Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Your volunteer orientation and training program should foster a happy, prepared volunteer base. A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization. Is your orientation and training program creating value and engagement?

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. This is where issue awareness comes in.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

Hui Li states that there are distinct differences between planned and unplanned leadership successions : “A smooth and successful transition contributes to organizational performance and sustainability, whereas a failed attempt causes resource deficits, power resistance, identity crises, or even organizational death.”

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Relationship building is the cornerstone of any good development plan, and it can take a while for a potential donor to be ready to give that first gift, or for a current donor to decide to “level up” their giving. Acknowledgement is important, but gratitude can make the difference between keeping or losing a donor relationship.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Many nonprofits are interested in using e-learning to train staff members and volunteers. It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. Staff and volunteers can access the training anytime and anywhere. Clearly, Valerie is busy. These seem like no-brainers.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Money comes with strings attached, so be sure you are willing and able to honor each [grant] without putting the rest of your business at risk,” advises Steven Canum, CFO of Senior Resources of West Michigan. However, grantees sometimes run into difficulty deciphering the terminology between different funding sources.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

This tool is a game-changer in elevating the advancement, recruitment and admissions, student success, communication, and other critical business capabilities of your institution. Tier 1 Support may include Business Analysts (BA) and Super Users (SU). What Kind of Support Staff Do You Need?

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Here’s what they said.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That said, employee engagement can look different for different organizations based on factors such as: Emphasis on teamwork. Businesses and nonprofits that invest in their employees’ professional development tend to increase their effectiveness and loyalty. Employee Engagement FAQs What is employee engagement?

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Exceeding volunteer expectations is the best way to retain them. What are your volunteers hoping to gain?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success. Board members can leverage their connections within business, religious, and civic communities to spread the organization’s message and increase its visibility.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The new book, Thrive With A Hybrid Workplace , provides a way forward to understand the changing world of work, to dispense of old biases, and to establish trust between the enterprise, its leaders, and its employees. Develop a thoughtful approach to hybrid work that is consistent with your organization’s core values. Kantor, PhD.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

Corporate giving programs, which are akin to corporate social responsibility programs , often reflect a business’s moral compass. There are many ways a business can participate in corporate philanthropy to produce benefits for both the corporation and the nonprofits they partner with. Strengthening business.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover the internal and external benefits your nonprofit will receive when you and other leaders at your organization work on developing better public speaking skills. For example, you can deliver more relevant volunteer training sessions or distinguish between engaging with newer vs. older employees.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s important to note that an apprenticeship differs from an internship in a few key ways. Talent for Good designs and undertakes training to develop diverse talent for the ever-growing Salesforce ecosystem and allow Cloud for Good’s clients to hire Salesforce-trained talent after trying out the new talent on Cloud for Good projects.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The new book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

Management 52

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

As improving community health becomes a definitive strategic priority for most hospitals, development must learn a new “beat” – and cultivate a relationship with a new champion. On the surface, this champion may seem very different from “rock star” physicians and from fundraisers themselves. This individual?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Have you developed nonprofit donor personas? Think about it: Those personas may have been carefully crafted—Soccer Mom, Busy Businessman, Widow, Millennial—but those personas only touch on a small part of your donor’s identity. That’s why effective fundraisers understand the difference between demographics and psychographics.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Develop your volunteer schedule. Train volunteers. You might determine that you can better fulfill your mission by developing a volunteer program that supports your staff’s efforts by helping raise funds. Determine what makes your volunteer program’s approach different and why your services are necessary for the community.

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Aligning Learning Needs with Business Process. In order to establish an effective learning program, there must be a great consideration for the future needs of the day to day business, and the workforce themselves. It appears that the work of a learning professional is never done. Learning is a fairly nebulous industry.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2017

"It is a driving passion of mine to get people to understand that improv skills can be effectively translated into the business world with powerful results," says Bob Kulhan , veteran improv performer, university professor, and author of the fascinating new book, Getting To "Yes And": The Art of Business Improv. and "Yes, but."

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. Bigger than far too many development officers (or their bosses and boards) think. You’re part of the problem. In fact, you may BE the problem. Why is that?

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Duty of Care , one of the three tenets of the fiduciary accountability of boards, states that boards are responsible for everything required to keep the organization functioning, in business, and out of any legal trouble. You want board members who are able to successfully function in the role of financial stewardship of your nonprofit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), we believe anyone can become a philanthropist by rallying friends, family, and local businesses to support the causes they care about. The key is making a clear connection between participation in our events and tangible impact through our mission. Stay Mission Centric.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

And the difference between “iteration” and “innovation.” And why forecasting for “going back to normal” is not a good business plan. We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. Brian Solis , Global Innovation Evangelist and Digital Anthropologist, calls this Generation Novel, or Gen N.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Corporate giving isn’t just about writing checks; it’s a strategic partnership between businesses and nonprofits to transform communities. As we delve into the CSR trends shaping the nonprofit sector, we’ll explore why these developments are relevant to nonprofits and corporate social responsibility (CSR) directors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

What would you do differently? Future events, for example, may include in-person opportunities, like a 5K run, but also provide avenues for anyone who wants to participate by offering a virtual component, such as a virtual 5K where participants run on their own between specific dates. Here’s what they told us: 1.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Through the years I’ve seen many development directors spend time and effort on acquiring new donors. Somewhere lost between major donors and new donors have been our mid-level donors, usually classified by the amount they give. Ryan Strawhecker, incoming President, Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc. Ryan is the incoming President for Paul J.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

In the world of nonprofits, the power of an engaged and motivated board can make all the difference when it comes to fundraising success. In the world of nonprofits, the power of an engaged and motivated board can make all the difference when it comes to fundraising success. That’s where this blog post comes in!

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

What’s important, and where the difference lies, is how they approach those phases. The way we look at it, you’re the expert on your business, and we’re the expert on our product. The more information we get about how your business works, the better we can figure out how to best configure the system for you.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Here are four traits that make the difference between a so-so vendor and one that truly helps move your association forward. Where the difference lies is how they approach those phases. The way we look at it, the more we learn about how your business works, the better we can figure out how to best configure the system for you.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a result, these organizations can gain new connections with like-minded businesses and expand their networks. What Are the Different Types of Corporate Giving? If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. What Are the Benefits of Corporate Giving?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. Volunteers should receive proper training and support to ensure they are equipped to carry out their tasks successfully. Volunteers should feel valued and appreciated for their time and effort.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The phenomenon of our shrinking school-aged population is well documented. People have been choosing to have fewer children, and that decline has significant implications for educational institutions worldwide. The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We’ve assembled a list of some of the best tools you can implement in your professional association to help you meet different goals. Training and education tools: Provide members with an easy-to-use training platform that integrates with relevant systems, like a learning management system.

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