Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 55

Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I could go into all the technical teachings and trainings, but you’re here for the true value behind a program like this—how six months can change someone’s life. . That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me? The Value of Mentorship. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Everyone in the organization has something they can teach us, particularly those on the front lines of delivering programs and services. Successful fundraisers have an intuitive desire to mentor and empower others to succeed. They are constantly on the hunt for new prospects.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. There are a growing number of opportunities to show up as an ally in the Salesforce ecosystem that enable you to make a real difference. You can review resumes, do mock interviews, or be a referral to job seekers through GEMs in Tech. Consciously Use Diverse Images.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

Encourage qualified volunteers to teach continuing education sessions . Offer mentor/mentee programs . If your association already has one, try creating a subgroup or different channel for volunteers. Permit volunteers to promote their employer if relevant to the association’s mission . Send thank you cards.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Teach your staff to fish: People aren’t born knowing how to build a major donor pipeline and expertly move folks through this pipeline. Unless your staff member has done this effectively before, and was mentored by someone who knew what they were doing, they’re going to naturally be resistant. Provide training and/or coaching.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. One example is the Rotary Club, which was formed as a place for people of different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs to come together and exchange valuable ideas, create friendships, and make a change. See why nonprofits love our volunteer management software!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference. That means our children will see a very different world to the one we have grown up in. Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

If I could identify what made them different from others – and what they shared in common – it might just hold the key for the rest of us to learn how to avoid burning out. Question: The book's servant leadership teachings are particularly interesting. They are highly effective mentors and coaches.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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Learning Mentoring Teach Authoring 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2017

So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. Mentoring is equally powerful. Respect And Accept - My Dad showed respect to and acceptance of people different from himself. He loved to learn.

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Lesson Life Business Teach 46

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Peer-to-peer learning models is a great way for staff to mentor each other and either learn a new skill or strengthen a previous skill.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement. Step up your communication game.

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Generation Management Mentoring Attitude 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement. Step up your communication game.

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Management Mentoring Generation Attitude 40

Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? . What do you want to teach your children and grandchildren? . My best advice is simply to try different tactics. If you had to pick one thing that our organization should never stop doing, what would it be? . What can you tell me about your family?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Girls4Tech programs are organized by regional coordinators and they are the ones who encourage employees to serve as role models and mentors, teaching the foundations of payments technology in fun, engaging ways. Adds Susan, “Our goal is to set the foundation so our employees can make a difference, one girl at a time.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement. Step up your communication game.

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Management Mentoring Generation Attitude 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. Mentoring is equally powerful. Respect And Accept - My Dad showed respect to and acceptance of people different from himself. He loved to learn.

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Lesson Life Business Teach 40

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. I may want to help end homelessness, but not have a clue how to make a difference on a scale that moves the needle. People Yearn to Express their Love . Your job is to help them do so. Philanthropically.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Are there really that many differences between generations? I just had the honor of being part of a new leaders group studying how different generations were leading in the work force and we found there were lots of differences between where people were in life. The ability to teach, with patience, is essential.

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Discussion Generation Donor Structure 211

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2015

On this Father's Day , I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. Mentoring is equally powerful. Respect & Accept - My Dad showed respect to and acceptance of people different from himself.

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Lesson Life Business Teach 40

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 26, 2005

Beth Kanter posted information about an interesting youth mentoring opportunity on the www.netsquared.org blog recently. They are looking for bloggers from around the world to be blogging mentors for 1 week as part of the Young Caucasus Women project, a group blog for young women from the Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia).

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 4, 2016

My professional role includes three aspects: teaching, research, and service. As a teacher or a mentor, seeing my students’ growth, whether it’s getting a dream job, winning an award, or presenting at a national conference, makes me proud. What has been your most rewarding experience or the proudest moment in your career so far?

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Journal Associations Philanthropy Lesson 66

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

When I think back on my time with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program, many different memories and candid moments pop into my mind. We take pay cuts, put ourselves out there, and take risks — all to make a difference. Youth Leadership Development. Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education. The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides grants related to nutrition and culinary education, life skills development, childhood hunger, and arts education. Areas served: US.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. Our approach is quite different than the traditional approach to company health insurance where the employer picks one plan for everyone. How important have mentors been to your career? Lindquist : It’s funny.

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Authoring Mentoring Leadership Advice 40

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I get training, my employer pays for me to go to these conferences, webinars, but I prioritize that, but I really could use a mentor. And she really guided me and mentored me. Hopefully, you can connect with other people who are in the chat and get a mentor. You teach people how to relate to you. Right, that was me.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

COVID-19 is forcing nonprofits to think differently about engaging supporters. sign up) to ask for donations (see our “No Money, More Problems” webinar for how), or host fundraising-specific events like multi-day virtual galas with different speakers, trainings on best virtual fundraising practices and webinars with donor special guests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Last week, I facilitated a peer learning session for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders and their mentors about healthy and productive meetings. We covered the best practices of meetings , both face-to-face and virtual meetings. The exercise teaches empathy.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 28, 2018

Not because of religious affinity--I'm an atheist Jew--but because church planters teach me new lessons about relevance and inclusion. But church planters pastors differ in an intriguing way: they are unapologetically evangelical. So big churches like Redeemer spend time mentoring and funding church plants.

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People Community Organization Podcast 32

Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Although the challenges differ by region, the outcome is the same everywhere: young people are simply not gaining the 21 st century skills and experience required for today's workforce. While her internship could be tough at times, Mackey's mentors at Year Up pushed her to move forward in her career. Libraries Building Bridges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

It’s time to think differently here. And the bottom line is that I came to the nonprofit space to make a difference and have a voice. There will be a lesson learned, there will be clear accountability and you might – just might – have mentored someone in important leadership skills. People do make mistakes. Leadership'

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NTEN

AUGUST 18, 2009

Here are some examples: William Reynolds of the University of Virginia is going to teach his student council how to use social media to better communicate with students. Tim Hogan and The Royal Order design firm are helping the Tutor/Mentor Connection in Chicago rearchitect and redesign their current site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students. The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students. The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 109

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. Tutoring or mentoring. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Graphic design.

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