Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 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. Motivate you to reach out and help someone else make their dreams come true.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

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. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

I have worked for nonprofit organizations for most of my professional life, and I have never been a major gift officer. Professional training and mentoring are key to diversify your development office and fundraising jobs pipeline, and retain those already in it. Is major gift officer the only viable career in fundraising ?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2022

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. Motivate you to reach out and help someone else make their dreams come true.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

It’s universal . Leading where needed, listening and mentoring where you can. . You’ll always be pushing hard and fast and if you make sure you include a lot of self-care and keep an eye on the work life balance your colleagues will admire you.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Reasons for leaving are many, with the most common factors being poor compensation and benefits, work and life balance, career advancement, professional development and workplace culture. When work-life is out of balance, burnout commonly arises; 90% of emerging leaders cited burnout as a reason they would leave the sector.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2021

To hear him speak was to witness that knowledge come to life. I was one of many who felt mentored by Vartan through the years. He was so many things to so many people. I still remember an evening in which he managed to quote Confucius, Karl Marx, and the Bible in one short speech.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Research shows that there is high turnover as employees experience burnout from a lack of work-life balance, fair compensation and career growth opportunities. These leadership styles will help lead to a better work-life balance, competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in the nonprofit sector.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

New York University professor Paul Light writes, “(Nonprofit) Employees are members of a first-rate workforce often employed in second-rate organizations with third-rate equipment.” Employees that are satisfied with their organizational culture, their work life balance and compensation package continue their employment with the organization.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

During the pandemic, new influencers were gaining fame, and they felt more relatable—Charli D’Amelio was at home making dance videos, and Alix Earle was just talking about her everyday life in college while filming “get ready with me” videos. Sure, it’s a curated post, but it’s meant to look low-effort. And this is true for brands, too.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

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. Sara Ebert is a 2020 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Conclusion.

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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. Our perspectives can be subconsciously influenced greatly by our social economic start in life.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of “awesome in the universe,” mostly through providing $1,000 micro-grants. New Earth Foundation “seeks to fund innovative projects that enhance life on our planet and brighten the future, furthering peace.” . Areas served: Worldwide. New Earth Foundation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

The Center for Creative Leadership suggests leaders adopt a 70/20/10 Model for learning and development “which asserts that adults learn approximately 70 percent through on-the-job stretch opportunities, 20 percent through coaching and mentoring, and 10 percent through training programs to grow discreet skills.”. Build a Supportive Structure.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Chuck is the president of Naropa University , but we first met when he was leading the Greyston Foundation, a pioneering social enterprise known for originally making brownies for Ben ‘n Jerry’s ice cream while employing formerly incarcerated individuals as the primary workforce.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

The fundraiser serves as mentor, sage, advisor, and guide.”. You can’t make a good match without positioning the gift as one that matches the donor’s values, life story, hopes, and dreams. Within the values universe, it’s our job to convey where we sit, what we do, why what we do is necessary, and that we’re effective doing it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 7, 2019

Shortly after I obtain my AA, I will attend Arizona State University. There truly is not just one favorite experiences about Public Allies, but one of many is being able to have a mentor like my program manager. I knew, in order to succeed in what I wanted, I would need a great mentor. What's been the biggest challenge?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Assigning millennials to mentor senior employees in a reverse or mutual mentorship program can foster cross-generational relationship building as well as develop leadership and communication skills in millennial employees. However, millennials do want programs that enhance overall well-being and improve quality of life.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Girl Talk “We inspire all girls to be confident leaders through peer-to-peer mentoring programs.” Creative Aging “Creative Aging enhances Mid-South seniors’ quality of life by stimulating their minds, creativity and sense of self through arts programs that engage, educate and entertain.” with an effective “To be…” statement.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 28, 2020

Universities will be eager for tuition income. But there’s also paperwork, and personnel issues, and the ups and downs of office life. After a series of academic talks, my friend and mentor Janeen Bryant asked the whole room to stand up. But that’s also what I’m afraid of. check, check, and check.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2006

Photo by Jeska Linden in flickr Jeska Linden (Jeska Dzwigalski) is the Community Manager for Linden Lab , the creators of the virtual world Second Life , where she has worked since the summer of 2004. on July 18th and subsequently had a chance to interview her at her fabulous virtual office in Second Life. Mixed Reality Event ???

