Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's 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 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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This might be due to internal circumstances at the organization itself or external factors that pose a greater social risk.” This can happen if individuals who haven’t been vetted properly are given access to resources they shouldn’t or if the nonprofit’s internal systems are faulty. Adopting a conflict of interest policy.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

My colleague, Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix International Inc., Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. Talk to your funder, peers, and internal experts to ensure that you understand the language of grants and other funding sources. Develop top-notch policies and procedures. Foster strong internal partnerships.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

When filling finance department roles, contract or hire staff with appropriate education and experience. When to Outsource a Finance Role The finance role can be a difficult one to fill, especially if you haven’t had someone in that role previously. And it’s helpful if they are familiar with grant compliance.

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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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Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2023

Steven has stepped into his new role as Vice President, following his previous role as Forum One’s Managing Director of Digital Marketing. Most of the time, clients are looking for success that others have found, and we can apply our internal learning and knowledge to iterate on previous work, moving the whole sector forward,” he said.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. Yet, the organization was able to grow that narrow cause into the larger role of supporting maternal and infant health. Values can, and should, change with shifts in scale, process, policies, or priorities.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

You want board members who are able to successfully function in the role of financial stewardship of your nonprofit. This is time wasted on so many levels and a clear signal that this board lacks a clear understanding of their role in financial stewardship. Their roles and responsibilities have greater weight. It’s not sexy.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

To that end, the ten-year initiative will coordinate donor resources to build international networks in the independent moving image ecosystem that foster deeper collaborations between civic leaders and content creators — funding aligned organizations, research, and creative content appearing across traditional and digital platforms.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

Question: I am preparing to take on a leadership role in DEI for a large organization. Question: My organization has made strides with DEI internally – training for the staff and relatively diverse hiring , but leadership is very hesitant to discuss DEI with our fairly conservative donor base and actively avoids it.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. Be internally and publicly transparent about the processes for data collection. Building knowledge is a social process where we make meaning together.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This person will take the lead in convening internal stakeholders, making plans, testing the waters internally, setting parameters, and liaising with foundation leadership. If you don’t currently hold a leadership role, talk to your management early and often. Outline the participant role. Leadership support is essential.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Impact of Tech Giants on Nonprofit Fundraising Tech giants such as Apple, Meta (Facebook), and Google play a pivotal role in shaping data privacy norms. Their policies directly influence how nonprofits can access, use, and leverage user data for fundraising.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. These require policies covering whistle-blower protections and document preservation. Conflict of interest policy. Whistle-blower protection policy*. Whistle-blower protection policy*.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2023

They prioritize attending meetings, actively participate in discussions, and take an active role in decision-making processes. Successful board members also make an effort to be well-informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Break down internal silos. And if you are new in your governmental role, be sure to spend extra time reading Appendix A, the 100-day action plan for bridgebuilding in your new government job. Eggers & Kettl : Making policy work isn’t a spectator sport. Understand that trust and accountability are interlinked.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

Leadership should take an active role in defining culture. Your nonprofit’s leaders play an important role in shaping its culture, especially for building morale. To ensure this, your team should be clear about your organization’s policies and have solid internal communication methods.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

They include the international NGOs Action Against Hunger , CARE , Catholic Relief Services , and World Vision. Devex and Global Citizen are engaging a broader audience — and Salesforce.org is playing a key role in supporting innovation. Agency for International Development (USAID), reinforced the U.S. Hunger is not inevitable.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog. Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether involved in humanitarian response in conflict or disaster situations, development work, human rights, or peace-building, our international nonprofit customers have some of the most complex nonprofit missions on earth. Step Two: Incorporate Salesforce Security Features Into Your Implementation Accordingly.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Terri has over 30 years of success in higher education, politics, international affairs, and nonprofits, including roles as Provost at Menlo College, Vice Provost at University of Texas at Austin, and positions on numerous boards. in International Studies, Human Rights, from the Henry M. Grow Sustainably with Jo Fairley.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2023

Have a Plan to Review Your Policies and Documentation It’s easy for your documentation to get outdated throughout the year, so reviewing important documents prior to your audit can save you time and headache. Many organizations leave your internal controls documentation on autopilot until there is an issue.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar. CTO, Greenpeace International. Now with C40 Cities, she supports cities in the global network to develop and implement inclusive climate action plans, policies, and programs.

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TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

The cloud’s role in nonprofit computing is expected to continue to grow into 2015. It is ultimately up to the organization to decide whether or not a BYOD policy is right for them. Questions like: What potential security hazards does a BYOD policy present? Software-as-a-service.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

An expert on agricultural economics and spatial analysis, Jerry most recently served as a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, DC, where he led major projects on food security and climate change issues.

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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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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2010

Originally publised on the GuideStar International Blog. European Foundation Week Session: Strengthening Europe's role in advancing children's rights – Organized by EFC Children and Youth Interest Group, 1st June 2010. This post comes from executive assistant Janet Yao. read more.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Bottom line, volunteer retention is not about policies and procedures, but more about the leadership’s ability to engage volunteers from the perspective of what they uniquely and individually bring to the organization. Treat volunteers and the roles asked of them with respect and importance. Be organized. Team building. Communication.

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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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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term. But when it comes to a board of directors, there is actually quite a bit of in flexibility in terms of their roles and responsibilities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

Despite the need to address this gap, PhotoDNA and related tools are currently facing attacks from both tech sector policies (like expanded adoption of end-to-end encryption ) and government regulation (such as the European Union’s ePrivacy Directive ). Note: this is a stock photo; child is not an actual victim (Photo: IJM).

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Role Satisfaction” (“I like the type of work that I do,” “I understand the importance of my role to the success of the organization”) stood at 93% in 2021’s report among the top 50 (90% this year) and 86% among the rest (81% this year). In many nonprofits, there are roles that cannot be done remotely,” she said. “I

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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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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . Nonprofit Leaders. Abby Maxman. President and CEO. Oxfam America.

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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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