Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

More specifically, he shares simple actionable techniques for staying ahead in an accelerating world and massive amounts of information – for many of us, information overload. Attention : allocating your awareness with intent—including laser-like focus and serendipitous discovery—maximizes productivity and outcomes.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

These days, there's a lot competing for our attention ("Hey, is that a cat video?") It's an ongoing challenge to keep yourself focused, yet also capture and hold the attention of your supporters. Pop on over to NTEN's Community Builders (CommBuild) Community of Practice group and add your ideas to the conversation.

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2013

These days, there's a lot competing for our attention ("Hey, is that a cat video?") It's an ongoing challenge to keep yourself focused, yet also capture and hold the attention of your supporters. Pop on over to NTEN's Community Builders (CommBuild) Community of Practice group and add your ideas to the conversation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If your nonprofit does not have a shop yet and you are looking to get started fairly quickly, you can use a tool like Shopify for Nonprofits , which is an online store you can customize to sell your branded merchandise or products. Here are some techniques to promote it on social media. Already have a shop? Like $100 a month?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Short, impactful videos are a fantastic fundraising tool to use across social media, your website, and your fundraising pages. Start with a clear, attention-grabbing hook to draw people in and keep the content relatable by speaking directly to your audience. Move For Freedom used a short, powerful video on their fundraising page.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

But they also bring attention to our entire social platform’s content. You can use free tools like MusicallyDown or SnapInsta. Video production takes time and energy Even with a year of experience and better planning techniques, making videos still takes quite a bit of time. Share your ideas in the comments below!

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. Normalize Feedback Use the technique of calling in and calling out.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

GivingTuesday Participants Want to Be Part of a Huge Group of People Doing Good 52% of GivingTuesday supporters said that they are drawn to the idea of a bigger group of people doing good. People are drawn to the idea of the collective impact they can make together. That’s pretty inspiring. The possibilities are endless!

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

OPM defines an IDP as: “An individual development plan (IDP) is a tool to assist employees in career and personal development. An IDP is not a performance evaluation tool or a one-time activity. Its primary purpose is to help employees reach short and long-term career goals, as well as improve current job performance.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

OPM defines an IDP as: “An individual development plan (IDP) is a tool to assist employees in career and personal development. An IDP is not a performance evaluation tool or a one-time activity. Its primary purpose is to help employees reach short and long-term career goals, as well as improve current job performance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

More specifically, he shares simple actionable techniques for staying ahead in an accelerating world and massive amounts of information – for many of us, information overload. Attention : allocating your awareness with intent—including laser-like focus and serendipitous discovery—maximizes productivity and outcomes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Let’s take a look at some fundraising ideas – the fifteen most effective donor acquisition and online fundraising techniques used by top nonprofits. If you’re using a website analytics tool like Google Analytics, jump in there to see how much of your web traffic is coming from mobile users. 1) Go Mobile, Now!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

Collaborative overload is the burnout that results from our over reliance on e-mails, meetings and other online collaborative technology tools that have, ironically, limited our ability to get stuff done. ” Individual Techniques. Next, focus on training your attention. It can also improve your memory.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

As such, it’s important to pay attention to what the competition is up to. Unlike in for-profit businesses, the idea is not to crush the competition. The idea more is to see what is working for others to see if it is something that can be replicated without appearing you are simply copying their techniques.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

What’s a fundraiser to do when you feel like you’re all out of ideas? A smart online donation form is more likely to retain potential donors’ attention and encourage them to complete the process. And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Keys to Datamaking Success Many of the tools and techniques that we have learned about data design and collection continue to be relevant in datamaking, such as: Ask clear questions and prioritize which data points, or combinations of data points, are most relevant to answering the questions.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

As a fundraiser, your job is to understand the perspective of potential donors by shifting the lens of authentic attention via listening and open-ended questions — at the right place and at the right time — to become partners and allies in improving the world. Do you have stereotypes or assumptions about specific groups?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. My Three Words.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. Thorough understanding leads to big ideas. This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

We designed a highly interactive workshop based on Jo Wolfe’s “ NGO Digital Maturity Matrix ,” an assessment tool that enables nonprofits to codify mindsets and skill sets required for moving along the path of digital transformation. Others have also documented and used the technique or taught others how to do it.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. Campers walk away with bigger networks and ideas to take their nonprofits from good to growth!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 24, 2013

Let’s take a look at the fifteen most effective donor acquisition and online fundraising techniques used by top nonprofits. If you’re using a website analytics tool like Google Analytics, jump in there to see how much of your web traffic is coming from mobile users. 2) Grab People’s Attention. 1) Go Mobile, Now! Are you ready?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

For many nonprofits, Google Analytics is the tool of choice for measuring traffic, reach, engagement, and action primarily because it is free. While it is somewhat easy to use, some of the more valuable features may require a little tutoring to understand and use. Best practices for collecting actionable data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Pay close attention to interactions with other people. They communicate more effectively, stimulate new ideas, and apply what they hear to improve their team’s productivity and results. Inspire new ideas : “Can that be done in any other way?”. Full attention listening: Giving full focus and attention to the other person.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2011

I’ve been curating resources on training techniques and capacity building over at scoop.it The ideas, tips, and tricks are grounded in adult learning theory, but the book is very practical. Visual Teams: Graphic Tools for Commitment, Innovation, and High Performance by David Sibbet. This book will help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

That was the call for blog posts. I received a rich selection covering this topic – from changing mindsets, new tool sets, and lots of tips on how to manage your social media, email, and work flow. It is all about managing your attention. Attention creates action, produces quality and facilitates productivity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

’ The book was an inspiration and encouragement for those us whose inner critics have been keeping us away from using the technique in front of other people. The book offers a wonderful road map for a learning journey to internalize these techniques and I’ve practicing a lot.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Give your fundraising plan new life by incorporating innovative new ideas and strategies. You’ll capture your supporters’ attention more effectively by offering them something new or unexpected. To streamline your hybrid event planning process, be sure to investigate your options for powerful event management tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2015

We need your articles and blog posts packed with great ideas that can inspire nonprofit folks to build better habits all year long. We are living and working in a world that is connected and where sacred space and deep thinking – essential ingredients to online personal productivity – is almost becoming extinct.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2012

As a trainer, I’m intensely interested in creating learning experiences that integrate or about how to use the technology for nonprofits that engage and inspire people to put the ideas into practice. I’ve been obsessed with peer learning and self-directed learning models in my own learning and the trainings I design and facilitate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers back then, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design. Recent research and teaching practice shows that the lecture is a less effective teaching tool.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

And even though it may be more work in the short term, it will save you time in the long run by focusing your attention on the things that matter most. Use these tools to streamline your planning process. If you need more ideas, we put together a list of 1 5 0+ fundraising ideas ). You just wrapped up year-end appeals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

This face-to-face master class and mini-workshops will be followed with a smaller peer learning group that will meet regularly to compare notes as they put the ideas into practice. Best practices for effective use of common social media tools: Facebook and Twitter. Gets feedback and start conversations about their work. ” .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Last month brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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