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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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

What causes burnout To stop burnout, we first must understand why it happens. Why burnout is rampant in the nonprofit sector Burnout is a problem everywhere; however, there is reason to believe the nonprofit sector is being hit especially hard. How to beat burnout The good news is that burnout isn’t inevitable or irreversible.

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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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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

The problem lies in thinking of editing as a process of correction — where a better, more knowledgeable, or more experienced writer fixes the shortcomings in a draft. One of the leading causes of lukewarm, deflated, meandering copy is a lack of clear purpose. They might not get breaking news alerts on their phone. Fair enough.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Frankly, people don’t want any more problems.

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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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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some of the items on this list may not seem inherently negative, but it’s important to recognize and understand where they could cause unintended damage or disservice. Note: people of color as an identifier also has similar problems in that it groups people who are Asian American and Pacific Islanders, Latine, and other identities together).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Since the popular Facebook fundraising App Causes was built using GuideStar’s database of nonprofits in the United States and Canada, only nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada can utilize Causes’ fundraising tools. You can add a summary of your organization, photos, post news and articles, join/create communities , etc.

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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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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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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

MAY 12, 2019

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2018

A statement to the international news agency Reuters read: “We revised our Ad Grants policies to help nonprofits be more effective with AdWords and improve the quality of their ads, which will lead to targeted awareness of their projects and mission.” Why did you do this, Google Ad Grant team?!

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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

AUGUST 6, 2018

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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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

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Have an open door policy 66. Be visible 15.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on the age of automation and it implications for civil society. Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. AI and Ethics.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

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

2015 Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership New Year''s Resolutions' From: Eric Jacobson.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Have an open door policy 66. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Year''s Resolutions'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 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

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

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, 2013

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Year''s Resolutions'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Have an open door policy 66. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2015

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

So today, Julia, I wanted to get your take on the recent news that came to light, you know, about Facebook and Instagram. I mean, we, we need to just tackle the root causes rather than attack the platforms necessarily. I think, there is a bigger problem that needs to be addressed and we need to do that. So thank you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Eliminate the cause of a mistake 16. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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