Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Share information. Circulate articles and information on best practices and trends in finance. Only include information that is needed to see the big picture. Online courses. One-on-one coaching.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Taking On The Role Of Mentor Mentorship and coaching relationships provide guidance to leaders seeking personalized professional development. Acting as a mentor for younger members of your organization allows you to provide experienced-based advice and encouragement, helping future leaders achieve their goals.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. You don’t need to over-share or offer superfluous information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

If your nonprofit’s mission statement is not offering a reader specific facts, figures, or precision information, it may be time to rethink your mission statement. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Work with people who already care about your mission. Get a coach.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. If they know you’re looking, they’ll be happy to pass along the relevant information. . I’m a member of AFP and they publish a salary report that gives me a great deal of information for what is a reasonable expectation for a given role. Make it good.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Send a “welcome” email series with helpful information about your organization. Ask more seasoned members to serve as a mentor or hold a leadership position. Some ideas: Show appreciation. Make your members feel special right from the beginning. For example: Thank them for joining your organization. Get personal. Get them involved.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Regularly schedule an informal chat with someone senior to you to discuss your future. What advice or help do people come to me for? Consider self-promotion part of your job. Send your boss an email detailing one accomplishment of yours from the week. For example, how do people benefit from working with me?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

When you were starting your nonprofit or starting on your journey in the nonprofit world, you probably had someone you could rely on for advice and a boost every now and then. And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Studying factual information will help you make better choices.” However, the data you gather will depend on what information proves to be most useful for your organization. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. I had always been an informal mentor, but when I moved to Florida, I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a volunteer, a ‘Big Sister’.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Having to take over as a young leader for a beloved department head who passed away, the best advice I got was that I needed to build trust in order for the others to follow me.” Assign senior directors to mentor junior members to help them to become better contributors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to talk to legacy givers as you document their legacy gift intent. . That being said, it’s important to frame requests for this information in donor-centered terms. . When asking for this information, let donors know that you’re asking: .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2020

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? .

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

Rather, they are trained to recognize that park visitors are likely seeking additional information. Cast members draw upon their extensive training in customer service to offer additional information, providing advice customized to that visitor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2021

David is so in tune with providing timely, critical, actionable advice, how-to’s and tips for leaders. I started planning more time for informal catch ups and saw how much they re-energized me and the team. Prepare to spend a lot of time with this informative and wonderfully designed and visually appealing book. It’s worth it!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

She encourages women to treat their career like an investment portfolio with early deposits of bold moves, courageous actions, and informed risk. It can also be used for those who coach, mentor, counsel and advise early career women, with insights and exercises for those you are supporting. My best bit of advice: Ask, don’t assume.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2018

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

I've heard a lot employees and managers talk about "needing a mentor." " When I ask them what goals they are looking to accomplish with a mentor, most have no concrete answer. What is a mentor and what do they do anyway? Mentoring Is. Mentoring Is Not. Why does someone want a mentor?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Unless your staff member has done this effectively before, and was mentored by someone who knew what they were doing, they’re going to naturally be resistant.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

She’s a creative content creator focusing on delivering information about the importance of volunteerism for nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about creating engaging content, writing, and graphic design to help viewers easily retain information. Shreya Tragad is the Digital Marketing Specialist at InitLive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership'

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It might provide the necessary receipt information, but it just isn’t warm enough to meet the donor’s needs. When you send a prompt, well-written, moving, and informative receipt, you demonstrate to the donor that you are a well-organized organization that values professionalism. Information required by the IRS (US only).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 28, 2014

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Job'

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. If you can get “real life” experience with a mentor(s) by volunteering for a nonprofit in the development office, do it! What classes are best?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Books Robert L.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. Newsletters and Publications Sending out a regular members-only newsletter with important information and updates is pretty much standard practice.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

After each call, I added the volunteer’s information to a running list of current, new and future opportunities (such as writing thank you cards, making phone calls, becoming an MS Ambassador, etc.) My biggest piece of advice is here in Step 4: do not overthink the “how” and the nitty gritty details.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R. Thanks to the book publishers for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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