Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We need to do everything possible to engage, develop, and inspire them—and to advance them into leadership roles, all the way to the C-suite and board positions, if they so choose.” Leadership Development : Do women have access to effective development?

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. It also emphasizes recruitment and retention of top-tier talent. The path to fostering intrapreneurship is not without its challenges.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

Fundraising roles remain unfilled and deliberate downsizing or attrition contributes to fatigue from being overworked and overburdened. Leadership Respondents expressed their concerns about frequent changes in leadership and its effect on the organization’s ability to fundraise.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? In the broadest sense, employee retention depends on a combination of factors, including work-life balance, benefits, compensation, development and learning opportunities , and more.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Fostering a Culture of Empowerment to Enhance Your Team’s Sense of Belonging Presented by John Yen, Director of Technology, Polytechnic School How can technology leaders provide avenues for success, growth, and agency among faculty and staff? Can we spread this work beyond our departments and be catalysts for vibrant cultures of belonging?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Operations & Leadership How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples) 17 min read Read Now 2. Operations & Leadership Programs Nonprofit Membership Models: The What, Why, and How 10 min read Read Now 3. Want some help? Develop a Public Relations Plan Advocacy is about being the voice of change.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions. Volunteers need to understand what is expected of them, what their role will entail, how to perform duties effectively, and what impact their contributions will have in the community. Gathering feedback.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Being able to see people who look like them on boards and in leadership roles can only encourage a future generation of diverse leaders to help promote nonprofit missions. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

posted by Azra Hussain Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leaders who wish to successfully run a nonprofit and continue to positively impact society in the future will need to focus their energy in three key areas: staff recruitment, fundraising, and donor and staff retention. Recruiting.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Some of these factors are environmental and out of your control: the economy, politics, changes in leadership, and pandemics. Retention saves money by reducing recruiting and training costs and increases income by eliminating relationship disruptions, thus shortening the time between first solicitation and first gift.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The authors define middle managers as the people who are at least once removed from the front line and at least a layer below the senior leadership. And, only those managers can craft the types of tailored—as opposed to one-size-fits-all—working arrangements that will aid in both recruitment and retention.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

posted by Sabrina Esquivel Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The process should be 30 to 90 days to ensure the employee feels supported and transitions into their new role successfully. to enhance culture as well. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. Benefits like these can be the difference in recruiting and retention efforts, despite potential short falls elsewhere in the organization. As the U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Authors Anish Batlaw and Ram Charan provide you through these case studies a guide for how to take a data driven approach and playbook to identifying, hiring and investing in the right people, placing them in the right roles, and then setting them up for success. Build a culture of extreme collaboration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2014

But what if taking the time to focus on other things, like measurement and new staff orientation, would provide better retention rates and a happier staff? The second interview in our nonprofit culture series focuses on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands. So what can your organization do? Featured Nonprofit Marketing Plan'

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

posted by Jennifer Brauer Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. This issue can lead to a lack of recruitment and retention techniques. There are two main areas that nonprofit organizations should be focusing on to improve their HR departments – recruitment and retention. Recruitment.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

posted by Kelsey Duman Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Organizations with small staffs create an organizational culture that is reliant few individuals. Reallocate financial resources to emphasize the critical nature of SHRM and its value when applied to employee retention and satisfaction.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 18, 2020

The benefits of an inclusive culture and diverse team are well reported. However, even with the increased attention on diversity, inclusion and equity over the last few years, the nonprofit world has been slow to make any significant progress across boards , leadership , and teams. . Is a degree needed to excel in the role?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2022

Authors Anish Batlaw and Ram Charan provide you through these case studies a guide for how to take a data driven approach and playbook to identifying, hiring and investing in the right people, placing them in the right roles, and then setting them up for success. Build a culture of extreme collaboration.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Leadership style. Organizational culture. Increased retention. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Lack of leadership support. Delegate this responsibility to managers so directs have a consistent touchpoint to leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 26, 2022

This leadership role is responsible for overall success of our recurring revenue clients, growth of the practice, renewals, and profitability for the line of business. Key metrics for this role include Sales and Growth Target, Net Promotor Scores and employee growth and retention metrics.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2022

posted by Jackelyn Latham Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Although there is no single response that can lead to racial justice and racial equity in our society, nonprofits play an important role in creating change, accessing resources, and attaining opportunities. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

When faced with continuing uncertainty, your fundraising plan needs to incorporate strategies for retention and stewardship of your existing donors. Successful fundraising takes the commitment of the entire organization, not just the fundraising team. This is even more essential during challenging times.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In fact, “an inability to hire qualified staff within a limited budget” was the most commonly cited challenge in the 2017 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey , which also found that 81% of nonprofits do not have a formal retention policy. Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit. Reynolds, Ph.D,

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Within “Leadership” criteria (“I understand the long-term strategy of this organization,” and “The leaders of this organization care about their employees’ well being”), positive responses peaked at 93% in 2021 (90% this year) among the top 50 and 82% in 2021 (76% this year) among the rest.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. In heart-based cultures, people feel safe pushing back and improving each other’s ideas. Baird/Sullivan : In cultures dominated by fear, silence and compliance become the norms rather than clear communication and open debate.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

From Inspiration to Cultivation – The Board’s Role While personal contributions light the way, board members play an equally decisive role in nurturing your donor garden. Philanthropy – The Cultural Coaxing You know what’s contagious? The board’s attitude towards fundraising.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Effective digital fundraising requires tech support to drive income growth, insights, and retention. As fundraising programmes continue to become inherently digital, roles, skills, and ways of working are rapidly changing. No nonprofit should embark on donor acquisition without considering what happens next. Evolution or Revolution?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Donors have rights, and these rights play a key role in your daily thoughts, actions and activities. Consider these tips to increase donor retention: Annual Information: Sharing your annual report—via your website, for example—demonstrates commitment to your mission, increasing donor trust. Ethical Leadership. Ethical Audit.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 4, 2023

Companies substantially benefit from showing they care about the causes their employees hold dear because it provides staff members with direct signs of their positive influence, leading to higher employee satisfaction and retention.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Staffing, Retention, and Burnout. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. Nonprofits can also support retention by helping current employees build new skills or upgrade existing ones. Why are people leaving their jobs? Bridging Skills Gaps.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 9, 2019

posted by Kristin Harvey Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Unfortunately, the data shows that 81 percent of organizations are without a retention program. A recruitment plan supports retention from the start. Offering creative benefits can help when there are budget limitations. Recruitment.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

posted by Deborah Robles Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program Manager, A New Leaf - Mesa, AZ. Staff retention seems not only difficult, but near impossible to understand because of the intense amount of work. The office culture for one should be closely considered.

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