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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It is at the heart of every grant you write and outreach letter you send and is the first metric you use to measure your impact year to year. It isn’t your organization’s values, delivery model, or social impact. Impact – What tangible effects are your donors making on the world by supporting you? Watch the full webinar.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Read on to crack the code for maximum impact and sustainability. With the right mindset and techniques, fundraisers can transform what feels like a burden into a rewarding experience of community, purpose, and achievement. Report progress – Broadcast achievements to build momentum and prompt peers to give.

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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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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

But as the “the new normal” went from weeks to months, and every workday was spent at home with my kids running around screaming (AKA distance learning), I found myself falling back on techniques I knew would work—well-worn grooves, in an effort to stay sane and manage the mental and emotional load. .

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 11, 2017

We'd been leasing the site of the future Market as commercial office space for years: solidly profitable, with no mission impact. Do you want us to make the same amount of money but increase the mission impact? Would you sacrifice some money for greater mission impact? The project had to increase mission impact.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 23, 2021

If your members are allowed to invite others (like the Clubhouse model), then you may be able to garner audience interest by allowing your members to bring on select guests. . While a marketer might focus on getting the event details out to everyone so that they can reach their target audience, exclusivity also has a powerful impact.

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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

MAY 12, 2019

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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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

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 24, 2010

One man (Gordon from Kirkland) told us that "Vi is kind of a celebrity" in the Seattle Chinatown community, which made the rest of us more excited about taking a tour from her. This brought other voices into the tour, but more importantly, it modeled a potential interaction that we could have.

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Museum Participatory Model Seattle 51

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

But if you want to get even deeper insights, do an in-depth review of a similar nonprofit’s practice – whether it be broad – such as digital marketing techniques or narrow such as analyzing specific techniques as part of a content strategy. We want our donors to be advocates. How can your organization apply this?

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Charity Lesson Marketing Digital 128

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees'' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 84

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

APRIL 29, 2017

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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People Community Video Podcast 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

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

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 65

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees'' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 69

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 (..)

Time 40

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 40

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

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

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2012

The framework is a social media maturity of practice model called “Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly” Maturity of Social Media and is featured in my next book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Communications have more impact. As with all the capacity building projects that I’ve designed, it is based on a framework and theory of change.

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Network Build Learning Strategy 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

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

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees'' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

There are many creative ways to engage participants at a training - both face-to-face and online. One technique is to incorporate movement – from mini-stretch breaks, to self-assessment exercises to switches in the delivery model. Last month, I participated in the day-long convening of funders at the Media Impact Forum.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2015

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Be a good role model 46. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Talk more about values more than rules 9. Be visible 15.

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