Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2020. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Is this a person I admire?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most association CEOs would say that, from time to time, all three of the above are apt descriptions. The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. Respect for the group and their time.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Subject matter experts (SMEs) can offer a wealth of industry information, save your staff time, and accelerate your learning program goals. Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them. Or is there a set of skills fundamental to every level? Flickr Photo by Flower Factor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2018. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2017

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2017. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Is this a person I admire?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. However, if boards and upper management do not prioritize human capitol recruitment and retention with proper funding, then the result is often high turnover rates and lack of skilled leaders. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Compensation. Recruiting strategy.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” Career coaches and mentors are great. Become an active listener by practicing these skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2017. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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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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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. The pandemic was a reminder of just how important the relationships are between our Club mentors and the kids they serve.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 5, 2024

So, keep those storytelling skills sharp and remember: authenticity beats automation any day. But sorry, folks, it won’t be leading your after-school art classes or mentoring youth anytime soon. So, keep nurturing those relationships and inspiring change, one person at a time. Not happening!

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 14, 2022

AthleteForce is a free Salesforce program for UK-based retired or retiring elite or professional athletes looking to transition to a full-time career in the technology industry. The program provides up to 8 weeks of training and self-paced learning, mentoring, and in-person event opportunities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout. Take time off. Was it an acquired skill? Managing yourself. Understanding others. Managing relationships.

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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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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. Skill Development. Understanding Motivation.

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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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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

It provides skilled immigrants to the U.S. This work is part of its mission to close the opportunity gap and help skilled immigrants reach their full economic potential in the U.S. She realized there was no infrastructure to help highly skilled immigrants regain their careers and contribute to the U.S. at their full potential.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 14, 2022

-based retired or retiring elite or professional athletes looking to transition to a full-time career in the technology industry. The program provides up to eight weeks of training and self-paced learning, mentoring, and in-person event opportunities. If you are a U.K.-based

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It takes time, effort and a whole lot of dedication. The company is committed to motivating young girls to build STEM skills that will help them become leaders of tomorrow. With the current stats – 430,000 girls; 27 countries; 3,500 mentors and 350 plus events, you could say this volunteer duo has accomplished what they set out to do.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This is key to empowering your ambassadors and giving them the skills they need to fundraise with success. . Create a mentor program. . With enthusiastic ambassadors, your onboarding process will run smoothly and your new team members will be ready to represent your nonprofit in no time! Create a mentor program. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Not to mention one in which the skills set must be honed and finely tuned. 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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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders. This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. Fundraising chops: Your future leader should be skilled at fundraising to keep your organization thriving.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

About Kindful Kindful was founded with a simple idea in mind: nonprofits should be able to spend less time focused on their database and more time focused on their mission. Skills and Experience We are building complex software, which will be used in different environments, by many users with different goals, with different data.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. Volunteering has been traced back to Britain in medieval times where there was an urge to aid the poor and sick. Corporate Corporate volunteerism involves employees contributing their time and talents to assist nonprofits and other charitable organizations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

All teams have people with different skill sets that are better suited to different roles, and neurodiverse candidates are no different. It’s important to identify their skillset, focus in on their abilities, and look past their ability to communicate their skills but enable them to showcase their skills through practice and delivery.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

We are familiar with the marketing video of the visionary speaking to a group of volunteers and encouraging them to donate time or make a financial contribution, but what about championing the volunteer experience? This can be easily addressed by insuring that each person’s skills are utilized to his or her utmost ability.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits should take the time to clearly communicate with volunteers before, during, and after their shift. It is key that organizations provide ongoing support to volunteers after training, such as access to online resources, mentoring, and regular check-ins. Be specific and timely. Ongoing support.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Now that you’ve established where your nonprofit has been and what the current state of affairs is, it’s time to look toward the future. If you haven’t asked your board members what they’re skilled at and how they’d like to be involved, find out ASAP and assign them tasks accordingly. Assign a mentor. What are your goals?

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

Most of us recognize that time is of the essence, and we want potential volunteers to be able to easily find our volunteer opportunities, quickly express interest, and readily engage in service. Without it, the organization has a hard time personalizing any future invitations to engage or even bridging this first event into future engagement.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Why association leadership should make face time with volunteers. Volunteers save your association time and resources. Did you know that volunteers not only donate their time but their money, too?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Professional development can be costly at times. Often, the board members are multifaceted individuals who have many different skills and experiences.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Times have changed, and there are fewer people in today's workplace willing to help you understand how the world of work operations. The lastest edition of the book is particularly relevant today , because, shares Dilenscheider: Not knowing the ropes puts you at a competitive disadvantage.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

While we use our technology skills for good, we don’t stop there. In the last year, 85% of my colleagues volunteered, 63% participated in skills-based volunteerism ; and 86% say that Blackbaud’s work powering the world of philanthropy was important in their decision to join the company. We Give Back. Camp Blackbaud.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It is holding the nonprofit you serve, accountable by expecting information in a timely fashion; having your time respected; and having accurate reports that tell the story of what is happening inside the organization. It is a way to use your God-given and acquired skills to help others and make a difference.

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