Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. I have discovered first-hand the benefits of incorporating rituals into the way I work. My New Year’s rituals help me let go of things in my professional work that can open the door to positive change and growth.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to approach sponsorship giving levels without seeming pushy: Dear Charity Clairity, We are a small nonprofit. It’s also why I so often work with organizations and boards to help them overcome fundraising fear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). Update & Review My Work-Life Balance Plan: In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience through life-work balance and self-care.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

We worked so hard to get to 5,000 and then we took off! 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. So thanks for your great advice back then and the fantastic advice you still provide through your awesome blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic) For over twenty-five years, I have implemented a number of rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic). Update & Review My Work-Life Balance Plan: In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience through life-work balance and self-care.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector? However, now I’m bringing a new tool to my work in the form of mindfulness.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

If you’ve attended a local school yourself or know any students, connect with new students to give tours and advice on how to navigate their new school and help set to rest any first-day jitters. Teach for America. TFA recruits “corps members” who commit to teaching for two years in local schools located in low-income communities.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Learning After working as a communications consultant since May for Rockwood Leadership Institute , I finally had the opportunity to participate in their signature personal leadership development training, The Art of Leadership. I don''t know how in the world people who work full-time outside of their home do it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 20, 2022

So, that is why Mackenzie wrote her book -- to teach you how to take actions that ultimately will improve your impact on the job and increase your happiness and fulfillment in your career. Mindy Mackenzie A preview of Mackenzie's advice on Leading Your Boss includes: Intensely study your boss to get to know the human being behind the mask.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? What part of our work do you find most inspiring?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

So, that is why Mackenzie wrote her book -- to teach you how to take actions that ultimately will improve your impact on the job and increase your happiness and fulfillment in your career. Mindy Mackenzie A preview of Mackenzie's advice on Leading Your Boss includes: Intensely study your boss to get to know the human being behind the mask.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2022

This fall brought a new book and step-by-step guide for specialists, professionals, managers and independent contracts who want to achieve success in their work. Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Fortunately, Wiggins’s new book, The New CEO , fills that educational gap by teaching you the 10 components that make for a successful CEO transition – whether you are a newly announced or newly appointed CEO. Be honest about the culture—how you assess it, work to shift it, and ensure it does not derail your transition.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

We worked together for over 35 years, from the very beginnings of my Silicon Valley career. Gerry’s incredible advice guided me along my entire path, and so many crucial turning points went well because of Gerry’s invaluable insight and guidance. Gerry enabled my life’s work in so many ways! Gervaise Davis III, Esq.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

So, if your approach is too broad, can you best pinpoint the tactics and channels which work best for the resources you have available? If you’re not there yet, you aren’t alone and you have a host of resources at your disposal to optimize your work. You can feel good about your work, with best practices active across your efforts.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. I recently happened on this from the team at Gift Planning Development, who work with clients to help them make the case for investing in a planned giving program. 1 million+ home from a home care client.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2021

In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. Eisenmann features all his research findings and expert advice in his new book, Why Startups Fail. Some of the advice on how to succeed as an entrepreneur can backfire.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. CFRE is a fundraising visionary with 30+ years frontline development work helping organizations raise millions in support. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Roundtree

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This new collaboration with Roundtree provides a resource to the organizations within MI’s network who need assistance with messaging and mechanics of donor communications. . “​​It is common in the course of our work to discover that our ministry partners need help with clarifying their story and assistance in executing standard communications.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . CFRE is a fundraising visionary with 30+ years frontline development work helping organizations raise millions in support. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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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. It’s a down-to-earth guide that provides advice and actionable steps on how to: Get teams to embrace innovation beyond empty slogans. Look at ways to co-innovate with customers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Prepare to be inspired and then to work hard as you read Bo Eason ’s book on how to be the best in the world at what you do. 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? It takes commitment, and it takes focus, and it takes hard work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

These expert practitioners share their real-life world stories, advice and the actions they took to be successful. Understand what is in this book if you are a leader and want to effectively work with the PR professional on your team. The Public Relations Handbook is the book – the fifth edition of the version that premiered in 1967.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. Enhance motivation and the willingness to work hard. One of my favorite pieces of advice from the book are the six ways leaders can Challenge the Process. Reduce absenteeism and turnover.

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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. It’s a down-to-earth guide that provides advice and actionable steps on how to: Get teams to embrace innovation beyond empty slogans. The book is, Fearless Innovation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. I found the teachings about asking questions as a newcomer particularly useful.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to shine a light on their legacy giving program by publicizing bequests. . CFRE is a fundraising visionary with 30+ years frontline development work helping organizations raise millions in support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

How It Works: We will donate $Z to Room To Read (up to a whopping $10,000) based on the following formula: Z = (Number of people on list below that retweet) x $0.01 The sponsorship worked liked this: Häagen-Dazs was offering to donate $1 per tweet for the first 500 people that tweet everyday with the hashtag #HelpHoneyBees.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . I have stayed in touch by calling but want your advice as to what we can do so that he will further explore our offer. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2011

Our Nonprofit Legal Expert Continues to Offer Wise Advice My last post mentioned our recent Benetech board meeting. Rob is also a lecturer at Stanford Law School where he teaches the Law of Nonprofit Organizations. This seemed like a great moment to introduce our newest board member, Robert Wexler.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. Enhance motivation and the willingness to work hard. One of my favorite pieces of advice from the book are the six ways leaders can Challenge the Process. Reduce absenteeism and turnover.

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