Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

What policies and procedures does your organization have in place to ensure that donors who have made that extra commitment to give monthly to your organization are happy with their decision? Periodically offer them special opportunities: events, guided tours, president’s breakfasts, mentoring opportunities etc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read. Thanks to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You’ll learn plenty more about what it means to burn the boats, how to unleash your full potential, and how to tear down your barriers to achieving success in Higgins’ new book, Burn The Boats – a business-advice and self-help book. This is the biggest takeaway, and the foundation of my entire book. Higgins : Forget Plan B!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. Even simply take the time to read a new book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The new book, Thrive With A Hybrid Workplace , provides a way forward to understand the changing world of work, to dispense of old biases, and to establish trust between the enterprise, its leaders, and its employees. The book is divided into four sections: Section 1: Planning and Preparing a Hybrid Work Policy. Kantor, PhD.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Book Reviews October 21, 2007 I read three books recently that I thought would be worth reviewing here. They fall into that category of “business&# books that I basically never read.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors. Be sure to create open lines of communication so your new remote volunteers feel supported in their roles and can check in with their mentors or volunteer managers as needed.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

Plan Ahead As your association collects data over time, it is important to have a plan in place as to when, how, and to what purpose data will be collected. In July 2018, Cecilia founded the 501c Professional Mentoring Network, a volunteer program bringing valuable connections to professionals working and serving 501c organizations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . First Book. The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2020

You can also create lists for the key folks to reach out to and you may even want to book flights because nearly every airline is allowing very flexible booking at the moment. This is something that can go out after the epidemic has gotten to a less scary place. Read a book. Have a conversation with a mentor or mentee.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The idea of a mentorship, webinar, or investment in a conference is dubbed a waste of time or money unless they’re the one teaching or mentoring. When you place yourself above learning from others—be it through formal training or casual conversation—you shut off a channel for inspiration and stimulation. Read a book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Mentoring program and cross training.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Friday’s totally booked. This way, I can see all of my tasks, personal and professional, in one place. CauseVox makes it easy for you to create and run your fundraising by empowering you to sell tickets, take donations, and run peer-to-peer fundraising all in one place. It’s time to meet. What about next week?”

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

Shanon has a unique focus: along with usual fundraising efforts, she places an especially high importance on donor appreciation after they decide to give. “ In her 35 years in the field, she’s acquired 350k followers on Twitter, written over ten books and trained nonprofits on every continent. Shanon Doolittle ( @sldoolittle ).

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters As an organization dedicated to mentoring children, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) exemplifies how successful peer-to-peer campaigns can be for fundraising. All you need is a ball and a place to play, and your peer-to-peer teams are set to battle it out in a tournament.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

October 14 brings a powerful new book full of leadership lessons for " how to be a first responder in business." This week, Wood, answered questions about his book, the lessons he teaches, and the remarkable work of Team Rubicon. A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Look Within Your Walls: The first place to look is down the hall or ask at your next board meeting. Leap of Reason Books (Free download). This post is a round up of how to find volunteers and others to assist with the nitty gritty data skills. Presenting Data Effectively: Communicating About Impact by Stephanie Evergreen.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Sachs also wrote Winning the Story Wars , a book about how nonprofits and other organizations for social good can use storytelling to capture an audience. The example he used was the hero myth: an underdog starts from nothing, becomes educated or stronger by way of a mentor, and then saves the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Yesterday, KD Paine and I delivered an NTEN Webinar on measurement based on the ideas in our new book ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World.” Look Within Your Walls: The first place to look is down the hall or ask at your next board meeting. ” I hear this too often from nonprofits.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The idea of a mentorship, webinar, or investment in a conference is dubbed a waste of time or money unless they’re the one teaching or mentoring. When you place yourself above learning from others—be it through formal training or casual conversation—you shut off a channel for inspiration and stimulation. Read a book.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. Black women for Wellness. Since then, the organization has evolved to address policy issues as well.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Becoming a go-to educational resource for members—or even a place where they can obtain needed credentials—is a great way to make your association indispensable. This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. As a jumping-off point, look into the cost of offering LinkedIn Learning courses to your members.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2013

I was placing expectations on myself that were not realistic. There are many books available on fundraising analytics and one easy way to find them is to use your favorite search engine. Mentors can be a great source of information. I was also shocked to realize that I had been doing a form of analytics all along.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. I selected this book because Magnuson tells it like it is, provides clear, practical, actionable advice and speaks with authenticity and in a conversational style that will resonate with young career professionals. Magnuson : So much!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2012

First of all, a structure must be put into place for mentorship. Many organizations do not have a clear structure for mentorship in place, but mentorship promotes leadership development, company cohesion, and the development of social capital. New York, NY: Hachette Book Group. Sources: 1. Christakis, N. & Fowler, J.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. I selected this book because Magnuson tells it like it is, provides clear, practical, actionable advice and speaks with authenticity and in a conversational style that will resonate with young career professionals. Magnuson : So much!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

– Hold virtual ‘town halls’ to educate the community on places people can go to get food. Facilitate virtual meetups, book clubs, and happy hours with special guests, like No Vet Alone is doing. Facilitate virtual mentoring, college application review, or interview skills workshop, like Mission Graduates is doing.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2014

Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Katniss would have been devastated as she watched her sister escorted off to the Hunger Games and the book/movie series would have turned out drastically different. However, what if she was told no?

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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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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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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

It’s about approaching work from a place of sharing and abundance rather than self-absorption and scarcity. It’s incredibly rewarding to help others, and teaching – or mentoring – gives me a sense of accomplishment. When I speak, I try to highlight the brilliance of new ideas that aren’t my own. It’s more fun – and it’s more effective.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2014

Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Katniss would have been devastated as she watched her sister escorted off to the Hunger Games and the book/movie series would have turned out drastically different. However, what if she was told no?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 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). Thursday, September 9, 2010 Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? And, how often?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

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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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2014

As I was developing my advice I asked myself where does change really start and that lead me to Jim Collin’s book Good to Great. Professional development focuses on tomorrow – a combination of training, mentoring, and enlightenment that harnesses the power of the person and what they will become. Jim Collin.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

One interesting example of how community building in the open source world mirrors the methodologies of nonprofits is the "book sprint" phenomenon, where teams of volunteers gather (in person and remotely) to write user guides. Commercialization of open source projects is another important trend. and licensing models.

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