Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Years ago when I started my leadership and management blog, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. o Mentoring the person for a period of time before recommending a leadership book.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Unless you are committed to making a cultural change, the question of DEI is moot. Professional training and mentoring are key to diversify your development office and fundraising jobs pipeline, and retain those already in it. Let’s not immediately assume that our fundraising goals and our human ones are incompatible.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. I was assigned to the art school to track art classes and enrollments, and to work on reporting and making sure records were polished and current. You will be answering many questions in your grant proposals. My mind was a sponge.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Support from a mentor, peer, or staff person. Meetings with participants, staff or donors, to talk through strategic questions, or grantmaking rules and regulations. You can support them as they review materials in depth by: Asking them questions, and hosting optional discussion spaces.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. In addition to asking how donors want to be communicated with and if they are interested in specific program updates, you should ask high-level questions to find out how they feel about your work and mission. Do you offer any new programs?

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 12, 2011

This week, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy released a new paper by Holly Sidford called Fusing Arts, Culture, and Social Change. The majority of foundation funding for the arts goes to large, established organizations that present work that is based in the European canon for a primarily white, upper-income audience.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

In addition to his work in the nonprofit tech arena, he was actively involved with local arts organizations. Memorial donations in Michael’s honor can be made to Emerging Arts Professionals and Intersection for the Arts. *z”l He was our social media manager. We lost Michael all too soon.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! So if you’re reading this article thinking “We’ll just go get a grant for what we need,” I highly encourage you to question that intention. “Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2018

Early on in Eli Broad's book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you're willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can't do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2006

I'm mentor for a blog project for young women from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia entitled YoungCaucasusWomen. The mentor will be an adult blogger from around the world, with a particular focus on bloggers from developing countries who are having an impact on the dissemination of news from their countries. Each week a blog ???mentor???

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2014

A couple years ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments. within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Some people suggested more than one book. The book suggestions remain important recommendations even today.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Early on in Eli Broad''s new book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you''re willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can''t do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

is a question asked often in the sector. She serves as an event chair for her community’s annual fair “Draper Days” and sits on the Mentors International gala fundraising board. She is a lover of good food, music, and art. Are there too many nonprofits?”

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2006

This week Beth Kanter and I finished our week being mentors for the Young Caucasus Women Project. Last Sunday each of us wrote a post to answer the question, “Who is your favorite artist (visual, dancer, performer, writer or musician) and why?” Here is Beth's post and here is mine.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Early on in Eli Broad''s book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you''re willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can''t do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2014

Early on in Eli Broad''s book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you''re willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can''t do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Workshops, panels, discussions, mentoring, a thriving job board, and networking are all part of WOC, as well as a sister branch, Allies in Action , for white allies to support and learn. A little more than one year later and we have over 1,000 members across all states in the U.S. and several countries.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

Matthew Scharpnick, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Elefint Designs will be on hand to answer questions and share data visualization tips. Have questions about storytelling with data you'd like to make sure we cover during the discussion on Twitter? He served as a mentor at SXSWi in 2012. How to Participate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 8, 2014

Early on in Eli Broad''s book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? The questions you''re willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad. You can''t do it all yourself, so ask questions and delegate.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It’s more like an art form, one that you can learn with practice and by understanding the real purpose of a donation receipt. The Winning Formula for a Flawless Donation Receipt As important as it is to create the right online donation receipt, it is an art form you can master through practice and following our formula.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments and 690 recommendations. within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Some people suggested more than one book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

More importantly, it unpacks any skepticism or opposing points of view about the topic you’ll be addressing in the peer learning. It is a good idea to include a fun question appropriate to the audience to illustrate the technique. Leadership and Social Media: Reverse Mentoring, Empowering Millennials, and CEO Tweets.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Duke University. Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. How important have mentors been to your career? Lindquist : Huge. I would not be here without them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2011

Build the capacity of these NGOs and CSOs to use new media effectively through mentoring and coaching. Develop a Multilingual Online Learning Community for partners, contributors, sponsors, participants, teams, mentors, social media techies from the region, and trainers to interact and share best practices.

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BoardAssist

MAY 6, 2014

Many arts organizations are scrappy and the creative people aren’t necessarily the most business savvy. That’s the million-dollar question that has several nonprofit leaders scratching their heads. It’s important to answer the question, “How is the board chair different than any other board member?”

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 4, 2009

As you can see from the summary sheet above - click here for larger - the sequence was: we all brainstormed the characteristics of a south London borough, with its share of unemployment, health and housing issues, transport problems plus some very positive community activity on the arts front. Social by Social game cards.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 8, 2015

In addition to reconnecting with old friends and mentors, I want to meet people who aren''t on my radar who will help me learn and grow. Post the question or issue that you want to discuss. In this way, I''ve found my idols / mentors /friends--and learned a lot from their inspiring sessions. Hack your nametag. Hack your nametag.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

The ASU Lodestar Center , the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits , YNPN Phoenix, my fellow MNpS graduates, my coworkers, boss, friends, and professional mentors are all resources I access to get me unstuck on my quest to improve the common good. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Facing a challenging situation at work?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

As coaches, mentors, and teachers, we have to put our youth in situations where they learn the best ways to communicate with one another, help each other, and encourage one another. How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2006

We created and ran the web site for the Liberal Arts College in an atmosphere which, upon reflection is a lot like Linden Lab. When I graduated in 2003, I moved out here to California and worked with the San Jose Museum of Art before getting a job with Linden Labs. I learned a lot from San Jose Art Museum. Of course, once you???re

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2020

We are currently planning for a year ahead, but we have far more questions than answers. I’ve also tried to find ways to connect with other fundraisers and to engage as a mentor. We always run the risk of undercutting ourselves with this tactic, so proceed carefully.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

my colleague Professor Mark Hager dissected the conundrum faced by nonprofit researchers in answering that question. As researchers attempt to explain this and other questions, they are sometimes charged with the claim, "Oh, you people are just too academic!" So a better question than "Where is the office?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Druckers book, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2017

I often get asked questions about how a nonprofit’s website should look and behave and what benchmarking or evaluation tips I might have. Here are 6 questions and answers from the experts on nonprofit website design best practices: 1. What steps should an organization take to audit their nonprofit website performance?

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