Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. Billhardt and Kracklauer : Learning is fundamentally a social activity. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today I’d like to address something practical: How we learn. If you don’t learn new things, you slowly wither. And with today’s rapid pace of change, confident learning has become critical to adapting, adopting, and feeling connected to the world we inhabit. When we were kids we instinctively knew the best learning mode.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. Data analysis tools are helping organizations of all sizes to automate, streamline, and standardize processes so they can measure and optimize performance. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack. Read our blog for tips to get started. Want to learn more about building a competitive intel program at your association? Social learning. Level up onboarding.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. These nonprofit books provide sample messaging and practical guidance to help you write appeals that resonate with your donors and compel them to support your organization. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

“I’ve spent almost the last 15 years researching why we are so bad at learning and what we can do about it,” states Bradley R. And that’s primarily what prompted him to write his book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive. We can’t just be knowledge workers; we must also be learning workers.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. To be constantly learning Briceño says your organization needs to add the Learning Zone into your company’s DNA. Common habits that suppress individuals and teams from improving.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Let’s be honest: Learning your way around a piece of software takes a lot of time. When that piece of software has a ton of features—like donor management tools, fundraising features, events capabilities, membership management, email and website builders, and on and on—there’s even more to learn. Our service teams are here to help you!

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

“Sometimes it’s hard to learn in front of people,” Jay-Z recently told Gayle King. He then went on to say that he loves “being a beacon and helping out my culture, people of color.” It’s a principle designed to help funders develop those sorely needed abundance mindsets and become beacons for change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. Learn-It-All leaders are constantly creating and re-creating themselves, their companies, and their leadership. Part 2: Doing – examines what Learn-It-All leaders do differently.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

And it also helps your grants managers from having to answer the same question over and over. When grant writers are clear on when the application is due and what it requires, it helps your organization as much as it does the grantees. Make Deadlines and Processes Transparent To be clear is to be kind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Our book will help you strike a crucial balance between those inner and outer worlds while taking your success to new heights.” In Shine , Gino shares 10 disciplines to help you stay sharp and energetic without burning out. Before delving into the 10 Disciplines, Gino teaches you 3 Discoveries that will help you free your True Self.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. So, ask for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Here’s what we’ve learned so far: Successful organizations have chief executives that work cooperatively with their Board. Research and reports are helping members navigate the future and create amazing member value. What a pleasure and an honor to learn about these successful association leaders and their organizations.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Here are some member retention best practices to help you hold onto your members. To learn more about calculating your retention, check out our blog. Understanding why these members engage more — or digging into data around less engaged members — will help you to determine how to build effective membership retention strategies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In addition, she illustrates how we and our organizations can embrace our human fallibility, learn exactly when failure is our friend, and prevent most of it when it is not. Every kind of failure brings opportunities for learning and improvement,” says Edmondson.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today. Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. BETH’S BLOG. Clairification . Don’t let it be you!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. Learn-It-All leaders are constantly creating and re-creating themselves, their companies, and their leadership. Part 2: Doing – examines what Learn-It-All leaders do differently.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of an innovative tool like Slack. Read our blog for tips to get started. Read our blog for tips to get started. Social learning. Level up onboarding.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Not sure what to write for your nonprofit blog? Continue reading to learn how to determine what type of posts you should write, how long your post should be, how to edit your own work, strategies for getting past the dreaded writer’s block when writing your blog, and more. Find topics for your blog Make your blog work for you.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we wanted to bring you a taste of our own flavor of Spotify Wrapped by revisiting and reflecting on the top 10 most-read Candid blogs from 2022: 1. Topping the charts of most-read Candid blogs of 2022: the overhead myth. Read her blog to see if these trend predictions came true.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2023

Grant writing and proposal-development skills can be learned and developed over years of practice and enhancement. In this two-part blog series, I will share some ways to improve your proposal-writing skills for free.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Today marks the launch of Candid Learning for Funders , your new destination for field guides, blogs, training, and tools designed to improve the practice of grantmaking. . The new site is designed to become an easy-to-find destination for all of our learning experiences for funders. increase calls for racial equity .

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Maybe I’m just navigationally challenged but better signage and more thoughtful grouping of the sessions and events would help me, and, I suspect, many others. Brief but clear descriptions and help text. Creating a welcome or tutorial video to help attendees get the most out of the conference. Delightful Touches.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

From their website : “Our process is designed to help leaders and organizations who want to proactively understand and address racism, both in their organization and in the community where the organization is working. These companies have great blogs and resources around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for companies. Website : [link].

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this blog, we outline how you can use the same framework to improve new member acquisition at your association. Top of funnel outreach includes channels like social media, newsletters, and blogs that are designed to establish credibility. One example of thought leadership is this blog! Or offer them a discount on membership?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Who they are: The Veterans Heritage Project’s mission is to connect students with veterans in order to honor their legacies and help develop future leaders, while bridging the gap between military and civilian life. Check out this on-demand webinar to learn more about engaging and attracting recurring donors. Incorporate an Event.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you want to contribute to relief efforts in Maui, there are plenty of ways you can help. Here are some options for you: Support the First Responders The American Red Cross and the American Red Cross of Hawaii have mobilized to open shelters, distribute emergency supplies, help with damage assessment, and locate missing loved ones.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. I think two key things will help to change that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. Search Engine Optimization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Reflecting on the past success of your fundraising efforts while also learning about emerging fundraising trends can help you decide how to best allocate resources for the upcoming year. It’s important to note that AI, automation, and machine learning are increasing in usage and popularity and aren’t going away anytime soon!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2013

This webinar covers how to successfully launch and maintain a blog for your nonprofit on WordPress.com. Click-by-click, attendees will learn how to use themes, widgets, and basic HTML to design a blog that matches your website and helps recruit new e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and supporters on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 18, 2013

This webinar covers how to successfully launch and maintain a blog for your nonprofit on WordPress.com. Click-by-click, attendees will learn how to use themes, widgets, and basic HTML to design a blog that matches your website and helps recruit new e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and supporters on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2013

This webinar covers how to successfully launch and maintain a blog for your nonprofit on WordPress.com. Click-by-click, attendees will learn how to use themes, widgets, and basic HTML to design a blog that matches your website and helps recruit new e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and supporters on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If you’d like to help Florida hospitals ensure that they have a stable blood supply, find a drive near you. Heart to Heart International has already deployed an advance response team to Florida and are planning to send another team to help after the storm passes with a medical van. Donate here to help them make a difference.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

Help your board feel empowered to ask educated questions by giving them more experience with the GAAP statements throughout the year, and not just during the audit presentation. Request a Demo The post The Final Step of the Audit: Helping Your Board Understand the Nonprofit Audit Report first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

This webinar covers how to successfully launch and maintain a blog for your nonprofit on WordPress.com. Click-by-click, attendees will learn how to use themes, widgets, and basic HTML to design a blog that matches your website and helps recruit new e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and supporters on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

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