Change, Change Management, Retention and Skills

Are Marketing and Fundraising Changing Permanently?

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. The 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report highlighted the positive impact nonprofits have experienced from investment in new payment methods, technologies, and skills. Evolution or Revolution?

Change

Change Marketing Fundraising Stream

Becoming a Data-Driven Association

Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

of mainstream companies report that they continue to struggle with cultural challenges relating to organizational alignment, business processes, change management, communication, people skill sets, and resistance or lack of understanding to enable change. In the 2021 survey, 92.2%

Associations

Associations Data Analytics Culture

Reimagining Graduate Student Recruitment: 4 Tips to Get Started

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Students pursue advanced degrees with the promise of invaluable research opportunities, specialized skills, and increased earning potential. If a student changes their area of interest, they shouldn’t encounter a lapse in communication or get confused by a new recruitment process.

Student

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

How is the perceived value of a college degree changing? Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. Ensure your marketing, website, and social media appeal to a broad audience and reflect an ever-changing student population.

Education

Education Student Award University

Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

The end results are more effective fundraising campaigns, increased donor retention, and higher fundraising success rates. Effective data transformation requires a lot of time and the right skill set to get right and will require your team to handle sensitive information with special care.

Data

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Four Tips for Creating a Rewarding Environment for Your Tech Staff

NTEN

APRIL 22, 2011

As a manager, you are your own best retention and job satisfaction tool. The number one reason people leave companies is because their relationship with their manager is poor. Technologists constantly need to stay up to date on their skills and emerging trends or they will become obsolete.

Environment

Environment Tips Create Journal

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. And, the eBook is free! Don't Praise.

Skills

Skills International Communication Mentoring

Build These Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. Don't Praise.

Skills

Skills Leadership Build Mentoring

Know When To Change Your Decision

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Know When To Change Your Decision Leaders make decisions. Good leaders are willing to modify their decisions as changing circumstances and data dictate. Often, circumstances change and new information becomes available after a decision has been made. In fact, just the opposite is true. Don't Praise.

Change

Change Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Don't Praise.

Skills

Skills Leadership Team Build

Read "The Seven Arts Of Change"

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010 Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" David Shaners compelling, The Seven Arts of Change , shows business leaders that transforming a business only happens when each employee equates organizational change with the process of deep personal growth. And, I much appreciated the complimentary review copy.

Arts

Arts Change Mentoring Kansas City

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Third on the top five list is an employees opportunity to use his/her skills. Employee pay often is not the most important driver for employee retention. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

The high number of those wanting to change jobs is primarily because they’re disappointed with their current jobs where for the past year they’ve have increased workloads and no to small pay increases. Both are excellent books. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe. Don't Praise.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Dont Hire Someone Just Like You Despite the temptation to hire someone like yourself, hire someone to complement your skills --not to duplicate your skills. Managers often find it easier, more comfortable, or less threatening to hire someone with similar skills and work habits. Good post Eric.

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Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Leadership

Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring

What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Badge

Badge Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Evaluation

Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Place

Place Work Mentoring Kansas City

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

▼ November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Survey

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Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Leadership

Leadership Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:10 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Change Management , Customer Feedback , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Strategic Planning 1 comments: Maths private tutor said. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

Kansas City

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When To Coach And When To Counsel

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Its best to coach when a new procedure is introduced, a job is changed, and/or a skill gap is identified. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Ideas

Ideas Generation Tips Mentoring

Great Business Quote

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Business

Business Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

An example of positive feedback is : “Bob, your communications skills have dramatically improved over the past couple of months. ▼ November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Giving

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us? To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Don't Praise.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness. Does this person have the traits and skills I want to develop? A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

Always Follow Through

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Impact

Impact Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Use A Board Of Advisors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Itll provide the opportunity for employees to show off their skills that will energize all employees and boost morale. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. The quality of reports will likely improve!

Tips

Tips Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Lesson

Lesson Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Discover Your Leader Grade

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010 Discover Your Leader Grade If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace, which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Communication

Communication Story Mentoring Kansas City

Never Say These Words To A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:59 PM Labels: Customer Service , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Training 1 comments: Dalon said. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Mentoring Leadership

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:20 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Coaching Employees , Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Leadership Books , Management , Motivating Employees , Thanking Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. You can learn more about how to do that in his latest book, Re-Engage.

Place

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How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Perhaps that time is now as you conduct year-end performance reviews. Let the discussion sink in.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Mentoring

Mentoring Tips Kansas City Kansas

Mix Praise With Constructive Feedback

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:31 PM Labels: Coaching Employees , General Management Skills , Giving Praise , Leadership Skills , Management , Mentoring , Motivating Employees , Providing Feedback 1 comments: davidburkus said. Be sure to always start with the positive when giving feedback. I totally agree. Don't Praise.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Let's Build A List

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Build

Build Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Chart

Chart Ideas Mentoring Kansas City

Great Year-End Advice For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

• Pick one characteristic about yourself that youd like to change and earnestly work on changing it. It is really hard to change a behavior, but it is possible if you are aware, patient and persistent in making a change. . • Write a note to someone who inspires you but probably doesnt know it.

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Are Marketing and Fundraising Changing Permanently?

Becoming a Data-Driven Association

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Reimagining Graduate Student Recruitment: 4 Tips to Get Started

Webinars

Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

Four Tips for Creating a Rewarding Environment for Your Tech Staff

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Build These Leadership Skills

Know When To Change Your Decision

Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills

Read "The Seven Arts Of Change"

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

What To Think About For Next Year

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

When To Coach And When To Counsel

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Great Business Quote

Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Always Follow Through

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Use A Board Of Advisors

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Discover Your Leader Grade

Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Never Say These Words To A Customer

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Mix Praise With Constructive Feedback

Let's Build A List

Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas

Great Year-End Advice For Leaders

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