Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Stumped for what business books to add to your summer reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. What's The Future Of Business? WTF?) -- Changing The Way Businesses Create Experiences.

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets. All that’s needed is a 360-degree shift in how you view your business universe. Actually, the process is based on three decades of research conducted by authors Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

This kind of knowledge is called business intelligence. Business intelligence vs. donor intelligence Donor intelligence Nonprofits have an advantage over for-profit companies thanks to prospect research services, also referred to as “donor intelligence.” Or maybe it might help to find out you don’t have such tools and resources.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2023

Postal Service issued Patriotic Block, a new nondenominated, nonprofit stamp intended for business mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

January brought the new Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook , a comprehensive guide for how to build and sustain a successful enduring enterprise. If you are in a family business, serve as a silent partner or board member, or are contemplating becoming part of a family business, this handbook is essential reading.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business. This value created could be a product or service for potential customers, as seen in the realm of business. But in order to achieve the greatest impact, nonprofits must invest in their companies – just like a business would. Invest in your team.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 16, 2022

This idea from an article in the “Harvard Business Review” caught my attention. “As As the shelf life of business strategies grows shorter, a corporation’s transformation capability becomes its only enduring advantage.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And as revealed in Gallup’s latest book, Culture Shock , authored by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter , the following are some eye-opening statistics today’s business leaders need to know. Fortunately, Culture Shock , offers invaluable advice for business leaders, including: The evidence in favor of and against the four-day workweek.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 30, 2021

A few months ago brought the new Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook , a comprehensive guide for how to build and sustain a successful enduring enterprise. If you are in a family business, serve as a silent partner or board member, or are contemplating becoming part of a family business, this handbook is essential reading.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. What's The Future Of Business? Authors are Alan S. His advice?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2017

But most exciting of all is that my Happy Healthy Nonprofit co-author, Aliza Sherman, will be the featured keynote.She will share ideas in our book about self-care and avoiding burnout, especially the kind that is cause by technology use. She is also well known for her expertise on women’s technology and business issues.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: The term nonprofit organizations has outlived its usefulness to describe the work that charitable organizations in the independent sector do, argues the author, former co-leader of the Fanning Institute’s nonprofit leadership development and capacity building practice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? In our research and work with clients, we observe that the intelligent use of emotions like anger can lead to better business outcomes and stronger relationships.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2021

Author information Rachel Muir Founder at Girlstart Rachel Muir, CFRE transforms individuals into confident, successful fundraisers. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post The Busy Fundraisers Guide to Picking a Nonprofit Email Provider appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I am a big fan of the series of Harvard Business Review (HBR)’s Handbooks , including the one for leaders and the one for family businesses. Finally, Nieto-Rodriquez explains that: Projects need a clear rationale, business case, and connection to a higher purpose before they are launched.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Here are 10 important questions business leaders should ask, according to Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge , authors of Helping People Win At Work : Does my business have a clear, meaningful, and easily understood vision/mission? Do I have the best, most timely data and information to help my business make good decisions?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

The new book I co-authored with Allyson Kapin, Social Change Anytime Everywhere , looks at the way nonprofit organizations can use multichannel strategies for advocacy, fundraising, and community building. My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog is up! .

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

It gives brands authenticity, authority, and a dose of highly contagious excitement. The term was coined in 1994 by Joel Kurtzman , who was the founding editor-in-chief of Strategy+Business magazine and editor of the Harvard Business Review. Grow their authenticity, authority, and enthusiasm, and you will grow your organization.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. According to Pallotta, philanthropy is a market and it is the business of ‘encouraging love’ and ‘increasing awareness.’ First, Cover the Basics.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

His take on leadership, business, associations, and the future is always fascinating. Greg is the author of “ This Might Get Me Fired.” Early in my career, I was an intrapreneur heading a for-profit web development business under the umbrella of an association. The typical response was to ignore us. Do it anyway.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

“Our proposition is simple: to be a successful business leader in today’s world you are expected to deliver societal value alongside financial value. Not one at the expense of the other,” share Jon Miller and Lucy Parker , authors of the book, The Activist Leader. Identifying the high-impact opportunities to change the game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

When you start reading Mark Thompson’s and Brian Tracy’s book, Now…Build a Great Business! , you may feel like you are reading 200 pages of Blog posts, but the bite-sized approach to providing tools, practical steps and ideas, rather than theory, is precisely the authors’ intended approach. Develop a great business plan 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the business world. The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. Model cooperative behavior.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

October 14 brings a powerful new book full of leadership lessons for " how to be a first responder in business." Physical preparation in the business world is less about becoming a Navy SEAL and more about learning how to set goals, overcome challenges, and get in the habit of incremental improvement. Wood : That''s a tough question.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You can acquire this essential skill, too,” explain Matt Watkinson and Csaba Konkoly , authors of the book, Mastering Uncertainty. You'll discover practical advice on everything from how to handle setbacks and expand your network, to how to spot business opportunities and shape them into successful, growing businesses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2014

Some words of wisdom from author Thomas Teal : Integrity in management means : being responsible communicating clearly keeping promises being an honest broker avoiding hidden agendas knowing oneself Also, explains Teal : Great managers serve two masters; one organizational, one moral.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2017

The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? In our research and work with clients, we observe that the intelligent use of emotions like anger can lead to better business outcomes and stronger relationships.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup. What is Google My Business (GMB)? by Angharad Miller. You’re in the right place.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

When you start reading Mark Thompson’s and Brian Tracy’s book, Now…Build a Great Business! , you may feel like you are reading 200 pages of Blog posts, but the bite-sized approach to providing tools, practical steps and ideas, rather than theory, is precisely the authors’ intended approach. Develop a great business plan 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Help managers to translate business strategy to employees’ goals. About David Grossman A leading consultant, speaker, and author, David Grossman ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, CSP is one of America's foremost authorities on communication and leadership inside organizations. Confirm communication reinforces action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2018

The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? In our research and work with clients, we observe that the intelligent use of emotions like anger can lead to better business outcomes and stronger relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? In our research and work with clients, we observe that the intelligent use of emotions like anger can lead to better business outcomes and stronger relationships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Kathy Reich, Packard Foundation and Author David La Piana. The missing piece was the economic and operational planning - the Nonprofit Business Plan.” ” David gave an overview about the difference between a nonprofit strategic plan and business plan: A strategic plan describes goals, strategy, and actions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2019

“Business development is the craft of finding the right prospect and then designing the perfect buying experience for that prospect,” explains Mo Bunnell , the author of, The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans. Whether you are new to sales or a sales veteran, this book is a must-read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These contributors answer the following five questions for Debbie and the answers are both informational and interesting: Which three business books have made the biggest impact on your career? Who is your favorite author, and why? Do you intersperse fiction with your business reading? Check out Laskey's blog at least weekly.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup. What is Google My Business (GMB)? by Angharad Miller. You’re in the right place.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

When you start reading Mark Thompson’s and Brian Tracy’s book called, Now…Build a Great Business! , you may feel like you are reading 200 pages of Blog posts, but the bite-sized approach to providing tools, practical steps and ideas, rather than theory, is precisely the authors’ intended approach. Develop a great business plan 3.

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