Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

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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.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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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems,” explain the authors. Julia Fabris McBride and Ed O'Malley Earlier this year, the authors shared these insights: Question : Why did you decide to write the book? Don’t get us wrong.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Once we embrace knowledge work, not as a technical task but as social construction, we then start to ask exciting questions about relationships, purpose, and movement. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate.

Leadership 58

Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 58

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 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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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

This is not new, but it does highlight the importance of self-care , as well as having conversations on what is realistic given budget and capacity constraints. Experts say a culture of philanthropy from leadership defines behavior. It starts with a plan, but you also need a culture that supports fundraising.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 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.”

Companies 52

Companies Gift Culture Conversation 52

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

DEI in nonprofit organizations has been at the forefront of conversations, and many have taken heightened interest in self-exploration to build organizational values of diversity, equity and inclusion into their operations. This is a positive and important step for nonprofits, but it isn’t enough.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. Making sure each department can access its data to answer their questions.&#. Changing a nonprofit culture isn’t as simple as. What is the difference?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

K–12 Super Session: Building a Thriving School Culture in a Time of Great Change. This speaks directly to how a school communicates its unique culture. What lessons have we learned about school culture over the last few years? The last few years have been a time of significant change.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2021

Their mandate is to exhibit and preserve the collection of the best assets that represent the story and chronology of a culture or a society. Curation has a distinguished position in cultural institutions. Museums, archives, and libraries share many goals and functions. What does your collection represent?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

Working in a white-led nonprofit agency that serves seniors has led me to question what efforts can be taken to improve our outreach to diverse neighborhoods, and I have been connecting with others in my community to inquire what they are doing to intentionally engage with members of minority communities.

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Forum One

JUNE 17, 2021

Delivering authenticity in your DEI messaging means not just talking the talk, but walking the walk by working to be part of a larger cultural conversation around systemic issues of inequality. . Cultural issues of privilege and oppression are bigger than your organization. Talk to external audiences. Be authentic.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s worth it to invest in digital analytics tools. . As you change stages, you may even have to change organizational structure. You can’t rush it.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once you’ve gathered this information, you should be able to answer common questions like: Where should you post? With a structured schedule, you can look back and discern your content’s performance with confidence. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters. Track reliable results.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Introduce them to staff members and other volunteers, and provide a comfortable environment for them to ask questions and engage in conversation. Foster a Culture of Appreciation and Recognition Volunteers want to feel valued and know that their contributions are making a difference.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2023

It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems,” explain the authors. Julia Fabris McBride and Ed O'Malley Today, the authors share these insights with us: Question : Why did you decide to write the book? Don’t get us wrong.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

We daydream, we question, we problem solve, and we find joy in those “aha!” moments when something just clicks and we’re able to see a question or challenge in an entirely different light. . Make reviews and conversations more about their contributions to advancing your overall goals than meeting specific delivery numbers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

Facebook had recently revamped its Groups, and it seemed like the perfect place to take the conversation for a spin. My staff and I invited many people in our networks and our professional communities who we felt were “ripe” for the conversation. We dropped the formal book club structure (Week 2: Question 3 ….”)

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

The best way to start prioritizing DEI initiatives is by taking steps to ingrain these concepts into your organization’s culture. When these concepts are ingrained in your organization’s culture, you’ll find that inclusion and prioritization of equity will trickle into every decision you make. Watch the Culture Start Shifting.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. Conversely, what would happen to your community without your nonprofit’s presence?

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

We refrained from taking photos, because we wanted to foster an atmosphere of candor and comfort as grantors and grantees engaged in conversation about a difficult topic. Mine are based on what I learned during the dialogue series, and also on untold numbers of public and private conversations on the topic. __. My Recommendations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems,” explain the authors. Julia Fabris McBride and Ed O'Malley Today, the authors share these insights with us: Question : Why did you decide to write the book? Don’t get us wrong.

Benefit 52

Benefit Kansas Leadership Authoring 52

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Every month, a group called #4Change organizes open & lively conversations about how web-connected communities and our use of social media tools are helping to create change in the world. 4Change Chats are hosted on Twitter – Read “ Join the Conversation ” below for ways to jump into the discussion. Join the Conversation!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Both of these organizations have both been able to figure out how to bring people together across ages, cultures, etc. It also feels that sometimes genx is being forgotten in this conversations. When you take on a job in a nonprofit, you’re normally doing a lot more than you signed for without a lot of structure.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

The question simply becomes how much to ask for. You need to be able to answer these questions if you want to get into a donor’s heart: What kinds of words do they use? Note, however, that if you survey your donors or ask questions of a potential donor, you have to learn to read the answer behind the answer. Practice your ask.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

I shared this on Twitter and the conversation brought out some interesting points that I curated in “Storify,&# a story telling tool. (And, had to laugh at the geeky recursiveness of creating a story out of qualitative data from Twitter and other sources – and then adding it to my curated nonprofit measurement collection on scoop.it).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ask if anyone has any questions. The facilitator can call on people individually or, when multiple voices chime in simultaneously, create a structured queue, saying for example, “Let’s hear from Amy, then Cynthia, and then Brad.” We’ll conclude with 10 minutes to vote on our top 3 – 5 ideas. Now… you’re ready to begin! Well, almost.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

While participants in each track will explore their topics in depth and in the context of a facilitated structure, there will be inspiring keynotes and opportunities for networking for all participants.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences. Do you have a case for support tailored to younger donors?

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

However, you’ll want to log in more frequently to make necessary adjustments and maximize conversions. Ad creation and keyword research: A Google Grants manager will structure your account properly and create ad campaigns that target valuable keywords. Google recommends you log in at least 1-2 times a month. Ongoing account hygiene.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

This post shares some of the most interesting questions I''ve heard throughout these experiences. Feel free to add your own questions and answers in the comments! BROAD QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. In 2008, the conversation started shifting to "how" and "what." The Museum 2.0 Yes and no.

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