Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2010

This enables great conversations: the serendipity effect is huge. I just wanted to highlight three conversations I had today, each of which shows why this is such a great opportunity for Benetech to attend. I had no idea when I agreed to the mentor gig that there would be something like this I actually know something (a lot) about.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

On September 6 in San Francisco, over 200 attendees at NTEN’s Leading Change Summit (14LCS) convened for its finale event: the Idea Accelerator. In order to ensure the work and concepts that emerged throughout the workshops had a launch pad, we created the Idea Accelerator as the final day’s focus, pushing those ideas into possibilities.”.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation. Here are some questions you can ask potential grantees, either as part of the application or as a follow-up conversation: Who at your organization can approve grant spending? How do you track time and effort?

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. Getting to know everyone: The best kind of personal connection is specialized, and writing a list of questions for each breakout room will help foster that conversation! That is the primary vibe of our breakout room option.

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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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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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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack has become a really invaluable tool for all the instructors to share ideas along the way,” says Punya Mishra, associate dean of scholarship and innovation at ASU. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When I say the phrase “Burn the Boats,” many people reflexively recoil at the idea, confusing total commitment with risk mitigation. The best leaders demonstrate a rare mix of confidence and humility – the confidence to abandon their own bad ideas quickly and the humility to admit they were wrong in the first place.

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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 Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Forging Conversations: Organize forums to discuss pertinent issues, such as Latino representation in politics or the significance of the Latino vote in driving societal change. Artistic Appreciation: Display the art, music, and literature of Latino artists.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Learn from reality.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Include statistics and fun facts where possible, and include a question at the end that would inspire conversation.” ChatGPT’s ability to create editorial calendars and generate blog post and social media post ideas is undeniably a time-saver. We also provide meals to those that need them.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Learn from reality.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Learn from reality.

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Learning Lesson Mentoring Chapter 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Learn from reality.

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Learning Lesson Life Mentoring 52

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In order to keep growing, we need the fresh ideas and experiences that only come with being exposed to new perspectives and solutions. The idea of a mentorship, webinar, or investment in a conference is dubbed a waste of time or money unless they’re the one teaching or mentoring. It has to stop. .

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Nonprofit Grant Mentoring Interview 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Resolutions Goals Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Goals'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2022

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Learn from reality.

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Learning Lesson Mentoring Chapter 52

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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Start meetings on time 58.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

I’ve had several conversations with him, and he says I can stay in touch. Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? . Are there others you would recommend we contact you to brainstorm this idea? And don’t ask leading questions or questions with an agenda or a particular idea in mind. — At a loss.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

If we lack the skills to avoid collaborative overload, manage difficult conversations, learn from failure, the resulting physical, emotional, and mental strain gets in the way of a nonprofit organization’s success. We had a dozen small groups that each brainstormed 20-50 ideas each. Mentoring program and cross training.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

We need to normalize those conversations, and then involve our children in acting with us for the climate. It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations. We’ve mentored, advised, and convened people from across the world. Start talking about it!

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Children Global Group Action 136

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Start meetings on time 58.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

After you’ve considered your foundation’s readiness and decided this approach makes sense, here are some practical, actionable ideas for developing participatory grantmaking in your funding institution. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Is this you?

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Participatory Model Leadership Application 112

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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

What I like most about events like the lecture at CASE is the opportunity to meet with brilliant students, who will be developing amazing, cool ventures just a few years from now and who are already brimming with exciting ideas and plans.

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Award Lecture Social Student 154

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Start meetings on time 58.

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Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 78

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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