Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Furthermore, belonging predicts job satisfaction, engagement, and effort over and above employee’s perceptions of organizational culture or strategy, explains Deutser. Promote an open environment for inquiry, free of conflict, devoid of oppositional energy, and driven by a positive spirit of curiosity. So, what exactly is belonging?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Strengths like persuasion, problem solving, and persistence come to mind quickly. Poaching: It is the nature of the nonprofit environment for development officers to change employers. There is clearly an upside as working relationships can be strengthened. What does it take to be successful in fundraising?

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

Relationship to your cause or organization. Acknowledging a supporter’s relationship (e.g. Cultural consumption. What cultural touchstones are likely to speak to them? The question here is: what is already top of mind for our audience? Are our visuals and word choices accessible and meaningful to those audiences?

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

End-of-year performance reviews are just around the corner and this week’s Mind the Gap column from McKinsey features tips on how to navigate feedback with Gen Z workers , both from the employer and employee perspectives. Gen Z volunteers will have valuable perspectives on organizational culture, services, and systems.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace. Simplify Complex Work Environments.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Build an inclusive work environment . 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. 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. 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.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 7, 2020

And while many of us are busy making our personal New Year’s resolutions, we should also be thinking of how to be more successful , well-rounded cultural executives. To help, here are some thought-starters from the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team – along with a sneak-peek at what we have planned for 2020 so far. . .

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Also, recognize their efforts as soon as possible to ensure that the volunteer’s contribution is still fresh in their minds.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Team-oriented work can help workers form interpersonal relationships, which can boost overall satisfaction. Organizational culture. Without an objective in mind or ways to measure progress, employees can feel less driven. Fitness and mindfulness challenges. Leadership style. Lack of inclusivity and openness.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

Our use of digital devices, apps, email , and social media (even for work purposes) has crossed the line into an unhealthy relationship. Bring these habits and behaviors into the workplace and we create an toxic environment that threatens our wellbeing and resilience to do the important work that nonprofits need to do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. 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.

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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. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . How do you build a culture of resilience with mental health resources for nonprofits?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To reenergize your board and refocus their attention on your nonprofit’s priorities, use these best practices: Engage your board members in nonprofit strategic planning Empower board members to help with fundraising Create productive working relationships Your board is a powerful resource for your organization. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Here are some ideas for useful content that connects your mission to what may be top of mind for your supporters right now: Human services. Environmental.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors. 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.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. This mission statement explains the relationship between the members of their organization, their programming, and their impact very well. Next, ask about what language resonates with them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

In the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , my co-author Aliza Sherman and I share a framework to think more broadly about creating a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. It includes our relationship with our physical environment and in the workplace that refers to the nonprofit’s physical office space.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 16, 2014

They’re no stranger to a fun and engaging learning environment. Introducing the first article in our series about the importance of nonprofit workplace culture. It’s evident through her words that the mission is only possible through the collaboration of like-minded people with a common passion.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2017

In the very first meeting with a potential donor what you do, why it matters, and how they can help should be crystal clear to your audience— and all are absolutely critical to moving the supporter relationship forward. A brand story deepens existing relationships and helps forge new ones. It was a game-changer. The challenge.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As nonprofit fundraisers, we are competing for space in the minds of our donors with the brands they interact with on a daily basis. How strong are your relationships with the corporate for-profit sector? Now is the time to take hold of this opportunity to embrace digital strategies in order to raise more funds with less effort.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences.

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Classy

APRIL 22, 2021

We keep their missions in mind as we build reliable, secure, and robust fundraising tools that drive sustainable revenue to fund their missions. Enable and empower a culture of environmentally conscious stakeholders. Through research and many conversations, we solidified Classy’s sustainability charter and corporate commitments. .

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Considering the major benefits that corporate partnerships can offer, your nonprofit needs a defined strategy to raise more from corporate philanthropy and build stronger relationships with businesses. Benefits for nonprofits Nonprofits can access the following advantages by developing strong corporate relationships: Fundraising boost.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Fortunately, his book presents solutions to those challenges – especially ones so many of us find ourselves facing during the COVID-19 pandemic work environment. You’ll learn how to: Build and sustain relationships while working remotely. Establish presence in virtual meetings. Ask for assistance without looking lazy.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2018

Inside the heart, mind, and soul of the nonprofit CFO. All of this introspection led me to further dig into the nonprofit CFO’s soul, mind, and heart to ask: What lasting legacy does the nonprofit CFO want to create? The Cultural Trendsetter: Building Bridges Across the Organization. The Builder: Leaving a Lasting Legacy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Fortunately, his book presents solutions to those challenges – especially ones so many of us find ourselves facing during the COVID-19 pandemic work environment. You’ll learn how to: Build and sustain relationships while working remotely. Establish presence in virtual meetings. Ask for assistance without looking lazy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Fortunately, his book presents solutions to those challenges – especially ones so many of us find ourselves facing during the COVID-19 pandemic work environment. You’ll learn how to: Build and sustain relationships while working remotely. Establish presence in virtual meetings. Ask for assistance without looking lazy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Be mindful of talking too much yourself and of team members who speak too much or too little. That’s why we created the first tool to effectively assess the strength of relationships among a team. A psychological safe team is a connected team where everyone feels comfortable to speak up, be seen, and heard.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 26, 2010

I've been spending time recently interviewing people who run unusual cultural and learning venues. In the past, I've highlighted a few--like 826 Valencia and the Denver Community Museum --that I think have already influenced the way many traditional cultural organization do business. Skill-sharing free schools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. Organizational Culture of Balance Is Important.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 26, 2012

It seemed that my issue might linger indefinitely with this shall-go-unnamed agency, until one day, when a customer service representative took me off hold and turned out to be an especially attentive, thorough, and service-minded individual. Hire for your culture. Build trust relationships. Communicate the mission and strategy.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

When an organization embraces the culture of creating and empowering all staff to become “brand ambassadors,” authentic and exponential growth starts to happen. When organizations embrace this holistic culture, the nonprofit begins to come alive online. Lori''s passion is to create fundraising environments of ease and joy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-Business Relationship posted by Laura L. Manager of Curriculum Design & Innovation, ASU Lodestar Center Working as a nonprofit professional in the current economic environment can be challenging — and sometimes discouraging. Bush, Ph.D.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2009

This week, we've got ten tips to help your nonprofit find ways to use technology innovations to work more effectively while cutting back your impact on the environment through travel and commuting. Not only does travel use up money and valuable time that you could be spending in other ways, but it's costly to the environment.

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