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The 12 Golden Rules For How To Communicate Effectively

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Assume responsibility for problems when things go wrong, and provide immediate praise and recognition to others when things go right. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Tell A Compelling Fundraising Story

Bloomerang

Donor-love fundraising tells two very different types of stories: Problem-to-solve stories, which we use when asking donors to give. Problem-solved stories, which we tell donors to thank them after they’ve given. The puppy-in-need is part of the problem the organization exists to solve. I’m basing my advice on this assumption.

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How To Coach With Compassion

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Unfortunately, this doesn’t inspire sustained learning or positive change.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I loved hearing about Isadora Faber, a preteen girl who lives in Florianópolis and is the creator of the page Daily Class on Facebook, which aims to help other teens in her country who want to make a difference in their communities by reporting problems in their schools. While her parents were concerned about her safety, she kept going.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Ellen Toscano, 2024 Bid Master Winner Voted as the Top National Auctioneer Ellen Toscano (yoursingingauctioneer.com) , voted as the top national benefit auctioneer of 2024 is the founder, CEO and Principal Auctioneer of The Singing Auctioneer LLC, has been a professional singer, actress and stage performer her whole life.

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How To Coach With Compassion

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Unfortunately, this doesn’t inspire sustained learning or positive change.

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How To Effectively Communicate

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Assume responsibility for problems when things go wrong, and provide immediate praise and recognition to others when things go right. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.