Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 19, 2014

I''ve found this advice from authors Neil Smith and Patricia O''Connnell ( How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things ) to be particularly helpful when it comes to corporate culture and changing behavior : Corporate culture is an interlocking series of expectations, rituals, and habits maintained by peer influence and rewarding adherence.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We all understand that technology has changed business. These are telltale signs: Your strategy has changed. Every change doesn’t need to happen at once. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Happiness is at the core of Zappos culture. Know the Signs. That’s trust.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. A post-pandemic business environment, characterized by change and disruption, provides good reasons to open the windows and let fresh air revitalize, even fundamental concepts.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

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. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. “As

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

I''ve found this advice from authors Neil Smith and Patricia O''Connnell ( How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things ) to be particularly helpful when it comes to corporate culture and changing behavior : Corporate culture is an interlocking series of expectations, rituals, and habits maintained by peer influence and rewarding adherence.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

I’m at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! We are trying to change the visitors’ experience at the museum as well as ownership of what is in the museum, break down the walls between the public and the museum. Ruth Cohen – American Museum of natural History.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Welcome Risk and Change Entrepreneurs have an intimate relationship with risk. With a growing business, things change, but they don’t get easier. Decisions are made by consensus, volunteer leadership changes frequently, and strategy can be subject to a president’s predilections. CEOs need to be change agents.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

“Right now, there is a deficit of trust across social, governmental, and cultural organizations. Changing member demographics adds to the complexity.” To maximize this potential, insightful leadership, agile teams, and purposeful cultures are required. And a strong culture driven by a compelling mission reinforces those values.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Follow the steps in our blog to create a culture of change management and gain executive buy-in for new technology. How to build executive buy-in for new association management software Change is a process. Make the process smoother by creating a culture of change management and following these five steps: 1.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

He outlines the importance of education for all humankind and the power of education to change our world. You’ll find personal anecdotes from my own journey, and the experiences of friends and those throughout history who have successfully used education to change their own life and to enrich the lives of others,” shares Keyes.

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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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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

Focus on your association’s culture to sharpen your mission and values Nancy MacRae, the CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA,) led a session titled “Connecting Culture, Vision and Values.” MacRae highlighted ENA’s internal Culture Journey, sharing about the years of numerous leadership transitions. Partnerships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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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. Complacency.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

When performing a facilitated discovery in advance of a tech change, unknowns are surfaced, assumptions are validated, refined or debunked, and obstacles to adoption and long-term viability are removed. Is a process or culture change also needed for the solution to work? Discoveries Lower Risk & Cost.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Yet, many nonprofits are loosing productivity and less creative because they are trapped in a culture of sitting. It’s time to change that up – here’s why and some tips for making that shift in your nonprofit. A Walking Culture at Work. The reason? Walking meetings aren’t right for all situations.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a moment to boldly lean into advocacy, embracing it as a powerful tool for change and cultural disruption. And nonprofits simply cannot effectively do their work if the conditions in which they are fighting for change are fundamentally corrupted. But, now is not the time to retreat. After all, what’s the alternative?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The world is changing, and so is philanthropy. But that’s okay: by being vulnerable and open to change, you can transform your organization into one that mirrors your constituents and better serves your mission. We’ll also discuss taking DEIAB from a one-off training to a sustainable part of your culture.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 5, 2024

Change can be a challenge. However, if it’s time for your association to adopt new technology, it will become crucial to get your employees on board with the change. Build trust It will be easier for your employees to embrace change and adopt new software if they believe you have their best interests in mind.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The wound on the outside may appear to be high staff turnover , but a deeper dive into the entire organization’s operations and culture will likely reveal the true reason behind the staff turnover. A hired vendor can very easily change your accounting software from QuickBooks to Intacct. However, changing culture will.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books can help you make the difference you desire this year. Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results by Leah Kral.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The constant pace of change and a variety of new demands are contributing to widespread burnout among both employees and managers today. Ensure there is a plan to manage change fatigue. Other signs may include withdrawal from social interactions and decreased satisfaction with work. Confirm communication reinforces action.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Ballet Lubbock was founded in 1969 with a mission to change lives by making life-long investments in their dancers, the community, and the arts.

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Charity Village

MAY 12, 2023

With advances in technology and changes in work culture, more and more organizations are embracing remote work arrangements to accommodate their employees’ needs […] The post Employing remote workers in your nonprofit: Legal considerations and practical tips appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Juni Felix, a member of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab teaching team and an expert in behavior change shares how to create effective systems using the science of behavior design to elevate your donor engagement game. Behavior design strategies can help. Listen to this episode. It‘s Time to Decide. Listen to this episode.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

You also worry about the well-being of your team and grantees but aren’t sure where to start with making a permanent shift from a burnout culture to a culture of well-being. To support your journey, here are three ways you can get started with cultivating a culture of well-being for your organization: 1.

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Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Like so many modern businesses, our team at Double the Donation has had to navigate the same obstacles of adapting to rapid industry changes, growing a business in times of economic uncertainty, and building a positive work culture while adapting to a hybrid work environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And as revealed in Gallup’s latest book, Culture Shock , authored by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter , the following are some eye-opening statistics today’s business leaders need to know. Therefore, how organizations adapt to this culture shock will determine whether they thrive or even survive and whether U.S. Among workers in the U.S.,

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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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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: While nonprofits say they support improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) actually doing it requires getting the board to buy-in to the need for culture change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Wednesday: Create a culture where everyone can thrive (aka “make new friends”) – Creating the conditions where everyone can thrive as complex, multidimensional humans can lead to a better change plan—and better performance—by including more and more varied perspectives. Friday: Go fast by empowering the team and removing roadblocks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

The same constructs which were discussed around combating issue fatigue can be used in creating a cultural movement around an issue. There are a few foundational questions to be asked before building a cultural movement through the use of media and storytelling. 3) What are you trying to change? The Story of Stuff.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

IRIS also will provide a learning space for the philanthropic sector to deepen understanding of how cultural narratives that undermine fairness, tolerance, and inclusion remain entrenched and will identify frameworks for countering those narratives. Ford, Skoll, and Compton foundations press release 07/28/2021.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2023

Read on as we explore the concept of an environment of fairness, the impact of the pandemic on workplace culture, and the need for good management and accountability. Can you share your thoughts on creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector? Joan Garry : Absolutely, Beth.

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