Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

2) Master the Art of Prompting Prompting is the language we use to communicate with Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Communication is conducted in natural language, similar to how you would converse with a friend or colleague. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. Preparing a board matrix is a learning experience. An organizational chart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? What is Collaborative Overload? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Make it as smooth as a great conversation. Implement a board portal for communication and organization. Adopt technologies that simplify collaboration and enhance communication , like board portals or other real-time tools. Communicate the expectations. Foster a collaborative culture. Celebrate diversity.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 16, 2010

Ben Matthews has just announced the launch of CharityComms 2020 , an initiative that Bright One has been spearheading in partnership with CharityComms, the professional body for charity communicators. portability – moving to the cloud; conversations and content moves seamlessly across platforms. What were my ideas?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. This could include beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, or partners.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The best donor experience reflects this — it considers all the aspects of your organization, including the many ways constituents come to support you. Create feedback loops that enable your audience to tell you about their experience with your communications. Your budget should reflect this shift. Are they effective?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check out the blog and conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or read it reposted below. In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Is there a lead facilitator who is responsible for the final decision or is the team to work collaboratively making decisions? The lead is also in charge of the pivot and communicating that to other facilitators. Overnight Reflection. What I think is the magic is the use of “overnight reflection.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions? Phone support is also helpful when you want to tackle a complex issue that requires a conversation. Gaining alignment across multiple groups is an exercise in communication.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These documents not only fulfill legal obligations but also serve as a tangible reflection of donors’ impact on your organization’s mission. These aren’t just transactional receipts; they reflect donors’ contributions to your cause. And when donors trust you, they’re more likely to keep supporting your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

” I was lucky enough to collaborate with Janet McIntyre , a nonprofit leadership coach and Jeffrey Golde , Adjunct Professor of Management: Columbia Business School, along with Abe Flores from AFTA. Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships. This was a year-long project that required CDP to closely examine our processes and have bold conversations about how we wanted our grantmaking to look.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

This way of thinking is reflected in your actions and demeanor, modeling behavior for those around you. Meaningful, substantive conversations are one of the most effective ways to learn and grow. Much like the Socratic method, when we have discussions and conversations, new ideas emerge and our understanding is deepened and magnified.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Who attends : Nonprofit communications teams, techies, and some fundraisers. We LOVE the community around this conference. Cause Camp.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

They regularly communicate with each other via virtual spaces. Additionally, different cultural conventions, attitudes, and communication patterns may make collaborating and transferring knowledge difficult. However, if the systems in place are inadequate to support virtual communication, productivity can suffer.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

They regularly communicate with each other via virtual spaces. Additionally, different cultural conventions, attitudes, and communication patterns may make collaborating and transferring knowledge difficult. However, if the systems in place are inadequate to support virtual communication, productivity can suffer.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

They regularly communicate with each other via virtual spaces. Additionally, different cultural conventions, attitudes, and communication patterns may make collaborating and transferring knowledge difficult. However, if the systems in place are inadequate to support virtual communication, productivity can suffer.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of a recent strategic planning retreat, each participant shared brief reflections on the day. Principle 1: Figure out the most important conversations the group needs to have right now. . Principle 2: Collaborate with a design team to guide the strategic planning or board retreat processes. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2010

As I was taking notes, I was thinking about the whole question of how and where selection of social media and online collaboration and communications fits - and the bigger picture. The paper will be published later next month, but it stimulated an incredible conversation. Philanthropy and working in a network mindset.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts. Below, I’ve added the type of nonprofit , which is reflected in the AI-generated response: Targeted Email Outreach Campaign Are you a little amazed? Because I am!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One area with a potential high risk of over-reliance on AI tools is internal collaboration and communication. We know from workplace research that having a strong sense of community and connection with workplace peers has many benefits to well-being, including mental health.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. They will need to make financial incentives to attend—especially grants and scholarships—more robust and communicate how an education at their school prepares students for the future.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s more likely that you’ll convert a supporter who’s already familiar with what you do versus someone who is coming across your page for the first time, so it’s important that your recurring donor acquisition strategy reflects that. . Prioritize Your Communication With Recurring Donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate. WhatsApp represents one such medium that presents nonprofits with an outstanding opportunity to engage with stakeholders through texts, attachments, and multiple forms of conversations delivered to their mobile phones and now to their desktops. Digital Storytelling Framework.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2009

This includes leadership, social innovation, communications, branding, graphic facilitation, financial and funding models. The game has a strong communications lens. The social media strategy game is focused on how social media tools can be used for external communications. Social Media Skepticism is Healthy.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Your engagement should reflect that. Regardless of the channel (website, email, mail, or the phone) or medium (in-person or digitally) you want to connect with donors in a way that is one-to-one, contextual, and collaborative. Connect Giving, and even attending events, are deeply personal acts your supporters make.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . Don’t Miss the Chance to Hear From Them live.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

I asked if I could live tweet to bring others into the conversation which I did using the tag #packfound. . Eugene Eric Kim is an expert in online culture and collaboration, particularly with new tools. We had some rich learnings in the reflection of what happened in the group. His slides and my notes and reflections follow.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

How do you ensure that your major donor communications are personalized and relevant? Can you describe a time when you had to work with a team to secure a major gift, and how did you manage the collaborative process? How do you handle difficult conversations with donors who may be unhappy with their donations?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Embrace personalization : With the changes in donor expectations outlined in the report, prioritize the individualized touch in your fundraising communications. Collaborate with peers : Engage with other fundraisers and organizations to share insights and best practices. One size does not fit all. Do you have a fundraising plan?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Building an online community allows your organization to engage with your supporters on a personal level. Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Conversions. Fundraising. Transparency.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. Personalize Donor Communication No one wants an impersonal generic email.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Look for an agency that will collaborate with you, perform audience research, and has a robust portfolio of other successful campaigns. Who are your supporters, why do they support your nonprofit, and how are you communicating your impact with them? What are the three pillars of nonprofit marketing? Your resources.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 30, 2010

Beth Kanter and Allison Fine ‘s book, The Networked Nonprofit , is now out and starting lots of conversations. They engage in conversations with people beyond their walls—lots of conversations—to build relationships that spread their work through the network. But what’s everyone talking about? Getting Started.

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