Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership is interactive, risky, and experimental.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

posted by Laura Taylor Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. Nonprofits are known for their expertise in effective group work. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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Charity Village

JUNE 30, 2022

The role of workplace and community culture has become a major focus in discussions about organizational development and effectiveness. The post Is a “culture of service” harming nonprofit professionals? What do we mean […]. appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2023

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good Seventy-two percent of individuals say that the presence of a charity rating badge increases their likelihood of giving. All three programs are free to use, accept online donations for your nonprofit, and are nonprofit organizations themselves.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. As a leading nonprofit, similar to Rotary, Lions, or Kiwanis, it’s a membership organization, but the focus is community service. Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. People truly are any company or nonprofit’s best asset and higher employee satisfaction is crucial for retention and production. Start with listening.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Getting your leadership on board with streamlining your grantee application may require some planning. Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready. The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s getting buy-in.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2022

posted by Nico Marcolongo Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The combined disruptions of these phenomena are affecting business structures, organizational cultures, and processes. Leadership requires cultivating healthy inter-personal relationships based on mutual trust.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

There are several points during the year when donors expect to interact with a nonprofit they support. If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. What is a culture of fundraising? A nonprofit’s team of employees is its best asset when it comes to engaging donors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . One of my favorite thinkers and writers about organizations and leadership is Peter Drucker. You’re part of the problem.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 5, 2022

We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. But there is one area that is often overlooked when trying to fix problems: the culture of the organization […].

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. “The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. The digital age is all about leadership. It’s the style of the CEO and executive team that drives the governance and the culture. ” Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn made this observation.

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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.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While there are dozens of sessions designed to pique anyone’s interest, we wanted to highlight some specifically created for the arts and culture audience. Super Session: Cultural Organizations as Community Connectors—How to Promote Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion. How to Financially Recession Proof your Nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 30, 2019

posted by Karen Kormendy Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. When Mintz took over as CEO, to implement a high-performance culture she followed several key processes: establishing clarity, an organizational plan and a more fluid hierarchy that allows for employee development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit , using the code VIRTUAL. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

posted by Kurtis Espino Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit human service organizations consist of a wide range of organizations focusing on delivering solutions to communities through health care, housing assistance, family-oriented services, youth development, and more.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. When it comes to boosting funding for your nonprofit, there are multiple paths that can lead you to your desired destination. Take your fundraising game to the next level.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

That’s because stability and consistency in leadership at Costco rules. Including your nonprofit. Customer service is embedded in Costco’s culture. And the people behind your mission and your culture. In over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, there’s one thing I’ve learned. Culture can make or break you.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

posted by Theresa Adkison Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. If you’re like many of us working in nonprofit leadership today, you’re more than likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. Make sure you and your stakeholders agree on your nonprofit’s reason for being.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Leading with Purpose: Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders The nonprofit sector thrives on passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Leading a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional management styles. But passion alone doesn’t guarantee success.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 20, 2019

posted by Jordyn Shafer-Frie Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. What is risk culture? “.staff Such a culture supports an open discussion about uncertainties and opportunities, encourages staff to express concerns, and maintains processes to elevate concerns to appropriate levels.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2017

Last week, I was honored to do several workshops hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara on how nonprofits can link a culture of well being to outcomes based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Crisis As Workplace Culture. Culture becomes one of detachment and disengagement.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

Click here to participate in the full webinar from the Grantmaking Thought Leadership webinar series. Webinar: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Wellbeing for Grantmakers. ” The post The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 230: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Wellbeing for Grantmakers first appeared on npENGAGE. .”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Traditional vs. holistic It’s unclear how many nonprofit consultants and consulting firms are currently operating in the United States, but by a quick Google search it appears to be hundreds. There are numerous articles on different types of nonprofit consultants and their specific niches of how they serve nonprofits.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. Brooks’ nonprofit management course at the Harvard Kennedy School. But it’s much harder to dig up examples of intrapreneurship in the nonprofit world than it is in the for-profit world.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

from our friends at ParsonsTKO Selecting technology for a nonprofit or social good organization can take significant time and effort. They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

posted by Kelly Hart Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. There is no doubt that nonprofits are driven by core values, mission and social goals. With nearly 11 million employees working in the nonprofit sector, staff well-being is a critical concern to organizations.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Last week Candid hit a milestone, launching our biggest, most robust nonprofit compensation report yet. Featuring 40% more compensation data compared to last year’s report on 14 top leadership positions—including CEO, CFO, and more. However, organizations in the highest budget band (>$50M), saw a decrease of -0.9%.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, cultivating a fair and supportive work environment is essential to ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering the success of the organization. Read on as we explore the concept of an environment of fairness, the impact of the pandemic on workplace culture, and the need for good management and accountability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

It’s not secret to nonprofits that fundraising is critical to the success of your mission. Is culture of philanthropy embedded in the way that everyone does their work? What is a culture of philanthropy? The E-Book offers 10 thought pieces on this idea – from leadership to everyone in the organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

posted by Cecilia Gutierrez Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Workforce diversity is a significant concern for nonprofits with the recent growth of diverse populations in the U.S. nonprofit workforce and executive leadership identified as white. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

Recently, I was invited to participate in a staff “Lunch and Learn,” by Connor Diemand-Yauman , CEO of Philanthropy University , about building a culture of wellbeing in the nonprofit workplace and capacity building. ” I asked Connor about how they use this particular cultural nudge and cue.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” You can use a variety of tools to do this: Inclusive leadership – ensuring all voices at all levels are invited and responsible for the outcome of the work. Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. The Council on Nonprofits has samples to review.

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