Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. All of which will drive a clash of cultures that demands a new management approach. So ensure your leaders are managing employees by the goals they accomplish, not by the hours in the office.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Match New Volunteers with Experienced Ones One of the best ways to make new volunteers feel welcome, comfortable and valued is by providing them with an experienced volunteer as a mentor. Experienced volunteers can show new volunteers how to overcome obstacles, be efficient and drive the most value in their chosen role.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors. Be sure to create open lines of communication so your new remote volunteers feel supported in their roles and can check in with their mentors or volunteer managers as needed.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen. Join us on our new quest for 2 million badges earned, and learn more about how you can attend our upcoming Week of Learning in October. Peg Giffels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

On social media and the news. Prompt: “ Please write engaging copy promoting my raffle fundraiser benefitting Community Cares, a nonprofit supporting underserved kids in the community with after school enrichment programs such as mentoring, tutoring, sports and dance classes. At the dog park. At the office. Even at happy hour.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! He doesn’t run an organization; He's the digital media manager at Pathways to Education in Toronto. We worked together here at TechSoup and I regard him as one of my mentors. He was our social media manager. He had just turned 40.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. As courses progress, Slack is used as the central channel for all course communications, including peer collaboration, speaker announcements, industry news, and mentor feedback.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

How early in life should someone find a mentor? An example could be a coach, teacher, or manager. He also spent thirty-three years in sales, marketing, and general management at Xerox Corporation prior to joining OfficeMax. Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.”

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Start meetings on time 58. Discipline in private 59. Seek guidance when you don't have the answer 60. Don't interrupt 63.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The good news is that the key to limitless potential is removing the roadblocks. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !), The idea of a mentorship, webinar, or investment in a conference is dubbed a waste of time or money unless they’re the one teaching or mentoring.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

2015 Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership New Year''s Resolutions' From: Eric Jacobson.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Effective Leadership' Start meetings on time 58. Don''t interrupt 63.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Year''s Resolutions'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal 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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Start meetings on time 58. Discipline in private 59. Seek guidance when you don't have the answer 60. Don't interrupt 63.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I had an exceptionally knowledgeable mentor who ran an office engaged in multiple types of fundraising activities: endowment (major gifts), special project fundraising (grant writing), annual fund (with a corporate slant), membership, database administration, special events, and volunteer management. My mind was a sponge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Year''s Resolutions'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership New Year''s Resolutions' Start meetings on time 58.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

Here at NTEN, we were shocked and saddened to hear the news that last week our colleague, Michael DeLong, passed away very suddenly. He was our social media manager. Eli van der Giessen, TechSoup Community Manager and NetSquared Organizer, shares: "Michael was my guide when I first joined the TechSoup Global Media team two years ago.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Start meetings on time 58. Discipline in private 59. Seek guidance when you don't have the answer 60. Don't interrupt 63.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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 and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Start meetings on time 58. Discipline in private 59. Seek guidance when you don't have the answer 60. Don't interrupt 63.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management General Management Skills Leadership' Start meetings on time 58.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2016

You may be familiar Goodwill as a place to shop, but the nonprofit does much more including helping people find jobs. In honor of Labor Day, Goodwill launches the #LaborofLove Campaign this week. I interviewed Beth Perell, VP of Communications and Information Management to learn more about the campaign strategy and goals.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

For organizations that want to take their volunteer training program online, Learning Management Software (LMS) is a great option. It is key that organizations provide ongoing support to volunteers after training, such as access to online resources, mentoring, and regular check-ins. Leverage multimedia. Ongoing support.

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