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 4, 2013

I got my first real job in a museum (at the Guggenheim) after a life-changing internship. But now, as I counsel my university students, I feel it unethical to recommend the same path I took. Is unpaid participation in the life and operations of a museum always a bad thing? It''s probably a path you had to navigate too.

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AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

College students contribute to growing business Nonprofit Hub | News | dailynebraskan.com : "University of Nebraska-Lincoln junior Angela Cuadros treats philanthropy like a job. Each week, there are the hours spent mentoring a 17-year-old girl and volunteering with Dance Marathon. via Blog this'

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

We celebrated the tenth anniversary of Bookshare—both online and with in real life—with gatherings of users, volunteers, partners, employees, and friends throughout the year. And we now have 500 highly qualified Mentor Teachers—very special people who assist their peers in using Bookshare and assist us in testing new products and features.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 3, 2012

Jocelyn has a bachelor's degree in literature from New York University and a master’s degree in sociology from University of Washington. Developing deep, engaging, inspired and inspiring relationships with my nearest and dearest is one of the great joys of my life. You can follow Jocelyn on Twitter at @jocelynharmon. “I

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 27, 2019

Arizona State University began its fall semester last Thursday, while Public Allies Arizona will kick off its 14th year next week. PAAZ: Did you have a professor or mentor that played an important role in your life? posted by Maggie Saucedo Class 13 Public Ally. Maggie: YES! Anne Kotleba.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Mary Mwende told us about her journey from Mombasa, Kenya, to being one of ten girls chosen for the Global Give Back Circle , a mentoring and empowerment program. From here she was selected to take a Microsoft ICT course, where she learned about the power of technology for connecting people around the world. A video of her story is here.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2014

Last week, we wrote about how to recruit life-time volunteers for your nonprofit instead of relying on one-time helpers. Today, we are going to dive further into the topic and focus on one group that has the potential to provide you with life-long volunteers: Millennials. When recruiting, keep your message cause-focused.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

This organization uses sports, specifically basketball, as a vehicle to help youth get motivated in school and learn life lessons while at the same time producing some seriously great athletes. In my experience, Ive learned how integral life skills can be taught and nurtured by tapping into something kids love: basketball. Central Ave.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 30, 2010

Below are how 25 people said they would have fun and do good: MAfrika: Complete my EVOLVE missions and thanks to you - I now have a mentor too. Sylvia-Louise: Tell the people in my life "I love you" and smile at strangers as we meet. TommyGirl: Take ten minutes for myself to think about all the good things in my life and be greatful.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Work-life balance. University of Technology Research Fellow, Augustin Chevez and Senior Lecturer, DJ Huppatz note one early example of the office in classical art: Botticelli’s “Saint Augustine in His Study,” painted all the way back in 1480. Work-life balance. Are folks busy enjoying their work, or working to look busy?

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The title of this may sound counter-intuitive to what you may think or even have experienced in your life. Meet new people and expand your universe. Cynthia can be contacted for coaching, personal or corporate consulting, mentoring, speaking engagements, and more. Karma in business?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

As Board President of YNPN Phoenix , I often hear from other emerging nonprofit leaders – including our board – a shared desire to perform with high standards in the face of huge workloads, while at the same time wanting life/work balance. We love our commitments, but it can sometimes be a challenge to hold it all together!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Now, I'm no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year's resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like "find a mentor" or "learn a new skill every month." " But following through on these plans can be difficult because life is unpredictable and complicated. Saturday, January 23, 2016.

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