Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Is it even possible in organizations where the staff has little control over who fills those seats? 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.”. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Meme: To disrupt traditional research methodologies, MEASURE has developed the CARE model to help BIPOC-led organizations identify their theory of change and measure their impact. Our goal is to develop platinum level Black- and Brown-led organizations. Black-led organizations receive only 1% of philanthropic funding.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A moderator can begin conversations and ensure discussions adhere to your community guidelines. Ambassadors build member engagement within your online community platform by fostering conversation. Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's 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 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

APRIL 15, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Be prepared to offer industry-specific certifications at your organization so early careerists can market themselves to potential employers. Mentorships.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Even though these instances are few and far between, your grantmaking organization needs to be prepared. Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

However, the data you gather will depend on what information proves to be most useful for your organization. Before adding talent, have a thoughtful conversation. When a manager wants to add talent, have a thoughtful conversation,” Sarah advised. Review the job description carefully to determine what new expertise is needed.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Career coaches and mentors are great. Vistage contends that because the CEO has the biggest impact on the organization, he or she also is the person who needs to have the most expansive point of view and the broadest professional development.” Observe behavior.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. So how do event organizers generate this boiled-down interconnectivity? Peer-to-peer mentoring: There are plenty of instances where attendees are inspired by the speakers they listen to in various Workshops.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Like this article? Get another!

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. I had always been an informal mentor, but when I moved to Florida, I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a volunteer, a ‘Big Sister’.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Organizations need a solid leadership succession plan in order to prevent potential crises resulting from life’s curveballs. In creating a succession plan, you contribute to the longevity of your organization. Regardless of your position in your nonprofit, you can make a difference in determining your organization’s future.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Have you noticed that when talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fundraising , the conversation frequently mentions the lack of suitable candidates of color? But if you want to diversify your development office, or even just start the conversation, here are a few relatively simple suggestions to consider.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. As courses progress, Slack is used as the central channel for all course communications, including peer collaboration, speaker announcements, industry news, and mentor feedback. In the 2020 U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

During isolation, many people reported that it was nice to feel like someone is having a conversation with you, about topics you find interesting. Clubhouse is organized by different rooms that are specific to a certain information topic and are appropriately called, you may have guessed it: clubs. Enter: Clubhouse. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Flipcause is here to help.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” Prioritizing and fostering human skills among staff will not only help the organization become more human-centered, it will help alleviate the anxiety AI adoption can cause staff.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

There are many ways your nonprofit can test the AI waters , h owever, in this post, we’re focusing on how you can use AI to improve your organization’s written content. ” Much like a fundraising platform , an enterprise AI platform enables your organization to access an array of resources and templates.

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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

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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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

From ensuring equal access to education to advocating for mental health awareness to creating black history for future generations, all of these organizations inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. Check out the campaign here and learn more about this incredible organization. Black Teacher Project. The Urban League of Portland.

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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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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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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

What can your organization learn from parades, ice cream cones, strollers, and Mickey Mouse? but because I have long been intrigued by Disney Institute , an organization dedicated to helping others learn from the core competencies in which The Walt Disney Company excels, namely Leadership, Customer Service, and Employee Engagement.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Everyone in the organization has something they can teach us, particularly those on the front lines of delivering programs and services. The active listening comes in because the effective solicitor knows how to guide the conversation and make every moment they are speaking count. Laura Fredericks, J.D.,

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