Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Julian Birkinshaw shares the three drivers of discretionary effort (motivation) from employees in his new book, Becoming a Better Boss : Material drivers , including salary, bonuses, promotion, and prizes Social drivers , including recognition for achievement, status, and having good colleagues Personal drivers , including freedom to act, the opportunity to build expertise, and working for a worthwhile cause Take a moment now to reflect on where your business excels and where it falls short.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Are you still using an Excel membership template to manage your membership? Here's why you might want to reconsider.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

“The next generation of donors” is not just the latest fundraising trend or catchphrase for development teams. Nonprofit organizations have always tried to understand how to shift and modify their fundraising strategies to appeal to and resonate with the future generation of donors. But recently, there has been increased emphasis on this portion of the population given the massive wealth transfer that is reported to occur in the coming years.

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