Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We all understand that technology has changed business. These are telltale signs: Your strategy has changed. You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. Every change doesn’t need to happen at once. Know the Signs.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The faces change, but the concepts are entrenched. Nobody seems to notice that the same initiatives dressed in different costumes are masquerading as something new. A different perspective is needed. Leaders and decision-makers should reflect those changes. Are your board meetings caught in a frustrating time loop?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

People are fearful of change. It’s an exercise that will provide the opportunity to explore lessons learned in training and reflect on how they impact real-life situations. However, activities that involve gaining people’s cooperation and changing their behavior require time and effort. Equity is good for business.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The world is changing, and so is philanthropy. Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. We’ll also discuss taking DEIAB from a one-off training to a sustainable part of your culture.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Trust and Culture Trust and culture are deeply intertwined. From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. “As

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Be the change. “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. Most of the members are running businesses larger than mine in very different industries, but our concerns are surprisingly similar. Make time for reflection. Begin with yourself.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. The American Hospital Association advises that healthcare boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a strong culture of governance and they are more likely to be effective in managing risk.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Filled with relatable case studies from top-performing individuals and companies—including Tim Cook, Starbucks, and Microsoft—Briceño lays out crisp, clear tactics for constant learning that will take your team to the next level and create a culture of high performance. a focus on what you have mastered to "we don’t know."

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. But knowing that we were making a difference became a strong rallying cry.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

I’ve always dreamed of accessing a diverse network of people who do nonprofit capacity across different disciplines or what Nancy White has described as “ learning from adjacent practices.” Dearth of resources/cultural practices around curriculum sharing. Funder misalignment on movement needs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Below is my fully human-generated reflection. Highlights from Microsoft’s Nonprofit Sector Research on AI Devi kicked off by sharing a sentiment analysis from a recent survey of nonprofit leaders that fall into one of two different perceptions: comfort and concern. 65% are using it to clean-up their Monday morning inboxes. (I

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

It’s also a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and what you aspire to do differently in the year ahead. Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results by Leah Kral. Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The New Year is a time for new beginnings.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

At a macro level, service is an opportunity to reweave our cultural fabric of connection and social trust,” said Dugan. “It In an unpredictable environment, youth need to gain a sense of control, to know that they are making a difference in the world. Funding lines don’t necessarily have to change to support service,” he said.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. This is both an ethical practice and a legal necessity.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Your Executive Director, your board of directors, or even your colleagues may have different priorities, preferences, or perspectives on what information you need to collect. If your application has not changed in more than three years, it may not reflect your current goals, strategies, or priorities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

When nonprofit employees, leaders and their boards are not reflective of the communities they serve, they jeopardize mission attainment and the implementation of ineffective strategies to address social issues. Establish organization-wide diversity training to increase awareness of cultural differences and prevent discrimination.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

There are so many big things, scary, unexpected things that changed us as individuals, families, communities, and a collective human race in 2020, that as I was trying to write this blog post, it was hard to know where to start. Turns out that this last thing in particular—reading—didn’t just change me in 2020.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

In order to facilitate the integration, we formed employee-led workstream groups, one of which, the Change Management and Culture (CMC) group, was initially tasked with formulating Candid’s values: we’re driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive. Why is Candid’s DEI commitment statement important?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

This section of the report covers new ways of thinking about organizational culture based in continuous improvement based on feedback. It speaks to establishing culture norms among staff of curiosity, reflection, and trust. It outlines the practices and skills needed to create a learning culture. Cultural Indicators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

My New Year’s rituals help me let go of things in my professional work that can open the door to positive change and growth. These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. The five-year journal helps you look back as you look ahead.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving insights to stay ahead of the curve. Over the past three years, COVID-19 challenged us to think differently about how we approach work. Special events are certainly in this “ripe for change” category.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This walkthrough isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a roadmap to ensuring your financial narrative remains clear, accurate, and reflective of your nonprofit’s integrity and mission. How to Avoid: Accounting standards are always changing. Financial statements must reflect the true nature of resources available.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It begins with learning, habituation, and cultural shifts to fully harness AI benefits responsibly. Understand staff concerns about AI changing their jobs Jon Townsend, National Trust says that leaders should understand people’s anxiety about AI in the workplace as the very first step.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

I’m giving away a free registration to NTEN’s Leading Social Change Summit. NTEN is hosting the “ Leading Change Summit ” in San Francisco from September 3-6th. (Early bird registration ends on July 31 and scholarship information is here. I’ll pick a winner by July 3oth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. What is the difference? It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Notice when behavior seems unusual to you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Notice when behavior seems unusual to you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

The five different styles included: Educator, Creator, Visionary, Organizer, and Creator. Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. They also had a chance to interact with peers with different styles to learn more. ask, “How have sales been going?”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.” Notice when behavior seems unusual to you.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If staff interact more with AI tools than with one another to complete tasks, it reduces the well-documented benefits of informal conversations of building an effective workplace culture, onboarding new staff, and improving staff retention. It means that the job description and tasks might shift and require using or learning different skills.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

They go by many different names – volunteer councils, auxiliaries, “friends” groups, and more – but regardless of their varied titles, such groups share a great deal. A Path to Change. Using data from their own assessments and from the field, they are making the case for change to staff and to volunteers. Mapping the Change.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, lending their insights to stay ahead of the curve. Over the past three years, COVID-19 challenged us to think differently about how we approach work. Special events are certainly in this “ripe for change” category.

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

As the field of volunteer engagement changes and advances, these three practices are evolving and being redefined as well. This definition expands the thinking beyond individuals in specific roles to one of sustaining a culture of engagement in which talent can be harnessed to drive mission-fulfillment. Recruitment.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday has emerged as a beacon of hope and an opportunity for nonprofits to create positive change. By aligning your nonprofit’s mission with this day of generosity , you can significantly expand your reach and attract new supporters who are actively seeking ways to make a difference.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving. In high-performing, flexible organizations, this openness to productive change–inclusion–becomes the status quo,” write Scott Nielsen and Helena Huang in the National Civic Review. Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc.

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