Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Why career wellbeing is the foundation of the best possible life. As workplaces around the world face the challenges of an increasingly remote workforce perhaps forever changed by the coronavirus pandemic, it has never been more important to measure and expand wellbeing in organizations,” explain the book authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created. Making an in-kind donation of equipment or supplies.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Oranje Fonds offers both financial and non-financial support that includes training, awareness building, and volunteer mobilisation on a massive scale, assisted by one of the most sophisticated digital marketing platforms out there. A Critical Supporting Role. Bringing People Together.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In life you’re either growing or dying. Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. Define roles for each participant. In this role she will… Today, Cynthia will be the recorder. In this role she will… Today, everyone else will be an idea generator and sharer.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When I graduated college, I spent the summer volunteering at a recruitment event they had. I also volunteered my time working with some of their students for a summer educational program. About the Author. What was your first experience working with Nonprofits? . What’s a fun fact about you? . Eman Osagie: I have four sisters!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. What Nonprofit Leadership Really Is By definition, a leader is someone in a position of authority with the responsibility to guide a group. Usually, if a nonprofit is struggling in any way, there’s a leadership issue at the top. Facilitator.

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Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

From an outsider’s eye, volunteer management may look easy: just be friendly when volunteers come in and thank them when they leave; be thankful you even have volunteers coming in to do the mission-oriented work. I was with my organization long before I became the volunteer manager. If only our work was that simple.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This can make it difficult for BIPOC-led organizations to address the needs of their communities effectively, and can also limit their ability to attract and retain talented staff and volunteers. Our perspectives can be subconsciously influenced greatly by our social economic start in life.

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Twenty Hats

JUNE 7, 2021

Measuring volunteer impact benefits more that your program: it empowers YOU. The life of a volunteer manager can feel lonely. This purpose often means we are the only ones in charge of scheduling and coordinating volunteers. As volunteer managers, we know this to be true of our volunteers, right?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Volunteer to support one or more of the thousands of Trailblazers pivoting to Salesforce careers from other industries. Trailblazers Karmel James, Kristin Medlin, Sarah Pilzer, and Tasha Rucker presenting at 21NTC on their volunteer work with the DEI Open Source Commons project with Salesforce.org. About the Author. What’s next?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat. They forgot.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. So, even for extroverts I believe this book will be useful.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. Treat your volunteers like VIPs! Everyone’s Roles. If so, that’s a great start.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

They have workers and volunteers, sometimes literally, on the front lines to both provide immediate support, and to learn more about the problem they are trying to solve, and who they are solving it for. This open-source, accessible solution enables workers and volunteers to collect data wherever they need to go.

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Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

is prioritized over hosting simple, straightforward events that are easy for your team to bring to life. Such is the life of a nonprofit fundraising professional! Appoint specific team members (or a group, in the case of item procurement) to each of the following roles: Auction Chair. About the Author. Creating a.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Online fundraising plays a critical role in helping organizations reach their yearly fund. Educational webinars: Educational webinars can help your organization raise funds through registrations and build credibility by positioning it as an authority. This drives trust that can encourage future giving.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Volunteers are superheroes! They fill many roles in different capacities, bringing diverse skills as board members, committee leads, exhibit guides, ushers, admins, and more. million people volunteered for a nonprofit organization in 2021, contributing $122.9 Volunteers who don’t feel valued will quickly lose interest.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant recently told a group of higher education CMOs that a great way to do so is to provide structured time for the kinds of informal interactions that used to happen spontaneously in the office. About the Authors. But there are ways to make remote workers feel more welcome and engaged.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

The mass vaccination effort taking place across the United States isn’t only integral to saving lives, it’s essential for resuming pre-COVID life: hugging family members, attending sporting events, returning to the office or in-person classes. Technology played a crucial role in enabling the homebound vaccination program.

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DipJar

AUGUST 16, 2022

These legal considerations range from federal and state registration requirements to agreements between your nonprofit and your volunteers. Signing a waiver should be fast and easy so your guests, volunteers, and other participants can sign it quickly and jump into your nonprofit’s event. Make waivers convenient. . Be specific. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

loyal donor for a period of years; current board or committee member; active direct service volunteer; enthusiastic user of services). You can organize this as a live or virtual phonathon and enlist your board and other volunteers to help. I like to call first-time donors who made an above-average first-time gift. or “ You did it!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2018

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. So, even for extroverts I believe this book will be useful.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

CVS is using purpose and a strong sense of its own corporate social responsibility as a “north star” to guide its business strategy — which it brings to life through a cross-functional approach. Timberland doesn’t only connect its purpose with day-to-day roles, but to broader issues impacting the people who make its products.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

The diverse amounts of nonprofits play a vital role in addressing societal needs and helping their communities. These organizations’ primary goal is to benefit the public through donations and volunteer efforts to fulfill their mission. Final thoughts Different types of nonprofits play vital roles in shaping our society.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

Get some inside scoop from them on what they are looking for in this role. I’m a member of AFP and they publish a salary report that gives me a great deal of information for what is a reasonable expectation for a given role. You may find out it won’t be a good fit for you. Sarah : I love to have data. If I don’t get that minimum?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Update video: An update video serves a critical role. The interview video establishes your credibility as an authority on the type of work your organization does. Videos show as well as tell. Who received support?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. So, even for extroverts I believe this book will be useful.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. So, even for extroverts I believe this book will be useful.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

This blog post was authored by Evonne Heyning, interactive media producer with TechSoup's community and social media team. Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. Rik Panganiban.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

To push it down and pretend it isn’t relevant to their life. Public-facing staff — the receptionist, volunteer coordinator, membership manager, box office, admissions, and everyone else — all must respond to phone inquiries as if the caller could be a current or potential donor (i.e., Make Continuing Education a Priority.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 17, 2014

Nothing says, “This organization is worth your time and money” better than a satisfied supporter or volunteer who passionately believes that your organization is truly worth his time and money. Create and Promote Stories that Your Engaged Donors/Volunteers Want to Share with Their Tribes. Here are five ways to get tongues wagging.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

This blog post was authored by Evonne Heyning, interactive media producer with TechSoup's community and social media team. Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. Rik Panganiban.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

These games, played in lo-fi settings such as beaches and villages, are played with Red Cross staff and volunteers, climate scientists, politicians, and members. Players participate in simulated Senate sessions, including role-play, deliberation, negotiation, and debate, to make sense of the legislative process.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

Diving into any of these areas – understanding the concerns and making decisions that will impact a nonprofit – offers you a chance to have a very different role than you may have in your professional life. It’s a chance to develop new capabilities and grow a business (albeit a nonprofit one).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How you answer these two questions will determine if you are more likely to be successful, resilient, and engaged at work – and likely to do something great in your life by taking seriously what you love and expressing it in some sort of productive way. This is what bestselling author, Marcus Buckingham , explains in his book, Love + Work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2008

list spills over into your professional life, (Seems obvious, right? Easter Seals has always encouraged staff and volunteers to be champions on behalf of the organization by spreading the word about Easter Seals??? staff and volunteers. Easter Seals staff and volunteers are personally responsible for their posts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

I needed to know we weren’t doing more harm than good by insisting that Western principles, like education and lengthy life spans, were paramount to all cultures on this planet. NGO, staffed entirely with fantastic Moshi residents and supplied with Western volunteers who did only the work asked of them. We say, “it’s better”.

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