Discussion, Information, Knowledge and Mentoring

Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

But what about the other half of the equation? Lately, I’ve been speaking and writing about the importance of emotional intelligence and how the softer skills add a critical dimension to digital initiatives. Focus on Mentoring Sue is a relationship builder. Mentoring is something I am passionate about,” Sue advised.

Skills

Skills Leadership Challenge Support

Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A moderator can begin conversations and ensure discussions adhere to your community guidelines. If something goes wrong, a volunteer moderator can intervene or report a discussion to a staff leader. Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program.

Associations

Associations Volunteer Mentoring Industry

Grow Your Confidence So You Can Grow Your Nonprofit’s Mission

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 24, 2021

Knowledge: Level the playing field. There is nothing as empowering as knowing what you’re talking about. In our information-saturated and Google-savvy society, we’re quick to spot an imposter and we’re quicker to recognize and affirm those who know their stuff. The expert curve has been irrevocably flattened by Google.

Exercise

Exercise Knowledge Google Roles

Webinars

How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

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Delivering a Better Volunteer Experience: 5 Tips for Nonprofits

Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits should provide all volunteers with information about their mission, vision, and impact, along with access to training resources, documented expectations, available channels for on-site and off-site communication, and ways to provide feedback about their overall experience. Leverage multimedia. Ongoing support.

Volunteer

Volunteer Experiment Tips Training

10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Young volunteers and interns who are lacking in the longer view of mobile and social media can quickly advance provided they are mentored by experienced communications or development staff, or given access to quality training. HTML Knowledge. Being behind the camera takes confidence and a familiarity with digital equipment.

Skills

Skills Management Media Social Media

Grow Your Confidence So You Can Grow Your Nonprofit’s Mission

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 24, 2021

Knowledge: Level the playing field. There is nothing as empowering as knowing what you’re talking about. In our information-saturated and Google-savvy society, we’re quick to spot an imposter and we’re quicker to recognize and affirm those who know their stuff. The expert curve has been irrevocably flattened by Google.

Exercise

Exercise Knowledge Google Roles

Three Fundraising Pros Give Their Advice On What You Should Do After You Get Laid Off

Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

It was estimated that about one million people lost their jobs. If they know you’re looking, they’ll be happy to pass along the relevant information. . Know a little about them and try to find commonalities. . Sarah : 1) Learn what you can about the organization. The pandemic hit the nonprofit sector hard. description.

Advice

Advice Giving Job Fundraising

Trainer’s Notebook: Tips for Good Openings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2017

Our group also visited Starfish Impact School , where we learned about their work to ensure indigenous girls have equal access to education and provided mentoring and training for young women graduates of Starfish. The goal is to get everyone comfortable, thinking about the content, and ready to enhance their preexisting knowledge.

Open

Open Guatemala Tips Training

Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

It’s all about teaching digital literacy and citizenship: the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically, behave safely, and interact responsibly in a digital world. So how do we teach kids and teens, who often can’t plan past lunch, how to think about their digital footprints and abstract concepts like ethics?

Literacy

Literacy Education Digital Teach

What are the key questions nonprofits should ask about social media training?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2008

This requires ongoing professional development and the skill or knowledge required should be part of the job description. The training should be meshed with the pilot/experiment and time for reflection at the end for the team to discuss what worked and what didn't. People need time to reflect on their technology use, share what they???ve

Social Media

Social Media Training Train Question

Living Case Studies: Integrated Social Media Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

Following the presentation, I provided feedback on best practices and how to extend them – then asked questions to kick off a group discussion. We used: I love grass-fed beef. Here’s some of the insights generated in the session. Ladder of Engagement.

Case Study

Case Study Social Media Studies Integration

Zerodivide seeks new board members

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Through mentors, professional networks and investor forums, ZeroDivide brings a deep knowledge of what makes a venture successful. Technology Industry: Social entrepreneurs, information technology thought leaders, and executive/senior management in technology-related companies. Each member is expected to serve on two committees.

San Francisco

San Francisco California Philanthropy Director

Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Here’s what I learned about the facilitating design thinking processes: What Is A Design Lab? I’ve been facilitating design labs for nonprofits and foundations, and continue to be excited about them because it is a way to generate feedback and ideas that can improve a strategy or program in service of the participants being served.

Design

Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy

7 Ways to Use Infographics to Recruit Volunteers and Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2017

With the growing access to data and data mining tools, nonprofits have a wealth of knowledge to help them like never before. After all, you don’t want to just share numbers and small bits of boring facts—you want to use this information to create content and messages that inspire. Where Data and Visuals Collide. Kinda magical, huh?

