Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Did you prepare your board members for their fundraising role or were they brought onto the board with the reassurance they wouldn’t have to help raise money? If you’re ambivalent about the board’s role in raising money for your nonprofit, they will be too. Teach them how to do it. Don’t just tell them what they should do.

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Fundraising Effective Help Storytelling 94

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 (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Time 52

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

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 (..)

Management 52

Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Largely considered a document prepared for tax compliance, its important role as a principal vehicle of communication is overlooked. And now that the 990s are released as open data by the IRS, it’s more important than ever to rethink the role of the 990 as a communication channel instead of just a compliance requirement.

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Communication Oregon Grant Portland 87

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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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Designs and launches new initiatives, drives organizational strategy, and helps chart the future of Feeding America. Prior to her current role, she spent 15 years in for-profit and higher education institutions with a focus in organizational development and leadership effectiveness. Teach For America. Feeding America.

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Award Leadership Cleveland Hunger 57

Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The steps that your nonprofit takes to retain volunteers can have a big impact on the value that your volunteer program is driving for your organization. For example, do you have a volunteer that has filled the same role for a long time? Is your nonprofit teaching volunteer constituents skills that they can use outside of volunteerism?

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Volunteer Effective Retention Skills 70

Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

The steps that your nonprofit takes to retain volunteers can have a big impact on the value that your volunteer program is driving for your organization. For example, do you have a volunteer that has filled the same role for a long time? Learning new skills can be just as valuable to supporters as financial gains.

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Volunteer Retention Skills Studies 97

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our goal at Salesforce.org in delivering our own nonprofit trends report each year is to better understand: the role nonprofits have in serving their communities, what’s shifting within the nonprofit space, mental health and wellbeing, and how technology supports an organization’s ability to fund and run their missions across departments.

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Trend Report United Kingdom Australia 111

Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The steps that your nonprofit takes to retain volunteers can have a big impact on the value that your volunteer program is driving for your organization. For example, do you have a volunteer that has filled the same role for a long time? Learning new skills can be just as valuable to supporters as financial gains. Takeaways.

Volunteer 85

Volunteer Retention Skills Studies 85

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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Leadership Mentoring Policy Technique 40

The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world. Such good news! But there’s a method to my madness.

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Story Share People Support 91

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

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Teach something new to your team 24. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The good news is that the key to limitless potential is removing the roadblocks. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !), Doing more with less should not equate to doing more work with less impact. Limiting Belief #1: My Four and No More (aka An Insularity Complex).

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Nonprofit Grant Mentoring Interview 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: 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 (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Teach something new to your team 24. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

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

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

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

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Explain how a change will impact employees'' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

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Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 78

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Teach something new to your team 24. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Mentoring 84

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 84

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Teach something new to your team 24. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Explain how a change will impact employees' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

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

Mentoring Policy Technique Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

2015 Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership New Year''s Resolutions' From: Eric Jacobson.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Grubb Recently, Grubb shared with me her answers to these questions about a workplace with Baby Boomers Generation Xers, Millennials and the soon-to-come Generations Zers: Question: When do you believe most businesses will fully experience the impact of Generation Zers? Question: How best should a leader pro-actively prepare for that impact?

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Generation Management Mentoring Attitude 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Be a good role model 46. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Explain how a change will impact employees'' feelings before, during and after the change is implemented 70. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21.

Tips 69

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2016

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 (..)

Time 40

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Year''s Resolutions'

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Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

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

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Grubb Recently, Grubb shared with me her answers to these questions about a workplace with Baby Boomers Generation Xers, Millennials and the soon-to-come Generations Zers: Question: When do you believe most businesses will fully experience the impact of Generation Zers? Question: How best should a leader pro-actively prepare for that impact?

Management 40

Management Mentoring Generation Attitude 40

Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” – Peter Drucker. Often, they’re using this time to seek new learning opportunities to enhance their skills and become better versions of themselves. So how can you, in the words of Peter Drucker, “teach people how to learn?”

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Training Train Virtual Course 44

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Year''s Resolutions'

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