Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Be sure to read the highlighted key principles and takeaways at the end of every chapter. They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. The problem is our true gift might be a few layers below what we are apparently good at. Feeling disrespected was cited by 57% of those who left as the reason.

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Gift Culture Companies Conversation 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Be sure to read the highlighted key principles and takeaways at the end of every chapter. They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. The problem is our true gift might be a few layers below what we are apparently good at. Feeling disrespected was cited by 57% of those who left as the reason.

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Gift Culture Companies Conversation 57

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Authoring Leadership Demonstration Language 52

The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

This is a simple problem to fix as it’s about swapping words. If you want to read more about the relationship between facts and non-profit stories, read this article. What new journey or chapter begins in their life? Try reading through an old appeal to look for instances of the word “impact.” What does this number represent?

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Storytelling Impact Profit Story 94

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Specifically, nonprofits need to build a relationship and offer delightful surprises , convenience , rewards , and appreciation. . Consumers want a relationship with a brand. Per the Loyalty Barometer, 81% of consumers want a relationship with a brand. A “one and done” transactional approach won’t build a relationship.

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Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 142

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

For example, this @FeedingAmerica tweet communicates the billion-pound problem that is food waste, but closes the tweet with a positive spin about how they are working to solve the problem of food waste and in terms of engagement, the tweet performed above average: 2. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs.

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Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 336

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

Be sure to read the highlighted key principles and takeaways at the end of every chapter. They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. The problem is our true gift might be a few layers below what we are apparently good at. Baird/Sullivan : We are all gifted at something.

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Gift Culture Companies Conversation 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Be sure to read the highlighted key principles and takeaways at the end of every chapter. They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. The problem is our true gift might be a few layers below what we are apparently good at. Feeling disrespected was cited by 57% of those who left as the reason.

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Companies Gift Culture Conversation 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Leadership Demonstration Language Chapter 82

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Leadership Demonstration Language Chapter 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Leadership Authoring Demonstration Language 44

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Authoring Interview Leadership Demonstration 48

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2018

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Authoring Leadership Question Demonstration 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 25, 2015

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Leadership Demonstration Language Chapter 40

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

These volunteers provide training in first aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness and give support to those who have lost their homes to disaster. The Bay Area chapter underwent dramatic organizational changes in recent years that required better collaboration tools. This story was written by Jon Rush, relationship manager, TechSoup.

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Collaboration Disaster San Francisco Chapter 36

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2014

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

Authoring 48

Authoring Leadership Demonstration Language 48

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2015

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Leadership Demonstration Language Chapter 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2015

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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Leadership Demonstration Language Chapter 40

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When we discuss peer-to-peer fundraising our focus often is on the online components; however, the offline activities surrounding our event allow us to improve relationships and connections with our supporters, thus potentially improving our online outcomes. And these relationships can be vital to fundraising success. Onsite Training.

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Offline Activities Active Activism 37

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Retention is everything your organization does to keep the volunteers you recruit, like providing proper training and management , aligning volunteer assignments with individual volunteers’ interests, or working hard to create personal relationships with your volunteers. Use current volunteers as a resource.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

For example, you might be running a constituent relationship management (CRM) database, but are all of your organization's constituents in it? Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit (See Chapter 2, "Documentation and Your Master Key," and Chapter 3, "Remote and Local Backup."

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Technology Laptop Phase Tech 55

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

For more of Steve's thoughts on the book, check out his blog : he's writing about each chapter over 11 weeks. You might ask them about how they're training, where the race is, are they running alone, or how many races they've run before. Let's say someone from our organization comes to us with a problem or need. T=Transparency.

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San Diego NTEN Relationship Culture 64

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

First, some volunteers may have physical limitations such as health, sight, or hearing problems. An additional problem can occur with volunteers who “age in place,” which means they joined the organization at a younger age and have lost some abilities. By providing this training, the organization gains a committed volunteer.

