Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Companies and their leadership can help managers get better at this by providing proper training on recognizing burnout, encouraging open communication between managers and employees, promoting a culture of work-life balance, and offering resources for mental health support. Help managers to translate business strategy to employees’ goals.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 23, 2021

If a new website is on your list of goals, schedule a consultation with us. But why should you seek our help in creating your eCommerce business? It keeps your business open 24/7 so your customers can shop at a time that is convenient and desirable to them. Then you can focus on other valuable aspects of your business.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Ask any businesses you know with an email newsletter or other marketing budgets to promote the organization 1 or 2 times a year.

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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. Technology has opened protected space. We consulted with experts within education from K-12 to advanced academics.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. With a growing business, things change, but they don’t get easier. Boards that are professionally, demographically, and ideologically diverse are more likely to be open to risk tolerance.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. It’s easy for employees to be “too busy” to take on a complex new partnership.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Open Windows In July 2020,orgSource surveyed approximately 300 association executives. One goal was to identify how the pandemic impacted their business models. A post-pandemic business environment, characterized by change and disruption, provides good reasons to open the windows and let fresh air revitalize, even fundamental concepts.

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Byte Technology

MAY 10, 2017

No matter the business you engage in, there are winners and losers, those that thrive and those that falter. And today, with so much business being conducted online, the line between success and failure can have a lot to do with how you present yourself and your company to the world.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

They spring from shared values, business connections, or similar interests and backgrounds. values or a growth mindset, continuous feedback, and open communication, you will foster an environment that encourages employees to support one another. Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. are Asian, and 3.8%

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants July 27, 2008 This week, it is my pleasure to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Be Helpful.

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MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Michelle, the consultant March 27, 2008 Someone mentioned to me that from what I write on my blog, she wouldn’t know what it is that I actually do in my consulting work. Gotta work on that.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants November 19, 2007 Today, it’s my turn to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. It was an open call, so there are a wide variety of posts to talk about.

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APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Mostly, because I get to read blogs by people that aren’t on my list of feeds I read regularly.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 28, 2023

Consult your IT leaders to begin the conversation and lead your association’s digital transformation. 4 ways association IT leaders can drive organizational success Consult your IT leaders to get their unique perspective s on how new technology can drive success at your association.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. It’s easy for employees to be “too busy” to take on a complex new partnership.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The technology promises to upend the way business operates. Abilities rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior remain essential for success in business and life. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. Yet no one is sure how that new reality will unfold.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2008

Venture capitalists are liking open source more and more. More $ toward open source is a tide that lifts all boats. Interestingly enough, lots of developing world countries voted against it. Interestingly enough, lots of developing world countries voted against it. There’s lots of great details on Groklaw. Be Helpful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She is also the Founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms , a boutique international consulting firm that provides consulting, executive coaching, and training services that enable social sector leaders and entrepreneurs to increase their impact and reach their potential. 3) Business Profile. Storytelling Framework.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Anuja More Senior Consultant I am a seasoned Senior Salesforce Consultant with a decade of expertise in both Salesforce and non-Salesforce projects. My professional passion lies in tackling intricate business requirements and working with complex data sets. Originally from Hyderabad, India, I am currently based in Dubai.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social != Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Be Helpful.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open source your Open Social Apps? Which lead me to think about the idea of open sourcing OpenSocial apps. Can we build a library of OpenSocial applications that have open source licenses?

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

David, who is the owner of Strategic Consulting, has a gift for distilling complexity into digestible soundbites. Absolutely no other technology has made such a tremendous impact on business or society so quickly,” David noted. The bottle is open. David and I have been colleagues and IT enthusiasts since early in our careers.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. SaaS is not, by definition either proprietary or open source.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Cybersecurity on a Budget: Leveraging Open-Source Software and Trusted Vendors Presented by Don Rahn, Director of Security Operations, Blackbaud In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, defending against threats is non-negotiable. Every manual process is an opening for human error, data loss, or outright theft.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

As is repeated over and over again, we are in the privileged business of nurturing relationships. More to the point, we are in the business of sustaining long-term friendships (since I once heard that a relationship is something you have until something better comes along). Ours isn’t a complicated business.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 6, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology MPower Open keeps moving forward July 6, 2008 This is old news, but I’ve been busy. MPower Open is now on Sourceforge , they released their product under the GPL v3. Bad Blogger! (I

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OCTOBER 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Platforms break open! Open has 3 components, APIs, Database Connectors, and Extensions. Bottom line: Kintera takes some important steps to open up their application. You make your own conclusions.

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APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #15: MPower Open CRM April 14, 2008 I am so far behind, it’s not funny. What’s new about MPower is that it has very recently been released as open source.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Stephanie Oni Consultant- Salesforce Stephanie Oni is an experienced consultant and business analyst, with over three years in the Salesforce industry and over five years in the field of business analysis. What are some of your hobbies or interests? How has your career grown since joining the team?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival! Be Helpful.

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MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival! Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

I decided several weeks ago, for a variety of reasons, to retire my independent consultant hat. Being an independent consultant was, for me, a way to feel like I was using my skills for the greater good. I’ve been doing this work for more than 10 years now, full time for about seven of those years. And, I think I did that.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

It’s not a business model. . To be successful, you must understand that you’re starting a business. You can also double-check with the Department of Commerce to ensure a business hasn’t already trademarked the name you want to use. By fax, it can take four business days and four to five weeks by mail. The cost is $0. .

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source tool #14: SugarCRM March 27, 2008 Since I’ve been covering CRMs for the webinar today, I figured I’d switch categories on my free and open source software list.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. You can log in using OpenID. All really great stuff. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) Jon Stahl pointed me to a great article , also about opening up the social graph. Be Helpful.

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