The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Internal Celebrations: Internal initiatives can be just as impactful for larger nonprofits. It streamlines operational tasks, from setting up fundraising campaigns for financial literacy workshops to handling registrations for mentoring programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Avoid “Stressification” One other thing empathetic leaders should address is what Beth calls “stressification” or inflicting our internalized workaholic tendencies on others. You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. As courses progress, Slack is used as the central channel for all course communications, including peer collaboration, speaker announcements, industry news, and mentor feedback.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Joey (I think) coined a new term, " cause washing." Joey pointed out that Facebook's donation to Donors Choose in lieu of holiday party and Google's $20 million donation to selected charities in lieu of holiday gifts to Adsense and Adwords products is not cause washing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Of course, we have large Brazilian NGOs and international organizations with a strong presence here in Brazil and they’re by far what most people trust and see on their Instagram feed. But small causes here in Brazil make a very big difference in social impact. 11% of donors in Brazil give tribute gifts. 93% regularly vote.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Social Media Director) and Janine Guarino (Associate Social Media Director) in the role of mentors during the first four months of the program felt fictional and a bit too good to be true (and yes, slightly intimidating), but became real as they coached and encouraged me during the program. And did I mention the best part?

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

The monthly social trends report from Media Cause spotlights the biggest trends on social media each month, and spotlights how nonprofits and social good organizations can use social media effectively to reach and engage with their audience. Interested in learning more about how Media Cause can support your team with social media listening?

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

We even published a piece on what we’d commit to at Media Cause. We’ve also completed two all-staff diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings focusing on bias and taking a look at how we as an agency can do a better job with internal bias. P.S. Interested in getting involved in RiseUP as a partner or mentor? Drop us a line.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. Plus, when board members enjoy one another’s company, they’ll feel more enthusiastic about meeting regularly to advance your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

For nonprofit leaders, perhaps it’s the belief that you’re not qualified, or that you’re the best thing to ever happen to the cause sector. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !), Or, maybe an intern or two? Your cause is worthy because you believe in it.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the official Cause Camp 2017 speaker lineup. Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. And he saw a lot.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Survey responses suggest that systemic racial barriers may be the cause of these inconsistencies. Increasing mentoring initiatives for BIPOC staff. Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models. Disparities in access to mentorship programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Rewriting your mission statement to more accurately represent your work can help you build deeper and lasting connections with supporters because they can see the explicit impact you have on your cause. You are also more likely to attract dedicated donors to your cause because they know immediately where you focus your work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be visible 15.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

It’s very common for nonprofits to assume that volunteers and interns can effectively manage their mobile and social media presence simply because they are young and came of age during the rise of social networking. Experience. A new media manager should also be skilled in conducting online research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

It analyzes current internal and external data to determine needs, wants, efficiencies and inefficiencies, develops impactful employee value statements, and determines the most cost-effective ways to source candidates that fulfill organizational needs. Recruiting strategy. Eventually they stagnate, decline, then dissolve.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Sometimes I think that how I volunteer, or give back has to be BIG and dramatic, like going on an international volunteer vacation, fundraising thousands of dollars, or starting a nonprofit. Write a novel, play, poem, essay, blog post, or article about a cause, issue, inspiring changemaker, or movement. Anyone else feel that way?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Promote excellent customer service both internally and externally 40. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be visible 15.

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