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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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

JANUARY 14, 2024

For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” 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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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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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation. While listeners are responsible for hearing what is said before formulating a response and asking follow-up questions that ensure they have correctly understood. Virtual work shines the high beams on culture. How are you doing?

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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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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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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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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

There are endless unanswered questions about where technology, and particularly AI, will take us, our lifestyles, and our careers. Both are steeped in the world of associations and are avid students of strategy, business, and culture beyond this industry. But then the conversation started to shift.

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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. Ask yourself these tough questions,” Greg replied. What is culturally incompatible with the boldness of our mission? Greg is the author of “ This Might Get Me Fired.”

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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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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The first option was to build our own bespoke tool, where we could ask the exact questions we wanted with tailored data visualization tools. These actions are important—and, they are just the beginning steps we are taking to listen deeply and improve our operations and culture to better meet the changing needs of the world today.

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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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Nimble AMS

JUNE 2, 2023

More often than not, cultural alignment is missing from the RFP , and yet it is one of the most important success factors in any major technology initiative. What is cultural alignment and why is it important for your association’s AMS RFP? Cultural alignment is the shared beliefs that exist between an association and its partner.

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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

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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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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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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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Most of the answers to today’s business questions involve technology. It’s not a coincidence that trust is a frequent topic of these conversations. It’s not just a question of demographics. Leaders must be willing to do homework in order to be able to ask good questions.” A different perspective is needed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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. It is one of many HR & Culture Slack Apps. One area that was identified was how to build cross-department relationships.

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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. ” I asked Connor about how they use this particular cultural nudge and cue.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. Create space for conversation. Ask open-ended questions that invite feedback and follow-up. Practice questioning your attitudes and intentions before every decision. Observe behavior. What’s your opinion?”

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. The American Hospital Association advises that healthcare boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a strong culture of governance and they are more likely to be effective in managing risk.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A holistic provider may ask more probing questions than a traditional doctor. That is the promise of holistic consulting: finding the cause of the pain, making a plan that fits the organization’s culture, and executing strategy to stop the pain. When you start with a pain point, you have a different conversation.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ll also discuss taking DEIAB from a one-off training to a sustainable part of your culture. They feel valued and respected for who they are and what they bring to the conversation. After all, conversations about race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA, and inclusion can be uncomfortable and difficult. Christal M. What policies are in place?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded? Formalize the interaction between these two groups by providing specific times for them to exchange information and channels for reporting the outcomes of those conversations. “The board plays the central role of visionary.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. Communication Fitness : How to facilitate conversations, conduct effective collaboration, bring value to customers, and lead productive meetings.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

A culture of learning, where curiosity is valued and debate encouraged, creates fertile ground for critical thinking. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. When we started writing, we were inspired by the question: What separates truly transformational leaders from the rest of the pack? They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.”

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Value Talent Put people on the team who contribute to the culture. Many of our contributors have extensive vetting processes to ensure that they put people on the team who contribute to their culture and values. Your purpose statement and core values become the foundational layers of culture. But you have to believe in yourself.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2017

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the new book, Connection Culture. In addition, the five primary reasons connection cultures need to be a high priority are that employees who feel connected: Perform at the top of their game.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. Because the extent of the governor’s legal authority was questionable, the messages were mixed and confusing.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. Set Expectations. This seems obvious. An organizational chart. A calendar of events.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We make information into data when we explicitly attach it to a question and explicitly or implicitly connect it to an approach for making sense of it. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Information is everything that is coming at us. However, to have data requires intention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. When we started writing, we were inspired by the question: What separates truly transformational leaders from the rest of the pack? They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.”

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