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Volunteer Benefit Arizona Singapore 63

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

For example, you might be running a constituent relationship management (CRM) database, but are all of your organization's constituents in it? Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit (See Chapter 2, "Documentation and Your Master Key," and Chapter 3, "Remote and Local Backup."

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Technology Laptop Phase Tech 54

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 29, 2014

Because everyone has different ideas and different solutions, which there is always a thousand ways to solve one problem but what’s important is coming together with the solution that will help the most." She is a trained facilitator, court mediator and certified to provide “Framework for Understanding Poverty” through AHA Process.

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Leadership Reflection Arizona Student 49

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

So most of you are hoping to get strategies about how to strengthen your volunteer donor and staff relationships and sense of community. . You’re building trust, you’re building relationship, maybe even friendship. Also, perhaps you’re interested in the podcast and reflections that I’ve learned. All right.

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People Community Video Podcast 80

Museum 2.0

JULY 24, 2007

This week, thoughts on Chapter 12 of Elaine Gurian’s book Civilizing the Museum , "Threshold Fear: Architecture program planning." We all have problems getting in the door—they’re just different doors. How do train station architects, restaurant designers, and park rangers talk about their designs?

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People Museum San Jose Chapter 20

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join us and hundreds of fundraising and marketing professionals at the Washington Nonprofit Conference, a two-day event where you will exchange innovative marketing and fundraising ideas, generate insightful solutions and think creatively to help you make the relationship with your donors even stronger. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

And so when we think of that step one, that goal setting, the goal setting is not the problem. But now, here’s the problem. But the problem was, he had never done that before. And so therefore, the revenue from individuals and those very relationship-based donors was pretty stagnant. We want to scale.”

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Money Video Fundraising Gift 109

Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Now I’m in the office because nobody’s traveling and that’s not going to be a problem. These days I spend my time doing fundraising, teaching, training, and coaching with my own firm, Productive Fundraising. So love to teach and train and share the knowledge I have to take other organizations to the next level.

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Causes Chad Support Donor 120

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you have to leave early, no problem. But she’s been in your shoes, like I said, being a leader of an organization and also raising a ton of money and does a lot of these trainings. She’s got an awesome YouTube channel where she does a lot of free trainings as well. So look for an email from me later on with those.

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Roles Resource Develop Video 122

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

They host Web Analytics Wednesdays around the world and you can hear the definition described by their chapter in Brussels). You'll face that problem with any tool you ultimatley use. Google's customer service supports this product primarily through automated emails, so you may have little recourse if you encounter problems.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

We've scoured the nonprofit-sphere for high-quality conferences and forums, informal trainings, and more that will be taking place all over the world, focusing on essential topics like: Nonprofit management. Fundraising is all about creating trust and building relationships. Fundraising. Donor relations. Accounting. Donor Relations.

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Calendar Conference San Diego DC 177

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

When one looks under the hood of a successful activism efforts, as Beth and I did for The Networked Nonprofit , whether part of movements or campaigns, they have a combination of initially tight ties, someone does have to drive the train, and loose ties, others have to join the effort for it to take off.

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Offline Social Media Network Org 119

Bloomerang

JUNE 25, 2021

” So there should be one person who is trained and who is the person who does all of the donor data. So a lot of vendors like Bloomerang, I get a weekly e-mail, I think it’s on Fridays, with all the training that’s available for the database. So make sure that you actually train them. Do not set someone lose.

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Database Donor Video Mail 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

While we have a number or random staff also creating relationships with people that are interested in what they do, the programs allow for a very specific audience to collect information about what they are most interested in. That Twitter was the answer to all their programs' problems evermore. . `At It's the relationships I adore.

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ROI Social Media Slides Media 77

Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2007

This week, a look at Chapters 16 and 17 of Elaine Gurian's Civilizing the Museum. In many institutions, these questions cause problems that cost both emotionally and economically. Problems arise when leaders style themselves as superstars to avoid team decision-making (a role typified by the boss on The Office).

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