Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance
.orgSource
JANUARY 9, 2023
Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. In situations where first-timers are not acquainted with others in the group, a mentor can significantly increase their comfort level and their ability to contribute.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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 (..)
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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance
.orgSource
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Recent data from the global consulting firm Spencer Stuart shows that 98% of S&P 500 boards conduct a board evaluation of some type, although only about a third review the board as a whole, individual directors, and committees as part of the process. Otherwise, you will not have the transparent communication needed for progress.
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Volunteer Orientation and Training Tips
Volunteer Hub
MARCH 1, 2023
Besides creating a positive first impression, orientation and training is an opportunity get to know volunteers , create relationships, communicate your mission, set expectations, and provide resources. A Harvard Business Review survey found that engagement leads to 4x productivity.
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5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 22, 2020
By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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 (..)
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How you can foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 17, 2022
If it has been a while since you reviewed or revised your mission statement, start here. When nonprofit leadership takes the time to build relationships, mentor staff, elicit insights and feedback and demonstrate the ability to act on that feedback, the staff will begin to trust that they have a place and a voice within the organization.
Senior Full Stack Web Application Developer
Kindful
AUGUST 28, 2023
Collaboration Review and provide input into software specifications. You may review designs for some upcoming work with a small group. The work environment in the Kindful offices is collaborative, communicative, challenging, yet supportive. Create technical specifications and technical designs.
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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 (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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 (..)
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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 (..)
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Time To Check In On Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions
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 (..)
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Time To Check In On Your New Year's Resolutions
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 (..)
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders And Managers
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 (..)
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Book Reviews
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
OCTOBER 21, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Book Reviews October 21, 2007 I read three books recently that I thought would be worth reviewing here. at 7:02 am Hi Michelle–I’ve read the first two book and agree with both of your reviews.
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3 Tips To Make A Fulfilling Virtual Volunteer Experience
Nonprofits Source
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Pair your new supporters with veteran volunteers who can answer questions, review best practices to succeed in their roles, and more. Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2020
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 (..)
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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?
sgEngage
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Be sure those requirements are communicated up-front to participants. It is critical for you, foundation leadership, and community participants to be clear who is making which decisions. They might, for example, review synopses of eligible proposals and rank them, or vote to prioritize strategic issues or geographies.
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3 Ways to Support Autistic Employees in the Workplace
Saleforce Nonprofit
APRIL 27, 2021
It’s important to identify their skillset, focus in on their abilities, and look past their ability to communicate their skills but enable them to showcase their skills through practice and delivery. Some common challenges for people with autism include communication, social cues, and flexibility to changing environments.
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Seven tips to survey staff at your association and improve employee engagement
Nimble AMS
JULY 19, 2022
As a company, Community Brands goes above and beyond to build a nurturing and supportive culture for its employees. By offering a variety of professional and personal perks like remote and work from anywhere positions, unlimited paid time off, mentors for new staff, no-meeting Fridays, and camera-off meetings.
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1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey
Saleforce Nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen. Peg’s personal mission is to foster clear communication for the greater good. The Results (So Far). About the Author. Peg Giffels.
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How Can Nonprofits Build High-Performing Teams?
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 14, 2019
In an article for the Stanford Social Innovation Review Monisha Kapila says “The nonprofit sector is known for underinvesting in talent. There are no shortcuts to cultivating such teams, but best practices involve hiring with intention, motivating performance and retaining top talent. Create a Development Plan.
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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Clarify how you expect your officers to spend their time and ensure that reporting is up to date and easily accessible for officers and managers to review at any time. Schedule regular meetings to review data points with your officers to build accountability. Senior officers can help mentor new staff.
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Remembering Franklin Thomas
Candid
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. I can’t tell you how proud I am to be a grantee!” Ford Foundation had a history of working on issues of racial discrimination in Brazil.
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Why I Volunteered: Why I Volunteered for My Local CASA Organization
Bloomerang
APRIL 19, 2023
I Googled local organizations, reviewed my options, and reached out to CASA. I went on a home visit with my mentor, and it was an invaluable experience that complemented the information we learned during those 30 hours. How did the nonprofit team members communicate with you and other volunteers? We communicated over email.
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada Gains Flexible Access, Consistent Communications with Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Tech Soup
JULY 11, 2012
Fast and efficient communication is often the backbone for any large. It is committed to matching mentors with Canada’s youth in. 1,000 communities throughout the country. It is committed to matching mentors with Canada’s youth in. 1,000 communities throughout the country. 1,000 Canadian communities.
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How Are You Doing With Your Leadership New Year's Resolutions?
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 (..)
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How to Start a Volunteer Program: 12 Steps for Success
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. Streamline ongoing volunteer management and communication. Maintain open communication.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2019
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 (..)
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2015
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2014
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 (..)
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Communicate clearly and often 14. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2013
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 (..)
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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 (..)
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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 24, 2021
Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” . Review your email carefully and trim any unnecessary words. Review your current, urgent need. Then send it to a knowledgeable colleague, mentor, or coach for feedback.
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122 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2017
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 (..)
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Communicate clearly and often 14. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2014
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 (..)
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Thanksgiving for associations: 5 ways to show your members you appreciate them
Nimble AMS
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Let them know what communications they can expect to receive from you. For example, using Nimble Create, you can automatically pull member data and other details straight from your Nimble AMS system into an email template to deliver personalized, relevant member communications. And don’t forget about renewals.
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2016
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 (..)
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70 Tips For How To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Communicate clearly and often 14. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders In 2017
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
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 (..)
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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Communicate clearly and often 14. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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How To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2017
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Communicate clearly and often 14. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
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