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The Nonprofit Summer Reading List

Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

Building persona models can help bring your existing supporters into focus, using the information you already have to cultivate even stronger relationships. 10 Nonprofit Twitter Accounts Doing it Right : These accounts offer some inspiration for creative ways you can boost your own organization’s Twitter profile. Include a shareable.

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Reinvigorate your Employee Giving Program

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You can show your value by demonstrating the relationship you have to engagement, recruitment, and retention. Offer profile/success stories for employee communications. HR can also provide advice on conducting employee surveys. Human Resources. Reducing turnover reduces costs. Participate in onboarding and orientation programs.

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Great Year-End Advice For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along. • Do something that you are afraid to do. Shake it up and do something different.

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7 of the Most Effective Fundraising Tools You Need to Try

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Fundraising CRM If you’re not currently using a fundraising CRM, you could be missing out on revenue and donor retention opportunities. Consulting services that offer expert advice and strategy tips from Allegiance Group , helping you create brand- and mission-aligned copy, graphics, and designs. Book a Demo!

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Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Employee pay often is not the most important driver for employee retention. To learn more about employee retention and the reasons employees decide to leave an organization, read Overland Park, KS author Leigh Branhams book, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. In fourth place is an organizations financial stability.

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Never Say These Words To A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal. MacKay writes, "Common sense, thorough research and sound advice should allay your fears to a reasonable level." Take a moment.

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The Five Points Of Professionalism

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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A Maxim For Leaders For 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. Its from William Arthur Ward , one of Americas most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help.

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What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

Business leaders can read Overland Park, KS’s Leigh Branham’s books: • The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave • Re-Engage to learn more about why employees leave their workplaces (including non-financial reasons), and what leaders can do to boost employee retention. Both are excellent books.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. based in Overland Park, KS. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. And, its a culture that ensures your new hires feel welcome during their critical onboarding time period.

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How To Give Constructive Feedback

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2010

They provide the following great, simple and straight-forward advice about giving feedback: Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Saturday, July 10, 2010 How To Give Constructive Feedback Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called " 144 Ways To Walk The Talk."

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How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Armstrong’s book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys.

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"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

► 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us? To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Via the App, David promises to bring his communications industry expert advice and wisdom right to your fingertips. David just launched his new App, called " Ask David." Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring

Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite books of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization :" Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose? Author Peter F.

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5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Great Business Quote

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Business

Business Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

When To Coach And When To Counsel

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:20 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Coaching Employees , Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Leadership Books , Management , Motivating Employees , Thanking Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. You can learn more about how to do that in his latest book, Re-Engage.

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Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

It acts somewhat similar to an email spell checker, and you can select the suggested alternatives or ignore the advice. ToneCheck , a software program that works with Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007 and 2010, helps to ensure your tone is clearly communicated and understood. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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email Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Impact

Impact Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Giving

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Lesson Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Know When To Change Your Decision

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Always Follow Through

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Leadership

Leadership Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Use A Board Of Advisors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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[VIDEO] How to Talk about Legacy Giving Without Seeming Creepy

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

Although you can find some exclusive advice from her on our blog as well, which we’ll link to if you’re interested in learning that. So, anyway, Dr. Adrian Sargeant and Elaine Jay do a lot of research on donor retention and fundraising. You also want to profile legacy donors in your newsletters.

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Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Mix Praise With Constructive Feedback

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Mentoring

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Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Let's Build A List

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Build Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performance Review

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Thanks to Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell for these questions -- just some of their great advice from their book, The Essential HR Handbook. I bet most employees have never heard most of these questions from their supervisors on a consistent basis. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Review Question Mentoring Kansas City

Be A Developing Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2010

Developing leaders: Create the next generation of leaders Are great listeners Grow talent by challenging others to take on more than what they think they can do Are open, honest and direct Model the behavior they want to mentor for others If you havent read Judith E. Glasers book, The DNA of Leadership , give it a read.

Develop

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Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Job Learning Mentoring Kansas City

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

How To Give Constructive Feedback

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Communicate Often And Tell A Story

3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Great Business Quote

When To Coach And When To Counsel

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Know When To Change Your Decision

Always Follow Through

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Use A Board Of Advisors

[VIDEO] How to Talk about Legacy Giving Without Seeming Creepy

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Mix Praise With Constructive Feedback

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas

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5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performance Review

Be A Developing Leader

Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

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