Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers. Initiatives are undermined by silos, turf wars, and poor collaboration. All staff members are empowered to contribute ideas. Clarify Roles.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. 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.”.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

We asked Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association , to help us frame this conversation by sharing her group’s commitment to that idea. Nancy emphasized one important idea that we don’t consider often enough. Could the decline in membership be a reflection of the decline in trust?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Whether it’s brainstorming a long-dreamed-of children’s book for your cause or exploring a campaign idea that’s been on the back burner, passion makes the process more enjoyable. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

They collaborated with popular franchises, developed video games and apps, and created products for adults. Edward Thorndike’s theories on social intelligence in the 1920s and Abraham Maslow’s idea of the hierarchy of needs in the 1950s are early precursors. Provide recognition and compensation that reflect its importance.

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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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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. He defined it as “those people who possess a distinctively original idea, a unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry.” These ideas may be obvious to association staff, but they may not be clear to the pundits you hope to attract.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? What is Collaborative Overload? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you are a newbie to the world of chat, the following will give you a basic idea of the choices and steps involved. If you’ve been looking for an initiative to spark interdepartmental collaboration, a chatbot would be a good test case. Ideally, a copywriter, a marketer, and an IT staffer would collaborate to develop the scripts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The event also included plenary speakers, including a provocative talk about data methods from Alexandra Samuels and cross-track sessions from traditional panels to unconference. The culmination of these two and half very intense days was an Idea Accelerator Lab. Scribe: The role of the scribe is to capture ideas and build group memory.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

—– I recently posted about Jumo with reflections, notes from my experience using the new platform, and questions – this post has also generated a great deal of valuable conversation in the comments (over 70 thoughtful comments so far). Looking forward to your ideas! On & Offline Engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

” I was lucky enough to collaborate with Janet McIntyre , a nonprofit leadership coach and Jeffrey Golde , Adjunct Professor of Management: Columbia Business School, along with Abe Flores from AFTA. Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

Reflections and Notes from Personal Democracy Forum 2013. Last week, I went to the Personal Democracy Forum conference for the first time, and I came away brimming with new ideas for my work. Real collaboration takes time, and funding, and a shared vision and putting aside our desire to get all the credit, among other things.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Respondents also said service increased their belief that they can make a positive difference in their community (79%), self-awareness (78%), knowledge about social, political, and civic issues (72%), and ability to collaborate with others (80%).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

There is no better tool for doing this than the LightBox Collaborative 5th Annual Editorial Calendar. Take Charge of Your Communications with LightBox Collaborative’s 2015 Editorial Calendar – guest post by LightBox Collaborative Amanda Cooper. So, what are your ideas? Supreme Court strikes down DOMA!)

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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. There were multiple areas where collaboration helped to ease the hardship. This exchange of ideas is a powerful partnership for everyone involved. “On

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Leaders inspire their staff to ask questions, share creative ideas that may seem unconventional, and discover different ways of seeing the world—and they lead the way. We also need to ask questions, experiment, solicit feedback, reflect on surprises or mistakes, learn from others, and habituate other Learning Zone strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

These can help you predict whether participants will act on the training after the workshop: More than one person from an organization should participate so the ideas can be transferred to the whole organization. Reflection. Participants should be encouraged to bring more than one person.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Of course, there are auxiliaries that are adaptable, responsive, and truly collaborative. Well, first and foremost, they are proceeding slowly, carefully, and collaboratively. This is where collaboration is especially crucial. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Mapping the Change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

It’s a good idea to look into the network that your fundraising software can provide, so you can connect, collaborate, and engage with fellow members of the nonprofit community. These types of partnerships are reflections of the trust the organization has in the software company. Don’t Fall for an All-or-Nothing Contract.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As we say goodbye to 2021 and look ahead to 2022, we are reflecting on our work in the last year. Why You Should Measure Impact in Addition to Outcomes A Collaborative, Inclusive Approach to Brand-Building How to Choose Diverse and Inclusive Photos The Phases of Service Design What Does Digital Transformation Mean for Nonprofits?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Cultivating this discipline of planning can be greatly eased and enhanced by engaging your stakeholders in collaborative inquiry, defined by Jennifer Donahoo as a process that offers participants a systematic way to explore issues and determine resolutions through shared inquiry, reflection, and dialogue. Collecting the data.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 9, 2010

As I recently announced , I’m collaborating with Matt Chevy on a redesign of this website to freshen up the design, make presentations, resources and case studies all easier to find, and surface the rich conversations taking place in the comments. Redesign wrap-up: What you said, Where we’re going.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s long been documented that the most successful nonprofits have (1) a board that plays a critical role in their fundraising and (2) built a strong collaborative partnership between the board and leadership staff. We’d be glad to set a time to talk about your ideas for what a gift of significance looks like for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

If you’re not attending and curious what funders are learning, you’ll have an opportunity to read some of the ideas and questions being discussed right here on this blog. Packard and the TCC Group collaborated on an alternative approach evaluating the foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness Program.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close and we are excited for 2023, we have spent time reflecting on the past year and all we have accomplished. Why Cross-functional Collaboration is Key to a Successful Digital Strategy. A Guide to Preparing for Drupal 10. Google Analytics 4 Promises More Power, Better Privacy–Is your Organization Ready?

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

Website design is an art, a science, and a testament of collaboration and creativity. The website helps visitors tackle personal questions of reflection around racial awareness, perspective, and experience. The post Webbys 2021: Last Chance to Vote for NRDC & NMAAHC appeared first on Forum One | Turn Ideas Into Impact.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. The Collaborative (Classy). Networking is encouraged during breaks, and there is also a reception. Cause Camp.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2010

I find this useful to be able to connect with subject matter experts outside the room to ask questions or bounce ideas. For me, it helped me think more clearly about relating network life cycle to the network's selection of online collaboration and communications - both those for private conversations and those for more open conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Reflecting on those new strands alongside the whole debate on leadership skills for the age of AI made both me and my publisher want to put out an updated edition. Thanks to the book's publisher for sending me a copy of the book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

The subject matter, of course, the effective use of digital and networks that is holistic and that incorporates on culture change, innovation, and collaboration skills. Going forward the MobLab will be working collaboratively with capacity builders to further define this challenge and pilot solutions and new projects.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The majority of our public programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History are created and produced through community collaborations. Every time we collaborate, we learn new ways to improve our process, organization and communication. We realize collaboration differs greatly for each individual and organization.

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

While we were busy catching up on sleep, we also spent a lot of time reflecting on the experience. I had no idea that I needed that presentation as much as I did. Sarah had the marvelous idea of doing Twitter song requests during breaks and meals. Really highlighted the idea of taking risk to reach an audience well.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate. Get engaged with your local or regional affiliate organizations like NACAC or AACRAO to brainstorm on best practices, generate ideas, and gain insights that could empower your institution’s strategy. What can schools do to innovate and adapt?

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

In fact, it is a good idea to construct these core ideas with input from everyone in the company—both old and new. An all-staff meeting that does not clearly illustrate how company goals and impact reflect the company’s values, will inevitably fail to give employees a shared sense of purpose they desire in their job.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. The idea of measuring our work and impact is certainly not new. For others , the feelings are a bit more fleeting, providing only temporary change before slipping away in the face of familiar patterns and habits.

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