Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

A Harvard Business Review survey found that engagement leads to 4x productivity. Match New Volunteers with Experienced Ones One of the best ways to make new volunteers feel welcome, comfortable and valued is by providing them with an experienced volunteer as a mentor. Are there parts of the process that could be improved?

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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. And it’s true!

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From arts to business, science to civil services, Latinos have been underlying forces driving America’s progress. Given the growing Hispanic population, representing over 18% of the US population, the observance plays a crucial role in acknowledging these invaluable contributions. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Another aspect of the discussion is the business case for hiring for fundraising success. After all, is not the business of fundraising, well, to raise money? Given that, the business case would dictate that we hire the people who can most easily raise the most. Diversifying, then, is not necessarily a smart business move.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

All sports events came to a halt, some of my favorite restaurants went out of business, and Bay Area traffic ceased to exist. As much as companies are looking for their best fit candidates for various roles, you should also make sure that you are looking for companies that meet your own criteria as well. Mentor someone.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Businesses and nonprofits that invest in their employees’ professional development tend to increase their effectiveness and loyalty. Treating your employees well can translate to positive PR for your organization, which is great for business and hiring. In fact, Highly engaged business units achieve a 43% difference in turnover.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Most teams report that having time set aside to work on implementing new volunteer roles and expectations of reporting progress were key to sustaining momentum even amid this challenging year. Engage a mentor or an accountability partner to meet and share progress regularly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

So, what did these resilient role models have in common? They are highly effective mentors and coaches. The tend-and-befriend response is known to increase serotonin production, which plays a big role in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, learning ability, and memory.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Creating Karma in Business: How Using Your Purpose to Serve Others via Joining a Board Will Grow Your Business. Karma in business? From my own experiences, I can say that I know karma to have worked wonders for me, and especially in business. Thanks Cynthia Spitalny for this great guest post. .

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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. Mentorship is in many ways a mindset, and one which those from BIPOC communities are not regularly exposed to.

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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." Wood : Football taught me a lot about the power of understanding roles. My coach, Barry Alvarez, used to yell "know your role." And we can all benefit from a strategic way to approach problems and decisions," he adds.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. In other words, unions as a whole play a significant financial role in the social sector. In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key facts and figures about U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible. Treat every individual and role as indispensable to collective success. I get to make meaningful business decisions. The success of this business depends critically on me.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible. Treat every individual and role as indispensable to collective success. I get to make meaningful business decisions. The success of this business depends critically on me.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your board can do much more than approve budgetary plans and make high-level decisions about your nonprofit’s direction; in fact, board members can play a substantial role in every aspect of your organization. After all, your board members likely lead busy lives and are already juggling multiple responsibilities. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles. Define your volunteer roles. Craft a mission statement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible. Treat every individual and role as indispensable to collective success. I get to make meaningful business decisions. The success of this business depends critically on me.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Due to family circumstances and life situations, I started a small business in high school to pay the bills. In 2017 I faced an unexpected health situation—I lost my business, my savings, and my life plan.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Training & Development (Coaching and Mentoring). Business Intelligence Services. Sales Ops Best Practices. Sales Activities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills. How early in life should someone find a mentor? Michael : To some extent, it depends which role you are hiring for, but generally speaking, all of these are critical. Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

Because these abuses happen on technology platforms — like video chat platforms, messaging apps, and social media sites — the tech industry has both a profound responsibility and a critical role to play in detecting, disrupting, and reporting these crimes. . Brandon has been with IJM since 2016, when he left his nearly 18-year career in U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The sister, the aunt, the friend, the mentor. If it works, libraries like Bookshare would mainly be put out of business. About the new edition of the Book Industry Study Group’s Guide to Accessible Publishing, just released yesterday and dedicated to Robin, in honor of her role as the principal editor. And much, much more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

The physical differences are associated with natural tendencies in thinking, communicating, and problem-solving that are all needed in business. Here are 10 steps to take for attaining greater gender balance : Don't accept that there aren't enough female candidates for your senior leadership roles. Mentor your high-potential females.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%). Hopefully, this provided you with some great knowledge on the history of volunteerism!

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

As a graduate of Indiana Bible College, she spent two decades working at a ministry and mentoring missionary kids before transitioning to her current role. They’ve found that $500 is usually what an organization or business will give, $300 is optimal for a family unit, and $200 is a personal donation.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

Take the time to answer the new board members’ questions and ensure they’re settling into their new role. Match new board members up with a more experienced board member so that they can form a mentor/mentee relationship. Your board is likely made up of business leaders, parents, and people who lead busy lives.

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Gyrus

APRIL 12, 2016

It gives employees an opportunity to learn new skills, take their career to next level or even take a new role altogether and all of this reduces the monotony of everyday work or role. It can be manager’s role to pass on, skills, knowledge and insights through coaching and mentoring. appeared first on Gyrus.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

"By Youth, For Youth" is the motto of Business in the Streets (BITS), a Toronto-based Canadian Registered Charity that focuses on peer mentorship for struggling and low-income youth with a business idea. BITS encourages youth to "keep business in mind, community at heart." Images: Business in the Streets.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

"By Youth, For Youth" is the motto of Business in the Streets (BITS), a Toronto-based Canadian Registered Charity that focuses on peer mentorship for at-risk and low-income youth with a business idea. BITS encourages youth to "keep business in mind, community at heart." Images: Business in the Streets.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

The outpouring of fond remembrances from the nonprofit community is a testament to the special person he was to so many people: Jim Lynch, GreenTech Program Director at TechSoup, says of his friend and colleague: "We worked together at TechSoup, and I regard him as one of my mentors. He was our social media manager.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

CA: While I was busy conducting academic research and taking university classes to secure a master’s degree, I decided “real life” work experience in my area of interest would be helpful. I have noticed in the many grant applications I have prepared and submitted that budgets play a more important role than ever. My mind was a sponge.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Complex volunteer roles may call for more leadership, networking, and organizational duties, such as serving as a committee member or event chair. Most of the hypothetical situations or examples we’ll explore will be focused around event committee recruitment and those more complex volunteer roles.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

So, how do you break through the noise of your members’ busy lives to keep their attention, while also providing an exceptional experience? Invite them to serve as a mentor, or even hold a leadership position. Your members are busy, so be sure to remind them of the benefits and value they receive from your organization.

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