Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2017

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2018

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 25, 2017

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 29, 2019

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Culture Create Press Conversation 40

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Depending on the nature of the retreat, board members may be required to take a survey, review material, complete worksheets, read books, and participate in interview calls. The root of a unified board is its culture, so the best board retreats address the fundamental culture questions, “What should it mean to be part of this board?”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Keep in mind that we’re not suggesting that the best CEOs excel in every aspect of the role—in fact, we’ve yet to meet one who does. are all questions that weigh heavily on the minds of today’s CEOs. Rather, the best CEOs are excellent in a few areas, and do a solid if not exemplary job in the others.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

Culture 40

Culture Press Conversation Demonstration 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will you ensure that decisions taken are mindful of the wider system and longer term as well as short term? How will the organization''s values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can review resumes, do mock interviews, or be a referral to job seekers through GEMs in Tech. Assume Good Intent — and Have the Tough Conversations. Imagine that a good friend wants to have a conversation with you about some perspectives and opinions you may have. You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

Keep in mind that we’re not suggesting that the best CEOs excel in every aspect of the role—in fact, we’ve yet to meet one who does. are all questions that weigh heavily on the minds of today’s CEOs. Rather, the best CEOs are excellent in a few areas, and do a solid if not exemplary job in the others.”

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. MEET LISA THOMPSON AND LIBBY RAPIN, FOUNDERS OF BLUWAVE WELLBEING.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Effective communication can turn these interactions into meaningful conversations, creating deeper connections and long-lasting engagement. From segmenting donor lists to fostering a culture of gratitude, these tactics offer a roadmap for deepening connections and making a greater impact.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This is precisely where the concept of scaling training for international teams comes to the fore for promoting a coherent workplace culture, lessening misunderstandings, and assuring effective problem-solving. Create training material while keeping localization in mind. organizations need to train their global teams.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This is precisely where the concept of scaling training for international teams comes to the fore for promoting a coherent workplace culture, lessening misunderstandings, and assuring effective problem-solving. Create training material while keeping localization in mind. organizations need to train their global teams.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This is precisely where the concept of scaling training for international teams comes to the fore for promoting a coherent workplace culture, lessening misunderstandings, and assuring effective problem-solving. Create training material while keeping localization in mind. organizations need to train their global teams.

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Global Training Train Team 52

Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

You’ve started applying for jobs and have lined up a few interviews. How do you prepare for interviews? 2) Research everyone who will be interviewing you, whether it’s one-on-one or a panel. Keep in mind that you can request a reference from other places you’ve worked, not only your most recent employer. . description.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Keep in mind that we’re not suggesting that the best CEOs excel in every aspect of the role—in fact, we’ve yet to meet one who does. are all questions that weigh heavily on the minds of today’s CEOs. Rather, the best CEOs are excellent in a few areas, and do a solid if not exemplary job in the others.”

Lesson 52

Lesson Singapore Leadership Interview 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Keep in mind that we’re not suggesting that the best CEOs excel in every aspect of the role—in fact, we’ve yet to meet one who does. are all questions that weigh heavily on the minds of today’s CEOs. Rather, the best CEOs are excellent in a few areas, and do a solid if not exemplary job in the others.”

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Lesson Singapore Leadership Interview 52

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

While any loss of able employees is a tragedy, this does mean that if your nonprofit is hiring, there is a significant pool of qualified candidates to interview. Keep in mind that to even get candidates to apply, you need to build the kind of environment in which your model employees would want to work. A wider range of talent.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 28, 2017

My new audial obsession is the podcast How I Built This , in which Guy Raz interviews entrepreneurs who built notable companies. One of the biggest questions on my mind as I listen is: why isn’t my industry scaling up the way these businesses do? Cultural organizations tend to have many programs, projects, audiences, and goals.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2014

With a mission on your mind and a fundraising quota to meet, it’s hard to justify—well, much of anything else. The second interview in our nonprofit culture series focuses on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands. The second interview in our nonprofit culture series focuses on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Identify 6-10 candidates for phone interviews. Schedule 30- to 45-minute phone interviews . That way they will all be fresh in your mind as you evaluate. Interview your top 3 candidates face-to-face. Spend some time on culture. You need to know—yes know — that they will fit with the organization’s culture.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. The words you want them to say: “ Wow, it’s like he read my mind! ”. In other words, understand your donor base so well it’s like you’ve read their minds. The conversation will flow more naturally. Our culture HATES silence. How do you get to that point?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2015

I proposed a session with a title, “Going from Self Care to We Care” to talk about how do we scale a culture of self-care in networks. I was lucky enough to end up in conversation with Allen Kwabena Frompong, one of the movement leaders from BLM NYC. Does your nonprofit have a plan or strategy or culture of wellness?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

To figure this out, look at your website analytics, email analytics, conversion rates, social listening, and more. . Each stage requires a new skill set, and much of the timing is driven by company culture and comfort level. Finally, keep in mind that it’s not just about collecting data.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.” This was back in the days of coupon-clipping, and while I momentarily pondered that as a response, I knew it was not “extreme ” enough for the interviewing board members. Perhaps that was an overshare?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

In engaging in interviews with nonprofit agencies, there is a common trend among practitioners who have clients, volunteers, and staff who are of a primarily homogenous make-up. There is much need for spending time with community members, learning their culture, beliefs, and needs. Leaders and managers need to keep this in mind.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

By slowing down and making a piece of art for someone, we provide a personal connection to the issues and to individuals and create opportunities to see our commonalities despite geographic or cultural borders. Each card is a piece of art in my mind. Please add your voice to the conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Conference where I gave my full attention to the presentations and conversation. The Wisdom 2.0 This year, I was honored to be speaking on a conversational panel about Wisdom and Social Good, Giving, and Technology along with Laura Arrillaga-Adreeessen, author of Giving 2.0 Twitter Photo by Jennifer Barr @rjenbarr.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2021

With the holy grail of 100% board giving in mind, we’ve identified 8 key steps you can take to build a board of effective fundraisers : 1. From your job description to your interviews and, finally, to the contract you ask your board members to sign, you want to be clear that you expect board members to fundraise.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 26, 2024

It can also lead to improved productivity and performance.  Compliance training also promotes a culture of integrity within the organization. This could be through surveys, interviews, or informal conversations. This can prevent costly fines, legal issues, and damage to the organization’s reputation.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 26, 2024

It can also lead to improved productivity and performance.  Compliance training also promotes a culture of integrity within the organization. This could be through surveys, interviews, or informal conversations. This can prevent costly fines, legal issues, and damage to the organization’s reputation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

But if you have established a strong organizational culture and have clearly articulated the vision and strategies of the organization then there''s nothing to fear. Having a frank conversation with those in your organization about the danger of analysis without action, and of action without analysis, is a good start.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

This highly interactive and engaging community conversation will look at how nonprofits can create a culture of experimenting, testing, learning and correcting. Mindful or Mindfull Social Media? Through lively sharing and discussion we will dive into the art of placing small bets or affordable losses that can lead to innovation.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.” This was back in the days of coupon-clipping, and while I momentarily pondered that as a response, I knew it was not “extreme ” enough for the interviewing board members. Perhaps that was an overshare?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 4, 2016

We’d like to provide our readers with a peek into what we do each day to accomplish our mission by introducing members of the faculty and staff via short interviews and conversations. The findings also revealed interesting cultural influences and regional differences in the propensity to engage in formal and informal volunteering.

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