Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

employees report being at least somewhat likely to leave their current employer for another with a reputation for investing in employee learning and development, according to a Harris Polls study and as called out in the new book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Seventy percent of U.S.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

You’re looking for a nonprofit development plan ! Developing your strategic fundraising plan. Incorporate your mission Develop your team Create objectives Determine how you’ll fundraise over the course of the year Conduct your research Put your plan into action. Develop your team.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Use data to make objective decisions based on site traffic, evaluations, sales, professional development activity, focus groups and/or other types of outreach. Evaluate Expertise Who exactly are the members of your new brain trust and where will you find them? And, don’t rely on information that’s several years old.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. That’s where ongoing professional development for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders comes in. I constantly do professional development programs. Keep up with technology. Stave off burnout.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit teams would then be caught off guard, unaware of either newly implemented accounting systems, new chart of accounts, or changes in processes and management roles. It’s important that the nonprofit and audit team have these discussions throughout the year so there are no surprises during the audit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

” We ask our staff and team , aimed at strengthening connections and boosting performance. Therefore, we need to recognize and respect this dynamic as we lead and support our teams. Empathetic leadership isn’t just about being nice; it’s about forging deep bonds with our teams.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These tend to be the easiest to report on, because they can usually be completed by the development team with a pre-prepared overview of what the organization is working on. Instead, in December of each year, our development team creates one exhaustive document that covers everything we anticipate we’ll need for grant reporting.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Instead share the largest amount of your budget on SEO and content marketing (blog posts and fresh website content). Those written goals will serve as an overview map for you and your leadership team. Franklin Covey has a very helpful course to direct you (and your team) on the path to success with focus, strategy, and accountability.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We strive to promote a healthy work life balance, that’s why our team hosts things like “social fridays”, team yoga classes, company-wide bake-offs, and other activities to de-stress. Here’s what some members of our Sales Team had to say about working at EveryAction. Q: What’s your role at EveryAction?

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Next, define your goals by considering how you’ll track, measure, and evaluate its performance. Equipped with solid messaging, develop a plan that details the communication channels you will use to reach and engage your audience, such as social media, email , events, online advertising, etc. Explain the next steps.

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sgEngage

JUNE 12, 2023

When a team is efficiently able to move throughout the CRM system other things begin to fall into place: better communication efforts, greater engagement, higher turnout at events, happy employees, and a happy community. So, how do we achieve this happy team and community? Is this something we need to discuss as a team?

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

Jacquelyn, 26, lives in the DC metro area, is a CRNA, and leads a team of 40+ nurses. Gen Z and Your Strategic Planning Before suggesting you adapt your board development strategy to include Gen Z, I first want to encourage an overall “alignment check” as it relates to your organization’s strategic plan. Is it current?

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Gyrus

AUGUST 9, 2016

The Importance of Training and Development for Start-ups and Small Businesses. With the hectic nature of start-up organizations today, one can easily make a claim that it is never too early to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Learning, Training, and Development program. Skill-Gaps. How are you going to alleviate this?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically. The SQ evaluates a leader’s current mindset and behaviors using the “3A Framework” – acumen, allocation, action. An insight is a learning that leads to new value.

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Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 90

Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard. With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. Blackbaud’s SKY Developer Community is also thriving because of innovators like Nick.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift? At the 2022 Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) conference, a few fellow evaluators and I discussed the findings of the AAPIP report Seeking to Soar.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Your team tests the new solution with new data points to see how it responds and the accuracy of its outputs. These solutions can also help you develop personalized strategies that speak to each donor’s unique needs and interests based on their past interactions with your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

At a minimum, a team with a poor leader is unproductive like this one: With the right leadership, a nonprofit can grow quickly, fulfilling its mission and meeting a community need or eliminating a problem. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams. The organization can stagnate or experience chaos. Facilitator.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

The team at Giveffect , comprised of former nonprofit professionals and technologists with experience working closely with nonprofits to build the best all-in-one nonprofit software solution, compiled the top three tips to increase volunteer engagement. The more your team is involved, the closer you will connect with your volunteers.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

How about a Code of Ethics for your organization and team, designed with the needs of your community at its heart? Evaluate how your organization’s and your community’s core values are being articulated and experienced in the stories you tell , in your interactions with the public, and in your communications with donors.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

The SOC 2 certification was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a way of evaluating that a company follows the criteria for managing customer data based on principles of trust. . There are two parts of the SOC 2 Certification, Type 1 and Type 2. Just doing things isn’t enough though!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

It was a lot of learning in a short time-period and I’ll be unpacking and sharing it here on this blog over the coming weeks. One of the simplest ways to practice continuous improvement is to incorporate a process evaluation. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

What kind of digital touchpoints did you incorporate into your development strategies? We need a bit of time to take a step back, evaluate what worked and didn’t work, and realize we’re not in a “new normal” but an “interim normal.” Are you keeping up with your blog or e-newsletter? . Did you host virtual events ? .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

View-only access is a time-saver for both your auditors as well as non-financial team members who need access to information regularly. Understand their integration process, including what support your IT team needs to provide and the timelines for getting that done. How does your system incorporate automation and integrations?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When talking about cybersecurity with your team, it’s important to remember that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. A collective effort from your entire team is required to maintain a strong defense against possible cyber threats. Establish procedures for your team to identify and respond to cybersecurity events quickly.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Pre-Award Stage Generating Grant Guidelines Developing grant guidelines requires creating a comprehensive outline of the grant’s objectives, eligibility requirements, application procedure, and evaluation metrics. They often handle the creation of grant guidelines, applicant outreach, and oversee the grant evaluation process.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. Chief Development Officer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Philanthropy People Cancer Evaluation 59

Candid

JULY 26, 2023

In this blog, we will revisit the basics of in-person meeting prep and provide suggestions for setting up successful hybrid meetings. Prepare with time on your side Once you’ve scheduled your meeting, evaluate your conference room and technical setup. The post How to run a successful hybrid meeting appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you. What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants? The services of an eLearning consultant are wide-ranging and depend on the needs of your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Phillips , authors of the book, Show The Value Of What You Do , developed the ROI Methodology in the 1970s and refined it in the 1980s when their first book describing the process was published. This new book describes six easy steps to measure and improve the success of any project, program, initiative, or work that you do.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

More time – your staff can spend more time on valuable projects rather than creating reports or developing Excel spreadsheets. Check out our blog on overcoming your fear of dirty data. Read our blog on Creating a Data Culture for Your Association. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. Remember, this is a long game.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. A customized system is developed specifically and only for one customer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically. The SQ evaluates a leader’s current mindset and behaviors using the “3A Framework” – acumen, allocation, action. An insight is a learning that leads to new value.

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Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 58

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Include members of your leadership team who develop the organizational goals, bring in revenue, and need to stick to the budget created for them.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Learning and Development: The Presidential Debate Edition. Blog Commencement. In order to properly write this blog post, I will be writing in accordance with the rules of the first Presidential Debate. What can we do to make our training and development offerings exciting? This being, how do we engage users?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Machine Learning (ML) is a type of AI focusing on the development of algorithms which allow the program to learn and improve over time. For example, both Canva and Adobe offer AI editor options which can assist your team in creating better graphics and other content for your campaigns. AI Writing Assistant.

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