Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Now three months into 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Not for lack of gratefulness for the program (which you’ll see there is much), or the feeling of imposter syndrome (which is all too true at times), but, mainly, for the displeasure of putting myself back in the days and emotions that came before my acceptance to the program. I now work full time at Media Cause as the Community Manager.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI. Yet using AI adoption primarily to maximize time and cost efficiency will only exacerbate the burnout crisis in the sector.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ve found that internal self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness; it is negatively related to anxiety, stress, and depression. Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” “The first.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Become a Nonprofit Leader. There’s no corporate ladder to climb, so you don’t have to wait until a certain time to take on new responsibility. Find a mentor. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own.

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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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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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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

According to reports, 69% of people are more likely to commit time to an organization with a structured onboarding program. It is important to set your volunteers up for success and provide them with value in exchange for their time and talent. Make sure that your volunteer orientations cater to all learning types.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Take enough time to accurately assess the situation. If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A study conducted by McKinley Advisors found that successful associations take time to plan strategically. If your large association currently faces data silos, repeated records, or platforms that don’t automatically sync, it might be time to reinvest in new technology. Forming a strategy for success is only as good as your data.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. Consider self-promotion part of your job.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. Volunteer hours equate to the work of millions of full-time employees, making the value of volunteer labor over $284 billion. Understanding Motivation. Skill Development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

With 2022 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. It’s the counterproductive practice of sending after-hour emails or direct messages, causing unnecessary panic, or scheduling meetings during universal time off.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

It’s all their fault, because it was their job – not anyone else’s. So, the fundraiser is looked upon as someone who did their distasteful job (no big deal), and now is asked to do even more next time. The average new fundraiser leaves their job in only 16 months. Because… money. No one likes to talk about it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These important team members give their time, talents, and resources, unmotivated by financial compensation or contractual obligations. Difficult times, such as COVID-19, can intensify those challenges if an adequate retention plan is not in place with the ability to properly implemented it. Job titles, job descriptions and training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2016

So, now it's a good time to check on your progress with your New Year's Resolutions for how to be a better leader. You made it through the first half of 2016. Hopefully, you're still doing great. So good that you're ready to add another one or two resolutions to your list to tackle during the remainder of the year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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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. The first is something that perplexed me at the time, which I have come to understand more and more through the years.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

The syndrome affects people in these commonly understood ways: Despite doing their job excellently, individuals dwell on the idea of being undeserving of the success others have enjoyed when doing the same work. . You have to accept and believe the job is yours. Leading where needed, listening and mentoring where you can. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person. Sometimes they won’t have the support, time and resources. . You have the right person in this job; they’ve got wrong things in their portfolio.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Take time off. After several months of recovery and spending time reflecting on my unhealthy relationship with work, I decided to enroll in a doctoral program at The University of Pennsylvania. Have some fun.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

The journey to find that next big gig can be tiring, grueling, and painful, and at times it can feel like you’re banging your head against the wall. It was estimated that about one million people lost their jobs. When the time is right, contact colleagues, friends, HR people, and anyone you think might be able to help.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

How will you grab the attention of your donors when their inbox is already full and they barely have time to read what’s already there? Your fundraising emails have ONE JOB: get people to take action. Writing fundraising emails is not hard, it just takes time and attention to detail. Importance of jobs being on bus line .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

With about one week before 2012020, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2020.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They spend time cultivating and engaging donors. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months. Spend time with your officers. A fundraiser’s job is to raise money for the organization.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

times more likely to complete their best work. Rather than fixing your survey to an annual occurrence, consider redefining your survey timetable so you can have a real-time understanding of staff satisfaction. How likely will you look for another job outside the organization in the next 6-12 months? . Ask the right questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual (..)

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

Working for a nonprofit means the added bonus, unquantifiable, of heart work—spending your time doing something more important than turning a profit. Many nonprofits are able to offer intangible benefits not found elsewhere, benefits that create better life-work balance, and give employees more time to focus on pursuits outside of work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. As he explains, “I’ve failed much more of then than I’ve succeeded.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Faculty are engaging with students in real time using channels , which allows a continuous feedback loop to fine-tune courses throughout the semester. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I interviewed 50 different founders, athletes, artists, activists, NFL coaches and celebrities, many of whom I have mentored and advised – from billionaire Marc Lore to Scarlett Johansson – to illustrate strategies for total commitment. And time spent prematurely cultivating buy-in and fostering consensus just amounts to energy leakage.

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