Volunteer

Volunteer Story Images NPO

[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I’ll be moderating today’s discussion as always. We do these webinars just about every Thursday throughout the year. You can really get a good sense of what we’re all about.

Gift

Gift Video Calendar email

Informal vs. Formal Learning: Creating a Blend!

Gyrus

APRIL 21, 2016

The corporate training world often questions and evaluates the concept of incorporating informal learning. The question always arises whether informal learning can be added to the formal learning and if so, how both can be combined together. Organize regular sessions where they can share their knowledge with a wider audience.

Blended

Blended Learning Create Evaluation

[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. We do these webinars just about every Thursday. And I’m really excited about this topic too. This webinar is about my podcast actually.

People

People Community Video Podcast

Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. Learn about open source options for the tools you use.

Open Source

Open Source Open Application Oracle

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

Mentoring

Mentoring Tips Kansas City Kansas

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

NpTag Tag and Nonprofit Collaborative Tag Project Types

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2006

I'm tagging information related to discussion, examples, and comments about nonprofits using tagging (or not using tagging) to prep for upcoming session at netsquared.org with the tag del.icio.us/nptag. Also, tagging mashed with search - for example, healthcare information in Google by Enoch Choi. Throwing seeds out?

Tag

Tag Collaboration Bookmarking Project

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Let the discussion sink in. Dont rehash the discussion later. You made your point.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

[VIDEO] Major Donor Stewardship – Strategies That Build Lasting Relationships With Your Most Significant Givers

Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

We are here to talk about major donor stewardship. I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I’ll be moderating today’s discussion as always. We do about 50 sessions a year. We got a great slate of webinars queued up for this year I’m really excited about. Thanks for joining us. You doing okay?

Relationship

Relationship Donor Build Video

What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

[VIDEO] Building a Better Grants Strategy Post-COVID

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. There’s all kinds of goodies on there, watch videos, learn all about us. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit more, discuss grants. Thanks for being here. I’m Steven.

Grant

Grant Build Video Strategy

[VIDEO] You’ve Been Let Go From Your Nonprofit Job – Now What?

Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector. That’s a good way to open up the discussion. We always joke about that analogy of, “Oh, we have to be prepared for, “Well, what if you get hit by.”

Job

Job Video Interview Nonprofit

Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, its the second persons turn to share about their "typical" day.

Job

Job Learning Mentoring Kansas City

How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Kansas City

Kansas City Business Kansas Mentoring

How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). I particularly found the following insightful from a discussion participant.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Survey

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Evaluation

Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

The Five Points Of Professionalism

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Professional

Professional Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Giving

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Do Exit Interviews

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Interview

Interview Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Leadership

Leadership Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Leadership

Leadership Management Mentoring Kansas City

Use A Board Of Advisors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Skills

Skills Leadership Team Build

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Skills

Skills International Communication Mentoring

[VIDEO] 4-Step Plan to More Donations and Greater Fundraising Results

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results. I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I’ll be moderating today’s discussion as always.

Results

Results Video Donation Fundraising

Do you have a brand strategy?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Strategy

Strategy Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Help Mentoring

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Leadership

Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring

Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

Place

Place Management Program Mentoring

Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Webinars

Trending Sources

Grow Your Confidence So You Can Grow Your Nonprofit’s Mission

Webinars

Delivering a Better Volunteer Experience: 5 Tips for Nonprofits

10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Grow Your Confidence So You Can Grow Your Nonprofit’s Mission

Three Fundraising Pros Give Their Advice On What You Should Do After You Get Laid Off

Trainer’s Notebook: Tips for Good Openings

Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

What are the key questions nonprofits should ask about social media training?

Living Case Studies: Integrated Social Media Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture

Zerodivide seeks new board members

Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

7 Ways to Use Infographics to Recruit Volunteers and Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story

[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

Informal vs. Formal Learning: Creating a Blend!

[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

NpTag Tag and Nonprofit Collaborative Tag Project Types

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

[VIDEO] Major Donor Stewardship – Strategies That Build Lasting Relationships With Your Most Significant Givers

What To Think About For Next Year

[VIDEO] Building a Better Grants Strategy Post-COVID

[VIDEO] You’ve Been Let Go From Your Nonprofit Job – Now What?

Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour

How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader

5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

The Five Points Of Professionalism

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Do Exit Interviews

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

Use A Board Of Advisors

Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

[VIDEO] 4-Step Plan to More Donations and Greater Fundraising Results

Do you have a brand strategy?

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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