Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“It’s time for companies to rethink their growth logic and strategy,” according to Christoph Senn and Mehak Gandhi , authors of the new book, Triple Fit Strategy: How To Build Lasting Customer Relationships And Boost Growth. The three building blocks here are people , structures , and knowledge. Triple Fit Strategy : 1.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. Understanding how these donors select organizations to give to and what encourages them to donate again can help you make the most of the surge of first-time givers attracted by your GivingTuesday efforts.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fundraising requires timely and efficient processing of donations, especially in the typical end-of-year rush of gifts. This season, give your team a little December stress relief by automating and streamlining gift processing, including recurring donations and installment payments. 

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” AIs still need more rehearsal before they are ready for prime time.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into the nonprofit website design process. In no time, you’ll have a website that reflects your cause, inspires engagement, and helps you reach your digital strategy goals. Nonprofit Website Development FAQ Does your nonprofit need a website? What should a nonprofit website include?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. Will several teams review the requests?

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

A board that is a rubber stamp drains the organization’s time and resources. In fairness, some of the reluctance is probably due to entrenched processes for electing or appointing directors. Bylaws changes can be complex and time consuming. The board’s job is to provide wisdom, guidance, and above all, stewardship.

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Candid

AUGUST 20, 2024

They maintained an explicit mode of growing the work and building out the organization—and the endowment had a catalytic effect on what they could accomplish. There have been innovations with respect to the grantmaking process and decision making, like participatory grantmaking and trust-based philanthropy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you are thinking about applying for your first grant or your organization manages several grants each year, it’s important to have clear processes to meet those mandates and avoid straying outside your mission. With many initiatives in a rapidly changing environment, it can be challenging to keep staff engaged throughout the process.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. Their processes are streamlined, and the team has clear roles and responsibilities. We don’t set out to create divided teams and processes, and we often don’t even realize that we’ve got them.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. Leveraging a secure payment solution throughout the donation process strengthens donor trust and allows them to use a convenient payment method. per transaction. per transaction.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. The grant process, from research to application and eventual funding confirmation, is often protracted. 2: Grant Success Begins with Relationship Building. Invest time in understanding funders’ preferences, previous beneficiaries, and passions.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re like most enterprise level associations, you likely have an in-depth process to get executive approval for any technology investments. How to build executive buy-in for new association management software Change is a process. Stress that now is the time for change and clarify the risks of not acting.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

The judges also determined the rules of the granting process in Fearless Foundation’s “Fearless Strivers Grant Contest,” constituted a contract and were therefore subject to anti racial-discrimination statutes found in 42 U.S. Schwartz, partner at law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher wrote to The NonProfit Times. “As Code § 1981.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Improving Processes for Better Experiences. With this firmly in mind, the organisation digitised service users’ care records for the first time, using Salesforce’s cloud-based customer engagement solution Service Cloud. Staff can now access the information they need through mobile apps instead of having to return to the office.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A great donation form will make people more likely to give—and make the donation process an easy one—but what does a good donation form look like? And how can you build a GivingTuesday donation form your supporters will love? Is your fundraising goal tied to a real-life outcome, like a new building or new equipment? This is key!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We have the answers and the resources to help you join the AI revolution and prepare to build your first low-code app. Low-code is a practice, a platform, or a user experience that relies on a graphical user interface that automates aspects of the development process, eliminating dependencies on traditional computer programming approaches.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

Process automation can be scary for nonprofits because it can feel like you are giving up some control. But implementing automated processes can help you ensure consistent controls and set your organization up for growth. But for organizations already doing more with less, documenting those results often takes time they don’t have.

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Kindful

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Choosing the right nonprofit credit card processing solution is a crucial task. That’s why it’s important to choose a provider that allows you to process donations safely and securely. Organizations with official nonprofit status are also eligible for a discounted processing fee. Additional fees may apply.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

First, clearly explain the role of advocacy during the recruitment process and address and eliminate any misunderstandings. A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program. Sadly, this happens all the time with board service.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

When you center your way of working and your organizational practices on a well-integrated CRM system, your CRM can serve as the beating heart of your nonprofit’s culture, empowering every team, improving processes, informing strategy, and stimulating growth. It was during this challenging time that our CRM became our lifeline.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While nonprofits are constantly working to increase monetary donations, donations of time are equally important to moving a mission or a cause forward. Data shows that 1 billion people volunteer around the world annually, and 64 million Americans take time to volunteer every year. How did you welcome them?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Drawing from the wealth of insights accumulated over years of dedicated work, we’ve distilled a comprehensive four-step process from our webinar to help you unearth new donors. By doing this, you’re not just providing a solution; you’re offering them a window into your mission, building a bridge of connection in the process.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. So, we conducted interviews to understand the most important use cases for fiscal sponsorship data and about the process of fiscal sponsorship.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2023

But where the magic happens is when you use your GMS—the single place for all your grantmaking processes—as a powerful customer relationship management (CRM) system as well. This could be done by building a custom field and preferably one with a value list versus being typable. No problem!

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

It was time to dig deeper with volunteers to find out how they might be interested in engaging with us. Now, since our 2021 spring events are not being held in person and our summer events do not need the same level of support due to COVID-19 regulations, I have had the time to expand volunteer opportunities.

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Achieve

MARCH 10, 2021

It must connect to each step of the donation process as well. . payment process. Each step of the donation process should reflect authenticity to your donors to establish rapport. So, how can your organization communicate transparency in your giving process and as an organization as a whole? . payment processing.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When it comes to building relationships with donors, we assume that it will take weeks or months of relationship-building before they’ll be willing to respond to our donation appeal. What if you had a system that attracted people to your nonprofit, and within a day turned them into first-time donors? But what if this is wrong?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Over time, I realized that the same characteristics that distinguish the best football teams are also required to succeed in business,” shares Mayberry. At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Building genuine relationships is key to fostering trust with these supporters and boosting major donor retention. While solicitation is undoubtedly an essential part of the fundraising process, effective nonprofit leaders focus on stewarding relationships first. Personalize your outreach. Incorporate multimedia elements.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention? Thank you kickstarts the relationship-building process. Build a relationship.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There are so many benefits to automation and extensibility projects: Offloading time spent on repetitive tasks to free up employees so they can focus on more strategic assignments. Improving response times. Time for staff to learn new software? And it saves the database manager time in creating reports. The solution?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Over time, I realized that the same characteristics that distinguish the best football teams are also required to succeed in business,” shares Mayberry. At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Over time, Emily also established a strong connection with the hospital. This experience wasn’t just about giving time; it was about understanding the workings of a healthcare institution and the critical role it plays in society. “GWU What’s your experience with building bridges between volunteers and donors?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Your fundraising software should allow you to build a custom donation page that encourages people to complete the donation process and is easy for your donors to use. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when building an effective nonprofit donation page.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Conducting formalized purchasing processes represents an essential aspect of any business seeking to maximize return on investments and improve organizational outcomes. Cloud for Good recently sat down with BWF’s Jason Boley, Senior Vice President of Systems and Operations, to discuss the value and best processes of the RFP process.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. If a government regulation changed or community preferences shifted, would you have time to react? Be sure to include staff time and infrastructure needs, if possible.

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