Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout. Was it an acquired skill? How much and what types of support they must work on their burnout immunity skills.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The program provides up to eight weeks of training and self-paced learning, mentoring, and in-person event opportunities. It’s a “playbook” for anyone looking to build the knowledge and skills needed for a career at Salesforce, in the Salesforce partner ecosystem, or in our global customer community. If you are a U.K.-based

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Another aspect of the discussion is the business case for hiring for fundraising success. After all, is not the business of fundraising, well, to raise money? Given that, the business case would dictate that we hire the people who can most easily raise the most. Diversifying, then, is not necessarily a smart business move.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Not to mention one in which the skills set must be honed and finely tuned. Work with the new employee to help him/her learn the basic business practices important to the business of working to raise money within a nonprofit infrastructure.

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Forum One

JULY 1, 2021

Maddalena Cursone, Client Services Team – Maddalena recently graduated from Babson College with her Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management & Strategic Management. They not only bring an extra set of hands and skill sets to our staff, but they also bring fresh perspectives and ideas.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

They not only bring an extra set of hands and skill sets to our staff, but they also bring fresh perspectives and ideas. An added benefit is that staff members who may not have had the opportunity to manage others get a chance to mentor our interns. Gaining Experience. Ana Astiazaran – Client Services.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Creating Karma in Business: How Using Your Purpose to Serve Others via Joining a Board Will Grow Your Business. Karma in business? From my own experiences, I can say that I know karma to have worked wonders for me, and especially in business. Thanks Cynthia Spitalny for this great guest post. . Focus on delivering value.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%). That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Due to family circumstances and life situations, I started a small business in high school to pay the bills. In 2017 I faced an unexpected health situation—I lost my business, my savings, and my life plan. I was able to jump into projects as a fellow and learned from exposure to accounts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In early 2018, a band of adventurers who came to be known as the Salesforce.org Trailhead Editorial Board set out to reach customers, partners, and pro bono volunteers with a comprehensive menu of skills-based training. The challenge was to meet the needs of multiple audiences.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

During those three months, apprentices learn the platform, industry-specific products/use cases, consulting methodology, and consulting soft skills. Business Continuity: Apprentices commit to 2 years with Cloud for Good upon joining Talent for Good. The Value of Talent as a Service (TaaS).

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

All sports events came to a halt, some of my favorite restaurants went out of business, and Bay Area traffic ceased to exist. Mentor someone. Mentoring not only helps build your network, but it also helps build your credibility. Are there opportunities for growth?

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? Prior to college, I had also taken typing courses to hone my office skills, and this made me a valuable employee. CA: During both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I held a variety of part-time jobs to help defray my college expenses. Q: Will it help to become a volunteer?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills. For the non-athletic reader what are some ways to gain teamwork skills early in life? Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.” Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.”

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

This is especially helpful advice if you’ve got volunteers with skills that would be helpful on a board of trustees. Match new board members up with a more experienced board member so that they can form a mentor/mentee relationship. Your board is likely made up of business leaders, parents, and people who lead busy lives.

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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." What leadership skills did you learn playing football that then served you well as a Marine? A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A few weeks ago, we aligned with the YW for a skills-based volunteering project with one of their partners, Independence High School in Manhattan. Our discussion then organically evolved into a conversation about how the mindset of businesses are changing toward a notion of profit and purpose.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2020

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

Last October, I had the pleasure and honor to visit the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, to accept on behalf of Benetech the 2011 CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation (ESI).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2012

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Mentoring is opening doors for younger people." Our job as business leaders is to bring out the best efforts from the most people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. How often do political skills, as opposed to demonstrated competence, influence who gets ahead in your organization? I get to make meaningful business decisions. The success of this business depends critically on me. How prevalent are political behaviors in your organization?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. How often do political skills, as opposed to demonstrated competence, influence who gets ahead in your organization? I get to make meaningful business decisions. The success of this business depends critically on me. How prevalent are political behaviors in your organization?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. How often do political skills, as opposed to demonstrated competence, influence who gets ahead in your organization? I get to make meaningful business decisions. The success of this business depends critically on me. How prevalent are political behaviors in your organization?

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

Grant Howe is VP of research & development for Sage North America's Nonprofit Solutions business, based in Austin, Texas. I've heard a lot employees and managers talk about "needing a mentor." " When I ask them what goals they are looking to accomplish with a mentor, most have no concrete answer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Engage a mentor or an accountability partner to meet and share progress regularly. How will you leverage partnerships with volunteer centers, businesses, and others to recruit qualified volunteers? No surprise, due to the pandemic, the format, timeline, and expectations for each cohort dramatically shifted throughout the year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2012

Currently, Debbie is a brand marketing and social media consultant to small businesses and nonprofits in California. I met Debbie a few years ago while we worked together on a training committee for MicroMentor , a nonprofit that connects small business owners with business mentors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2018

His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. "The book contains all the lessons you'll need to learn about functioning at work," explains Dilenschneider.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Organizations benefit from extra hands helping to drive mission fulfillment and greater awareness of their work; the families gain skills and valuable time together (not to mention the satisfaction of making a difference and connecting with others); and the community is strengthened through their contributions. Among those things is purpose.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Gyrus

APRIL 12, 2016

It makes them more skilled, knowledgeable and ultimately results in better productivity. It gives employees an opportunity to learn new skills, take their career to next level or even take a new role altogether and all of this reduces the monotony of everyday work or role. It can be used as an edge to compete in the market.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources. It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. The people with skills are out there.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. Good advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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