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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, nearly 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

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.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. Learn their systems and subscriptions Familiarize yourself with the tools and platforms your organization utilizes for fundraising.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While delivering year-end donation tax summaries to donors before January 31st is a crucial part of your role, it’s not just a compliance step—it’s a golden opportunity to reconnect and thank your donors for their contributions and remind them of their incredible impact through your mission. How do you use yours to steward donors?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It sounds instantaneous—as if you could type a few commands and new software would magically turn your organization into a super-powered generator of member engagement and delight. Becoming a digital organization means infusing technology into your association’s ecosystem. If only it were that simple.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Increase Collaboration and Engagement for Students, Faculty, and Staff. Education institutions across the globe are using Slack to enhance engagement and collaboration. ASU found that a significant population of its community were already using Slack, making it an ideal choice for a new collaboration tool. In the 2020 U.S.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” Dr. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor.

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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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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. One person can poison an entire organization. Using Suzanne Bell’s example, it can be helpful to consider both the technical and psychosocial roles that will facilitate the work.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

Having this knowledge not only makes you better in your current role, but it will also help significantly when advancement opportunities arise. The more data and analytics skills you have, the more valuable you are to any organization and the more successful you’ll be in advancing your career. Are you in marketing? Membership?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

For example…” What was interesting is that after they made these types of statements, what they all went on to share about how they granted funds, vetted applications, organized their boards, and the process by which they evaluated their grantee partners was very, very similar. Collaboration in a Crisis. Testing Your Assumptions.

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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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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If there were holdouts on giving IT a pivotal place in the organization, the pandemic shifted that perspective. That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. Social skills— along with empathy help teams successfully collaborate to get work done. The role of CTO isn’t getting easier. Technology took center stage.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When it comes to organizing a successful event, one of the key players on your event committee is the Entertainment & Program Chair. This role goes beyond just ensuring the aesthetics of the event; it’s about crafting an experience that resonates with your audience, leaving them eagerly anticipating the next edition.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2021

For years, the role of development operations teams has been perceived as a data and technology-focused position within the nonprofit world. As technology, nonprofits, and the way we fundraise has significantly changed over the last few decades, so has the role of the operations team. The evolution and opportunity of the role.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2023

One key member of this team is the Event Planning Chair, a crucial role responsible for orchestrating the intricate details that make an event truly remarkable. Job Description The Chair plays a pivotal role in the event committee, assuming the responsibility of managing the logistical aspects of the planning process.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The organization may still be boxed into a structure that’s been the same for 20 years or more. Initiatives are undermined by silos, turf wars, and poor collaboration. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. But that’s often the extent of the update. Remote work is challenging teams.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . Unions are workplace-focused, membership organizations that advocate and negotiate on behalf of their members.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Among other things, it requires new models of collaboration, which is why several leading organizations recently came together to rethink core assumptions about how to address global hunger, with the audacious goal of ending chronic hunger in our lifetimes. Seldom has the world seen greater promise or greater peril.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. We leveraged our connections during COVID by organizing a weekly call to convene the key players. On the other hand, in Madison, where we didn’t have a Kitchen Cabinet, collaboration on reopening was much more challenging.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

You can build more collaborative teams. A freelance expert can train current staff and get your organization up to speed. Promote data sharing across the organization, and reward people for effectively using new analytic tools. But ongoing inter-organization communication and dialogue are even more important.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Guest Experience Committee Chair is the beacon guiding attendees through a memorable journey When it comes to hosting successful events that leave a lasting impact, there’s a crucial behind-the-scenes role that often goes unnoticed but plays a significant part in creating memorable experiences.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 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. Collaborative Leaders Edward M.

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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.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Art of Event Promotion Through Media Relations As an event organizer, one of your primary goals is to ensure that your event reaches its maximum potential in terms of attendance and impact. To achieve this, an often overlooked but crucial aspect is the role of Media Relations on your event committee.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Volunteer Coordinator of the Event Committee A Vital and Often Overlooked Role Behind every successful nonprofit event, there is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to make it happen. However, organizing and managing a diverse group of volunteers is no easy feat.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Think about that for a moment — we have over 300 consulting and product partners that are serving thousands of organizations and institutions globally. Yet, each year for the last six years, they come together to share best practices to make each individual and firm better at serving those organizations.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 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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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

Curiosity, transparency, diversity, vulnerability, and collaboration. Unlike traditional, linear modes of learning, emergent learning organizations like PEAK are dedicated to continually learning, sharing, and evolving , which is one of their guiding Principles. You need to dig into your processes and how your organization works.

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Roundtree

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Roundtree Announces Collaboration with Mission Increase. Mission Increase provides free fundraising training to over 3,500 nonprofits organizations across the country through 28 strategically placed area directors. Marketing and communications play an increasingly important role in the growth of faith-based organizations.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. My experience with Candid reinforced the notion that the best work gets done when the board and staff collaborate closely.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2015

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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