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Lessons Learned in the First Year of My Social Venture

NonProfit Hub

I was at the tail-end of a grad program at the University of Kansas, and amazingly frustrated with the complete lack of action at a larger university like mine. I was studying some pretty cool stuff and interviewing many social entrepreneurs around the world. Quarter 1, 2014. So that’s the story of my first year in social venturing.

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Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

NonProfit Hub

Also, check out our interviewee Andrew Stanley speaking at this year’s virtual and in-person Cause Camp conference. __. After moving to Kansas City, Stanley was looking for a chance to give back to his hometown, but he received the runaround during his first attempt to volunteer.

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This and That

Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

As if you don't get enough of my holding forth here, Marshall Kirkpatrick interviewed me the other day for Techsoup's Netsquared project, and posted it here. Around the same time, Marshall also posted an interview with Beth Kanter. You can read the interview here. It was a really enjoyable, rambling conversation.

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What the NFL Can Teach Nonprofits About Volunteer Management

Allegiance Group

million people watched the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in February, making it the most-watched telecast in history. But if you can provide a smooth experience, you stand a better chance of growing a volunteer base that’s primed to support your cause in other ways. A record 123.4

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How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Eric Jacobsen Blog

. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Of all the things youve told me, what is the top thing that caused you to resign?

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The next time you stay at a Marriott hotel look in the nightstand.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Eliminate the cause of a mistake. Success is in the details. Dont just clean it up.

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Welcome Ideas At Any Time From Anyone

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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