Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. He adds that the book is useful to everyone who is interested in leadership, regardless of where they are in their career.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

In March , our Nimble AMS team attended the Leadership ColLAB conference hosted in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We spent our time in round table discussion with association leadership professionals , learning and sharing our own experiences. Here are three can’t miss essential takeaways from the Leadership ColLab event.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. Younger members in particular may need coaching.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

To truly transform how your members benefit from your organization, you’ll want to invite them to the leadership table. When members are represented on your leadership team, you’ll have a clear sense of what motivates them, helping you to focus on key areas like member engagement and retention. . . Code of ethics. Learn more.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. Hire a Qualified Executive Director.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

The importance of capacity building for small BIPOC-led or Black women-led (BIPOC CEO, executive director, or president and majority BIPOC board) BIPOC-serving nonprofits cannot be overstated. Working toward an equitable future In light of the overturning of Roe v.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 25, 2023

The treasurer is a member of the organization’s board of directors or a part of the finance committee, and their primary responsibility is to oversee and manage the financial affairs of the nonprofit.

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Donorbox

JANUARY 30, 2023

Nonprofit leadership helps direct a nonprofit toward meeting its organizational goals while inspiring staff and volunteers to effectively take on the challenges they encounter at work. The leadership of a nonprofit is primarily its Board of Directors.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 19, 2022

In the capacity of CFO for the past 25 years, I have partnered with seven executive directors in four different nonprofits. I have worked with an athletic director, an artist, and a number of social workers, and I have found nothing more satisfying than the give and take of a mutually respectful relationship with my […].

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

posted by Syvan Diamond Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership succession planning, similar to donor succession planning, is often addressed when the concern arises rather than preemptively within a nonprofit organization’s fiscal year. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Validate your work.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” Low commitment from senior leadership and volunteers. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. An engaging new role for former board members Sometimes breaking up is hard to do!

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Givinga

MARCH 31, 2021

We are excited to announce the appointment of former InfoArmor CEO John Schreiber to our Board of Directors. During his 12-year tenure at InfoArmor, Schreiber held roles of increasing responsibility in strategic areas of finance and operations, including CFO, president, and most recently CEO, a title he held for more than four years.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. Learning about Classy created a spark and excitement through those darkest moments, which compelled her to accept this role. .

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Executive Director.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re Our board’s primary role is fiduciary, and they also guide our strategy. Make sure that you have directors who are aligned with the mission.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Clarify Roles. I’m not suggesting that you level the cake. Understand the Options.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment. podcast Sharon Rice,org Source Director of Business Strategy , and I talked about these shifting dynamics. In a recent Association 4.0

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 28, 2022

The board expects the Executive Director (ED) and CFO to work in partnership to further the mission, but most boards also expect the CFO to perform a “watchdog” function. The post Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The Watchdog Responsibility appeared first on Blue Avocado. If the ED is the engine of […].

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our board of directors! She has more than 10 years experience as a Corporate Board Director of two regional banks, and has served in senior executive roles in the public sector, including as an attorney and legal advisor. He graduated with a B.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Disparities in access to mentorship programs.

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Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

When I moved into the role, the previous volunteer leadership had been disorganized, lackadaisical, and inattentive. As every experienced volunteer manager knows, volunteers want and need support, strong leadership, and clear policies and procedures. And, despite this ‘freedom,’ retention was low.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Metro Area Nonprofit Sector , in which 36 presidents, CEOs, and executive directors shared their experiences. A common theme emerges from the experiences shared by these leaders from diverse backgrounds: a fundamental absence of trust in their leadership. This, in turn, exacerbates the absence of trust in their leadership.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role. Simply put, the board failed to keep up with a growing organization and provide it with the leadership and vision it needed. 3 Ultimately, we were left with 20 people who collectively served as a functioning board of directors.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 21, 2014

In my other life, I serve as the Executive Director of a volunteer-run nonprofit that is focused on youth leadership development. Soon though, my term as Executive Director will be coming to an end and our board of directors selected my successor, who will be vacating her seat on the board of directors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In this study, Chao Guo and I researched what nonprofit executives describe as the most important roles of the board. [1] These individuals provided almost 400 comments, which were organized into 13 roles. Most Important Roles of the Board. Executives from local organizations were more likely to prioritize about this role.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

By Alec Green , Chief Marketing Evangelist at NonprofitReady.org , an online hub of 400+ free online courses in topics ranging from fundraising to grant writing, leadership to program management. Whether you’re searching for a new role or planning your long-term career, watch this interview with a nonprofit career coach.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

As the Education Director, Ash will be responsible for overseeing and designing programs for the NTEN Community to help them transform technology into social change. What are some of the lessons you''ve learned from your previous roles focusing on the intersection of technology and community? Leadership'

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

posted by Krisa Duff Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Leadership styles such as coaching, delegating, and directing, impact the leader and employee office relationships. Leadership styles such as coaching, delegating, and directing, impact the leader and employee office relationships.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 8, 2024

Everyone plays a crucial role—whether you’re the Executive Director, a staff member, or a Board member. What can you do in your organization when the nonprofit sector is in crisis?

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Their advice about strategy, leadership, and digital business is still ahead of its time. If your leadership style could use fine-tuning to meet the moment, consider this sampler of advice from our contributors. Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Both books were written before the pandemic’s curveball.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource’s Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the process like this: “Scenario planning fills you with information and an understanding of the possibilities. It gives you some control when the external environment is rapidly changing, and people are looking to you for leadership.

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Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

In an article recently published in ASAE's Associations Now , our senior director of managed services, Emilio Arocho, discusses this topic, explains why these myths hold back progress and shares ways they can be easily overcome. Scope plays an important role for organizations early in their data maturity. Just Get Started.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 30, 2018

posted by Charlaina Baker Spring 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit executives play a critical role in the performance of the organizations they lead. Several strategies can help nonprofits to plan and manage a successful leadership transition: Build Board Capacity.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

Cara Mertes, most recently project director for the Ford Foundation's Moving Image Exploration, former director of the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program and Fund , and former executive producer of the PBS documentary series POV , will serve as the founding director of IRIS.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There are also questions about whether an organization’s history or future should play a role in the definition, or whether the communities an organization serves should be considered part of what “BIPOC leadership” means. Part of the reason for this is that you will not only need to decide what roles count as “leadership roles” (e.g.,

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