Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!)

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. Building your campaign layout.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether your organization is new to the nonprofit scene or you’ve been fundraising for decades, you know the importance of securing major gifts for your cause. It’s a complex process that you need to get right if you want to build lasting relationships with major donors and secure impactful gifts for your cause.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A constant bombardment of messages causes burnout. A constant bombardment of messages in texts, via email, and on social platforms, causes burnout. While listeners are responsible for hearing what is said before formulating a response and asking follow-up questions that ensure they have correctly understood.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Understanding and connecting with Gen Z donors will be essential for your nonprofit to build lasting relationships with this upcoming (and generous!) They’re all about making a positive impact on the world through their actions and the causes they support. generation so your organization can ensure future fundraising success.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2017

But when fundraising isn’t top of mind, nonprofit leaders often turn their attention to another type of activity: the awareness campaign. Awareness campaigns typically are defined as a sustained effort to educate individuals and boost public awareness about an organization’s cause or issue. And who needs that?

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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. The Power of TikTok Advocacy: Using the Platform to Drive Change Take @thatpyschnp , who regularly rallies her 300k+ followers to take action for progressive causes.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

presents a groundbreaking approach to reducing workplace stress and building resilience through conversation. ways to build unwavering resilience that elevates their emotional well-being. Tackle the root causes of stress in relationships and interactions. Ask questions that help you incorporate the feedback.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. Instead of solely relying on the organization’s account to post messages, empower supporters to become advocates for the cause.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

One said to me recently, “I’d love to get involved in a good cause, but I have no idea where to begin.” Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Build a culture of belonging. Inherent desire to give back.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. It identifies the building blocks of a strategic leader and pinpoints areas for improvement to help individuals reach their full potential. There’s no better time than now to read this book.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

In order to build up a following for your Instagram Stories, you need to create and post regularly. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story. Here are 6 ways. .

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” People need to know how to handle when they are: Triggered – when a word or action causes a strong reaction Flooded – when an overwhelming number of emotions all at once causes physical stress responses.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Great question, but first, let’s explore what email marketing is and is not. Email marketing can be used to promote an organization’s mission or services, or it can be used to build relationships with subscribers, donors, and prospects. Are there different types of email marketing that I can add to my strategy?”

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 26, 2024

Your nonprofit’s need to make the most of its limited resources likely causes your team to spend much time and effort on successful marketing strategies. Lean on your existing network When you’re looking to garner more support for your cause, your first instinct may be to acquire new donors.

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EveryAction

APRIL 6, 2017

You can build a vision of what the campaign and all of its elements will look like, establish metrics for success, and then execute it without having to manually send each email, post each tweet, etc. MV: The ability to schedule social media posts is something most nonprofits are aware of, I think.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation. Operate from a position of trust and the desire to build a positive culture both inside and outside of the office. Part of the task will be to identify whether working from home is the root cause of issues.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Based upon data gleaned from the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report , this webinar will highlight how NGOs worldwide use the internet to build awareness and raise funds to advance their mission and programs and elevate their online brand. For specific technical questions, please visit GoToWebinar Customer Support.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A holistic provider may ask more probing questions than a traditional doctor. That is the promise of holistic consulting: finding the cause of the pain, making a plan that fits the organization’s culture, and executing strategy to stop the pain. What is causing you the most stress at work right now?”

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

When you started researching to build your nonprofit’s first website, what did you encounter? At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofit organizations to custom-build a site that meets their unique needs. These services are often out of range for new nonprofits building a site for the first time. Let’s get started.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. It identifies the building blocks of a strategic leader and pinpoints areas for improvement to help individuals reach their full potential. There’s no better time than now to read this book.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As a nonprofit, you likely want to tap into this trend to raise awareness and engage new audiences. For example, you can input a list of high-earning nonprofit executives and have the AI generate quiz questions around guessing each person’s compensation. But creating a high volume of quality short videos can be time-consuming.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A strong mission statement inspires donors to give, outlines what your nonprofit does, and builds trust in the community that your nonprofit can fulfill its promises. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. If your organization changes its scope, you need to adapt your messaging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Build Real Connections At Work Now here’s a fact: Real connections and friendships at work matter because they can help us get stuff done! It’s the counterproductive practice of sending after-hour emails or direct messages, causing unnecessary panic, or scheduling meetings during universal time off.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How can I reconcile the angry feminist, the budget-aware fundraiser, the yogi, and the activist? Plus, we need to build a complex knowledge of their stories so we can meet them where they are. Well, I’d like to start by remembering that giving is grounded in goodness—especially for women and marginalized populations.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies can benefit from sponsoring your event by: Boosting their brand awareness and credibility in your community. Building interest in their products and services with your attendees. Bolstering their public image by visibly supporting your cause. But remember, corporate sponsorships should benefit both parties involved.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

This post will clarify any questions you might have and help you make the most of your grant! Then you’ll need to apply (you can do this by answering a few questions and uploading a few basic stats). If you insist on keeping some, then make sure they are unobtrusive, relevant to your cause, and don't run on Google AdSense.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

We must be aware of these everlasting paradoxes if we hope to effectively navigate through our most difficult decisions. While traditional either/or thinking has its benefits, many of the choices we face – the ones causing the most tension – can only truly be overcome using both/and thinking ,” say Smith and Lewis. Smith Marianne W.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

We must be aware of these everlasting paradoxes if we hope to effectively navigate through our most difficult decisions. While traditional either/or thinking has its benefits, many of the choices we face – the ones causing the most tension – can only truly be overcome using both/and thinking ,” say Smith and Lewis. Smith Marianne W.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

This short paragraph should answer questions such as: Why is this project worth doing? The problem statement should not presume a cause or prescribe a solution but should answer questions such as: What’s wrong or not meeting the needs of our stakeholders? Why is it important to do it now? When and where do problems occur?

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Your nonprofit needs compelling marketing to engage new and existing supporters to boost brand awareness, cultivate donors, motivate them to volunteer, and more. For example, the truth Initiative leverages a multi-step SMS, email, and social messaging campaign to spread awareness of—and stop—the sale of tobacco in Walgreens.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

More marketing opportunities As your nonprofit expands its online presence, you will access more marketing opportunities, allowing you to raise awareness and attract more supporters. Online influencers can connect your nonprofit with new audiences, and some influencers may even be interested in hosting fundraisers for your cause.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

That, combined with relentless fundraising pressure, can cause burnout and turnover. There’s a lot that goes into building and managing a healthy board of directors but it starts with the Executive Director. Hopefully, they don’t describe their board as toxic, but many are. So, what’s an Executive Director (ED) to do?

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Social media builds awareness and helps you connect with donors who otherwise wouldn’t know about your organization. That’s a lot of eyes!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 17, 2014

One of the best ways to stir up awareness and publicity for your nonprofit brand is to generate some buzz—word of mouth marketing is free (or at least, cheap) and, even better, highly effective. The big question is how do you get people chatting? Take Ten Minutes a Day to Build Your Own Personal Brand. Build Your Street Cred.

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