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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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Ask about issues and challenges. Uncovering an issue that’s silently creeping through your organization demonstrates your control over the situation. Perhaps you haven’t understood all the issues. If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system.

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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

Young professionals see the value of volunteering, raising awareness, and charitable acts, whether it’s for a political, personal, or professional issue. Springtide Research Institute discovered only 38% of Gen Z respondents have mentors, though 82% believe mentorship opportunities are vital to their professional and personal success.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Even if the job market becomes more advantageous to employers, post-pandemic job seekers are intensely focused on issues that go beyond compensation and benefits. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2011

Yesterday, Holly Ross at NTEN , mentioned that a common question she gets after talking about Social Media with nonprofits is from organizations that work with students or young people and are concerned about liability issues surrounding what students who “like&# their page may post on their page, or on their own walls.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BoardEffect states that an annual board self-assessment may help the board prevent problems leading to liability issues and that the results of an assessment can highlight topics for future board discussion and consideration. Assign senior directors to mentor junior members to help them to become better contributors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest. A tech genius recovered most of it, but it took this extreme situation for the board to decide to adopt the cloud. 5) Display Tech Savvy. Plus, think of the potential trees saved!

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

BIPOC staff are more likely to aspire to lead than white staff When we began surveying the nonprofit sector about issues of race and leadership in 2016, our primary question was: “Why are there so few leaders of color in the nonprofit sector?” Those staff are being pushed to lead by challenges and lack of supports.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Each of these issues could signal that a more streamlined organizational structure is needed. Junior employees who are mentored and empowered as decision-makers and innovators will reward you with personal investment in their work, concern for your members’ well-being, and passion for your association’s mission.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Moreover, it provides a platform to address issues affecting the Hispanic community, enriches cultural competencies for the organization, fosters stronger relations with Latino clients or partners, and boosts the organization’s visibility among diverse audiences. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

But for younger organizations, you may need to guide them on how to use their fund accounting software to automate these controls or set them up with a mentor organization to help establish them. If you receive a whistleblower complaint, it is crucial to maintain transparency and accountability.

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Charity Village

JUNE 2, 2021

Is your nonprofit organization interested in mentoring a young leader? Participants spend at least six months collaborating with nonprofit organizations in their communities to address social issues they care about. […].

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Here are 10 issues around fundraising ethics from my time leading advancement programs for higher learning institutions. To be candid, as a candidate for positions myself, as a courtesy, I’ve drafted letters of recommendation for mentors who would submit them. Personal gifts : We often work with donors of substantial wealth. “De

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

When nonprofit leadership takes the time to build relationships, mentor staff, elicit insights and feedback and demonstrate the ability to act on that feedback, the staff will begin to trust that they have a place and a voice within the organization. This is where participatory practice comes in to play.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Yes, the issues are complex. Professional training and mentoring are key to diversify your development office and fundraising jobs pipeline, and retain those already in it. 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One crucial aspect of empathetic leadership is willingness – a willingness to help employees through their personal issues, recognizing that work and personal lives are becoming more and more intertwined. You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Two recent research studies take a pass at answering that questions and the findings should be useful to those mentoring emerging leaders in their organizations and looking for professional development opportunities for them. “ The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 17, 2012

This subscription mechanism will notify the user whenever a new issue of the subscribed newspaper/magazine is available on Bookshare. I’ve collected experience on various aspects such as: communication, delivering code on time, managing a project on GitHub, setting up milestones and issues, and completing them on time.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

With the number of data collection tools available on the internet for little or no cost, it’s tempting to inundate members with surveys about everything from the color of the annual meeting theme to crucial issues like dues increases or social issues. While it’s good to collect input, this can be a problem.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields. Mentorship is in many ways a mindset, and one which those from BIPOC communities are not regularly exposed to.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Through HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program, tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources. Latino Victory is developing a pipeline of Latino leaders who will fight for the issues that matter. National Alliance for Hispanic Health The.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In other words, if using AI tools can help save an employee 10 hours per week, this is an opportunity to provide training to do unique tasks that require human empathy and intelligence, such as giving and receiving feedback, mentoring for improved performance, listening and reflection, and building psychological safety.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The compromising of these interconnected pieces has led fundraiser retention to become a growing issue for missions. Recommendations help maximize skills and knowledge, incentivize high performance through financial incentives or rewards and address workload and stress issues, to create fundraiser sustainability.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2021

I was one of many who felt mentored by Vartan through the years. He deftly wrapped himself in the legacy of Andrew Carnegie to demonstrate how work on controversial issues has for more than a century been, and always should be, the role of philanthropy.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

When I read these words recently, written by my colleague Barbara Palmer (founder of Broad Perspective Consulting ), they captured the nuance of an issue that had come up in coaching calls with volunteer engagement professionals that same week.

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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. Ford Foundation had a history of working on issues of racial discrimination in Brazil. I can’t tell you how proud I am to be a grantee!”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

For top executives looking to mentor future leaders and collaborate with people who share their goals, nonprofits offer a unique structure that often flattens the hierarchy. Executives looking for meaningful work, greater life-work balance, and the chance to mentor and collaborate with their staff, will be drawn to the nonprofit world.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

A number of policies and practices can be implemented within nonprofit organizations to address these challenges and affirm equity in their leadership including: Providing staff with bias and cultural competence trainings that meaningfully address DEI issues. Increasing mentoring initiatives for BIPOC staff.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations. It’s important to show our kids that we take the issue seriously and we’re ready to both support them and do our part. We’ve mentored, advised, and convened people from across the world.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2020

I was just texting with a donor last night who is worried about leaving the house and about his husband who has some major medical issues. Once they have worked through the immediate issues, this is a great time to work with them on creating content. Have a conversation with a mentor or mentee.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. To what extent are your interactions with your other leaders focused on internal issues (e.g. Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. resolving disputes, securing resources, etc.)?

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

I've heard a lot employees and managers talk about "needing a mentor." " When I ask them what goals they are looking to accomplish with a mentor, most have no concrete answer. What is a mentor and what do they do anyway? Regardless of the issues with the entry, I do like the definition. Mentoring Is.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Having a dedicated peer mentor is usually effective and offers an additional contact other than a manager. Since feeling isolated in the team is another common barrier for autistic people in the workplace, we also recommend enlisting the support of peers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. To what extent are your interactions with your other leaders focused on internal issues (e.g. Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. resolving disputes, securing resources, etc.)?

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