Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In addition, she illustrates how we and our organizations can embrace our human fallibility, learn exactly when failure is our friend, and prevent most of it when it is not. Every kind of failure brings opportunities for learning and improvement,” says Edmondson.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

“Sometimes it’s hard to learn in front of people,” Jay-Z recently told Gayle King. He then went on to say that he loves “being a beacon and helping out my culture, people of color.” It’s a principle designed to help funders develop those sorely needed abundance mindsets and become beacons for change.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s a frenemy they’ve learned how to manage. Sandy Marsico, Founder and CEO of Sandstorm Design, described the challenge of balancing risk with growth like this: “You need the courage to take chances and the stomach to handle anxiety. These funds are designated for experimentation. You have to believe in yourself,” she advises.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. What is a culture of fundraising? Developing a strong fundraising culture within your organization creates the mindset that guides every interaction your team has with donors and strengthens the commitment they have to your mission.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills. Right now, there is a deficit of trust across social, governmental, and cultural organizations. In a recent Association 4.0

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident. Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together thousands of arts & cultural professionals from zoos, museums, aquaria, performing arts organizations, gardens, and beyond for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

When architects and construction professionals start designing a building, one of the first things they have to consider is accessibility. But if your web design isn’t accessible, you risk missing out on online donations and other conversions. How can web design affect your nonprofit’s accessibility? Read on to learn more. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Equity , the new book by Minal Bopaiah , is a timely guide to help leaders create more inclusive organizations using human-centered design and behavior change principles. She says her hope is that her book will open a door in your mind – a new way of seeing how we can design our organizations and why equity is so critical.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

You learn a lot about consumer preferences by reading the reviews on Yelp. Whether the new hire is a junior employee or head of a key department, they will represent the brand experience you want for members and shape the culture you seek for your staff. Customize Present options designed to appeal to the people you interview.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This means making it relevant and culturally appropriate. . To learn more about our design work, click here. The post Nonprofit Illustrations: Understanding the Design Process appeared first on Media Cause. (This will ensure that we don’t waste time on an idea that misses a key element or feels off-target).

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Equity , the book by Minal Bopaiah , is a timely guide to help leaders create more inclusive organizations using human-centered design and behavior change principles. She says her hope is that her book will open a door in your mind – a new way of seeing how we can design our organizations and why equity is so critical.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Equity , the new book by Minal Bopaiah , is a timely guide to help leaders create more inclusive organizations using human-centered design and behavior change principles. She says her hope is that her book will open a door in your mind – a new way of seeing how we can design our organizations and why equity is so critical.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Equity , the new book by Minal Bopaiah , is a timely guide to help leaders create more inclusive organizations using human-centered design and behavior change principles. She says her hope is that her book will open a door in your mind – a new way of seeing how we can design our organizations and why equity is so critical.

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Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

The best way to ready ourselves for this shifting environment is Continuous Learning. Continuous learning is an established persistent learning process, designed for bolstering the knowledge and skills of your workforce over time, and presents itself in many forms. Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The other day I attended an information session for a new initiative centered around increasing diversity in design. It was created and hosted by one of the largest design firms in the world, and because of their reputation and great PR team, the call was filled with designers, architects, and executives all ready to join the cause.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2024

Rather than focusing on skills your team hasn’t yet learned, invest in what your staff knows and perfect those skills. Apple, for example, focused on minimalist designs that allowed for intuitive use. Learn more Never miss an update from the Nimble AMS blog. Subscribe to our blog today! Subscribe to our blog

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Creative-problem solving on a small budget.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Hit play and let’s embark on a journey of growth, learning, and success together—because when you bloom, we all grow! Behavior design strategies can help. Listen to this episode.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Note from Beth: Blocking out time for your nonprofit’s staff to do planning and work on areas like organizational culture is essential for success. Designing the meeting so it is effective and encourages team-building can be tricky. Pre-work would prime me for the learning objectives. I was genuinely inspired.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Alan’s background as both a technology consultant and a CIO in museums and other cultural institutions meant he brought a unique perspective to a hot topic: technology implementations. During Alan’s session, he really focused on the importance of organization culture in technology projects. Alan provided the following insights.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Fortunately, you don’t need to learn coding or a new language. By allowing team members to express their perspectives on AI use, you foster a culture where creative ideas can surface, potentially leading to groundbreaking applications of AI in your work. This brings us to our next point.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

No longer confined to the more traditional, narrow lane of strictly managing an organization’s revenue and expense sheets, today’s nonprofit CFOs are increasingly asked to design a multifaceted approach that encompasses strategic vision, collaboration, and innovation. What makes them proud to come to work and be part of a team?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” I can’t over-emphasize the benefits of learning from people with a variety of perspectives and experiences.

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2021

While the pandemic has had a significant impact on artists and cultural institutions, it has forced many to take a fresh look at how they are building immersive, innovative digital experiences for arts and culture. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Elevating a world-class cultural landmark.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. Then, as you learn more about their challenges and opportunities, you can narrow the scope.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

But what about organizational culture? more likely to say their organization had a healthy workplace culture 1.3x This learning trail covers the basics of gen AI, natural language processing basics, and much more. Discover how on Trailhead, the free online learning platform from Salesforce.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them. Dave Gray : Dave Gray is a guru on the topics of design, innovation, culture and change. Why is learning the new important?

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Resilience , or learning to surf those breakers, must be a priority on the business agenda. We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. Learn Through Challenge Resilience goes beyond successfully recovering from a setback. CEOs must be role models for their teams.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners. Choosing a change management process that is well-suited to your organization’s needs, culture, and goals will ultimately increase the likelihood of successful change implementation. It’s difficult to undergo a significant organizational change without good data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2017

I really enjoy teaching in different cultural contexts and observing different learning styles and approaches to working for a nonprofit. When discussing the ideas in The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , people in Finland have figured out keeping calm versus fire drill culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience.

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