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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. If your online donation process is time-consuming, glitchy, or otherwise problematic, you are essentially sending potential new donors away before they make that first gift (often never to return).

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

We're really excited about the mention of the new charity:water. Making it easy for people to give to a cause by integrating charitable actions into the activities, routines, and habits of daily life is brilliant. One quote from the article related to Cause fatigue caught my eye. "If

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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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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. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. 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. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Meaning, as print news becomes obsolete, nuanced approaches to information-sharing will emerge that will meet the intended goals of journalism; consumption of information will change; and reporters will no longer be the only ones who are breaking news. The news cycle is really short,” explained Chan. Sherry questioned.

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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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15.

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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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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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

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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15.

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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

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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2017

Achieving such a balance requires the will to understand your supporters and donors, to see things through their eyes, inboxes, and social media news feeds. A third factor is the relentless pursuit of list acquisition, which is achieved through both earned and paid techniques, in a variety of marketing and media channels.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

this is one of the best fundraising techniques to use. So, this spring, go ahead and ask your donors to share the news that they gave through social media (don’t forget to enable that social sharing feature on your online fundraising website!), or comment on your posts. It’s these small steps that add up to something much bigger.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 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 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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2016

The problem is even more acute for nonprofits, which typically experience stricter budgets and more mission-related limits on what they can do when they market. It's also shockingly economical and far more effective than traditional marketing techniques. Your goal should be for your site to pop up whenever anyone looks up your cause.

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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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 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. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14. Be visible 15.

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