Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They know when to say no and how to say yes.

Work 83

Work Attitude Instruction Instructional 83

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

This is a smaller collection of recipes to facilitate with Post-It notes, many are described in ” Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes ” by David Straker published in 1997, but 3M web site gives you step-by-step instructions with links to its much expanded and more colorful product line. The brainstorming methods remind me of the (..)

Facilitation 139

Facilitation Arts Pakistan Exercise 139

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator.

Reflection 64

Reflection Arts Exercise Facilitation 64

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

South Arts announces $6 million BIPOC arts initiative. South Arts has announced the launch of Southern Cultural Treasures , a four-year, $6 million initiative in support of Black, Indigenous, and people of color-led and -serving arts and cultural organizations across the Southeast. Read more. . November 4, 2021.

Senegal 52

Senegal Ghana Nigeria Classroom 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2022

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They know when to say no and how to say yes.

Work 82

Work Attitude Instruction Instructional 82

Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

Our new guide provides helpful and instructive case studies to illustrate how other funders have taken such steps. . For example, the guide shares how savvy education funders are considering the impact of learning loss on students who every year miss more and more days of instruction due to the climate crisis.

Guidelines 105

Guidelines Participatory Case Study Philanthropy 105

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They know when to say no and how to say yes.

Personal 52

Personal Work Attitude Instruction 52

CauseVox

MAY 7, 2021

Provide event details, instructions, and any essentials they need to participate. Example #1: Garner Arts Center’s Ticket Order Receipt. If you purchased a Virtual Table, someone from GARNER Arts Center will reach out to you to collect the names/contact information for your guests. Ie: date, time, location.

Info 52

Info Fundraising Template Law 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

Yesterday, I spent a day facilitating leadership workshops for arts leaders attending the Art House Convergence Conference near Park City, Utah. Classroom style with desks puts a barrier between the students and the instruction, especially when people are using laptops or tablets to take notes.

Lecture 91

Lecture Classroom Experiment Learning 91

Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many. Annual Fund Fundraising Arts & Cultural museum' to participate in an event. If a picture of an angry cat can get 4.5

Arts 37

Arts Story Org Personal 37

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They know when to say no and how to say yes.

Personal 52

Personal Work Attitude Instruction 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I modify instructions or make accommodations for physical disabilities. In any of my instructions for any interactive activities, I always tell people that it isn’t required to move around or stand – do what they comfortable doing and modify. I made this part of the instructions. Just added these to my trainer kit).

Detroit 77

Detroit Instruction Instructional PPT 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

In addition, I was lucky enough to be the online facilitator for a virtual leadership program for arts administrators co-hosted by the Cornell University School of Management where I learned and practiced a range of instructional techniques for teaching adults.

Design 95

Design Communication Program Build 95

Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

There are many artistic projects that offer a template for participation, whether a printed play, an orchestral score, or a visual artwork that involves an instructional set (from community murals to Sol LeWitt). Are the products created via such a process of worse, better, or equivalent quality as traditional art products?

Participatory 52

Participatory Arts Music Learning 52

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Interviewing and deciding Choosing the right vendor is more art than science. Proposal instructions : Why are you the right firm? Filter out the junk and only share the top proposals with the team. We recommend creating an excel doc to track the bids and give grades across desired criteria for each vendor.

Guide 59

Guide Proposal PDF Hints 59

Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Follow Instructions Carefully. Make sure to follow instructions carefully. . Before completing your grant proposal, also check the instructions to make sure you meet all of the funder’s qualifications, as well as to see if there are any pre-application requirements. Detailed organizational budget. Letters of support.

Proposal 83

Proposal Grant Effective Language 83

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. I was able to pull this off because my course took place in the Digital Learning Commons “ D-Space ” – a state of the art flexible classroom space. I most often have to hack the space.

Training 123

Training Train Design Classroom 123

Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

They can be held in-person or online, and they can easily be paired with other events, which can range from a virtual golf tournament to a charity art exhibition. Just remember to include clear registration instructions in all of your marketing communications.

Marketing 52

Marketing Tips Channel Audience 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. Adaptive learning models can empower teachers to customize instruction for each student’s needs, and students can even personalize a digital tutoring experience. Generative AIs have the power to transform education.

Generation 93

Generation Education Blackbaud Model 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

1) Master the art of Plain Language. . Download TikTok from your App Store and follow the instructions to create an account claim your username, such as: tiktok.com/@wwf. You will then be sent an invoice for $20 that can be paid with a credit card. Once paid, you will be given access to the recording. Thank you and Happy New Year!

Trend 325

Trend Digital Marketing Fundraising 325

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2016

Whether you are facilitating a session with your board, staff, or hundreds of folks in a room, you’ll find ways to design instructional content that interests, engages, and inspires action. Instructional Design. How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Training. The Art of Good Closers. Design Labs.

