The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2021

Your organization’s brand is a much broader concept, more along the lines of how your organization makes people feel. Ultimately, your brand guide will reflect the importance and clarity of your mission and message—both internally and public-facing. Branding is not just your organization’s logo and website design.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 70

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

More people working in or with grantmaking organizations now have some term related to knowledge work in their titles or job descriptions. We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. However, the questions that make change possible are those that invite people into reflection and shared action.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 71

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2015

To work every day with and for some of the most inspiring and passionate people dedicated to building a stronger Arizona was a dream come true. Wow, ten years passed, and here we are in 2015: social enterprise is the rage, the boomer retirement wave is a concern, and people are talking about nonprofits operating like businesses.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. There is no shortage of frameworks and methodologies for measuring, assessing, and articulating social impact; however, one element that we must not lose sight of is our qualitative data and stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

over the past three decades, there has also been a distinct consumer shift: people want their purchases to have a positive social impact. Your mission should reflect the values they embrace. Nonprofit-corporate partnerships are a two-way street; your nonprofit both receives and provides value.

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Benefit Nevada Nonprofit Sponsor 98

Cloud 4 Good

JANUARY 25, 2022

Talent for Good exists, primarily, to remove those barriers and provide an exceptional opportunity for exceptional people. Cloud for Good is passionate about creating transformational change through technology, and selected cohort members needed to reflect that passion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. What about you?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

With almost 100 people in the room, I started the session asking folks to shout out the first two words that came to mind when they thought about social media. As expected, I heard two themes – words that describe the power and benefits of social media and those that articulate very real concerns. It was dramatic.

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Social Media Government Reflection Media 95

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Articulating this to your team not only sets appropriate expectations, but also allows users to better understand the implementation process and get excited about new functionalities on the horizon. Here are some key questions to ask: People. Understanding the Timeline. Are these procedures documented, and do documents need updating?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

It needs to be something that challenges status quo and stirs people’s hearts. It should be easy to understand and you need to be able to articulate it clearly. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. People can be skeptical.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

The JEDI approach centers the fight for racial justice and equity and addresses oppression and known disparities which limit access to essential and life-enriching supports for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). When seeking a consultant of color, in particular, make certain that your budget reflects fairness and equity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Here they are: My Three Rituals. What gave me joy?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Don’t just manage people, coach your people. At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Culture Classes Build Lesson 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Reflection helps energize me and helps me focus.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Don’t just manage people, coach your people. At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Culture Build Impact Lesson 87

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

How can managing people be satisfying and rewarding while simultaneously frustrating and depleting? Is this a contradiction? One reason for this disconnect might be found in the distinction between leadership development and performance management.

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Leadership Research Develop Management 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

How can create a back channel or other social media tools that can engage people in the room, but also around the world with an interest in the topic? In order to do this, you need to give people a brief context and articulate the interaction rules. I also pinged people in my network from different countries.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

In the content she creates, she is passionate about putting people at the heart of the story. Here are just a few benefits of creating and running a nonprofit membership program: Diversified and stable revenue stream. Once you’ve got retention down, you can start thinking about growing your membership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Articulate Your Brand Vision. Reflect on your past failures and learnings. The people hearing about Vs. Cancer for the first time through the partnership, are more likely to trust them. Intelligent networking or communication will not help a nonprofit that’s unclear about its objectives. Effective Communications through Stories.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Who are the people you’re trying to help (communities, individuals, entities, etc), and who are the people that will help you get there (donors, funders, supporters, etc)? You try to be all things to all people. . Wanting to reach as many people as possible is natural. Your audience is NOT looking at your brand every day.

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Guidelines Nonprofit Audience International 72

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

That means you have approximately 3 hours and the whole time should not be spent lecturing with a PowerPoint deck! I believe that workshops are an opportunity for nonprofit staffers to have some “thinking time” — to reflect and think about how the content applies to their specific situation. Here are some tips.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

Don’t just manage people, coach your people. At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

Culture 52

Culture Build Impact Lesson 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

Both our boards and our staff, not to mention our membership, need to reflect the cultures of the communities where we work and live. I think many of us are pretty clear that inclusion simply means to not exclude people on the basis of gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, etc. Demonstrating Inclusion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Claire Diaz-Oritiz "Many people avoid mentoring because they think it takes a lot of time," says Blanchard. "It Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

As Osborn wrote in his book, “Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom while discouragement often nips it in the bud.” The simple rules of brainstorming are typically articulated at the beginning of a session as ground rules and include the following: NO criticism or debate. Quantity matters. see above).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Don’t just manage people, coach your people. At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

Culture 52

Culture Classes Build Lesson 52

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

The pioneering, pull-no-punches Simone Joyaux , who passed away too soon on Sunday May 2, 2021, understood this well before people were talking about it. When people are presented with something novel they don’t understand, a natural tendency is to ignore it. Inviting people to join me by participating in a webinar on the topic.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? Seasonal Reasons – Shorter days, colder weather, and the year coming to a close present a seasonal cue for less activity, a time for reflection, and positive changes we want to see in our futures. Leveraging a generous matching gift offer.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 18, 2018

They want to be for more people, or for different people, than they currently serve. I believe that in many cases, the best way to be "for" people is to become "of" and "by" them. As our staff and board became reflective OF our community, more people felt represented. The result? How you're doing it. That's great.

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