Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. Change Organizational Culture. This can include incentive structures, remembering DEI in programming, speakers, professional development, etc.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 24, 2024

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. Aspire Research Group Website: [link] Aspire Research Group is a fundraising and research consulting firm that specializes in boutique research, campaigns, and major gifts.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Their mission is to strengthen the philanthropic community by helping nonprofit organizations thrive in today’s dynamic, competitive environment. We also offer services around building a culture of equity within nonprofit organizations through DEI assessments and DEI planning and training.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

” Renewed confidence, fulfilling contributions, foundational personal development, and investment in my future career… just some of the lifelong takeaways RiseUP has generously gifted me. That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences. Do you have an approach suited to older donors ?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Organizational culture. Then, open the floor for your creative workers to submit proposals for a great prize, such as extra paid time off or a gift card. Leadership style.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

Still, with cases on the rise, mutations popping up, and a post-holiday wave, organizations across sectors are preparing for at least several more months of quarantines, safety measures, and virtual work environments. arts & culture institutions) may have even experienced a drop in donations compared to 2019.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures. These structures allow people to collaborate in a trustless environment without the need of traditional bureaucracy or centralized authority.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 17, 2017

And because the forces shaping the industry are so varied—shifts in the regulatory environment, the evolution of technology, changing consumer needs and expectations—it can be hard to keep up, much less stay ahead. Pacesetting grateful patient programs have the advantage of foresight, balanced by a culture of nimbleness and flexibility.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. 2018 Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit. Apr 18 - 20.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. It builds a culture of trust and respect.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 9, 2009

I once asked Eric Siegel, the Director of the New York Hall of Science, why museums are rarely innovative shining stars on the cutting edge of culture. Unlike startups and rock stars, museums aren't structured to shoot for the moon and burn up trying. He commented that as non-profits, museums are built to survive, not to succeed.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 9, 2024

15 Fundraising Revenue Streams for Nonprofits Nonprofits face a dynamic and competitive environment, making it essential to adapt and innovate in their fundraising strategies. Major Gifts Cultivating Personal Relationships Major gifts, often from high-net-worth individuals, play a crucial role in sustaining nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 2, 2017

Here are 7 practices for building an internal control structure that will increase buy-in and stand the test of time. Clarity, like common sense, is often an elusive quality in today’s busy environment. And a culture that follows through with commitments is building a culture of integrity ready to support strong internal controls.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

I’ll say at the beginning of the pandemic, there were so many stories of friends and family who were being like go, that there was a culture of uncertainty and through this whole last year, there’s been a period of navigating through uncertainty, which I think is challenging overall. Mimosa: Absolutely.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

But it’s not very likely that somebody who is unaware is going to go from being unaware of your organization to, all of a sudden, making a big gift, let’s say, or taking an action that involves like a deep commitment. Or they might get a personal email from somebody on staff or a letter that has been customized a bit.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 16, 2020

I cannot identify a single strategy-level decision maker with visitor-centered expertise and enough cultural competency to develop and apply successful, proven methodologies in-house, let alone share with other institutions nationwide and beyond. The entire system and structure of this country has been built on racism. I disagree.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

I know we’re all gifted fundraisers in the house for the most part. Y’all, no company can build a coherent culture without people who either share its core values or possess the willingness and ability to embrace those values. Flat structures have hidden hierarchy. Okay, y’all. ” Haley, absolutely.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2020

Before he became Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger wrote that the theologian’s task is “to draw from the surrounding culture those elements which will allow him better to illumine one or other aspect of the mysteries of faith” (DONUM VERITATIS). Create a Strong Message and Find Authentic Ways for Young Adults to Form Community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2016

So, this trip was a gift in terms of getting new ideas for instructional design. exploration of the issue, environment, local population, culture, political and religious context and additional relevant content that provides an authentic narrative to follow. The structure was: Overview: 3 minutes to share the problem.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2017

Once you determine the purpose of your fundraiser, you can structure the event and outline your goals. Create a Unique Atmosphere: Allow your guests to be amazed while creating a fun environment. Is it to raise money, increase awareness or extend your network? Maybe your purpose includes all three of these motivators.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

Very different missions, very different organizational structures, but still, they’re from the same generation of folks, and this group wanted the opposite of what the other one did. They wanted more accountability and more structure. Sarah: No, I think that sounds really great. Like, these are all people of the same age.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

This so-called chilling effect on nonprofits is concerning given that they already operated in a challenging environment before the decision and faced two harrowing realities: Reality 1: Funding for this work is already grossly deficient.

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