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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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

According to Qgiv data, nonprofits recruit 300 new donors on average through peer-to-peer fundraisers, so finding the right peer-to-peer campaign ideas for your organization is perfect to help you grow your donor base. Another BBBS peer-to-peer campaign idea that has seen a lot of success for different agencies is golfing events.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Career coaches and mentors are great. The opportunity to share challenges, in confidence, with the brightest colleagues in the business is an invaluable resource. Instead of focusing on your ideas, pay attention to others. Summarizing brings clarity to complicated ideas or discussions. This can be painful.

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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. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. You don’t need to over-share or offer superfluous information. Seek perspective and the counsel of trusted advisors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to enlist directors with influence to champion the idea. The idea is not to find fault but to discover opportunities for learning how to work together more effectively. Ask new members to share their first impressions or experiences with previous leadership groups. Was there anything that undermined our success?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

On September 6 in San Francisco, over 200 attendees at NTEN’s Leading Change Summit (14LCS) convened for its finale event: the Idea Accelerator. In order to ensure the work and concepts that emerged throughout the workshops had a launch pad, we created the Idea Accelerator as the final day’s focus, pushing those ideas into possibilities.”.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Amelia Dunlop Today, Dunlop shares these additional insights about her book: Question: Why did you write your book? She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We have a few ideas for how to take advantage of this robust new feature: Topic-based small group discussion: After your attendees have participated in a Workshop covering a specific topic, the session host announces breakout rooms with related thematic discussions per room. It also helps with the dreaded task of recalling names.

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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 (..)

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Employee Programs Presentation opportunities at new employee orientations Planning committees for holiday parties and other events Employee referral programs and rewards Flexible schedule Work from home Tuition reimbursement Internal training programs Mentoring programs Internal input groups Career day or fairs Fund-raising walks, and other volunteer (..)

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

If you're not sure whether to attend, here are some great reasons to do so, from the DMA's Toni Cumberbatch: Need fresh, innovative ideas to optimize your fundraising strategies? Jude, and many others will share their knowledge. You can share what you learn after the conference. You can share what you learn after the conference.

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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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Amelia Dunlop Earlier this year, Dunlop shared these additional insights about her book: Question: Why did you write your book? She explains that you need a mix of each of these.

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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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Matt Higgins Today, Higgins shares these insights with us: Question: What is the ‘Burn the Boats’ philosophy? When I say the phrase “Burn the Boats,” many people reflexively recoil at the idea, confusing total commitment with risk mitigation. Burn the Boats is based on the idea of ‘perpetual pursuit’. Higgins : Forget Plan B!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. Slack has become a really invaluable tool for all the instructors to share ideas along the way,” says Punya Mishra, associate dean of scholarship and innovation at ASU.

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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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

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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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 (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Two recent research studies take a pass at answering that questions and the findings should be useful to those mentoring emerging leaders in their organizations and looking for professional development opportunities for them. “ The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 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. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Encouraging tribute donations on Giving Tuesday and through the giving season isn’t just a good idea; it’s a game-changing strategy. Encourage donors to embrace the holiday spirit by dedicating their contributions to loved ones and sharing their stories on the CauseVox donor wall. What Are Tribute Donations?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2006

Via Joitske , Nancy White , and Britt Bravo , I read about The African Mentoring Project , run by Ore Somolu from Nigeria and who I know from the Global s projects. I saw this while I was busy mentoring for the Young Caucasus Women Blogging Project. So, I immediately emailed Ore to volunteer as a mentor. Some day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Additionally, she shares that the book can be used as a comprehensive guide to prepare yourself to make the most of your early career years. It can also be used for those who coach, mentor, counsel and advise early career women, with insights and exercises for those you are supporting. Or “I think Kristen was trying to share something.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site! ChatGPT’s ability to create editorial calendars and generate blog post and social media post ideas is undeniably a time-saver. Please note that National Cat Day is Sunday, October 29—some posts should center around that.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

When association leaders and staff want to gather information and opinions from their members, often the first idea is to conduct a member survey. Online qualitative tools (open-ended questions that collect ideas and opinions, or “soft data”) can be just as informative as a quantitative tool. or multiple choice questions (e.g.,

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In order to keep growing, we need the fresh ideas and experiences that only come with being exposed to new perspectives and solutions. Ultimately, I shared that my husband (not me) reuses Ziplock sandwich bags on occasion…you know, if the contents are not wet or crummy. It has to stop. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I am thrilled to share The Emerging Leaders Playbook. It offers a comprehensive guide for emerging leaders and their mentors to help them make sense of the changing nature of leadership. If you are an emerging nonprofit leader or mentoring one, what are your burning questions and most needed professional development topics?

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Make sure your employees old and new share at least a resemblance of your own passion for your nonprofit’s mission. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Do not try to force people to care about your nonprofit’s mission, find and work only with the people who already do. Get donor ready.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

As part of the set-up to the exercise, I share some examples from the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. We had a dozen small groups that each brainstormed 20-50 ideas each. Encourage sharing what is learned at conferences with staff. Mentoring program and cross training. Transparency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 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. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t.

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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. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t.

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