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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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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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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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

In addition to being important for leaders like the CEO and the CTO, EI can also help anyone to organize effective teams and give them the ability to successfully collaborate. It’s the style of the CEO and executive team that drives the governance and the culture. But you can learn more at this link.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In addition, she illustrates how we and our organizations can embrace our human fallibility, learn exactly when failure is our friend, and prevent most of it when it is not. Every kind of failure brings opportunities for learning and improvement,” says Edmondson.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As we move deeply into a business environment dominated by artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important. Over the next few posts, I’m going to explore how AI grounded in EI can be your association’s superpower helping you accomplish those New Year’s goals and bring out the best in every team.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s a frenemy they’ve learned how to manage. Cultivate Innovation and Problem Solving Whether entrepreneurs inherit a gene for invention or not, once they are thrown into the business shark tank, they quickly learn to swim. Tracy King, CEO and Chief Learning Strategist at InspirED, always has eyes on the market. Association 4.0

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture. Culture is the foundation and embodiment of your organization. An effective nonprofit culture demonstrates the collective understanding of your nonprofit by all those involved. Leadership should take an active role in defining culture.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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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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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident. Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning.

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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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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 30, 2021

Over the course of 25 years, VolunteerHub has helped thousands of nonprofits recruit, engage, and manage volunteers. Here is what VolunteerHub employees had to say about the company and culture. One of the things I love most about VolunteerHub is the strong emphasis on team culture. Interested in becoming a part of our team?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

From their website : “Our process is designed to help leaders and organizations who want to proactively understand and address racism, both in their organization and in the community where the organization is working. From their website : “Nova is a black-owned, women-owned company devoted to transforming organizational cultures.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

You learn a lot about consumer preferences by reading the reviews on Yelp. 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. Studying factual information will help you make better choices.”

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

i nternal self-awareness , represents how clearly we see our own values, passions, aspirations, fit with our environment, reactions (including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses), and impact on others. “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2022

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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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. Also, don’t miss out on my lists for Education and Arts & Culture funders. Visit Grantli to learn exactly how I do my grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 1, 2021

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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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. The employee is unaware of the issues you face, and is unsure on how to help. The concept of Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI) helps nonprofits stay relevant to the communities they serve.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

Embedded within these philosophical ponderings are three pivotal roles of the modern nonprofit CFO: the Builder, the Strategic Decision-Maker, and the Cultural Trendsetter. Make the compelling case that investments in development, staffing, leadership, technology, and unrestricted net asset revenue streams will help achieve mission goals.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. Cultivate Diversity. Set Expectations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2021

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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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It’s helpful to make the distinction between the things we can control and those we can’t. These are internal challenges that might be related to culture, human resources, or operations. Most professionals are happy to help. Political, economic, and socio-cultural events fall into this area.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

If your association is struggling to launch a strong diversity initiative, these activities will help you get closer to that goal. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. Pave the Way Don’t assume that everyone shares your enthusiasm.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

reported for “informal helping.” At a macro level, service is an opportunity to reweave our cultural fabric of connection and social trust,” said Dugan. Gen Z doesn’t see such trips as service because “it’s hard to create reciprocity when you go into another environment and you…drop in for a week and then drop out,” said Dugan.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 2, 2023

Perhaps you are working with an outside consultant to help you through the process. Your consultant may even have a scorecard to help you to measure one AMS against another. 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2020

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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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I am still evaluating the lessons learned. I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. I can’t remember a time when the cultural, political, and economic environment was fraught with so much uncertainty.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

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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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Resilience , or learning to surf those breakers, must be a priority on the business agenda. We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. Learn Through Challenge Resilience goes beyond successfully recovering from a setback. Then, my customers started calling.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Candid’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) commitment statement provides general guidelines and insights as to how the organization supports, prioritizes, and maintains an inclusive work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and trust. They require us to learn, adapt, and iterate.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment. Physera: Physera provides virtual physical therapy, helping treat and prevent physical pain. This includes employees as stakeholders. Wellness Month.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Helping members identify challenges and opportunities before they become mainstream is a goal for.orgCommunity. This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. Our job at WRA was to help restaurant operators navigate that patchwork of regulations, extensions, and changes.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Being new to the arts & cultural space (career-wise, not interest-wise), I’ve been doing a lot of reading to get a better understanding of this industry. The current environment is being called the retail apocalypse. What are they doing, and can we apply the same concepts in arts & cultural? Understanding your Customers.

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