Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They lead from wherever they are – going vertically before going sideways (or diagonally). They know when to say no and how to say yes. They finish what they start. They get better and better at working together.

Work 57

Work Attitude Instruction Instructional 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

In early January, I read through the year’s journal and think about accomplishments:What gave me a sense of purpose and feeling of professional fulfillment? 3) Start A New Journal: As I mentioned above, I keep an annual professional journal, part planner and part reflection tool. I also use it as a year in review tool.

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Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose 103

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Remember that not everyone is a professional fundraiser like you and your team. In addition to traditional questions and answers, they embedded instructional videos and provided a participant resource library. Peer-to-peer fundraisers aren’t professional fundraisers like the staff at your nonprofit.

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Donor Fundraising Template Game 324

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 26, 2012

posted by Leslie Beecher , Instructional Designer. Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. Looking for nonprofit professional development opportunities? ASU Lodestar Center. The Nonprofit Management Institute is for you!

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Professional Develop Instructional Design Phoenix 77

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Plan to read this highly personal, instructive book with entertaining anecdotes and inspirational examples. million professionals during the past twenty-seven years. With only 152 pages, it’s a quick read that’s packed with helpful advice for leaders who truly want to excel.

Learning 80

Learning Classroom Advice Instruction 80

VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In the last week, I’ve interviewed three different volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer retention as their organizations are in various stages of reopening and recovery from the pandemic-related restrictions on volunteer engagement. While we may discuss it, I will decide and instruct on future actions.

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Instruction Instructional Retention Volunteer 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” But we need different ways to learn at different points in our professional careers. Micro-learning is often self-directed, so the first important step is figuring out what you need to learn.

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Professional Learning Develop Course 77

Greater Giving

JANUARY 28, 2022

Use your attendee email list to communicate schedule changes, provide health and safety updates, promote your online auction preview, or send out instructions for how to bid. While your chosen livestream platform should provide instructions, you’ll need content to design an exciting and engaging program for your stream.

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Technology Fundraising Stream Registration 98

Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills. Lasting six months or longer, these groups are safe spaces to grow professionally, surrounded by colleagues who share similar experiences. That was true for every member of my Circles.

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Professional Skills Leadership Facilitation 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Plan to read this highly personal, instructive book with entertaining anecdotes and inspirational examples. million professionals during the past twenty-seven years. With only 152 pages, it’s a quick read that’s packed with helpful advice for leaders who truly want to excel.

Learning 90

Learning Classroom Advice Instruction 90

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They lead from wherever they are – going vertically before going sideways (or diagonally). They know when to say no and how to say yes. They finish what they start. They get better and better at working together.

Work 83

Work Attitude Instruction Instructional 83

The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

But, e-learning content development professionals will notice one crucial component missing from this list: Content. If we gave you a list of instructions with the following information—and only the following information—what would you do? Amy started with Artisan as a contract writer/instructional designer. We could go on.

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Effective Learning Strategy Course 162

.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Review the instructions you wrote to yourself. Whether you can make a thorough presentation or simply offer a preliminary plan, be your most professional self, even if you are shaking in your shoes. Uncovering an issue that’s silently creeping through your organization demonstrates your control over the situation. What is the timeline?

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

However, many of the participants in these campaigns often are not professional fundraisers, so they need a little help along the way to ensure they can be as successful as they want to be. Step-By-Step Instructions to Set Up a Fundraising Page. This can be a great way to expand your reach. High-Level Tips for Success.

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Fundraising Haiti Instruction Instructional 94

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Since these are deemed to be acting as “agents” of the sender, and the sender can presumably cancel their instructions, the gift is not deemed delivered and donated until the check arrives at the charity. This is trickier, and depends on whether the donor delivers certificates or simply instructs their broker to make the transfer.

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Gift Charity Mail Pledge 81

sgEngage

JULY 26, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Melissa Rancour, Principal Instructional Designer at Blackbaud University about why it’s important to talk about change management, the importance of the questions that need to be asked about change and what order to ask them in, and what to do with the questions once you know them.

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Change Management Podcast Change Management 122

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2022

They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They lead from wherever they are – going vertically before going sideways (or diagonally). They know when to say no and how to say yes. They finish what they start. They get better and better at working together.

