Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As we wrote in The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI , when used responsibly , AI can help nonprofit staff reduce the countless hours they spend doing labor-intensive and often energy-draining tasks—so they can focus instead on mission-critical work. Disrupting job tasks, not eliminating jobs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. And in fact, the research shows that people who are mentored get more job promotions and earn more than people who aren’t.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Soon Gen Z and Millennials will dominate most of the job force, impacting the future of work as we know it. Springtide Research Institute discovered only 38% of Gen Z respondents have mentors, though 82% believe mentorship opportunities are vital to their professional and personal success.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We’ve found that internal self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness; it is negatively related to anxiety, stress, and depression. Career coaches and mentors are great. They can support you through risky decisions, business downturns, and even job loss.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. And it’s true!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she''s an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. But those who did not have a mentor, self-care and wellness support, or a supportive workplace were more likely to express leadership aspirations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. Consider self-promotion part of your job. What advice or help do people come to me for?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Diverse candidates are not applying for fundraising positions through the traditional channels, and the hiring officers don’t know where to post their job listings in order to attract them. . Events over the past year have galvanized people of color working in fundraising. Yes, the issues are complex. Focus on Professional Development.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Person Accounts work to streamline reporting by allowing staff to view a member who spoke at an event, attended a webinar, or purchased a sponsorship and elevating your entire member engagement strategy. Go out of your way to show your appreciation for their work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

Volunteer hours equate to the work of millions of full-time employees, making the value of volunteer labor over $284 billion. Simply put, to reduce turnover and increase retention, volunteers must be pleased with the environment in which they work and motivated by the tasks to which they are assigned. Understanding Motivation.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are seven success factors your association should prioritize as you work to meet and exceed your goals. We also worked with the Nimble AMS team to build an AI-driven solution that automatically identifies members at risk of lapsing, and then helps us take quick action to save the memberships.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. Give the polished performance that got you the job in the first place. Consult Your Experts.orgCommunity Circles offer expertise from trusted advisors and colleagues. Seek perspective and the counsel of trusted advisors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.”.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

The syndrome affects people in these commonly understood ways: Despite doing their job excellently, individuals dwell on the idea of being undeserving of the success others have enjoyed when doing the same work. . This may sound beneficial but it leads to increased stress levels and heightened anxiety in the work environment. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Russell brings to the discussion table is the notion that the way many organizations treat folks in the fundraising role makes it impossible for them to do their work effectively. The “Wiseman.” The “Helper.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. I was hired to work for Ford Foundation in 1991 as a program officer in Brazil, when Frank was still President.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Job titles, job descriptions and training. Give every volunteer a written job title, a job description, and the appropriate training to fulfill the role they have accepted.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

It worked well. The letter shares “inside” info — including stuff like how the builder walked off the job of a capital campaign project leading to a delay, etc. — Periodically offer them special opportunities: events, guided tours, president’s breakfasts, mentoring opportunities etc. and it also says thank you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. Ask your manager for a change in your work conditions. Managing yourself. Take time off.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

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. Take time to deal with the emotional things and then start working on your plan. But don’t take it from me.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack officially joined the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform for the ultimate work-from-anywhere world. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. They used Slack to streamline communications across the U.S.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. . times more likely to complete their best work. How likely will you look for another job outside the organization in the next 6-12 months? . Here’s how to get started: 1.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This work over the next five years gave me a variety of experience (web design, team management, graphic design), Jill-of-all-trades style, alongside the growth of a social media account with over 60k+ followers across platforms. Like a frog in a boiling pot, I hadn’t realized how unhealthy my previous work experiences were until then.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

Historically, executives at America’s nonprofits have felt pressure to take a nonprofit discount in pay in exchange for the psychic benefit of charity work. Heart work has value. Working for a nonprofit means the added bonus, unquantifiable, of heart work—spending your time doing something more important than turning a profit.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. There are a few things that may be going on here: You have the right person in this job; they need some training and/or coaching. You have the right person in this job; they’ve got wrong things in their portfolio. — Fear of Being Held Back.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Your fundraising emails have ONE JOB: get people to take action. Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” . Thank you so much for supporting us and believing in our work! . Those can go in a newsletter.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. Are folks busy enjoying their work, or working to look busy? Work-life balance.

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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. Responsibilities Full-stack development Work within all layers of our products, with an emphasis on backend components, API, and the database. Work closely with quality assurance team members to ensure code is tested well.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. CA: During both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I held a variety of part-time jobs to help defray my college expenses. It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. If you help people, they will want to help you.

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