Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2023. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

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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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in New York. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. Preparing a board matrix is a learning experience. Preparing this document is a learning experience. Cultivate Diversity. The importance of consensus.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor? The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. 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.

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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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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Learning program. Increase opportunities for deeper member connections by empowering your volunteers to lead in your learning program. Subject matter experts (SMEs) can offer a wealth of industry information, save your staff time, and accelerate your learning program goals. Mentoring program.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 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

JULY 12, 2023

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. A nd learn volunteer empowerment strategies to try out at your organization! Mentor/Mentee program. Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers?

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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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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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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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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Offer the opportunity for independent online learning. Financial literacy workshops. Online courses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2018. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. 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?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2020

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. So, ask for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2017. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. If you help people, they will want to help you. Learn from reality.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2022

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. If you help people, they will want to help you. Learn from reality.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. If you help people, they will want to help you. Learn from reality.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2015

In his new book, Discover Your True North , Bill George reminds us of the importance of making mentoring a two-way street. He explains that, "the best mentoring interactions spark mutual learning, exploration of similar values, and shared enjoyment. They fail to realize how much they can offer to their mentors.".

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Here are 4 tips to help volunteers gain the most value from the experience. Recruiting passionate volunteers and training them effectively will help your nonprofit nurture growth long-term. Appeal to Different Learning Types People learn and comprehend information in different ways.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Offer your members virtual and in-person opportunities to network, learn, and connect to increase engagement and offer membership value. Educating your employees on the importance of analytics and routinely updating records will eliminate errors and help you successfully leverage your data. We are very fortunate to have Nimble AMS.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. So, ask for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” Career coaches and mentors are great. I can’t over-emphasize the benefits of learning from people with a variety of perspectives and experiences. Take what you learn from your advisory group and improve on it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. He loved to learn. He lived to help other people learn. Mentoring is equally powerful.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2019

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. So, ask for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Unfortunately, this doesn’t inspire sustained learning or positive change.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Point a Compass to the Future Regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path. In fast-moving digital markets, regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path and adjust to unexpected challenges.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As we wrote in The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI , when used responsibly , AI can help nonprofit staff reduce the countless hours they spend doing labor-intensive and often energy-draining tasks—so they can focus instead on mission-critical work. Here are the core elements: Redefining “productivity.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. So, ask for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

You learn a lot about consumer preferences by reading the reviews on Yelp. Studying factual information will help you make better choices.” Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Learning is transformational.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 23, 2018

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. So, ask for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

It’s rare to learn of someone who entered a nonprofit career having always known that this is what they were born to do. Work with the new employee to help him/her learn the basic business practices important to the business of working to raise money within a nonprofit infrastructure.

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