Candid

MAY 24, 2023

This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. million goal. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model. Drew Dyson is a minister by training.

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Donor Classes New Jersey Leadership 105

Candid

MAY 24, 2023

This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. million goal. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model. Drew Dyson is a minister by training.

Donor 105

Donor Classes New Jersey Leadership 105

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While it’s worth pausing to celebrate and share the milestones you reach, approach the next day—and each day after that—as an opportunity for continuous improvement by asking, “What’s next?” Keep building up and out, going narrow or deep, depending on changing priorities and goals. Evolution is an ongoing practice.

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Philanthropy Influence Grant Practice 85

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes. Birthday cards from the board, celebrate staff birthdays at monthly staff meeting, give staff member the day off for their birthday. Do walking meeting one-on-ones and train staff to listen to each other. Mentoring program and cross training.

Culture 125

Culture Activities Active Activism 125

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

There is no doubt that nonprofits are driven by core values, mission and social goals. Kanter & Sherman remind us that respect, kindness and compassion must be modeled from the top-down in order to become an organizational norm. Paid time off, benefit packages and training opportunities are positively linked to achieving results.

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Results New Jersey Leadership Nonprofit 98

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Experiment with Journey Mapping A colorful visualization of the constituent experience, journey mapping is a model that helps you track how and when you engage with supporters and when and why they make the giving choices they do. Their goal was to ensure the person coming to sign up for the event followed through.

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Donor Registration Map United Kingdom 76

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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Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Policy Technique News 52

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 (..)

Effective 52

Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Here are several suggestions to help accomplish that goal. Strategists should understand the organization’s goals and be able to redesign work for improved outcomes. They should be role models who inspire colleagues to see from a different perspective. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Digital Build Organization 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Did it help you accomplish your organizational goals? Knowing those principles, I anticipated that the retreat would be meticulously planned and organized, with clear intent about goals. Developed by ETR in 2014, this is a research-based approach for designing and delivering skill-building trainings. I was genuinely inspired.

Design 90

Design Lesson Effective Life 90

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 (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Management 52

Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

You start discussing your goals with donors, but they don’t understand why you’re asking for such large gifts. They’ll shape the entire campaign, from the specific fundraising goal you seek to raise, to the case for support you develop and discuss with donors. The plan feels pieced together, and your early efforts lose steam fast.

Campaign 52

Campaign Phase Gift Studies 52

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 (..)

Mentoring 53

Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The new system allows them to visualize their logic model in action across programs in 24 offices in 14 countries. They can view and update action items and make progress towards their goals in between meetings with their case manager. Get the data model right — other mistakes can be fixed later, but not this one.

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Experiment Impact Australia Nonprofit 111

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Open Source Sponsor Tech Conversation 111

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Many have celebrated the recent advancements in the AI field as major steps forward in improving processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs and human error. Here’s how AI works: AI develops its ability to “think” over time through machine learning, which involves processing data through a mathematical model called an algorithm.

Place 52

Place Nonprofit Data Benefit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The orientation included having one of the advisors, Kanika Raney from Google lead us in an icebreaker based on a workshop called #IamRemarkable , a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. She modeled reading hers.

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Peru Exercise Empowerment Local 79

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 (..)

Leadership 40

Leadership Mentoring Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

To ensure your success, think about following a specific meeting model or structure that’s best suited to the meeting’s purpose and your goals. Once you’ve concluded a capital campaign committee meeting, it’s tempting to celebrate your progress and focus your energies on preparing for the next part in the process.

Campaign 88

Campaign Structure Phase Review 88

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 (..)

Mentoring 81

Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

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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Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 81

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 64

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Not all nonprofits are born with the spreadsheet gene. And it isn’t simply a technical problem that can be solved through training or purchasing analytics software. Social media data is not linked to higher level organizational results or mission-driven goals across programs.

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The campaign was modeled after the grand daddy of match days that happens throughout the entire state of Minnesota. Our goal in this 3 rd year is to raise millions of dollars for thousands of Minnesota nonprofits in one day. Launched in 2009, the third match day will happen on Wednesday, November 16th. Relationships with donors.

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Minnesota Giving Minneapolis DC 101

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2014. And, only 8% will achieve their goals. Perhaps you''ve already achieve your goal! Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11.

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Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 79