Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

UK-based breast cancer awareness charities, have consistently used innovative marketing techniques to educate and empower people about the importance of early breast cancer detection. It was daring and controversial and aimed to destigmatize mental health issues and encourage open conversations. Share below in the comments!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

And he shares his techniques for: Turning a healthy fear of failure to your advantage. He shares his candid account of the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. No side conversations. Building an outrageously talented team. Catalyzing electric meetings. Transforming a company into a superorganism that beats the competition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

You can further follow-up on these non-converting prospects with perhaps a series of telephone calls aimed at further conversion. The aim is to keep sharing and inviting them to support the organization. The techniques are the same; it is just the medium that is different.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. In many cases, it would be a much more efficient use of time to cut way back on organic posts, and instead concentrate on developing a few really effective, conversions-focused ad campaigns. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Here’s an overview the tips and resources I shared. Ice breakers and energizers are helpful to check in with your colleagues or even to share optimism and fun. Breakout rooms are a feature in Zoom that allows you to put people in smaller rooms for more intimate conversations. Interactive Meeting Techniques.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While our upcoming session at bbcon 2023 will focus on where the tools are, we also hope to help shape conversations about where generative AIs are headed. Imagine a coach using an AI to generate a detailed analysis of your best athletes’ movements to help other students learn, model, and improve their own techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

This year, we are experimenting with incorporating social media techniques as part of the evaluation process for the second America’s Giving Challenge. A conversational case study is a write up our interviews identifying a few questions we still have. What techniques are you using? Does it work?

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Although I don’t have all the answers, I can share what has worked in my experience. Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. Organizations need to train people how to recognize, address (this is often during feedback conversations), and de-escalate the conflict.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We utilize datamaking as part of shared meaning making. However, when we initiate a more practical conversation, we can determine which questions will be most useful. We make information into data when we explicitly attach it to a question and explicitly or implicitly connect it to an approach for making sense of it.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Share your “why” – Connect the cause to your personal values and passion to spark others’ interest. With the right mindset and techniques, fundraisers can transform what feels like a burden into a rewarding experience of community, purpose, and achievement. Address the discomfort around asking for money head-on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

We kicked off the conference with an interview style keynote about the Networked Nonprofit, moderated by fabulous Shireen Mitchell (aka digitalsista ). The best part is when the audience joins the conversation. Wendy has let me shadow her work for the past five years and share her wisdom in many blog posts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates. Keep in mind good storytelling techniques. Twitter is an opportunity for continuous and open conversation with your supporters. Share your knowledge with our community in the comments!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

Maybe a friend shared the link with them, or they found your charity by Googling a topic you’re campaigning about. Data should inform and optimise your fundraising strategy , and attribution is a simple technique you can use to really help you get it right. Are your conversion rates different for different audiences?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Thanks to some of our latest updates , you can also make sure your advocacy forms are optimized for conversion by applying your organization’s branding in our new design step. EveryAction’s advocacy forms were built to increase conversion rates and help nonprofits mobilize supporters, engage decision makers, and to help create social change.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. Here's the backstory: In the summer of 2021, over 130 funders shared example grant applications with TAG as part of our involvement in the #FixtheForm campaign with GrantAdvisor.org. questions) that are similar and shared by many funders.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

It’s not the time when you submitted the tweet, blog post, or Facebook share. Twitter, and to a lesser extent Facebook, is often times unpredictable; but you can increase your chances for success by implementing a few best practices, and creating consistency with your posting technique. Only using hashtags on Twitter.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Tip #1: Seek Companies with Similar Audiences When you’re beginning your research, look for organizations that share your same audience. Google alerts are a great way to find local or regional companies that share similarities with your mission. Tip #3: Be Open to Having Conversations Opportunities are everywhere.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. Or better yet, host a screen-share session and watch them make an online gift to see where they struggle or get frustrated. It can be even more challenging when you’ve hit a wall in your acquisition efforts.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

To keep people engaged , include content with varying purposes – such as providing industry information, starting a conversation, and entertaining.?. Groups for each of your association’s upcoming events (so that attendees can connect and share content before, during, and after the event). Community guidelines. Keep them brief.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In fact, the letter made this particular donor feel so good that she shared it on Facebook! Your thank-you letter should be conversational and sound natural if read aloud. Rewrite your letter using the Kitchen Table technique , which makes it much more friendly and conversational. THAT’S what we’re looking for!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

Though our conversation, we learned three pivotal things that a nonprofit should consider when developing their own content strategies. “They’re a fairly proven technique, and I think if you’re going to compete for donors in today’s environment, they’re a necessary competitive advantage.”

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This technique is ideal for those faced with such a task for the first time and not knowing where to start and how to set goals. If you expect some organizations to share your mission and help you achieve your goals, get in touch with them on LinkedIn. . Simplify the Conversion Process. Also, you can use a SMART methodology.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

The questioning techniques should include: Open Questions? —?they they lead the way to new territory and keep the conversation going: Examples: What do you hope to achieve with your philanthropy? Don’t forget to share the information with your team and ensure that have access. Are there any gatekeepers, influencers, etc.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

Her presentation focused on a greater vision where shared value was created through mutually beneficial relationships that solve social problems. . “Shared value is based on the idea that social problems determine the bottom line in ways that most businesses have overlooked,” Tammy told us. Web-to-Lead Conversion Rate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Keep A Running List of High Engagement Conversation Starters and Use Them Regularly. If you want engagement on social media channels, identify good conversation starters that are relevant to your audience, will ignite their passion or nostalgia about the subject matter. To share on Twitter? Include a strong call to action (CTA).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We used some Human Centered Design techniques from their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book. It was the most stimulating web platform strategy session that I have ever experienced! I love being exposed to new ways of working, taking process notes, observing techniques, and thinking about how to apply to my own work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 11, 2017

It is in that spirit that I share them with you. And board and staff knew that I was acting on their collective wisdom and our shared vision for success. What techniques have you used to set priorities for a big, complicated negotiation? So we did two exercises—with board and staff, separately—to develop our priorities.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 16, 2016

Learn to Share. This encourages people to share content, and increases the odds that your post will go viral quickly. One great technique of viral marketing is to take advantage of user generated content, which relies on your audience to create and share information for you. Know Your Users. Become a Fan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

If you want to a chance to win, leave a comment on this post sharing something that you’d like to learn about Impact Leadership or some wisdom from your experience about practicing impact leadership! ” The brainstorming techniques from the previous day will yield many, many insights and ideas. Conferences'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. This gave me an excuse to look at different types of peer learning exercises and facilitation techniques. Techniques.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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