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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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2013

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. As one who has always considered their work in the sector a “ calling ” versus a job, I’ve been lucky to have some amazing mentors. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you trying to address the elevated volum e of work at your association? Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program. Gallup reported that 72% of the surveyed Millenials stated their engagement elevated when their supervisor took on a mentoring role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2019

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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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. Consider providing an industry theme at different events to guide the conversation or invite a guest speaker to get the discussion flowing. . According to Gallup , millennials seek managers who take on a mentoring role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she''s an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

You don’t have to spend much time on the site to understand the difference between outstanding and dismal. 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.

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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. It’s funny to think, my life could have taken a different turn had I believed that person. She loved cheerleading (so did I!)

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. Remote work is challenging teams. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. I work for management. Management works for the front line, and the front line works for the client.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A recent Deloitte quantitative survey led by Amelia Dunlop of 6,000 people in the US revealed that 84% of respondents said they do their best work then they feel worthy. Dunlop’s book is for anyone who knows what it is like to struggle to feel loved and worthy when showing up at work. She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

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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! To help you dive right in, this posts provides an overview of the tools available, best practices, and examples to make your chosen AI writing tool work for you. Aren’t they all the same thing?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

What works and what doesn’t? For example, in a mentoring program, one short-term outcome is “student and mentor develop a positive relationship.” You might: Ask a simple yes/no survey question (“ Do you and your mentor/mentee have a positive relationship ”?). What Evidence Should I Be Collecting? Data access. .

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The best-case scenario would be to use several different approaches to plant the seeds for this initiative. Working with Sharon, we were able to create a governance plan that aligned perfectly with our life cycle stage,” CEO, Andrea Bennett, noted. “We Our new governing model makes us work smarter,” Andrea observed. “I

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Career coaches and mentors are great. Most of the members are running businesses larger than mine in very different industries, but our concerns are surprisingly similar. Commit to Continuous Improvement We are works in progress. If you don’t already have a professional support system, I urge you to find objective advisors.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Create a mentor program. . Previous engagement: The best ambassadors have familiarity with your organization and the work you do. If your main goal is to raise awareness about your nonprofit , then each ambassador’s task list will look different than if you were trying to fundraise. . Create a mentor program. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

At any age, with the desire and expertise, you can become a nonprofit leader who makes a difference. 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. To find a mentor, look within your organization.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? It’s important to socialize your analytics plan and make it a part of your work culture. Bring together people throughout your organization that have different points of view but are curious about data and want to learn. Why is it important? First: Reporting vs. Analytics.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

A recent Deloitte quantitative survey led by Amelia Dunlop of 6,000 people in the US revealed that 84% of respondents said they do their best work then they feel worthy. Dunlop’s book is for anyone who knows what it is like to struggle to feel loved and worthy when showing up at work. She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The new book, Thrive With A Hybrid Workplace , provides a way forward to understand the changing world of work, to dispense of old biases, and to establish trust between the enterprise, its leaders, and its employees. Develop a thoughtful approach to hybrid work that is consistent with your organization’s core values. Kantor, PhD.

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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. They used Slack to streamline communications across the U.S.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As we wrote in The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI , when used responsibly , AI can help nonprofit staff reduce the countless hours they spend doing labor-intensive and often energy-draining tasks—so they can focus instead on mission-critical work. Disrupting job tasks is not the same as eliminating jobs.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2022

Her technical and management experience working with many of our clients, such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and The Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation , has informed the way that she supports staff and sets up systems for success. It’s wonderful to see Molly’s hard work and dedication recognized.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2011

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.”.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Events over the past year have galvanized people of color working in fundraising. I have worked for nonprofit organizations for most of my professional life, and I have never been a major gift officer. Researching grants, writing proposals, and reporting on expenditures are very different from the work of major gift officers.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts? Trust Your Grantees, But Verify The grand majority of the organizations that apply for funding are well-run, well-organized nonprofits that do great work.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

Come join our team of talented individuals who are passionate about building relationships within our team, with our partners, and with our customers that enable Kindful to make a real difference in the nonprofit market with our fully integrated online fundraising CRM. You may review designs for some upcoming work with a small group.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Michelle has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive non-profit work culture as an advocate, expert in non-profit development and marketing, and mentor of BIPOC nonprofit professionals. In this work, she’s learned that our so-called ‘best practices’ are, ironically, not the best at crafting equitable, inclusive events.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades. Add this book to your must-read list, particularly if you are trying to help someone and it just isn’t working. Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2011

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.”.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

But anything can happen: executives can move on to different opportunities or personal circumstances can emerge unexpectedly at a crucial point in fundraising. Regardless of your position in your nonprofit, you can make a difference in determining your organization’s future. Mentor and train your future leaders.

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