Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson , wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. In her 260-page book, Halvorson covers : • How to set a goal that you will pursue even in the face of adversity. •

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Candid

APRIL 27, 2021

Each branch, tarsus, or arm has its own, smaller offshoots, also crucial for the whole organism to work. The same principle lies at the heart of a mind map. Mind maps help us stay organized in the world of content shock, informational chaos, and short attention span. Why use mind maps in your nonprofit practice?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson , wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. In her 260-page book, Halvorson covers : • How to set a goal that you will pursue even in the face of adversity. •

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Studies show the more you can break down your goals and results for your donors, the more success you will have in raising money. . There are several ways to communicate goals to your audience but this blog will cover two of the most common: Impact Goals and Financial Goals. Highlight specific financial goals .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 26, 2020

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The fact of the matter is without volunteerism nonprofit organizations cannot fulfill their mission and achieve their goals. Over 71% of volunteers work with only one organization each year. The post 40 Volunteer Statistics That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on VolunteerHub. Check out the following 40 volunteer statistics.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Within Forum One, and among the mission-driven organizations we work with, I sense that more people understand that accessibility isn’t a box to check, but rather an integrated part of project design and delivery. Perhaps the dramatic changes to work and home life brought on by the pandemic sparked a greater understanding of accessibility.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 25, 2024

If a consumer posts negative feedback, respond with an apology, specific instructions for how you’re working to resolve the issue, and a request for a second chance. The goal of every SEO strategy is to generate more qualified leads for your website which translates to more patients, positive reputation building, and higher sales.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. Don’t let “out of sight” become “out of mind.” Set Goals Determining what you want to accomplish is the first step.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

By Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer — a strategic advisor who has worked in nonprofits for 30+ years and served as an executive director for five organizations in the past 20 years. His consulting firm, Mind the Gap Consulting , focuses on executive director coaching and training as well as fundraising and board development.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. What are the strategies and tactics that best helped you achieve your goals last year?

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

Pay was lousy, and there was constant pressure from publishers to produce more work in less time. Striving to make storytelling work given the constraints of time, space, the boss’s demands, evolving trends, and how dang hard it is to draw horses. It looks like this: Wally Wood’s 22 Panels That Always Work!!

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

4 Tips to Increase Patient Acquisition and Hit Growth Goals Patient acquisition is vital to your organization’s growth. If a consumer posts negative feedback, respond with an apology, specific instructions for how you’re working to resolve the issue, and a request for a second chance. Respond to negative reviews.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

One interesting silver lining comes from the rapid adoption of remote work, something that m any employees are now appreciating. for over 4 years and the entire staff now has the option to work from anywhere in the country. Clear, consistent communication is going to be key for your remote work success. Develop a routine.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Some people love setting goals. The thing I love about it is that I know I’m getting closer to my goals even when I don’t achieve them. Today I want to talk about the goals you have for your nonprofit, specifically your goals around acquisition. And isn’t that the, dare I say it, goal? .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2019

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

These integrated teams work across the organization and are important to moving quickly and effectively. Be Mindful There is a tendency to imagine that excellence is elusive—a goal to strive for that’s never truly achieved. We believe excellence is a state of mind. landscape, innovation is the cornerstone of excellence.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not necessarily have a start or end date. It takes time. It takes effort.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

We asked our Blackbaud Champions for their best tips on how to get a new start at work this spring. Read below for how to give your work a breath of fresh air this season. There’s no better opportunity to spring clean your work life than to take a break to tidy your space. Foster Mindfulness. Leave work at work!

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills. Emotional intelligence can create more cohesive teams and effective communication in remote or digital work settings.

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TechImpact

APRIL 29, 2014

The commute to work. The commute home from work. All too often nonprofit employees fall victim to the daily rhythm, and allow it to dictate their mood and their effectiveness at work. Falling into this frame of mind can be detrimental to not only you work, but your happiness as well. Image courtesy of idiva.com.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson , wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. In her 260-page book, Halvorson covers : • How to set a goal that you will pursue even in the face of adversity. •

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 7, 2024

As valuable as data is, though, without a clear and actionable way to track and report across your entire association, it can be difficult to tell what’s actually working. This blog post will break down the essential steps for aligning KPIs with strategic goals and designing dashboards to monitor and share performance.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work. To succeed at a fast-paced job that requires hard work and focus … you have to regularly take time off from work. A great time to plan your time off from work is when you have finished your fundraising plan.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If associations work hard at one thing, it’s simply trying to hear and understand what their members want. It’s a lot of work though! Sifting through noise, filtering out the overly boisterous minority voices that just want things precisely their way, it can be mind-numbing. What about their goal?

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Association Analytics

MARCH 16, 2023

Strategic Alignment The easiest first step is to review the overarching goals and success factors from your strategic plan. Understand what key performance indicators (KPIs) are involved in determining if your organization is on track to meet your goals. Are the goals measurable or are they “feeling” focused?

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2021

If you don’t, you’re likely to work very hard and not achieve much of value. What’s the value in this work upon which I’m about to embark?” . It generally works in the short term. Unless you know the answer to the why, what and who questions, you can’t do meaningful, effective or efficient work. Begin with the why.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2014

" A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend. When 2013 started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during the year. She reached her goal and then ran a second 10K a few weeks afterward.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Auction math works for any size event, making your planning simpler and reducing stress for your committee. Once you understand what’s required for a successful auction—one that meets or exceeds its revenue goal—you can confidently set your procurement goals and define your event budget.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re planning a golf tournament or a formal gala, events are powerful tools for furthering your nonprofit’s work for a number of reasons. Luckily, there is one surefire way to bridge the gap between all that you hope your next event will be and making it a reality—working with a nonprofit event planning company!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One. Keep a journal of your mentoring journey so that you can track your goals and progress. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Shauna O’Toole, CFRE, GPC You encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal. Forming: Team members come together to establish a common goal. Performing: Now that time isn’t wasted deciding how the team will work, the group makes significant progress toward their goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. To begin, ask yourself how can fundraising software help you achieve your organization’s goals? Goals can include: Gain insight into donor data through reporting and data analytics. How long is the onboarding process?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Too often, businesses don't have clearly defined goals and even less often specific plans to reach those goals. When you set a goal for your business, be sure it is SMART : S pecific M easurable A ttainable R elevant T ime-related Share that goal with your employees, so they understand all of the five attributes of the goal.

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