.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. A culture of learning, where curiosity is valued and debate encouraged, creates fertile ground for critical thinking. Don’t be a team in name only. Welcome every proposal.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation. Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. Based on these essays, we could determine how nonprofits are faring in the culture of innovation, and the steps you can take to harness such a culture.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. Each team played a role, whether big or small, in supporting this work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2022

Zoom is phasing in some updates to help you collaborate with your team more effectively and naturally. With many teams planning to remain remote even after risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic retreat, these new capabilities can help you to feel connected with your colleagues.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. And, what exactly is heart culture ? Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. Honesty and Integrity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. What specific results do you want/need to see?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture. Culture is the foundation and embodiment of your organization. An effective nonprofit culture demonstrates the collective understanding of your nonprofit by all those involved. Leadership should take an active role in defining culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2023

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. What specific results do you want/need to see?

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More than a few of those executives were managing virtual teams. One bit of wisdom is that like most skills, managing a remote team is both easier and more complicated than we could have imagined. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. Virtual work shines the high beams on culture.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Remote work is challenging teams. Initiatives are undermined by silos, turf wars, and poor collaboration. The executive team is stretched too thin. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Happiness is at the core of Zappos culture. Clarify Roles. That’s trust.

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Classy

MAY 7, 2021

This is a guest post written by event planner Alexa Steevens on the Classy events team. The Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , hosted by Classy , is an online conference designed exclusively for nonprofit and social sector professionals. 10 Reasons to Attend the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. It’s Absolutely Free. Technology .

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Museums are magical places, where history, culture, art, and science seem to come to life. Our work with museums and cultural intuitions goes way beyond websites with easy-to-find visitor information (though that’s important too!) Watch a conversation with NMAAHC leaders about this collaboration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. What specific results do you want/need to see?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Turn the focus away from individual success and toward team building. Introducing coaching into your culture is a good way to begin. Turn the focus away from individual success and toward team building. To change that, we came up with a structure that allows for on-demand project work in blended, cross-functional teams.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2023

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. What specific results do you want/need to see?

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

If your membership numbers are marching into the red, you and your team are probably focused on trying to identify the cause of the bleeding. Trust and Culture Trust and culture are deeply intertwined. From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. What specific results do you want/need to see?

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here is what VolunteerHub employees had to say about the company and culture. One of the things I love most about VolunteerHub is the strong emphasis on team culture. Great company culture doesn’t happen on its own. Interested in becoming a part of our team? We’re looking for great people to join us.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Forming strategic collaborations to rescue a dying company. Why We Learn Collaboration : leveraging the power of others working together. Cultural Literacy : growing from the richness of diversity around us. He states that building a culture of success also requires: Engagement – Team members must be in or out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These important team members give their time, talents, and resources, unmotivated by financial compensation or contractual obligations. Regardless of the number of volunteers, having a thriving team requires intentionality on the part of key leadership to minimize the reasons why volunteers leave. Team building. Share the love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Therefore, for nonprofits to continue tackling such complex issues and systems, leaders must seek to create, support and sustain high-performing teams capable of enacting transformative change. High-performing nonprofit teams are resilient, motivated and cared for. A cknowledge team members’ identities (racial, gender, etc.)

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. These informal collaborations usually consist of two to six foundations but can encompass a dozen or more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2022

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. And, what exactly is heart culture ? Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. Honesty and Integrity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 2, 2022

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In order to unlock its full potential, your team needs to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. Customize training materials: Develop user manuals, best practice guides, video tutorials, and FAQs that support each team’s CRM journey. That’s where customer relationship management (CRM) comes in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Taking the right approach can go a long way to helping your team ease into this new style of operating. Remove the barriers that compartmentalize strategy and keep your talent from being a real team. To become a digital business everyone in the organization must use their IT tools to collaborate. It’s a choice.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 1, 2021

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. And, what exactly is heart culture ? Friedman says, "At its core, heart culture symbolizes how a company values more than just an employee's output. Honesty and Integrity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By allowing team members to express their perspectives on AI use, you foster a culture where creative ideas can surface, potentially leading to groundbreaking applications of AI in your work. Such a policy ensures that AI tools are used in ways that support your organisation’s goals and are broadly accepted across the team.

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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. Here’s the list: Function.

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