the lives of those they serve. Mission-Driven Product Examples Products can be websites, but not all websites are products.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It can be used to build your email list, cultivate current donor relationships and attract new supporters, enlist volunteers, and promote your organization as a thought leader. Establishing a presence on social media is an important communications tool for nonprofits to raise awareness and achieve goals.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Every interaction with donors communicates how your organization views them and their gifts. Many of these organizations have Codes of Ethics that their members adhere to as well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 1, 2022

Demonstrating commitment to compliance and responsible governance can help solidify your status as a well-run organization with a mission worthy of support. Learn about charitable solicitation registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

And, when you properly steward and build relationships with these new donors, they can turn into lifelong supporters of your mission. Ask them to spread the word about your organization amongst their family members and friends. Build up your presence on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Creating stronger relationships with your grantees is at the heart of trust-based philanthropy, and a key part of helping you make a bigger impact on the community you serve. As a grantmaking organization, you feel strongly about your impact area. As a grantmaking organization, you feel strongly about your impact area.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

The best nonprofit marketing campaigns are designed for awareness and advocacy for your organization. When you build your strategies around community, personalization, adaptability, and automation, you can create a campaign that resonates with your constituents. That is a website marketing campaign making an impact.

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Media Cause

MAY 30, 2023

TikTok has emerged as a powerful platform for advocacy and social justice, enabling individuals and organizations to build large followings and drive meaningful change. We’ve pulled together some of our top TikTok strategies for making a real impact. What about staying informed on politics and how to make your voice heard?

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Bonterra

MARCH 14, 2024

Build your skills through self-paced digital learning paths. Provide comprehensive oversight of project progress and delivery, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines. Take advantage of 15+ unique webinar trainings, each hosted 2x per month. Receive hands-on experience through three group training courses per month.

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