Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2018

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

But, it’s time to face the music for the opportunity to share what, in short, as cliche as it sounds, has changed the trajectory of my career, and life. Due to family circumstances and life situations, I started a small business in high school to pay the bills. I was the self-taught applicant that didn’t have a degree. .

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. The Circles are forward-looking groups of business people who are very much about learning from each other and thinking outside the box in a trusting environment.” That’s what I try to do in my own life.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of Your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

I don’t pretend to have led a life of perfection, but experience is a great teacher. To be candid, as a candidate for positions myself, as a courtesy, I’ve drafted letters of recommendation for mentors who would submit them. Poaching: It is the nature of the nonprofit environment for development officers to change employers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring. Leaders should also model work-life harmony , recognizing that work and life is never balanced. Creating norms and processes that promote psychological safety is critical for a caring work environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 28, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Life Professional Lesson Mentoring 49

Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It is knowing standards and best practices in nonprofit board service in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged and applauded. It is transcendent leadership and planning for turnover by mentoring and grooming leaders to take the helm when the opportunity arises. This is called sponsorship. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others. Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Identify how to best lead in hybrid work environments with the tools and competence to succeed. Ekelman : The key advantage to hybrid work is it provides employees with greater flexibility to manage what has become “work life balance” while providing employers with adequate opportunity for collaborative in person work opportunities.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Jess: Our core values at Qgiv foster an inclusive and highly collaborative environment, specifically our values of respect and openness. In addition, Qgiv promotes a flexible work environment to support a healthy work/life balance. Growing with this company has been one of the true joys of my life thus far.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

This may sound beneficial but it leads to increased stress levels and heightened anxiety in the work environment. . Leading where needed, listening and mentoring where you can. . Ironically nonprofit imposter syndrome can lead people to push themselves harder and strive to be more perfect than others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills. Michael : I was inspired to write the book as I neared retirement and looked back at my life and career. Even if you end up being the underdog in one facet of your life, you can take those lessons to be a true leader in other facets.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

With limited people and financial resources, leaders of nonprofit organizations must execute strong management styles that develop the talent of their teams, foster healthy working environments and encourage retention of valuable employees. Build a Supportive Structure. Without the right people on the bus, the team cannot be high performing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

They are learning the ways different generations adapt and grow in the workplace and how to build an environment that helps the organization succeed. Research shows that there is high turnover as employees experience burnout from a lack of work-life balance, fair compensation and career growth opportunities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

If a nonprofit wants to achieve the full scope of capability, then they must have the skilled talent that can reach it by providing a fair and competitive compensation in an already stressed environment. Organizations that provide a suitable work environment typically attract better candidates. Human resource investment.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

New Earth Foundation “seeks to fund innovative projects that enhance life on our planet and brighten the future, furthering peace.” . The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides grants related to nutrition and culinary education, life skills development, childhood hunger, and arts education. Areas served: Worldwide. New Earth Foundation.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

CA: Those who have asked are of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. CA: While I was busy conducting academic research and taking university classes to secure a master’s degree, I decided “real life” work experience in my area of interest would be helpful. Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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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. Both Millennials and GenZ are incredibly entrepreneurial and will expect more independent work environments. Train your managers on the value of appreciation.

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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. Both Millennials and GenZ are incredibly entrepreneurial and will expect more independent work environments. Train your managers on the value of appreciation.

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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. Both Millennials and GenZ are incredibly entrepreneurial and will expect more independent work environments. Train your managers on the value of appreciation.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This includes everything from a nonprofit’s mission to work-life balance to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI). Unhealthy work-life balance. Similarly, when work bleeds into an employee’s personal life, it can burn them out and decrease efficiency. Don’t: Undermine work-life balance. Lack of recognition.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Assigning millennials to mentor senior employees in a reverse or mutual mentorship program can foster cross-generational relationship building as well as develop leadership and communication skills in millennial employees. It turns out, only five percent of employees think ping pong tables and similar perks add value to the work environment.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Workshops, panels, discussions, mentoring, a thriving job board, and networking are all part of WOC, as well as a sister branch, Allies in Action , for white allies to support and learn. A little more than one year later and we have over 1,000 members across all states in the U.S. and several countries.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Girl Talk “We inspire all girls to be confident leaders through peer-to-peer mentoring programs.” The intentional language in their mission statement— all girls—also underscores one of the program benefits listed on their website: The young women participating in Girl Talk will get to “grow in an inclusive environment.”

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

The right environment will encourage their growth. In the current political and cultural environment trust is at a premium. It’s really wonderful for my life.” And business as usual can’t survive in an environment where lifelong learners live. But they are the foundation for outstanding professionalism.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

The unique challenge for nonprofits—especially those that rely on in-person support—will be providing virtual opportunities to their supporters to adapt to this new environment. This new environment is an opportunity to rethink solutions to strategic problems and create innovative virtual events that inspire supporters to do more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

"While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. It took place about three weeks after my sniper partner, Clay Hunt, took his own life.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Work-life balance. Fast forward to the last ten years, and our whole environment has changed, as well as our outlook. But for many of us, working from home saves a life changing amount of time and money, from packing meals – or eating out – to two hours spent on the freeway every day. Work-life balance.

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NTEN

APRIL 30, 2015

Long story short… I spent the first part of my adult life with a profound fear of flying. That one flight was my lucky escape from fear and toward a new life. This rapid learning in a fast-paced startup environment got me thinking that I could actually learn code. But once that wall broke down, it became part of my life.

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Judi Sohn

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

I am so grateful to Colorectal Cancer Coalition’s founder Nancy Roach for taking a chance on me and mentoring me through the early years. I also spoke to some of the consulting firms that specialize in Salesforce in a nonprofit environment. And on a personal note, you can practically eat off the floor of my data.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Become their friends and invite them to be your mentors. I started to see generous mentors everywhere. Then about six months ago, I stumbled into a professional training environment. But for me, it was an intense personal learning experience, couched in an energizing social environment. Learn from them. As Museum 2.0

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Work-life balance The age-old battle between how much you should be working and how much you should be living. Fast forward to the last ten years, and our whole environment has changed, as well as our outlook. Work-life balance I’m going to defer to leadership expert, Jamie Notter, who has a terrific Forbes article on this subject.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In this resource-strapped environment, it's arguable that not considering open source options seriously when evaluating your software toolbox is a disservice to your organization, board, constituents, and clients. . Identify or recruit some open-source mentors and build this skill set in your organization if it's not already there.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 2, 2005

I want to highlight a blog that I've been reading for a while, the Tutor Mentor Connection blog written by Daniel Bassill out of Chicago, Illinois. His blog gathers information and provides networking opportunities for people, like Daniel, who are involved with volunteer-based tutoring and mentoring programs.

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