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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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

It’s no longer possible to depend on professional allegiance as a buffer for less-than-stellar service. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. Memorialize the relationship guidelines in your operations manual. The board plays the central role of visionary.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Now that “disruption” is a business catchphrase, is “resilience” an equally common term in your professional vocabulary? We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. I’ve always understood the importance of relationships,” Kristine advised.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Early in our relationship, my executive coach reminded me that every CEO gets the organization they deserve. Don’t let “out of sight” become “out of mind.” Operate from a position of trust and the desire to build a positive culture both inside and outside of the office. shared this valuable advice.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2022

Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder of The Mindful Techie , shares tools and strategies on how to regain control and relieve the stressors that face us. How nonprofit professionals can adjust to the new workplace. 6 Ways Nonprofit Professionals Can Conquer Post-Pandemic Workplace Stress. How values have changed.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

A culture of learning, where curiosity is valued and debate encouraged, creates fertile ground for critical thinking. Leaders who promote professional development and education of all kinds also encourage teams to bring an expansive perspective to their work. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Strengths like persuasion, problem solving, and persistence come to mind quickly. There is clearly an upside as working relationships can be strengthened. Drafting a code of ethics for professional fundraisers was the first order of business for founders of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in 1960.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself.

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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. Businesses and nonprofits that invest in their employees’ professional development tend to increase their effectiveness and loyalty. Leadership style. Enrichment and advancement opportunities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As nonprofit professionals, I think it’s important that we take what I call an honest “humility audit” of our intentions when it comes to what we’re sharing with our supporters. . After all, this helps create real connections that you can nurture into long-lasting relationships. . I’m right there with you.

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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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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need. As you build out your hiring process, keep an eye on the kind of work culture you’re building. . A wider range of talent.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health,” explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube. 10-Year Thinking – Shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in ten-year time frames.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

With that knowledge we can reconstruct the entire brand relationship. We give it labels like “culture of philanthropy” and “donor-centered fundraising.” Everyone in your organization has a relationship with donors, whether they realize it or not. Who do you need to build relationships with? Donor Experience .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Professional development officers are relationship builders. 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. Be mindful of job hoppers. Clarify roles and responsibilities.

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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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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. But leave your mobile phone behind and if you are tempted to take it with you re-read Tip 1 and book a session with Mindful Techie who works with nonprofit professionals.

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Classy

MAY 26, 2021

Register for events that will appeal to the type of people you’re hoping to meet and that will be relevant to your personal and professional goals. . Visit and refresh your website, LinkedIn profile , and any other personal or professional accounts that you hope to share. Spruce Up Your Online Accounts and Personal Pages .

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DipJar

MARCH 21, 2022

Without the right tools, you could go into a donor relationship missing valuable information about the donor’s values, interests, and financial situation. Since donation matching can help increase a donor’s impact, this valuable knowledge can impact your relationship with a donor moving forward. Invest in the right tools. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Now more than ever we must create a robust workplace culture and stronger relationships to retain our humanness. The inability to create a variety of different contexts in our lives including different social roles, relationships, activities and goals. Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. Dedicated Team Building Games.

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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.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2022

After experiencing a dip in 2020, the health subsector and the arts, culture, and humanities subsector rebounded in 2021. The arts, culture, and humanities sector declined -5.6% . #3 – Several subsectors that experienced a decline in 2020 rebounded in 2021. The health subsector declined -5.7% between 2019 and 2020 and grew 7.7%

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Keep in mind that each state has different requirements; you must check with the Secretary of State for your state’s specific requirements. Procure necessary insurance coverage: general liability, property, directors and officers, professional responsibility, sexual abuse, and non-owned auto liability, if applicable. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. Rituals to Build Relationships. Rituals To Build Mindfulness.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Best Practices for Communicating with Volunteers Effective communication not only helps to clarify expectations but also fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and promotes accountability. 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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When it comes to success, either personally or professionally, mindset is everything. Having the right mindset can help you take chances you wouldn’t usually take, seize opportunities, create relationships, and cultivate confidence even in the face of failure. . But where does your mindset come from?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

HR professionals have been reporting a unique and notable trend: the shift in what organizations and leaders find necessary for a position. It allows potential employees to understand what personal characteristics align with culture and are the best fit. Conor specializes in communication and relationship building to strengthen teams.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 16, 2014

Introducing the first article in our series about the importance of nonprofit workplace culture. It’s About the Relationships: In her own words, Sara explained PENCIL as a group of people with “a commitment to education and a belief among the team that we’re all there because we enjoy and believe in what it is that we’re doing.”. ”I

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. A lot of what we’ve inherited, it’s based on white dominant culture,” she said. “If Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 25, 2021

With how negative and cynical many museum professionals (especially myself) sound about museums on Twitter and in other professional spaces the question that follows is: “Why do you keep choosing to work in museums since you think they are so awful/bad/whatever?” For what it’s worth I think the subtext of this question is great.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2017

Fundraising professionals continuously seek better methods to cultivate individual donors and obtain major gifts. 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.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Did you work on your culture of diversity, inclusiveness, and love of humanity ? . What was the state of your constituent relationships? If you don’t offer what your constituents want, need, and expect, your ability to communicate and build relationships will quickly deteriorate. Think back to how different things were.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

It’s easier to understand the culture behind tools like Facebook and Twitter when you spend some time posting your own pictures and experiences. Before this can happen, there are a couple of culture shifts: Professional learning is and should be a part of your job and honored by the culture.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

To make sure yours don’t get lumped in with the spam, here’s how to use your email communication to forge (or maintain) relationships with your constituents. A lot of what we’ve inherited, it’s based on white dominant culture,” she said. “If Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

So how do you go about creating a culture of personal gratitude for yourself and for your organization? As a nonprofit director, you probably already have your organization on your heart and mind 24/7. Block off five minutes a day for gratitude mindfulness. Use these ideas to further instill a culture of personal gratitude.

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