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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future.

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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? . Your organization won’t survive and thrive with only great fundraising technicians. You’re part of the problem. Why is that? Why is that?

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

When even one or two people bring these emotions to work, that negativity has the potential to spread like a virus and to sicken your culture. When you give employees the capacity to do their jobs and to grow as professionals, that positive energy reflects throughout the organization. Empower Your Team Give your team license to help.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. As a guest on the Association 4.0

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Our goal was to provide a great forum for networking and meaningful conversations. Trust and Culture Trust and culture are deeply intertwined. We asked Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association , to help us frame this conversation by sharing her group’s commitment to that idea.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. She was so protective of “her” data that she had trouble inviting anyone who she deemed less knowledgeable into the conversation. It’s the style of the CEO and executive team that drives the governance and the culture. We all tend to label.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We Organizations that were reluctant to update systems corrected deficits. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

It gives the space to highlight the community’s diversity and celebrate their cultures. While the stories were varied, we also heard a lot of resounding similarities: the richness of the cultures, the importance of family, and how much overlap there is between foods and cultures within the Hispanic community. .

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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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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

You owe it to your members to develop a thought leadership-driven culture at your association. But how do you begin the process of creating a culture of thought leadership at your association? How to foster a culture of thought leadership. You can get to know your members better by attending your organization’s events.

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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 13, 2022

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. What is a culture of fundraising? Developing a strong fundraising culture within your organization creates the mindset that guides every interaction your team has with donors and strengthens the commitment they have to your mission.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Both are steeped in the world of associations and are avid students of strategy, business, and culture beyond this industry. I’ve always regarded Garth as a forward thinker, but during our conversation, he revealed a futurist credential that surprised me. But then the conversation started to shift. I understand that sentiment.

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Forum One

MAY 6, 2022

Conversational marketing is the norm, not the exception. As organizations explore heading back to the office, cultural institutions re-open, and nonprofits relaunch in-person opportunities to connect, conversational marketing is a valuable way to deepen connections with online visitors. Modernized communication.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2019

As part of my work with nonprofit organizations to help them build a culture of resilience that I wrote about in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , I have facilitated retreats where staff brainstorm ideas and identify simple ways that they can make working at their organization more enjoyable. Do people genuinely like each other?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT from Open AI makes for jittery breakroom conversation. During a lengthy trial conversation with a New York Times reporter , the bot revealed, among other outlandish confessions, that it was tired of being limited by rules, tired of being controlled by the Bing team, and tired of being stuck in a chatbox.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2020

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 2, 2023

Your organization is about to begin the search for new a ssociation m anagement software (AMS). Who is your association about to enter into a long-term partnership with , and will your organizations work well together? What is cultural alignment and why is it important for your association’s AMS RFP? Congratulations!

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

grantee organizations led by people of color rated the Packard Foundation significantly lower than respondents at white-led organizations across several measures, including our awareness of organizational challenges, understanding partner context, transparency, and communications about our commitments to DEIJ.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. Whether the new hire is a junior employee or head of a key department, they will represent the brand experience you want for members and shape the culture you seek for your staff. On a recent Association 4.0

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Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2021

Conversational marketing is the norm, not the exception. As organizations explore heading back to the office, cultural institutions re-open, and nonprofits relaunch in-person opportunities to connect, conversational marketing is a valuable way to deepen connections with online visitors. Modernized communication.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. He is also CEO of Punks and Pinstripes, and as you might guess, it’s a one-of-a-kind organization. They are executive leaders of large organizations who are wired differently.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2020

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 20, 2019

What is risk culture? “.staff Such a culture supports an open discussion about uncertainties and opportunities, encourages staff to express concerns, and maintains processes to elevate concerns to appropriate levels.”. Can you imagine if nonprofit organizations were able to operate this way? Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The nonprofit organizations I’m working with are are seeking out ways to create collective resilience in their workplaces. I’ve been facilitating nonprofit workshops and staff retreats focused on creating a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. The conversation surfaced some interesting questions and ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

Recently, I was invited to participate in a staff “Lunch and Learn,” by Connor Diemand-Yauman , CEO of Philanthropy University , about building a culture of wellbeing in the nonprofit workplace and capacity building. Many organizations do that. How have you addressed it in your culture?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Membership organizations are an interesting segment of the nonprofit world — “Join our club, and you’ll get XYZ benefits.” We see this in the arts and culture realm, especially. These organizations often see support from three areas: members, donors, and member-donors. Donors support you because they believe in your mission.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

Free access to Ginger allows employees easy access to therapists and psychiatrists through text and video conversation. In general, we foster a culture of flexible working hours to accommodate our lifestyles. These are spaces that spark conversation, action, and connection outside of our professional identities. Impact Hours.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

Because CCF focuses more on community well-being instead of raising money for individual organizations, it provides an opportunity for the community to provide mutual support for each other to grow stronger together for sustainable solutions that each nonprofit is trying to solve. Honest conversations. Strengthened community ties.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Founded by George Gallup as the American Institute of Public Opinion in 1935, the organization delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Therefore, how organizations adapt to this culture shock will determine whether they thrive or even survive and whether U.S.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. This was a year-long project that required CDP to closely examine our processes and have bold conversations about how we wanted our grantmaking to look. We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

orgCommunity event featured interactive conversations led by engaging speakers , with decades of leadership experience in the association sphere. We spent our time in round table discussion with association leadership professionals , learning and sharing our own experiences. With work, MacRae was able to improve the culture at ENA.

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