Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul : Lead with a Story was the most challenging from a time and effort standpoint. Plus, I still had a full-time job, so I could only work on it nights and weekends. Storytelling is a skill.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A few months ago brought the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. So, what happens next time these people confront change?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

That problem your nonprofit has been trying to solve in your community may be a thing of the past for another organization that is closely aligned in mission, but thousands of miles away. In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.” Stuck on a problem?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Starting a nonprofit requires a decent amount of time and energy. Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

She was also interviewed on the City Arts and Lectures podcast recently and well worth a listen. AI and the Future of Humans: The Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center interviewed experts about their predictions about the impact of AI. Will people be better off in 2030?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

These stories reflect more than 222 interviews with leaders–172 leaders interviewed for the original True North book, and more recently 55 interviews for the new book. H elp : Engage with your teams in solving problems. C hallenge : Summon people’s best.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. It typically involves a substantial commitment of time, energy, and emotion. Here’s a quick overview of the framework: Stage 1: Pre-contemplation – This is denial where you think not changing is not a problem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. Carve out some time and explore the many useful resources and materials.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul : Lead with a Story was the most challenging from a time and effort standpoint. Plus, I still had a full-time job, so I could only work on it nights and weekends. If you have not read it, please do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2021

In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. The sharks do an excellent job of probing an entrepreneur’s motivations and probing for problems with a venture’s product design and marketing plans. False Starts. False Promises.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

That problem your nonprofit has been trying to solve in your community may be a thing of the past for another organization that is closely aligned in mission, but thousands of miles away. In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.” Stuck on a problem?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul : Lead with a Story was the most challenging from a time and effort standpoint. Plus, I still had a full-time job, so I could only work on it nights and weekends. If you have not read it, please do.

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Story Storytelling Chapter Teach 52

Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

W e’re living in a new time of disruption , Solis argues, making old ways of doing things obsolete. We looked at problems associated with “status quo” management and thinking. And I think striving for mediocrity or settling for mediocrity is not okay in a time of both great disruption and also great opportunity for innovation.”.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

In this interview, Julia shares some of the strategies she teaches her clients, including her secret formula for social media calendars, how nonprofits can improve engagement on their social channels, and the one thing she wishes nonprofits would stop doing online. But you can get away with asking 20% of the time. Summarize it!

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You’re part of the problem. In fact, you may BE the problem. And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have). Why is that? It’s in your job description. But you’ll leave even more money on the table. I wouldn’t hire you. Why is that?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 14, 2020

Fascinating, timely, critically useful and immensely relevant is how I describe the book, It’s the Manager. A traditional approach to manager development is to identify the desired competencies of managing and then teach the same style of managing to all managers. And, it’s based on the largest study of its kind: 37.2

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 11, 2013

They are called "next gen major donors," and according to a recent report issued by the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and 21/64 , they will "have tremendous influence on the direction of and support for efforts to improve local communities and solve global problems over the next several decades.". Only time will tell.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Many problems poison society, and that’s why you’re in the fundraising business. Now, in particular, it’s important to survey and interview donors so you can learn from them directly about what is keeping them up at night. How will this communicate renewed vision amidst a time of rapid change? That solves their problems.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2012

This area, content curation , is a social media competency that I’m focusing in my own learning and teaching. One of the best ways to learn is the study, observe, or interview the experts. The problem is our information consumption — we’re indulging too much at the buffet called the web.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute. This new environment is an opportunity to rethink solutions to strategic problems and create innovative virtual events that inspire supporters to do more. Urgent issues.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul : Lead with a Story was the most challenging from a time and effort standpoint. Plus, I still had a full-time job, so I could only work on it nights and weekends. If you have not read it, please do.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 28, 2016

We also learned that the problem with video is that it’s difficult. You’ve heard it a thousand times, “Tell stories to receive more donations.” Captivate interviews with awesome lighting, showing their “window to the soul.”. “If Think about the Tasty videos, teaching followers how to make new dishes and desserts.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

This summer I've been interviewing the innovators behind the 21 Projects that went to the NetSquared Conference (N2Y2) this year (I'm the Community Builder for NetSquared). I was particularly touched by my interview with Deron Beal, the Executive Director and founder of the Freecycle Network , so I thought I'd share it here.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2019

Fascinating, timely, critically useful and immensely relevant is how I describe the new book released in May by Gallup. A traditional approach to manager development is to identify the desired competencies of managing and then teach the same style of managing to all managers. It’s called, It’s the Manager.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

Now that that’s sunk in, it’s time for true confessions, nonprofit style. Our problems go to 11. It’s time to think differently here. The problem? I went through a staff interview before I was hired as an Executive Director. Any time you ask for input, be this clear. Here’s the truth. Look, I get it.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We like to think that most nonprofits are concerned about their reach toward individuals who might struggle to connect with their offerings, at least in the best of times. If the pandemic forced us onto new and unfamiliar ground, now is the time to assess and balance how technologies have affected our reach, for better and for worse.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Salespeople should, therefore, invest the time to learn how to do it well, and then practice it, so they can master it. Paul : Lead with a Story was the most challenging from a time and effort standpoint. Plus, I still had a full-time job, so I could only work on it nights and weekends. Storytelling is a skill.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2010

I've known since 2005 and I realized that the last time I had seen him was in 2007 in Cambodia at the blogging conference and over an interesting dinner served by our hosts. The moderator then interviews people at different points on the spectrum about the opinions they hold. It can serve as an anchor for additional conversations.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2014

Karen serves on the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation board, and is an adjunct faculty member for Johns Hopkins University’s graduate certificate program, teaching philanthropy to aspiring nonprofit CEOs and board leaders.Connect with Karen on Twitter. . High Net-Worth Individuals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

In addition to the tactical and skills instruction we did with the social media staff on Day 3 and Day 4, we also covered how to manage time and work efficiently – and how to best provide support for the strategies. Dealing with Connectivity Issues, Remote Work, and Use of Social Platforms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

Content delivery is less important then the skill to making sense of it and that needs to be what “classroom time” is about. He expects students to read the assignment before they come to class so that instructional time can be spent helping them make sense of it and apply to their work. Illustration by Beth Kanter.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As you implement the strategies given in this guide, you’ll be able to find and recruit people who want to dedicate their time and talent to helping your organization. When someone is willing to donate an hour of their time, a nonprofit is able to save money while getting the assistance they need to move their work forward.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 31, 2016

We’d like to provide our readers with a peek into what we do each day to accomplish our mission by introducing members of the faculty and staff via short interviews and conversations. I lecture in academic courses occasionally, and I do community teaching. I was elected to the national board of AFP during that time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

Here's some reflections on the Webinar: Overcoming the Strawberry Jam Problem With Social Design. However, some webinar platforms have a real-time polling feature, the virtual equivalent of asking people to raise their hands if. After all, teaching others improves retention and helps consolidates one's own knowledge.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2007

"[S]top thinking about how crazy the times are, and start thinking about what the crazy times demand."-- Seth Godin A couple weeks ago blogger Latoya Peterson posted her 2008 Activist Resolutions on Racialicious. I recently finished reading A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide by Samantha Power.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2008

"I think that people have long associated feminism with older white women and the idea of bringing that back to women of color, and bringing it back to young women of color and asking them what it means is an exciting time for me." In particular, it is important to think about what young women need to be thinking about in this moment of time.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2011

When I first started investigating superstar Convio administrators for the purposes of my Connection Café interviews , Brian’s name was mentioned time and time again. If you have a specific question or problem, the odds are someone has already asked it somewhere. The best days are when you get a "Wow!

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