Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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 80

Mentoring Policy Technique News 80

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

As a nonprofit leader guiding your staff through changes over the last two years, you might have investigated change management. Change management is a set of tools and techniques your nonprofit can use to build buy-in and support staff members as you lead an organizational change.

Change Management 52

Change Management Change Management Technique 52

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 (..)

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Policy Technique News 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. A cloud service allows your board members and committees to conveniently work together on documents such as press releases, communication materials, or event planning without meeting in person or worrying about version control. 5) Display Tech Savvy. .” FULL BIO ].

Google 303

Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 303

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. They view stressors as changes, not threats. Ask your manager for a change in your work conditions. So, what did these resilient role models have in common? Try an anti-stress diet. Get proper sleep.

Build 93

Build Pennsylvania Environment Skills 93

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

She tells her authentic and personal story of what it means to discover her own sense of love and worth in her twenty-year career. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

Experiment 91

Experiment Mentoring Sponsor Reflection 91

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While you might plan your volunteer programs with a focus on your in-person supporters, it’s also critical to keep your remote volunteers in mind. Provide thorough training The first step to providing an enriching volunteer experience is making sure your new supporters know the ins and outs of their roles and your organization.

Virtual 52

Virtual Volunteer Experiment Tips 52

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 (..)

Effective 52

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

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But those of us who have seen the color of our hair change during the course of our careers in asking for gifts know there are no guarantees. Attitude plays a huge role in determining how successful solicitors will be. Our profession and the world in which we carry it out is constantly changing.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Attitude Arts Causes 98

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

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

JULY 2, 2022

She tells her authentic and personal story of what it means to discover her own sense of love and worth in her twenty-year career. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

Experiment 52

Experiment Mentoring Sponsor Reflection 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

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books to finish before the end of this year. For example, compassion can be tough and direct, such as addressing another person’s behavior if it is out of line. It is an an experience of personal and professional transformation.

Leadership 69

Leadership Authoring Roles Interview 69

VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We thought it would be helpful to look at what the successful organizations all shared so that we might be able to apply those lessons more broadly to our sector’s work in 2021 and to our personal work plans. Engage a mentor or an accountability partner to meet and share progress regularly.

Volunteer 98

Volunteer Roles Lesson Training 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles. Define your volunteer roles. Craft a mission statement.

Volunteer 89

Volunteer Program Roles Training 89

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

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. The pandemic was a reminder of just how important the relationships are between our Club mentors and the kids they serve.

America 112

America Digital Houston Time 112

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books during 2022. For example, compassion can be tough and direct, such as addressing another person’s behavior if it is out of line. It is an an experience of personal and professional transformation.

Leadership 78

Leadership Authoring Roles Interview 78

Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Unless you are committed to making a cultural change, the question of DEI is moot. It was no great leap for me to move into my role as Director, Stewardship Communications, a job that requires working with major gift officers to ensure the quality and timeliness of their donor correspondence. . Focus on Professional Development.

Develop 121

Develop Pennsylvania Mentoring Newsletter 121

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

What’s even better is looking behind and seeing you’ve left a path to help others, or coming to the aid of someone who needs help on their personal journey up ahead. This is something that our DEI Open Source Commons team is working to change. You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward.

Open Source 111

Open Source Sponsor Tech Conversation 111

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. If your organization takes on corporate philanthropy as an engagement practice, you can change real people’s lives. What are the barriers to achieving employee engagement? Stress and burnout.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Leadership Roles 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books during 2022. For example, compassion can be tough and direct, such as addressing another person’s behavior if it is out of line. It is an an experience of personal and professional transformation.

Leadership 52

Leadership Authoring Roles Interview 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields. Mentorship is in many ways a mindset, and one which those from BIPOC communities are not regularly exposed to.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 105

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books during 2022. For example, compassion can be tough and direct, such as addressing another person’s behavior if it is out of line. It is an an experience of personal and professional transformation.

Leadership 52

Leadership Authoring Roles Interview 52

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

But anything you can do to thank returning members and add a personal touch, such as listing the ways they’ve been involved with your organization in the past and thanking them for their participation, goes a long way to showing your gratitude. Deliver targeted, personalized content. Give them the benefits they want.

Associations 88

Associations Template Studies Benefit 88

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

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Take an interest in your employees and their personal milestone events 31. Be willing to change your decisions 45. Be a good role model 46. Explain each person's relevance 48. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Allow prudent autonomy 27. Be humble 47.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

But, it’s time to face the music for the opportunity to share what, in short, as cliche as it sounds, has changed the trajectory of my career, and life. I’m eager for the day I’ll be ready to carry weight and help create change with this team!” What I Learned from the RiseUp Fellowship. But I did apply.

Experiment 59

Experiment Time Life Environment 59

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 24, 2021

From donor communications and community collaboratives to leading your team , there are few areas where confidence doesn’t play a major role in your success and your comfort. When done consistently, these will convey your comfort and expertise in your role: Know the data. Whatever you do, your job involves some sort of data.

Exercise 78

Exercise Knowledge Google Roles 78

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

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

In fact, while there are various acronyms for this work — ranging from DEI to EDI, EDIB, JEDI, you name it — I personally believe that inclusion comes first. Change Organizational Culture. Personalize communications based on identity to attract diversity in donors and teams. and several countries. Intentional Marketing .

Strategy 82

Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 82

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Take an interest in your employees and their personal milestone events 31. Be willing to change your decisions 45. Be a good role model 46. Explain each person's relevance 48. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Allow prudent autonomy 27. Be humble 47.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible. In her current role at Salesforce, she leads volunteerism in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Dallas, and co-leads Global Volunteer Month across the company.

National 94

National Virtual Volunteer Philanthropy 94