Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life. Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. All too often, it just leaves us exhausted. When and how?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt have discovered over the past 30 years that: People lose their ability to influence others and impact the organizations they work at because they are not focused on the most essential, mission-critical business and cultural priorities of the organization.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. Woodson believed that it was important to establish a theme to help focus the attention of the public.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

Physera: Physera provides virtual physical therapy, helping treat and prevent physical pain. In general, we foster a culture of flexible working hours to accommodate our lifestyles. Proactively taking time for rest and recovery helps alleviate stress and the probability of burnout. Wellness Month. Monetary Development Stipend.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

These 10 components inform the chapters within the book. Be honest about the culture—how you assess it, work to shift it, and ensure it does not derail your transition. The state of change is so radical that many of your information networks and skills are temporarily blunted. Engage the board and investors early.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As a trainer, one of the most exciting parts of working on a book is developing instructional materials based on the content and leading workshops to help put the ideas into practice. Over the past six months, I have been developing and piloting workshops on self-care and we-care as part of the leadership development training I do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers. Adults learn best through reflection.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

Progressive organizers, activists, and nonprofiteers will come together over four days to break down the relationships between social justice, digital culture, and current political discourse. The event kicks off with a NYC-based community service project that will help attendees feel good and get into the do-good spirit. The Activate!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-governed, nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with chapters at universities all over the world. The organization now boasts over 790 chapters worldwide. By the end of their gathering, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) was formed.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Frist Art Museum is a destination for art, culture, and community in the heart of Nashville, TN. Outstanding Website. Climatelinks is a global knowledge portal for USAID staff, implementing partners, and the broader community working at the intersection of climate change and international development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

But it is done with the intention that helping them change will ultimately lead to better outcomes for everyone. Their extensive research shows that there are four skill sets needed for a leader to operate with wise compassion when doing hard things. Stretch people to help them see their greater potential. Listen intensively.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2017

It isn’t a special skill or talent. What I like is that each chapter includes a good summary of the content, plus an imagination challenge where we can work our imagination muscles. So, I wasn’t surprised to see a chapter on this important topic, but appreciated how Brian’s thinking about it has evolved.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Today brings the new book, All Are Welcome: How to Build a Real Workplace Culture of Inclusion that Delivers Results , by Cynthia Owyoung. In All Are Welcome , Owyoung explains further what DEIB is and why it matters, and she delivers the information and insights you need to make DEIB a key element of your company culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

But it is done with the intention that helping them change will ultimately lead to better outcomes for everyone. Their extensive research shows that there are four skill sets needed for a leader to operate with wise compassion when doing hard things. Stretch people to help them see their greater potential. Listen intensively.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

At this stage, it can also be helpful to encourage input from your constituents, staff, and board members. You can take a certain group such as your volunteer team and measure their average age or cultural background. Constituents Demonstrating a New Behavior/Skill. These numbers will help inform your budgets for the future.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Every individual, regardless of age, has skills and experience that can benefit mission-driven organizations. Organizations must create appropriate gen-mix volunteer opportunities, have the in-house management and tech capacity, build a positive culture, and ensure that safeguarding policies for young and old are robust.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2015

In mid-May 2015, the book “ Volunteer Engagement 2.0 ” will launch and I’m proud to be among 35 chapter contributors! Can you guess the topic of my chapter? helps readers craft a volunteer program that reflects the organization’s mission and approaches daily management needs with an eye toward the future.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While it’s always important to expand your staff when necessary, there are also opportunities for you to help current employees become more efficient. These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! Source: Hot Button Studio. Moment—Using your data to tell stories, make decisions, and change the world.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers. Adults learn best through reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2022

But it is done with the intention that helping them change will ultimately lead to better outcomes for everyone. Their extensive research shows that there are four skill sets needed for a leader to operate with wise compassion when doing hard things. Stretch people to help them see their greater potential. Listen intensively.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2012

The Network Weaver Handbook is designed to give you skills and resources you need to build effective and innovative networks. To me, this creates the perfect book to help guide your practice of building and working within a network. Order it here.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

But it is done with the intention that helping them change will ultimately lead to better outcomes for everyone. Their extensive research shows that there are four skill sets needed for a leader to operate with wise compassion when doing hard things. Stretch people to help them see their greater potential. Listen intensively.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I’m Determined , a project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, connects youth – especially those with disabilities – with self-determining educational opportunities and resources to help them succeed in school, make friends, make decisions, and develop leadership skills. Silver – Cultural Institutions for Websites.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2012

And, that's why Practice Perfect is a valuable read for everyone who wants to help their employees grow and excel through practice. Remember that a simple and small change, implemented the right away, can be more effective than a complex rewiring of a skill. Focus on the solution rather than the problem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. Including links, of course, also helps increase traffic to your website. So, be sure to regularly retweet partners, chapters, staff, activists, donors, and sponsors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2013

And, that''s why Practice Perfect is a valuable read for everyone who wants to help their employees grow and excel through practice. Remember that a simple and small change, implemented the right away, can be more effective than a complex rewiring of a skill. Focus on the solution rather than the problem.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2018

This idea of “sticky” relationships that enable companies and nonprofits to drive meaningful progress on both mission and business goals is the third (and final) characteristic of The Knitting Factor, or Common Impact’s concept on creating transformative skills-based service. Create a culture of trust, open communication and feedback.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2014

Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers. Adults learn best through reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2016

Allen and Mitchell Kusy , is a very compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

It is from the recent workshop that NTEN and NPower in Charlotte, NC to help participants understand the power of data to drive decision-making for nonprofits. It’s a topic that NTEN’s executive director, Holly Ross, has covered with this must-read post: “ Four Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact With Data.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

They create social capital or value by making their skills, resources, and knowledge available to each other. Engagement in the network provides a bigger benefit than to the individual member, the networks can work on finding solutions to big social issues. .”

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy." I first learned about Year Up's local Bay Area chapter through a Microsoft YouthSpark initiative event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2009

I just finished up the Social Media Strategy Game workshop with EPIP Chapter leaders. The game uses a deck of cards to help a group to brainstorm a social media strategy. In fact, you need these skills to really reap the benefits of your professional online network. EPIP Slides View more presentations from kanter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. That''s because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2015

Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J.

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