Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you trying to address the elevated volum e of work at your association? Try creating roles in which volunteers can connect more members to your organization, like a moderator or ambassador. A moderator can begin conversations and ensure discussions adhere to your community guidelines. Mentoring program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Soon Gen Z and Millennials will dominate most of the job force, impacting the future of work as we know it. When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Mentorships.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Some believe that nonprofit work is more of a calling than a career, but when one considers that this ‘calling’ is responsible for literally billions of dollars changing hands each year in our own country alone, it’s a calling of high importance. posted by Sheryl Keeme , Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Like this article?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. Personal fulfillment, career development, and work/life balance are among the intangibles that applicants are seeking. However, the data you gather will depend on what information proves to be most useful for your organization.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. Our new governing model makes us work smarter,” Andrea observed. “I

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Even though these instances are few and far between, your grantmaking organization needs to be prepared. Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Career coaches and mentors are great. Vistage contends that because the CEO has the biggest impact on the organization, he or she also is the person who needs to have the most expansive point of view and the broadest professional development.” Observe behavior.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Have you noticed that when talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fundraising , the conversation frequently mentions the lack of suitable candidates of color? But if you want to diversify your development office, or even just start the conversation, here are a few relatively simple suggestions to consider.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack officially joined the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform for the ultimate work-from-anywhere world. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. In the 2020 U.S.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Organizations need a solid leadership succession plan in order to prevent potential crises resulting from life’s curveballs. In creating a succession plan, you contribute to the longevity of your organization. Regardless of your position in your nonprofit, you can make a difference in determining your organization’s future.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. I had always been an informal mentor, but when I moved to Florida, I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a volunteer, a ‘Big Sister’.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” Nonprofit leaders could use them to have staff do the same tasks they’ve always done, just faster, or shift jobs from full-time work to part-time or contract work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! There are many ways your nonprofit can test the AI waters , h owever, in this post, we’re focusing on how you can use AI to improve your organization’s written content. Aren’t they all the same thing?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

During isolation, many people reported that it was nice to feel like someone is having a conversation with you, about topics you find interesting. Clubhouse is organized by different rooms that are specific to a certain information topic and are appropriately called, you may have guessed it: clubs. Enter: Clubhouse. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

From ensuring equal access to education to advocating for mental health awareness to creating black history for future generations, all of these organizations inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. Check out the campaign here and learn more about this incredible organization. Black Teacher Project. The Urban League of Portland.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By working hard and working smart, nonprofit leaders can increase the likelihood of a favorable response to a solicitation. Everyone in the organization has something they can teach us, particularly those on the front lines of delivering programs and services. It comes back to working hard and working smart.

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

What can your organization learn from parades, ice cream cones, strollers, and Mickey Mouse? but because I have long been intrigued by Disney Institute , an organization dedicated to helping others learn from the core competencies in which The Walt Disney Company excels, namely Leadership, Customer Service, and Employee Engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. Organizations do not change overnight because of their leader, and Frank had to dig deep to produce lasting transformation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Our Kids’ Climate is a global collaboration of 58 climate-parent groups from 23 countries, working together to engage parents, caretakers, and families in climate action. We need to normalize those conversations, and then involve our children in acting with us for the climate. Working together with others is key to building a movement.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

The monthly social trends report from Media Cause spotlights the biggest trends on social media each month, and spotlights how nonprofits and social good organizations can use social media effectively to reach and engage with their audience. Any organization looking to speak within a community should be working with its community members.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2020. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether it’s a cherished family member, a respected mentor, or beloved pet, tribute donations allow donors to celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their lives while supporting a meaningful cause. It becomes a powerful act of raising awareness about your mission and the meaningful work you do.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

Barbara’s insightful post , in which she distinguishes between being nice and being kind, spoke directly to conversations I was having individually with three new volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer applications and screening. If anyone and everyone is accepted, is it clear that the volunteers are even part of a community?

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

A few organizations among us saw and seized opportunities for growth even mid-pandemic, proving how resilient the sector is. Whether your organization paused or pounced, one thing is clear: there’s no going back. Now is the time to step back and reflect on what is and isn’t working.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

meaning that an organization or church would only support what happens inside its own four walls. While this may be convenient and cultivate strong relationships and connections, it doesn’t foster ingenuity or expand understanding like connecting with new individuals and organizations does. Perhaps that was an overshare?

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When asked to write about this experience as the Organic Social Growth fellow, I held off as long as I possibly could. Without proper “education,” landing an interview let alone a job working in digital marketing was a pipedream—I found myself stuck, making minimum wage, wearing a well-known green apron simply for the health benefits.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This means that a donor may have two or even three different people from the same organization soliciting them before they finally make a gift. All officers should have similar experiences across the organization and be aligned on how the work gets done. A fundraiser’s job is to raise money for the organization.

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