Work 82

Work Attitude Instruction Instructional 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I modify instructions or make accommodations for physical disabilities. In any of my instructions for any interactive activities, I always tell people that it isn’t required to move around or stand – do what they comfortable doing and modify. I made this part of the instructions. Just added these to my trainer kit).

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Detroit Instruction Instructional PPT 77

sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Having a professional, uncluttered background. . Doing so will help your team come across as professional and make for a better video calling experience. . Your messages during this period should be both instructive and motivational, explaining to supporters what they should do to make a difference and when. .

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Advocacy Awareness Virtual Campaign 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I love all aspects instructional design and facilitation , but being a good trainer also means being a good content curator and resource librarian. ” So, I like to share a few of my favorites that I have inspired me in my instructional/training practice. This six-step instructional model is called “ENGAGE.”

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Training Train Technology Instructional Design 114

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 10, 2023

They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They lead from wherever they are – going vertically before going sideways (or diagonally). They know when to say no and how to say yes. They finish what they start. They get better and better at working together.

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Personal Work Attitude Instruction 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

During the first week of January , I use the quiet time for three New Year’s rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead and identify professional growth areas. 1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. Year in Review.

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Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Whole Whale

JANUARY 22, 2023

This can be complicated because you have to message the change of a profile page into a page, if you are a social impact organization find a professional marketer to help. Why would I need to convert a Facebook profile into a Page? your nonprofit).

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Profile Facebook Social Media Instruction 111

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

LinkedIn is another good resource for connecting with professionals and groups dedicated to finding ways to leverage the powers of generative AI. Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work?

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Generation Artist Arts Instructional Design 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th

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Training Train Design Classroom 123

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Each method provides step-by-ste instructions, examples, templates, and additional reading links. IAF Methods Database -The IAF Methods Database is the mother of all facilitator resource collections for professional or highly skilled facilitators. The facilitation methods are participatory.

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Facilitation Skills System Change 86

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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Training Train Proposal Course 102

Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts. Are you still involved in performing arts, either professionally or as a hobby? Social media. What was your favorite thing about your college experience?

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Arts Create Fundraising Tips 52

Achieve

MAY 7, 2024

Include coding or tagging instructions in team training so that this process is standardized, too. Consult a professional bookkeeper To organize nonprofit gifts most accurately and save valuable team time that can be spent actually raising donations, consult a professional bookkeeper.

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Gift Donation Organization Nashville 52

Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

For most nonprofit professionals, AI seems like a far-off fictional concept, bound to sci-fi adventures that we watch or read. ChatGPT and fundraising may not be two things you’d think would go together, but the combination works better than you’d expect. But these resources aren’t limited to volunteers!

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Fundraising Script Template Retention 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Your online community should include valuable information, such as details about professional development opportunities, the latest reports on industry best practices, and new insights from industry thought leaders. Content calendar ?. Rollout plan. Create a plan to launch the online community with your members. The plan might include:?.

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Community Online Strategy Guidelines 133

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Peer Instruction and the flipped classroom is a research-based, interactive teaching method developed by Eric Mazur at Harvard University in the 1990s. For more about the techniques, see the Peer Instruction Blog: Turn to Your Neighbor is written by Julie Schell , a researcher for Eric Mazur.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. 51% of its users are college-educated , 20% are senior-level professionals, and the average salary for a LinkedIn user is $46,644 USD per year. LinkedIn launched Groups in 2005 as a means for professionals to connect with other professionals in a public forum.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They lead from wherever they are – going vertically before going sideways (or diagonally). They know when to say no and how to say yes. They finish what they start. They get better and better at working together.

Personal 52

Personal Work Attitude Instruction 52

Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Follow Instructions Carefully. Make sure to follow instructions carefully. . Before completing your grant proposal, also check the instructions to make sure you meet all of the funder’s qualifications, as well as to see if there are any pre-application requirements. Detailed organizational budget. Letters of support.

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Proposal Grant Effective Language 83

Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fun Fact These courses were designed by a team of professional educators and instructors to be clear, concise, and useful. This is a collection of step-by-step instructions and videos on specific tasks you may need to complete in your Neon One account. Lots of Neon One employees take these courses, too! What Is It? What Is It?

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