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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, we need to recognize and respect this dynamic as we lead and support our teams. We may not fully relate to someone’s specific loss, but we can still act empathetically and provide support. You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

The university now uses the collaboration tool to host classroom discussions, develop new courses, and support students — both on campus and online. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. But with Slack, they were able to build morale and resiliency.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For most nonprofit organizations, volunteers serve in capacities that are vitally important to the organization’s impact. Well-managed volunteers provide incredible value, giving organizations the ability to strategically position themselves for continual growth and impact. Job titles, job descriptions and training.

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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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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

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

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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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Volunteer to support one or more of the thousands of Trailblazers pivoting to Salesforce careers from other industries. You can review resumes, do mock interviews, or be a referral to job seekers through GEMs in Tech. You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Accept Responsibility for Unintended Impact.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Then build the email so that every word, every image, every bit of formatting supports them to take that action. Your fundraising emails have ONE JOB: get people to take action. So, as you write, get to the heart of it: “Here are people or animals who need support. These jobs can be accessed via public transportation.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Thanks for the support, team. . The hope in sharing part of my story is to give program insight to applicants, share the immense value to supporters of the program, and give thanks to my incredibly supportive team. . C—Know me professionally as I’ve stepped into this new career path. I am still pinching myself over this dream!

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

When it happened to me, it didn’t just impact me financially; it also affected me . It was estimated that about one million people lost their jobs. Your network sees plenty of job opportunities. You wake up and you have to search for a new job. Then you can look for alignment in a job. emotionally.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Society depends on nonprofits, nonprofits require sustainable revenue, sustainable revenue comes in large part from fundraising professionals, and fundraising professionals need more support and appreciation. In one study, 51% of fundraisers planned to quit their current jobs and 75% considered quitting in a given year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Responsive tech support.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

Job Description Our objective here at Kindful is to make our nonprofit customers successful in their missions. Every day you’ll inevitably learn something about our products, coding, our nonprofit customers, or how you can make a bigger impact on the team. We leverage each other’s diverse perspectives and experiences for success.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

Human capital should be viewed as the most important resource and be supported as such. A first-rate workforce that is not provided with first-rate support at the very least needs adequate compensation in the form of competitive pay, flexible hours, paid time off, redefined work environment or college debt relief.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2022

Since the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and put the precedents that protect LGBTQ+ rights and my marriage at risk, finding comfort and support in this community—while working to protect it—is more important than ever. Who has had the largest impact on your life? Who has had the largest impact on your life?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2016

Goodwill’s mission is to help people find jobs, earn paychecks and care for their families. These Goodwill services include career counseling, computer training, English as a second language courses, resume or interview preparation, mentoring, transportation, child care and more. What is the #LaborofLove Campaign? According to the U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

Budgetary constraints shaped by charity watchdog organizations also impose limits that encourage decreasing administrative costs in order to increase program costs, which may impact nonprofits from devoting funds to human resources management. Build a Supportive Structure. Approach Human Resources Strategically.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

Change management is a set of tools and techniques your nonprofit can use to build buy-in and support staff members as you lead an organizational change. Change management also helps you get buy-in so that your staff will support the project and gives them a clear reason why they are going through the change. Reinforcements.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. Appeals that make a strong case for why support is needed now – during a crisis and any other time — and how that support will be used to make a demonstrable impact.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When it comes to advocacy, the two keys are making sure that your members can offer their input and communicating the impact of your advocacy back to them. This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. Let’s get at it! After all, most people love a perk that saves them actual money.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

He realized that IT professionals didn’t need a degree to get a great job. Programs and Impact. You can read more about Byte Back’s impact in their 2020 Annual Report. You can volunteer as a career assistant, workshop presenter, tutor, a success coach/mentor, or a Board member. Get Involved.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. CA: During both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I held a variety of part-time jobs to help defray my college expenses. All along this early adventure, I learned on the job.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Here’s what I think we need: Allies from workforce development , job readiness , and college readiness programs. An organization that is able to place, mentor, and coach candidates in entry level data services positions at local nonprofit organizations. Examples include Bunker Hill Community College and Tech Foundry.

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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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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

eCardWidget’s guide to employee engagement defines this concept as: “The level of commitment and investment employees feel toward their employers, workplaces, and jobs.” Enhanced community impact. Lack of leadership support. Leaders can incentivize participation by providing free meals to mentors and mentees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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 40

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

An added benefit is that staff members who may not have had the opportunity to manage others get a chance to mentor our interns. Working in project delivery, account management and support provided me with numerous valuable organizational and teamwork skills.”. Gaining Experience. Ana Astiazaran – Client Services.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Know yourself 54.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

We’ve supported groups with small microgrants at key times to help them mobilize people in their communities, and we’ve run a communications training program with some of the world’s most renowned environmental journalists to help parents build their media capacity. We’ve mentored, advised, and convened people from across the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2015

Talent Development is all about guiding those rock star staff members who are able to contribute to the organization’s impact and success. I love that the training activities go beyond the traditional webinars and workshops, and incorporate mentoring and on the job learning activities. Agreed upon plan. Evaluation.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

jobs projected to be created in the ecosystem worldwide by the year 2026 according to a recent report by IDC. We ensure that the Talent for Good apprentice is adding value to our clients, and we support both the employer and the apprentice in building a lasting relationship throughout the apprenticeship and beyond. .

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