Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is a powerful online fundraising strategy that empowers individuals to fundraise on behalf of your cause. But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. Cheer on your volunteers to help them reach their goals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many nonprofits work in tandem with volunteers to move their mission forward and keep expenses down. Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 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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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Keep your volunteers engaged.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. FULL BIO ].

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t to be confused with cockiness, but rather a genuine sense of comfort in knowing that you are fully familiar with the art and science of fundraising, and you have a keen devotion to the mission or cause that you are serving. Successful fundraisers have an intuitive desire to mentor and empower others to succeed.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With ambassadors, you can strategically expand your network and connect your cause to a large segment of net new donors. Create a mentor program. . Look for individuals who have previously donated or volunteered with your organization. Passion and free time: Most importantly, find people who are passionate about your cause.

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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. In the 2020 U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Like this article? Get another!

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. This has contributed to the growth of volunteering.

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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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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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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. This means rallying not only your staff and volunteers around your nonprofit’s mission, but also your board. Set up a mentoring program between veteran and novice board members.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A nonprofit mission statement also serves as inspiration for employees, donors, and volunteers and provides the public with an overview of the organization’s mission and purpose. You are also more likely to attract dedicated donors to your cause because they know immediately where you focus your work. Who Do You Serve?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

In-person volunteers are disappearing for key activities (e.g., The cause getting lost in the noise. Facilitate virtual mentoring, college application review, or interview skills workshop, like Mission Graduates is doing. Improve first line of defense safety net programs to protect people during COVID-19. DISEASE FOUNDATIONS.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Focus on volunteer retention. Like with your donors, you can use your CRM or volunteer management software to document developments in your relationships with supporters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Survey responses suggest that systemic racial barriers may be the cause of these inconsistencies. Community partners, donors and volunteers can see when an organization is not being holistic in their DEI practices. Increasing mentoring initiatives for BIPOC staff. Disparities in access to mentorship programs.

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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 !), If anything, we simply needed to bring in more volunteer help. Or, maybe an intern or two?

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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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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. Derrick Feldmann.

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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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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. Volunteer within your community and allow your employees to volunteer 39. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

But small causes here in Brazil make a very big difference in social impact. And it’s great when we see small NGOs being supported by large NGOs with funding and mentoring programs, usually after that they find their way to financial sustainability. 47% of donors in Brazil volunteer. 47% attend fundraising events.

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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

AUGUST 6, 2018

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. Volunteer within your community and allow your employees to volunteer 39. 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.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

A scarcity mindset caused many to nix infrastructure development, putting a hold on projects like website redesigns, CRM enhancements, strategic planning initiatives, and investments in talent development. By September, the total nonprofit workforce remained 7.6% Jobs weren’t the only loss for the nonprofit sector.

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