Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Your strategic plan and your budget are key components in this process. Explain how both documents reflect organizational priorities, goals, and objectives. Don’t try to cover everything in one meeting.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. According to Gallup , millennials seek managers who take on a mentoring role. Here are five member benefits early careerists will seek at any association: ? ? .

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Does your orientation and training program align with your mission and goals? Do not underestimate the importance of a good onboarding process for volunteers. Organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50% greater new-hire productivity. Are there parts of the process that could be improved?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

More objective decision-making—Clarity about your own goals, values, and priorities makes tough decisions easier and will give you confidence in your choices. Career coaches and mentors are great. The process of documentation illuminates insights you might not otherwise discover. The Circles offer a welcoming environment.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A great ambassador program starts with a great onboarding process. Here’s three tips to master your onboarding process: . Create a mentor program. . We’ll also cover the ambassador selection process so that you select the most qualified candidates. The selection process. Create a mentor program. .

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

“Whether you are developing a job description or trying to improve the vetting and selection process. HR analytics can bring objectivity to what is frequently a highly subjective process. You risk hiring someone who will be unhappy as a result of multiple misunderstandings due to the speedy process. I love that answer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Through our CARE Model process and other tools , we ensure communities and institutions embrace lived-experience data of marginalized populations in order to deconstruct underlying narratives and work together to find equitable solutions. Our goal is to develop platinum level Black- and Brown-led organizations.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Michelle has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive non-profit work culture as an advocate, expert in non-profit development and marketing, and mentor of BIPOC nonprofit professionals. Learn more on how to transform your approach to events–and your organization’s approach to fundraising in the process–through the excerpt below.

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Reflection Mentoring Goal Culture 88

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 52

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If you have analytics without a plan, it won’t serve your goals. To make this process more efficient, look at bringing all your systems into one repository. Visualizations will help you illustrate what your organization is doing to move your mission forward and will show what you need to do to achieve your goals.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The long-term goal is that this declines as each new generation advances, but as we have seen in recent years, these deep rooted social ethnic divides are ingrained in western societies and hardwired into how our cultures function. Set specific goals and targets for increasing diversity and inclusion, and create a plan to achieve those goals.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 102

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Research shows that nonprofits that have worked through a digital transformation process are fast, agile, and resilient. Their systems and processes help them pivot when an unexpected turn of events (a global pandemic or a tidal wave of social activism, for example) turns their operations upside-down.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2011

One of the project tasks is to develop a multilingual online learning community for partners, contributors, sponsors, participants, teams, mentors, social media techies from the region, and trainers to interact and share best practices. Chris lead us through a simple user design process based a book by Giles Colborne.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Michelle has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive non-profit work culture as an advocate, expert in non-profit development and marketing, and mentor of BIPOC nonprofit professionals. Learn more on how to transform your approach to events–and your organization’s approach to fundraising in the process–through the excerpt below.

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Game Reflection Mentoring Goal 70

Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. . Consider the goal of your staff survey. What are your career goals? What are the biggest challenges to achieving your top career goals? .

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Survey Associations Tips Interview 120

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Though it’s startlingly articulate, AI doesn’t think, and it doesn’t know your nonprofit’s goals or supporters as well as you do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

Voice your perspective, especially where you see areas of risk, roadblocks to our goals, or when something can be done in a better way. What a Typical Day looks like: We employ an agile-flavored software development process at Kindful. Work closely with quality assurance team members to ensure code is tested well.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Management 52

Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Set goals for your volunteer program. Set goals for your volunteer program.

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Volunteer Program Roles Training 86

Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. Aly Sterling Philanthropy explains that nonprofit strategic planning is the process of aligning your organization’s goals with your values to provide a dynamic performance map for the future.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 53

Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

By focusing effort on improving and optimizing processes, nonprofits can build a better volunteer experience that attracts and retains volunteers, leading to greater impact and success in achieving their missions. To be successful, volunteers need to know goals, expectations, and responsibilities associated with a volunteer opportunity.

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Volunteer Experiment Tips Training 95

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Involve them in the process and create that shared vision together. Another way to establish consistency is to standardize processes and policies regardless of the team manager. Research shows that 50% of development officers currently working aren’t meeting goals and expectations and are raising less than $500,000 annually.

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Develop Management Gift Proposal 73

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we cross the milestone of having 1 million Trailhead badges earned, now is a great opportunity to reflect and share key takeaways on what our team learned through the process of designing and implementing a learning program on Trailhead. Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Your leadership may set some parameters or fixed criteria around grantmaking goals, grant use, or eligibility. If you choose this route, you’ll need a transparent process for how you select from those who apply. Alternatively, you could forsake a participant application process in favor of shifting power immediately.

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Participatory Model Leadership Application 112

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Supporting individuals with autism in the workplace starts with your recruitment and hiring process: Look for competency instead of “culture fit”. Autistic employees might also need longer to learn a new task, or they may require support to process and break down information. 1) Inclusive Hiring Practices.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To push your fundraising efforts past the finish line, you want to engage supporters who have a deep connection with your cause and a motivation to help you reach your goals. Cheer on your volunteers to help them reach their goals. Use social media to connect with potential participants. Provide incentives for participation.

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Volunteer Tips Fundraising Social Media 52

Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

Efforts need to be coordinated across the organization so that data informs your decision-making process, whether it is deciding on a meeting venue or supporting your strategic plan. How does this survey support our strategic plan or strategic goals? Can we achieve our intended results without asking members to complete a survey?

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

The onset of COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on black and brown communities pushed the social sector to pivot, stretch and temporarily shutter programs in service to a singular goal: survival. LEE invests in leaders of color with a goal of creating a new type of political leadership. Hold philanthropy accountable.

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Change Vietnam Nonprofit Leadership 91

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When welcoming a new staff member into your organization, the onboarding process plays a pivotal role in shaping their future at your association. Your AMS is the lifeblood of your operations, streamlining processes, managing member data, and facilitating communication. Become the association you were meant to be through MatrixMaxx!

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Tips Mentoring Associations Training 264

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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