Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Awhile back, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking job candidate references. Ryan serves on the board of Yale Corporation, Human Rights Watch, and INSEAD , and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2021

Let’s clarify what “Facebook fundraising” refers to. We’re going to review the Facebook Fundraising Benchmarks Report 2020 by GivePanel. It’s probably exactly what you think it is: when someone on Facebook starts a fundraiser to support your nonprofit. But there’s some fine print here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals. Key criteria for nonprofits to consider when designing emails for accessibility include: Ensure that your brand colors pass ADA contrast ratio guidelines of 4.5:1

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.orgSource

AUGUST 22, 2021

What he refers to as “tinkering in the […]. They weren’t taking engines apart and rebuilding them. But the work they did paid off big time. Moss is president of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). The post The Mechanics of Innovation appeared first on.orgSource.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 22, 2024

Refer to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) section for DEI considerations when shortlisting. Once the application deadline has passed, it is time to shortlist. Shortlisting is the process where a job competition narrows down all applicants to a selected number who will be offered an interview.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Earlier in the year, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking references. Ryan serves on the board of Yale Corporation, Human Rights Watch, and INSEAD , and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A from INSEAD.

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Charity Village

JUNE 26, 2024

Golden opportunities refer to those rare instances where your existing strengths can be leveraged to achieve something greater than the sum of their parts, thanks to a unique opportunity. Are you overlooking valuable opportunities to significantly advance your organization because you’re unsure how to recognize them?

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Starting in November, Giving Season refers to the year-end period when hearts are full, holiday lights are sparkling, and donors want to spread good cheer through donations.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I especially like the magical approach that the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children took instead of referring to the donor newsletter. It’s funny how something as simple as this can get the creative juices flowing. You indeed can create some magical experiences for your recurring donors.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This new book, “The Essence of Campaigning Fundraising” includes a cool-looking USB drive that includes the 52 exhibits and 199 web links to which the book refers and proceeds going to charity.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. Provide context you can refer back to. Additionally, to resolve this trust issue, you’ll want to refer back to your data governance template and management systems.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 11, 2024

At its core, AI refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Embracing a curiosity mindset and using a two-word hack can help nonprofits navigate the AI landscape and unlock its full potential. Before diving into strategies, let’s clarify what we mean by AI.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 6, 2022

Board minutes serve as a point of reference for what was discussed AND as a resource in legal matters. Taking board meeting minutes can feel tedious, but doing it well will help your team in the long run! The best minute takers have: a keen ear for.

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Hands on Fundraising

AUGUST 6, 2024

” In it, they refer to their recently released Special Donor Trust Report. We’ve got work to do. I recently read a piece from Give.org, “Public Perceptions of Charity Impact.” And one of the findings left me with my head in my hands.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Data hygiene refers to the process of cleaning your data—or making sure it’s error-free. Data allows you to get to know your supporters and make decisions based on their unique characteristics and preferences. However, this data is only useful if it’s updated and accurate. That’s where data hygiene comes into play.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

For your reference: = $50 USD/hour. = $100 USD/hour. = $150 USD/hour. As the shift to digital marketing and fundraising continues to rapidly increase in the nonprofit sector, it is inevitable that your nonprofit will need to invest in professional graphic design. Action Circle :: actoncircle.co. San Francisco, CA.

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Donorbox

MARCH 28, 2024

You’ve heard the phrase “it takes a village” referring to raising a child. Well, sometimes it also takes a village to help your nonprofit grow and affect real change in the world. That’s where nonprofit community engagement comes in. But getting the support of your community isn’t always easy, and it doesn’t happen overnight.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Multichannel fundraising refers to reaching the same donors through multiple communication methods, or channels. For direct mail, include a reply device and return envelope so your donors don’t have to track down an envelope or stamp at home. On social media, pair your posts with a link to your donation form.

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M+R

APRIL 5, 2023

We duplicated the Zakat ads and replaced all Muslim faith references with Christian faith references. The ads that contained references to the Christian faith were approved within an hour. Was the policy being fairly applied across different religions or … not? So, we did a little experiment.

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VQ Strategies

JULY 15, 2024

You can reference AL!VE’s ve’s page for step by step instructions and screenshots for easy reference. Use the Template: Download the template here to ensure your feedback is impactful and structured. Submission Process Download the template here for the language and instructions to submit your comments.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Plus, if you are looking for a role in the nonprofit sector, the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report will be a great resource for reference when negotiating your salary. Get detailed salary information relevant to your organizational size, and region.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 29, 2021

SEO (search engine optimization) refers to the process that makes it easier to help users find your website with a quick internet search. Instead of only using the term “homeless,” you should also use “unhoused” and any other synonym a searcher might use when referring to homelessness. 2) Technical Details Matter, Too.

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 8, 2024

Corporate volunteerism refers to the practice of businesses encouraging employees to volunteer their time and skills to charitable causes. This can take a number of forms, including company-wide volunteer days, paid time off for volunteer activities, skills-based volunteering, and volunteer grant programs.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Case management refers to the coordinated process in which service providers assess, plan, implement, and monitor service delivery for each client or participant. For example, a school system might use the brokerage model to refer students with behavioral needs to outside counseling services.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

Memorize board members, top partners, and primary contacts Being able to reference key individuals by their first names fosters a sense of camaraderie within the development team. Write them down and create a quick reference guide to avoid any confusion as you navigate through your daily tasks.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

CEO Walter Lukens said he will remain with the agency in his current role and referred to the deal as a “vertical integration,” although the firm’s announcement referred to a “merger.” Lukens explained, “They acquired assets of ours. They didn’t acquire all of the assets.”

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Let’s turn back time and gain learnings from the Great Recession of 2007 as a reference for […]. Serving your mission during a recession can be tricky without proper preparation. Looking back helps us all plan ahead.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Authenticity is the validation of the nonprofit’s work and legitimacy by a third party — what is sometimes referred to as “social proof.”

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Charity Village

APRIL 27, 2022

While we don’t have exact percentages on how many volunteer engagement (VE) professionals (often referred to as Managers or Coordinators of Volunteers) were laid off, we can only surmise that between the reduction in volunteer […].

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arion referred the caller to the Attorney General’s Office for a consumer fraud issue. We are pleased to share that Washington 211 has helped one million callers since the launch of their Visionlink software in 2019. Arion Bevan, a 211 Information and Referral Specialist from King County 211 Contact Center, helped the one millionth caller.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

They simply refer to tags that can be added to any URL. Medium usually refers to how your donor found you, or more specifically, how they found the link to find you (whew, what a mouthful). Campaign refers to the specific marketing campaign you’re running. What are UTM s? Example: utm_source=facebook. Medium (utm_medium).

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In online marketing, we refer to this placement as the very valuable Search Engine Results Page or SERP. Does your business currently appear at the top, on the first page of a Google search result? This coveted spot can be a clear indicator of a well-optimized, thriving website and business.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

We hope you review the SDG 2020 report and other references linked at the end of this post to gain a full understanding of the progress of each goal around the world. We’ve also included resources from Impact 2030 on how to align CSR programs with the SDGs in the references. Data for world progress – [link].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

They probably reference past experiences you’ve had together, or they’ll talk to you as though they had a history with you. Use a donor’s preferred name or title, thank them for their specific gifts, and reference their history with your organization. They probably don’t speak very formally. Use personalization tokens in your messages.

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 27, 2021

The term usually refers to a smaller sum of money donated by millions of people to a charitable cause. With the rise in online and mobile giving, micro-donations, also known as micro philanthropy, have become a positive trend in the nonprofit sector. It would be a grave mistake for nonprofits and even churches to ignore […].

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