Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2024

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics : People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

For communicators who would rather write sentences than algorithms, finding the phrases that will viralize your posts seems like a New York Times word game gone wrong. Keyword research—Find relevant keywords and track their performance over time. AI will be part of their early work experience. Oh, those pesky keywords.

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The MatrixFiles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Recently, as I was using Chat GPT to summarize the transcript of my monthly MatrixMaxx AMS Q&A session , I realized that the process I use every time was the same. Hours of time saved, times 12 months a year, means a huge windfall of time for me to do more meaningful product work!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

First of all, what is “Tech Team Augmentation”? Simply put, “Tech Team Aug” means establishing a dedicated tech services partner for your nonprofit. It’s having a full tech team at your disposal without having to hire one. Take a step back and think about your in-house tech team, or person, if you have one.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 28, 2020

These are questions with unpredictable answers, making time savings and flexibility more crucial than ever. Here’s how to leverage technology to plan a golf fundraiser in these uncertain times. Instead, players input their score from their smartphone (in the case of a scramble, one player per team enters scores for the team).

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The process of grants compliance is a team sport and given all the financial and programmatic requirements, it requires collaboration between these two core functional areas. The best way to ensure effective grant administration is to build a culture of compliance and work together as a team, before the grant application is even submitted.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

In Nick Sonnenberg’s new book, Come Up For Air , (available February 7, 2023), you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics : People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Millions of people in the United States need work that fits around uncertain day-to-day fluctuations, particularly workers who care for children, elders, or others needing caregiving assistance. Gig work can provide the flexibility people need but often equates to undercompensated work with few benefits.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

By the time a new direction is approved, the plan may already be out of date. Remote work is challenging teams. The executive team is stretched too thin. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. I work for management. Management works for the front line, and the front line works for the client.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 12, 2024

Welcome to the first installment of Fundraising Event Team 101 This series will equip you with the knowledge and resources to create unforgettable fundraising event team that not only raises awareness for your cause but also leaves a lasting impression on your guests through their event experience. Stay Tuned!

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Charity Village

JULY 4, 2024

Everyone deserves a vacation from work. However, many people do not properly prepare for their time off, which can sometimes make taking vacation time feel like more trouble than it might be worth. To ensure a […] The post Set yourself (and your team) up for a stress-free vacation appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 8, 2024

Your most precious resource is time. If you had more time, you could get more done. More time to get organized. More time to plan. More time to respond to emails and voicemails. More time to THINK and not rush through everything. The problem is that time is a limited resource. Talk about a time suck!

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Now is the perfect time for your nonprofit to invest in true digital transformation. Perhaps you’re already having conversations with your team about how you can begin on the path to digital transformation. Our work has led us to recognize the key ingredients for any successful digital transformation strategy. It’s not too late.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

As of March 2020, I had never worked from home—not for a single day. Employers, including Candid, pivoted by shipping equipment to staff, adjusting remote work policies, and reconsidering how work gets done. Three years later, we are finding better ways to work in remote environments. COVID-19 abruptly changed that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 11, 2022

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics : People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For fundraising teams, strategically leveraging workplace giving programs can unlock new revenue streams, strengthen donor relationships, and maximize the impact of their campaigns. Volunteer time off : Companies supply employees with paid time off from work to volunteer with nonprofit organizations.

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fusionSpan

JULY 3, 2024

Clare McCormick Project Manager Clare is a PMO Manager on the Managed Services team. As well as being actively involved in her role as a project manager, she also leads the PMO within the team. Clare has been working in client-facing consulting roles for 8+ years and has a strong technical background with a degree in Computer Science.

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fusionSpan

MAY 16, 2024

Adam Hinkel Senior Project Manager Adam is a Project Manager on the Managed Services team at fusionSpan. Prior to joining the fusionSpan team, Adam worked for The World Bank Group as a Web and Mobile Application Developer. fusionSpan is always looking for talented team members to join our global, growing, and diverse team!

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

We forget that our work enables our clients to maximize their impact. They work to improve and make more equitable the planet we call home. Our team recently visited Southwest Florida for our 2023 spring staff retreat. The trip was the perfect opportunity to be reminded how our accounting work makes a difference.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2021

Will they be pleasant to work with? As a member of the Nimble AMS consultant team, I help our new clients implement their new association management software (AMS) system. The way we see it, the more we learn about how your business works, the better we can figure out how to best configure the system for you. Building trust.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The way we work is rapidly evolving amid societal and industry changes in a post-pandemic world. One shift I’m seeing is the rise of those I call the “Autonomists”—highly skilled professionals who are opting out of traditional employment structures in favor of independent, project-based work.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Training for Team Members: Team Success Through Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Training for team members is important for achieving team success as it enhances individual skills, fosters effective communication, and promotes a shared understanding of goals. Keep reading.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Training for Team Members: Team Success Through Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Training for team members is important for achieving team success as it enhances individual skills, fosters effective communication, and promotes a shared understanding of goals. Keep reading.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Training for Team Members: Team Success Through Training Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Training for team members is important for achieving team success as it enhances individual skills, fosters effective communication, and promotes a shared understanding of goals. Keep reading.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The newest book from New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni is, The 6 Types of Working Genius : A Better Way To Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, And Your Team. Teams and organizations that help people tap into their God-given talents are much more successful and productive than those that don’t.”

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2014

On top of all that, depending on the size of your nonprofit, you’re responsible for assembling a leadership team. The reason is, those with the qualifications to constitute their position on a leadership team bring a wealth of experience, ideas, talent, and sometimes a little bit of an ego to the table as well.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? Work-life balance.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But you also need support and energy from a dream team of skilled staff professionals and champions of your mission who can strengthen and implement your donor stewardship strategy. Stewardship Is a Team Effort Having a full-time stewardship director is not realistic for most nonprofit organizations.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Which Event Formats Work Best? Assemble your event planning team and ask yourselves the following questions: What common demographic characteristics do potential attendees have? If some of your potential attendees are interested in engaging virtually, a smaller venue and hybrid format could work instead.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. Fundraising automation liberates valuable time and money your nonprofit would’ve otherwise spent on menial tasks. Why is fundraising automation important? The best part?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Wellbeing At Work is an essential read for leaders who want to create a thriving and resilient workplace culture. How net thriving teams can improve businesses, neighborhoods, and governments. Why wellbeing initiatives work substantially better when people have great managers who engage them in their work first and establish trust.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Team members can personalize their efforts. Team members can personalize their efforts.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Until you can surround yourself with people who want to help, you’re going to be a team of one. There are two main things you must master now to grow your nonprofit quickly: systems and work habits. You’ll need detailed lists of expenses and revenue when it comes time for budgeting for the next year. But take heart! Cool, right?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2020

The workshop, Work/Life Balance: Tips Fundraisers During A Pandemic included fundraisers from many different countries. One thing I shared was the importance of creating a “shutting down from work,” ritual. Also, because everything is virtual – from socializing to zoom team meetings – it is hard shift gears.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. In addition to understanding and getting comfortable with the Total Web Solution, you can hear about new ways to save time and get more accurate data from your financial system.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, implementing AI can be a daunting task, especially for teams without prior experience in the field. That’s why we’ve compiled three essential tips to help your team prepare for AI fundraising : 1. To mitigate this, work as a group to evaluate AI outputs across different demographic groups and address disparities.

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