Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot's more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn't put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication.and lots more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn't put this book down.

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Based on the conversation with these grantmakers, here are four ways grantmakers can make sure all stages of their funding programs include the voices and perspectives of women. Build Trust Through Relationships “There have to be conversations about who philanthropy, as a sector, trusts and who we don’t trust,” said Natanja.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

Now, perform a system check on your current technology and evaluate the business process mapping and data conversions needed to complete your technology transition. Summer 2021 – Begin Discovery and Assess Data Conversion. You May Also Enjoy: Blog: What to Expect From the Summer ’21 Release.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot's more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn't put this book down.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations. The post How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Consider anonymizing the comments before you share them to minimize any unintended bias.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

Today, I bring back one of my most-read blog posts from last year. At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. And, to be an inspiring leader , Hedges explains that you must: Be Present.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot's more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn't put this book down.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If you are looking for a new fund accounting system that will help you grow, be prepared for those vendor conversations by understanding the process. Request a Demo The post 5 Questions to Ask Your Fund Accounting Vendor first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. You want a vendor that is honest and wants your organization to succeed.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. This blog was co-written by Christin Grissom and Kimberley Martin. Award Management System Transform your institution’s student awards program. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy.

People 40

People Leadership Influence Blended 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

Naturally, my colleagues and I have taken the lead in establishing our organizational presence on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Ning and posting to our blog. They had made a phone call, written a letter, sent an email, blogged about it and, in some cases; they had even met with their local representative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2017

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lots more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn't put this book down.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Conversely, it could alert funders to organizations that the grantmaker might be missing or skipping over that serve the very purpose the funder is looking to address. Manage your entire grantmaking workflow, from online grant applications through payments Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT® fits your organization.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Notice how ChatGPT maintains the thread of the query throughout the conversation. If you’re interested in AI-related content, check back with the ENGAGE blog often to discover how our Analytics team is experimenting with ChatGPT. Request a Demo The post Making Sense of the Buzz Around ChatGPT first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Each person of the knowledge team—the board chair, the executive director, marketing and administrative staff, and a community diversity and engagement consultant—came together in conversations about what mattered most in the organization’s work and what data could be collected to illuminate how their work was progressing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

on the Philanthropy411 blog. Kivi's Nonprofit Marketing Blog has a summary of Chris Brogan and Julien Smith's book, Trust Agents. And finally, Dana Boyd debunks a study that found "Twitter is 40% of Useless Babble." She goes on to say that conversations on Twitter are, well, human. Tags: change management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

Geoff Livingston did a great job at live blogging the first section in the morning. The afternoon featured six mini-workshops that drilled down in the use of the tools such as Facebook , Blogging , Storytelling , Listening , Twitter , and Social Media 101. The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.). Some Reflections.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Risa sums up the value of a collaborative approach: "Our staff conversations about ways to utilize social media are creative and energizing. The social media team includes the Deputy Director, the Special Projects Director, the Social Media Manager, the social media consultant, summer interns, and an outside content development consultant.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Originally posted by Zero Strategist on the 4Change blog. My experience since I started working in the social media field is that the failures are where you learn the most as a community manager, a social media manger, a change manger, a professional and as a person. 4 Change September Chat Topic: Change Failure / Change #Fails.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2014

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot''s more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lots more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Pulling from years and years (and years) of teaching and training on change management and Bucknell’s recent move from its legacy CRM system after 14 years, we’ve mapped out some strategies for successfully onboarding teams and maintaining engaged and empowered users with ongoing education.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

Already, some of our advocacy work is progressing in large part because of savvy use of social media (see our blog about chemicals and toxics ). We have a mix of staff who dived into social media long ago (see our business innovation blog and green business twitter feed ), and others who have maybe sort of heard of Twitter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2013

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot''s more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2013

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot''s more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders. Edited by Edward T. I couldn''t put this book down.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption. Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

On December 9, 2010, we want you to join us for a conversation about the plan , and add your two cents about where we go from here. This will be a true conversation, and we look forward to your side of it! Blog Content: These are heady times for those of us that work in nonprofit technology.

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NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

Have a Facebook group/page, a Twitter account, or other social web channels, and provide an open channel (like a blog or other social tool) on your own website. You can't stop the community from talking, but you can help define the conversation. Pick accessible channels Make your organization as open to feedback as possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

I asked Tom Subak, VP of Online Services at Planned Parenthood, during our conversation , what does that look like on the ground? Tags: change management guest blogging relationships. Being heard, counting, being recognized. Ordinary people can and do have extraordinary stories and ideas to share.” I got curious.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The Packard Foundation asked me to write a blog post about our 2016 staff restructuring (which they supported with a capacity-building grant). As it turned out, everyone’s job changed. Some people changed managers. Some people changed responsibilities. Some people changed jobs. Everyone changed titles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2006

Annette Kramer, Learning Lab Blog The Collaborative Technologies Conference sponsored by CMP took place in Boston this past week. In this context, you can't talk about collaborative technology without also talking about change management both in the abstract and in the room at the moment of conversation.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2011

We’ll share what they told us in this series of blog posts. Thinking about your answer to the previous question, or other recent changes that involved technology, please explain how this has impacted your organization? If you’d like to share your stories, click here.]. Organization: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Website: [link].

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2016

Agreement consideration should include environments required for pre-go-live phases – such as sandboxes, conversion, development as well as post go-live staging and training environments.Multiple, flexible environments also allow for easier phasing and roll-out increments. Data Conversion. Data base management and Code base management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2009

It covers different models for purpose, structure, style, value creation, design, leadership, and change management. I had just gotten my N95 and I live streamed some of our dinner conversation. . I first met Patti in Cambridge during a dinner with John Smith and other colleagues from CPsquared.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

It turns out that the organization was not including parents in key conversation about the diversity challenges at the school because they didn't consider the parents key members of their formal network! What blogs do they read? Do they read blogs at all? Where do they hang out online – Facebook, MiGente, or Black Planet?

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