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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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Have you ever been asked what you do for a living and when you responded, the person reacted as though you were Mother Teresa? Have them prepare a list of contacts throughout these discussions that they should spend time reaching out to via telephone or, at times, in person, to acquaint themselves with these key people.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills. LinkedIn data suggests that the most in-demand skills for nonprofits that adopt AI will be person-to-person communication, continuous learning and adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Do we deliver personalized, meaningful engagement for both supporters and recipients of our programs and services? Every audience expects personalization and will be more loyal and supportive to organizations that deliver it. The pandemic forced BBBSA to quickly transform deep, in-person connections into virtual relationships.

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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

MAY 15, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Having a personal vision is one of the most powerful ways to engage neurologically and emotionally.

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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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

When you focus on celebrating volunteer efforts and personal successes, you’ll build relationships with the volunteer base, maximizing volunteer engagement. . Celebrate volunteer milestones and any personal successes your volunteers achieve. Encourage qualified volunteers to teach continuing education sessions .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Having a personal vision is one of the most powerful ways to engage neurologically and emotionally.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

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. They’re really good at a lot of other things, but how do we get this person to understand the in-person conversation is key? .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Having a personal vision is one of the most powerful ways to engage neurologically and emotionally.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Having a personal vision is one of the most powerful ways to engage neurologically and emotionally.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Everyone in the organization has something they can teach us, particularly those on the front lines of delivering programs and services. Successful fundraisers have an intuitive desire to mentor and empower others to succeed. But there are certainly personality and character traits that position the solicitor for success.

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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. Aspects of their personality and/or temperament that make them more vulnerable to staying stuck in burnout, and, perhaps the biggest one of all. They are highly effective mentors and coaches.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

” Renewed confidence, fulfilling contributions, foundational personal development, and investment in my future career… just some of the lifelong takeaways RiseUP has generously gifted me. That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

Do you have a manager, supervisor, or mentor who is teaching you how to fundraise and supporting you along the way? The right fundraising coach can be that person for you. Pull from the in-person events budget that you’re not really dipping into right now. And how do you figure out which one is right for you? Then do it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2021

Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. He teaches leaders the foundation for effectively engaging people's heads, hearts and hopes -- all necessary to enable effective and lasting (sustainable) change in today's constantly changing world. Duncan refers to this as leading the whole person.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 13, 2011

David Burkus often provides valuable comments to my various Blog postings, and he's a person who effectively uses a board of advisers, instead of mentors, to help him achieve success. Here is one of my Blog's most popular posts from last year.now with updated information. David has written his own new book.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

What’s even better is looking behind and seeing you’ve left a path to help others, or coming to the aid of someone who needs help on their personal journey up ahead. You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. There is a certain reverie that comes from starting to blaze your own trails.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You want to make sure that your team members can recognize you as a dependable person that is not only always on time but is also always prepared. Mentor someone. Mentoring not only helps build your network, but it also helps build your credibility. Your first impression is everything. Have an optimistic attitude.

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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. Peg’s personal mission is to foster clear communication for the greater good. About the Author. Peg Giffels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Having a personal vision is one of the most powerful ways to engage neurologically and emotionally.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. In 2007, I was the first person to use Twitter to fundraise so I could attend and help sponsor the first Cambodia Bloggers Conference.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

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

Teach something new to your team 24. Take an interest in your employees and their personal milestone events 31. Explain each person's relevance 48. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? . What do you want to teach your children and grandchildren? . How would you describe your personal mission? What can you tell me about your family? If you had a family slogan, what would it be? What are the most important things you learned from your parents?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

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

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

Teach something new to your team 24. Take an interest in your employees and their personal milestone events 31. Explain each person's relevance 48. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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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, 2014

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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