Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor? And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. But do you really need a mentor? Why you need a nonprofit mentor. Guest Post by John Haydon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Here are seven tips to get feedback from your employees by conducting a staff survey: What questions to ask when designing a survey for staff . Consider the goal of your staff survey. What are your career goals? What are the biggest challenges to achieving your top career goals? . Here’s how to get started: 1.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you looking for tips to prepare your member engagement strategy for 2023? Subject matter experts (SMEs) can offer a wealth of industry information, save your staff time, and accelerate your learning program goals. Mentoring program. Build your diverse base of volunteer mentors, then begin recruiting mentees.

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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. TECH TIP: Teach in-demand skills and provide industry-specific certifications through Salesforce’s Trailhead , accessible with Nimble AMS. Education programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Perhaps you’re currently experiencing success and are looking for methods to maintain your organizational growth and exceed your future goals. There are seven success factors your association should prioritize as you work to meet and exceed your goals. Try setting measurable goals and KPIs to become a member-centric organization. “We

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2013

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. As one who has always considered their work in the sector a “ calling ” versus a job, I’ve been lucky to have some amazing mentors. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

In this post, we will explore five actionable tips that organizations can take to improve their volunteer programs, from communication to recognition. To be successful, volunteers need to know goals, expectations, and responsibilities associated with a volunteer opportunity. Transparency. Use a variety of training methods.

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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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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. And in fact, the research shows that people who are mentored get more job promotions and earn more than people who aren’t. They get stuff done.

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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. Here are five volunteer recruitment tips to help with P2P fundraisers: Reach out to long-time, engaged volunteers. Provide incentives for participation.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Here’s three tips to master your onboarding process: . Create a mentor program. . Be sure to outline the goals of the ambassador program early on. If your main goal is to raise awareness about your nonprofit , then each ambassador’s task list will look different than if you were trying to fundraise. . It’s a win-win!

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To help answer these questions, we’ve laid out some helpful tips on how to get started and where to go from there. If you have analytics without a plan, it won’t serve your goals. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Data Governance for tips. Most Engaged Members : Share the benefits of volunteering, mentoring or donating.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

However, these concepts, tips, and suggestions will be sure to help you no matter what kind of volunteer you’re managing. But, the most important tip is that you invest time in finding the right volunteers for the right roles. G=Goal (What is the goal we’re trying to accomplish?) Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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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. Goals most often associated with special events are financial. Equity Starts at the Beginning – “Who is on my planning committee?”

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

What committees are in place to help you meet your goals? . What are your goals? Once you communicate your goals, tell your board members what role they should play to help you get to where you want to be. Once you communicate your goals, tell your board members what role they should play to help you get to where you want to be.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ensuring that new staff members are well-versed in the system is not just about helping them perform their immediate tasks; it’s about equipping them to contribute meaningfully to the broader goals and strategies of your association. Assign a Mentor or Buddy Assign an experienced staff member as a mentor or buddy to the newcomer.

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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. Goals most often associated with special events are financial. Equity Starts at the Beginning – “Who is on my planning committee?”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

The fundraiser serves as mentor, sage, advisor, and guide.”. Along with this change in role comes a change in goal. The goal is now to help the donor.”. The goal is not “to raise $X amount.” Rather, the goal derives from the why of the organization’s existence and the why of the donor’s search for meaning and purpose.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program. First, some tips for your learning program based on our experience. We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don''t have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This guide will walk you through some of the top tips we have for recruiting volunteers during this time and even a list of top virtual volunteer ideas to try out. Tutoring or mentoring. Consider the tools you have at your disposal and the goals you want your volunteer to accomplish. Invest in top volunteer management software.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Asking about career goals and how they might be pursued at current job. Mentoring program and cross training. Paid volunteer team at another org. Encourage sharing what is learned at conferences with staff. Professional development plans/funds. Create a leadership library of nonprofit books for staff to check out and read.

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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

APRIL 22, 2024

Finally, the book’s tips for combating and managing day-to-day stress include : Take micro breaks. At the time, I was a management consultant and, like most people who experience high stress at work, I felt like burnout was an inevitable part of my success – something I would eventually need to go through to achieve my professional goals.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

How does this survey support our strategic plan or strategic goals? An Effective Survey Some tips for writing surveys include: Keep it short and to the point. Tie your data collection activity to your strategic plan or goals; the data is vital to informing action or business plans related to strategies. Can it inform action?

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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.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Research shows that 50% of development officers currently working aren’t meeting goals and expectations and are raising less than $500,000 annually. Tailor goals and expectations based on each officer’s role, tenure, experience, and portfolio. Measure the most important goals that lead to results.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

For Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), personalization for each young person (a “Little”) and their adult mentor (a “Big”) is critical to its mission. The pandemic forced BBBSA to quickly transform deep, in-person connections into virtual relationships.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

Here are our tips for recruiting new members to serve on your board of directors. Here are our tips to accomplishing that. A board member orientation is a great way to get new board members working toward the same goal as your other board members. How to recruit board members. Start with your volunteers. Conclusion.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Once you have your plan and calendar in place, it’s time to set out your goals. What is your attendee goal? For example, Parkinson’s Nebraska exceeded their fundraising goal by asking their supporters to participate in a fun and engaging challenge to walk the total distance of Nebraska. Download the free fundraising plan today!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. Set clear goals and objectives 52. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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