Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement.

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Culture Companies People Create 72

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Remember that thankfulness and appreciation are the two most important values you can share with our employees and teach them to live by: make them the core foundation of your culture.

Effective 78

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. Rituals can also be used by teams in the workplace to improve effectiveness. I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I There is a whole book devoted to the topic, “ Rituals at Work.”) That is twenty years!

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Reflection Professional Facilitation San Jose 73

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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Mentoring Policy Technique News 79

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., For example, Candid’s development team aims to do this quarterly to strengthen our relationship with our funders.

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Giving Retention Gift Hosting 112

sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. The goal was the same then as it is now: Use it to make something work better. What is better?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Filled with relatable case studies from top-performing individuals and companies—including Tim Cook, Starbucks, and Microsoft—Briceño lays out crisp, clear tactics for constant learning that will take your team to the next level and create a culture of high performance. Common habits that suppress individuals and teams from improving.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this episode, learn about strategic areas to focus on for better results and use the SMART framework to make sure your goals guide your planning. Choosing Vendors That Align with Your Organization’s Mission and Goals The nonprofit coffee talk podcast Your organization’s mission is a driving force that motivates everyone in it.

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Podcast Fundraising Storytelling Culture 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

What Sesame Street Can Teach Us About the Giving Challenge – Guest Post by Susie Bowie. Better yet, can you combine it with an existing goal or effort to concentrate your success? I just read a fun piece on Next Avenue called “5 Sesame Street Lessons We Need Again As Adults” by Bryce Kirchoff. and Marie Selby Foundation, John S.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Encourage your fundraisers to start and join teams to compete for fundraising badges like the top fundraising team and the team with the most donors. Encourage your fundraisers to set personal goals. Once your fundraisers create their pages, have them set a personal fundraising goal.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Behind the scenes, there’s a Salesforce.org team that dreamed big and delivered on Trailhead to the tune of six-figure results. Collaborate: What teams inside and outside of your organization will you enroll in your vision? You may have even earned some badges. We gathered input from customers, partners, and employees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Rituals leverage our brains’ ability to run on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted by other things, such as potentially contracting a deadly disease. Many successful nonprofit professionals use rituals, either for personal productivity or team productivity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In “ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Explain why you want to do what you do, then how you will do it, and finally what end goal you are aiming to achieve. Conversely, the mission statement encompasses your shorter target goal and can be changed once that goal is met. Again, this should be a short, memorable summary of your goals and purpose.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

I''m looking forward to teaching a Master Class at San Francisco''s Presidio Graduate School on September 18th. Current Presidio MBA student and Benetech team member Julie Noblitt wrote a generous blog post about the master class last week. Should be exciting to interact with more Presidio students!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. It is not a goal or a strategy. A person’s vision is her image of a possible future. It is a dream!

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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 (..)

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Policy Technique News 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 89

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement.

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Culture People Create Chapter 52

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

As the article mentions, the Nimble AMS team believes that training is about more than just taking a class or two after your new system goes live. That’s why the Nimble AMS team now offers the Nimble AMS Administrator II class. It’s a critical piece of the entire AMS implementation. Read our customer case studies. Get started.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Remember that thankfulness and appreciation are the two most important values you can share with our employees and teach them to live by: make them the core foundation of your culture.

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Effective Communication Leadership Teach 72

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For example, teach your donors something that will stun them about your nonprofit’s work, or show them an actual picture of your work that makes everyone smile. Remember SMART goals? If you’ve attended management workshops that drilled you on the SMART goals, now is the time to use them. Or do both! May we hear from you ?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In “ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2013

Inspired by the Ramblers -- the Midnight Rambler 's team of one determined skipper and six dedicated amateur sailors -- here are five crucial strategies, with proven tactics , for Teamwork at The Edge of human endurance. Strategy #1: Put team unity first. Make the team the rock star. Realistic job previews are important."

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Teach Strategy Lesson United States 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. Today brings a new book and step-by-step guide for specialists, professionals, managers and independent contracts who want to achieve success in their work. Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J.

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Work ROI Law Project 63

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Remember that thankfulness and appreciation are the two most important values you can share with our employees and teach them to live by: make them the core foundation of your culture.

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Effective Communication Leadership Teach 75

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement. Complacency.

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Leadership Culture Teach Chapter 52

Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

A nonprofit’s team of employees is its best asset when it comes to engaging donors. They understand the donor’s desire to help and have proven their dedication to reaching the goals of the nonprofit. Getting your team involved. What is a culture of fundraising? The Stewardship Phase.

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Culture Create Phase Fundraising 94

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Remember that thankfulness and appreciation are the two most important values you can share with our employees and teach them to live by: make them the core foundation of your culture.

Effective 52

Effective Communication Leadership Teach 52

Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Rainforest Alliance is an incredibly diverse and connected organization, requiring symbiotic coordination between all of their people and departments working towards a common goal that reflects the complex landscapes the organization seeks to protect. . Working with Cloud for Good has been fantastic.” .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2021

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement.

Culture 52

Culture Companies People Create 52

Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers. Have your fundraising mastery recognized with a CFRE Certification The CFRE certification process pushes you to achieve your goals as a fundraiser.

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Fundraising Demonstration Skills Application 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Remember that thankfulness and appreciation are the two most important values you can share with our employees and teach them to live by: make them the core foundation of your culture.

Effective 52

Effective Communication Leadership Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Remember that thankfulness and appreciation are the two most important values you can share with our employees and teach them to live by: make them the core foundation of your culture.

Effective 52

Effective Communication Leadership Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 1, 2021

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Persistence and Consistency. Encouragement.

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Culture People Create Chapter 52

Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Our team each has a personal calendar for their own appointments, we have a team calendar for activities that everyone needs to know about or participate in, and we have a “Days Off” calendar where people note dates or partial days they’ll be out of the office. Gently remind team members to use the tool.

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