Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. These informal collaborations usually consist of two to six foundations but can encompass a dozen or more.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

This type of industry cross-pollination is going to make defining the future workforce very different.” We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success. We talked with entrepreneurs across our community.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Here are a few of the different types of supporters your team might have: Parents and family members.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a result, IT leaders are called on to share their wisdom with the rest of us, and they are challenged to help us collaborate in ways that are unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. The self who shows up on a day when the alarm didn’t go off might have a different result, right? No worries. It’s the Golden Rule with a twist.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When the Public Health Department was looking at how to reopen safely, they had a sounding board, and we were able to collaborate to develop successful solutions. On the other hand, in Madison, where we didn’t have a Kitchen Cabinet, collaboration on reopening was much more challenging. You already have plenty of acquaintances.

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Classy

MAY 7, 2021

The Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , hosted by Classy , is an online conference designed exclusively for nonprofit and social sector professionals. For the second year in a row, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions is completely free, and completely virtual. 10 Reasons to Attend the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. Technology .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Meet one of Qgiv’s newest partners, The Alford Group. Since their founding in 1979, The Alford Group has focused on serving more than 3,0000 mission-based organizations. Since their founding in 1979, The Alford Group has focused on serving more than 3,0000 mission-based organizations. Q: What makes The Alford Group different?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Roles North Carolina University 52

.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

It can make the difference between success and failure, both in your personal life and professional life.” In addition to being important for leaders like the CEO and the CTO, EI can also help anyone to organize effective teams and give them the ability to successfully collaborate. The digital age is all about leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

Roles 52

Roles Collaboration North Carolina University 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

Things like smart computers that learn, better ways for different programs to work together, and ways to customize how things are done. Come along with us as we explore how nonprofit grant management software is evolving and what cool new things it can do to help organizations like yours get and use funding to make a real difference.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although I doubt that many organizations still need a Casual Friday, if your group is a holdout, this is an easy, high-impact fix. Are there areas where workers have privacy as well as places to collaborate? The physics of the office make a significant difference in how people feel in the space.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

When a member volunteer joins your program, be sure to extend a warm welcome in your member community, make introductions, and get your new volunteers connected within your existing volunteer program groups. If your volunteer program is large, you might want to add more groups to ensure conversation flows more freely.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2021

Christi Wigle, co-founder and CEO of nonprofit United Against Slavery (UAS), helped to identify a need for collaborative data collection in the anti-trafficking sector. In order for the different factions of anti-trafficking efforts to help each other, these groups need ways to share information.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It involves reinventing work processes, improving channels of communication, and asking your staff to imagine their roles and responsibilities differently. To become a digital business everyone in the organization must use their IT tools to collaborate. Here are several suggestions to help accomplish that goal.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points. While the strategy is different from the Innovate and Differentiate strategy above, the steps are largely the same. Once you’ve identified what’s working, you can reinvest, and promote those projects.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

This week, our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. Register to Experience the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. Unique Fundraising Tips From the Collaborative.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

ENA Culture Statements Staff The Emergency Nurses Association will seek at all times to foster and maintain a culture of excellence, commitment, empowerment, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. When the group reimagined their office space, incorporating elements of culture into the new design was a priority.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Pairing people of different backgrounds and experience, or “bridge mentoring,” requires more intentionality and effort than casual arrangements. In fairness, so many groups operate with minimal staff that this type of program can seem like a luxury. Appreciation for the value that our differences bring to the table.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

My colleague Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. It’s a good idea to include people from outside your organization’s playing field who can introduce a different point of view and push the group forward.”. Respect for the group and their time. Set Expectations.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

They collaborated with popular franchises, developed video games and apps, and created products for adults. Some models are more focused on individuals and others on groups and culture. Empathy helps teams see beyond differences and connect on a human level. Jack Welch explained the hamster wheel of digital invention perfectly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It can be tough to know how to move forward since your donors have different communication goals than your nonprofit. The two organizations are partners that share the same cause – fighting hunger – yet they have different philosophies and audiences, leading them to pursue different approaches with fundraising and communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Expand your reach by sharing it with different groups, listservs, and affinity networks. Submit your RFP to Prosal today and connect with a network of skilled consultants and agencies eager to collaborate with you on your next big venture. The proposals you receive will be of much higher quality.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Most groups have invested in improved systems and platforms, and some have adjusted their strategy to maximize the new equipment. You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. Collaboration among business units is facilitated and encouraged.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Collaborative relationships are the future currency. Collaborative relationships are the future’s currency. It’s about building relationships and trust between different players in the ecosystem, and it’s about creating a shared vision for the future.” Someone smarter just blew into town. Don’t compete.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than two decades after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Online collaboration tools and platforms give nonprofits the opportunity for connectivity and collaboration internally as well as with external stakeholders like volunteers and board members. But it can lead to being overwhelmed or what has been dubbed “ Collaborative Overload ” or “ Collaboration Tech Tool Overload.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Marshall''s book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book''s section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 18, 2018

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration North Carolina Roles University 40

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rounding up a group of members who are eager to share their wisdom might seem like a fairly simple proposition. There are multiple smaller interest groups in each area. Use data to make objective decisions based on site traffic, evaluations, sales, professional development activity, focus groups and/or other types of outreach.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 21, 2017

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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