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Brilliant Careers Are Built With Bold Moves

Eric Jacobsen Blog

She serves on the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard Kennedy School, and her speaking and DEI advisory client list includes Fortune 500 companies, international forums, government entities, and top academic institutions. try flipping the script and asking: “How do I optimize?” My best bit of advice: Ask, don’t assume.

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8 Superpowers For Thriving In Constant Change

Eric Jacobsen Blog

To thrive in this world in flux, we need to radically reshape our relationship to uncertainty and flip the script to sustain a healthy and productive outlook,” explains April. Fortunately, her new book shows you how to do exactly that, and how to help others do so too. Start by talking with your team about trust.

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Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today

The Modern Nonprofit

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. While her content might not look super modern, her advice is invaluable. Clairification .

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NTEN Leading Change Summit #14lcs: Reflection

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Since the term “Impact Leadership” was something that needed some definition, we decided to incorporate “lightening talks” and “facilitated listening.”

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What’s in your data management plan?

3rd Sector Labs

Managing donor data quality, for example, will require you to get the data out of the confines of your CRM database and into an environment where it can be analyzed, problems identified, and clean-up scripts applied. Some experts will tell you to start with your data standards first … and that’s solid advice, too. Budget for the tasks.

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#IFC2015: Viral Fundraising Campaigns One Year Later: What Can We Learn?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here were the questions we discussed: What advice to do you offer to those who might have a board member or a boss asks you to plan and implement a viral campaign? Both organizations had to embrace improvised leadership versus scripted leadership.

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10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask

BoardAssist

In this week’s guest post, Rachel offers us all some great advice on how to nail the ask. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. “Does the thought of making a six figure ask make your palms sweat?” ” Guest blogger and fundraising consultant Rachel Muir can relate.

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