Training 50

Training Train San Jose Instructional Design 50

Museum 2.0

MARCH 3, 2011

Thirteen students produced three projects that layered participatory activities onto an exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection of the Henry Art Gallery. The guiding principle is uncovering relationships between the works of art themselves rather than explicating information or theoretical concepts.

Participatory 51

Participatory Arts Audience Museum 51

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2013

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. Feng Shui is an ancient art and science developed many years ago in China. How does the room set up support or fight your instructional design?

Teach 101

Teach Instructional Design Learning Instruction 101

Greater Giving

APRIL 26, 2023

Master the Art of the Bid with A Live Auction Live auctions are a classic method of fundraising, with 73% of respondents using this approach. Make it easy for guests to donate by providing clear instructions and a dedicated phone number or short code.

Practice 40

Practice Fundraising Method Sponsor 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

Yesterday, I presented a workshop called " A Crash Course in Social Media for Arts People " hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Crash Course: Social Media for Arts People View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. tags: arts ). I also need written instructions for the steps.

Philadelphia 50

Philadelphia Social Media Course Arts 50

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 28, 2013

Earlier in 2013, I was amazed to visit one of the new “Studio” spaces at the Denver Art Museum. The Denver Art Museum is no stranger to community collaborations, but we’ve been dipping in our toe a little more deeply when it comes to developing permanent participatory installations.

Denver 35

Denver Museum Arts Collaboration 35

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

This year I facilitated several labs, including several for the Knight Foundation Arts Program to learn about the local arts ecosystem in four cities, including Philadelphia, San Jose, Charlotte, and Macon. Instructional Design and Facilitation: I love teaching and exploring different ways help nonprofit professionals learn.

Professional 103

Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

I've been involved with teaching and learning technology for nonprofits since 1993 when I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts' online network for artists, Arts Wire. And then immediately create instructional materials and trainings for the community. How to think like a social instructional designer.

Social Media 93

Social Media Share Media Instruction 93

Museum 2.0

JULY 27, 2009

I’ve long admired Improv Everywhere , the NYC-based participatory public art group. The MP3 experiment is an exercise in following instructions. He explains that you will have to follow his instructions to have “the most pleasant afternoon together.” Two and a half minutes in, the “omnipotent voice” Steve introduces himself.

Instruction 21

Instruction Instructional Nicaragua Experiment 21

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Mistake #3: No instructions for giving. In short, master the art and science of finding the right words to ask for money. Tell your prospect why you need their help NOW (and it’s not so you can make payroll). Don’t make people guess what you want them to do. When you ask, tell them how to respond (“Click here to give”).

People 122

People Donation Money Goal 122

NetWits

JULY 10, 2012

In essence, it’s the art of listening to what’s being said online about things that are important to your school (i.e. Then, follow these instructions on how to set up a social media monitoring dashboard. Social media monitoring is one of those things that’s been talked about for years now.

Social Media 251

Social Media Media Social Slides 251

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Hosting successful fundraising events To host a successful event that engages friends of your donors and leaves a lasting impact, consider these best practices: Welcome diverse entertainment: Incorporate a variety of entertainment options, including live music, interactive art installations, and thought-provoking discussions.

Network 77

Network Donor Fundraising Registration 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Good instructional design to create an environment for peer dialogue begins with good on boarding and for people to connect with something they already know or believe. So, one of the things I highly value about instructional design is the time and space to reflect on what worked and what didn’t work.

Reflection 124

Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 13, 2011

I had the pleasure of serving as Principal for a Day at Arizona School for the Arts (ASA) on October 27 via a program put on by HandsOn Greater Phoenix. I came away from the day inspired and invigorated to see so many students receiving rigorous academic instruction and also passionately pursuing their study of the arts.

Phoenix 75

Phoenix Arizona Music Classes 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2006

I met Janet Salmons many years ago while I working on various arts and technology projects in New York State for the New York Foundation for the Arts. I started in the Cornell University Center for Theatre Arts , where I founded and directed two programs: Cornell Theatre Outreach and the Community-Based Arts Project.

Arts 50

Arts Community Online Intergenerational 50

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Writing an appeal letter is part art and part science. Here are the steps: Read the USPS instructions for business mail, including nonprofit USPS marketing mail. Refer to these instructions at each step along the way. Here are instructions for designing an indicia that complies with USPS regulations.

Results 98

Results Mail Nonprofit Money 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

I’m very interested in the train the trainer concept, so for my own learning I have been taking many trainings to learn new instructional techniques – hopefully gaining some empathy for being a student in a train the trainer session. How To Think Like An Instructional Designer. The Art of Good Openings and Closings.

Training 100

Training Train Reflection Resource 100