Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

But what if kids learned basic tech skills along with reading storybooks and taking spelling tests? Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Defining Digital Literacy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Don''t micromanage 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Don't micromanage 2. Be decisive 20.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

And, if you''ve been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Don''t micromanage 2.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a donor-friendly website is a complex job – part marketing and part technical. Squarespace, Weebly, and Wix are do-it-yourself sites designed for people with no coding skills. You will probably need to hire a WordPress developer to build your site, but your developer can teach you how to make updates after your site goes live.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

It's an early prototype, but I could see the potential of this approach to teaching social skills for job readiness. That was great news! It has broader applications, but we were definitely talking about using this for people with disabilities that affect their interpersonal behavior. The second project is from Australia.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Earlier this year, President Obama announced a bold initiative to expand access to technology jobs in the United States. TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Don't micromanage 2. Be decisive 20.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Key takeaways from Grubb's new book, Clash of the Generations , include: Old habits - not old people - kill innovation , and pairing veteran workers with younger ones has proven to spur innovation at many companies. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2015

Vu from “Nonprofit With Balls” has drafted four children’s books to teach valuable nonprofit lessons to our sector’s future leaders. What will it take to get a nonprofit job in 2020? According to this article , you can improve your chances with data savvy and design skills. Sixteen sessions and surely countless lessons!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Key takeaways from Grubb's new book, Clash of the Generations , include: Old habits - not old people - kill innovation , and pairing veteran workers with younger ones has proven to spur innovation at many companies. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Key takeaways from Grubb's new book, Clash of the Generations , include: Old habits - not old people - kill innovation , and pairing veteran workers with younger ones has proven to spur innovation at many companies. By ensuring everyone is heard, your teaching respect for all which can positively affect employee motivation and engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management General Management Skills Leadership' Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Don't micromanage 2. Be decisive 20.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

Unless you plan on working at your current nonprofit for the rest of your life, it’s entirely possible that during your next job search, recruiters and your future boss will be browsing your LinkedIn Profile. There are also special sections of your profile where you can list certifications, languages, patents, skills, and publications.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2016

employee engagement numbers for June 2016, only a third of workers are engaged with their job. Deloitte’s 2016 Impact Survey found that skills-based volunteering presents an opportunity for employees to develop their professional and leadership skills, and often results in increased productivity, and ultimately increased employee retention.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Tom Ahern makes his living by writing cases and direct mail … by doing audits, reviewing and recommending fixes for donor communications … and by teaching others what he’s learned during decades of trial, error and the occasional spectacular success. AhernComm.com. Ahern didn’t start in fundraising.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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NTEN

JANUARY 29, 2009

An IT program in Germany has a section on social skills. One of the professors describes his job as teaching how to "get someone else's heart beating fast while yours stays calm.". The Capitol News Connection has one that lets you " Ask Your Lawmaker ". (Technically, this should go under "Things that Scare Us.").

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Use job descriptions 55. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 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 (..)

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

The good news is that the myth that you can’t make systemic change quickly is just that, a myth. You are in the business every day of figuring out how to have people engage, have fun, and build skills – change their behaviors through games. That’s teaching. Fundamentally that’s what teaching should be.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

It’s my job to listen to our members and empower them to get involved. It is obvious that our skills directly translate into establishing an online presence. For our tired supporters who had tried everything on our other piece of legislation, this news was a breath of fresh air!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2023

Website – Post available volunteer positions on your website, just like you would an employment job opportunity. Have a page dedicated to “Volunteer Openings” with a short description of the job to be done and next steps for those interested. Specify the Jobs and Skills Needed. The skills you need them to possess.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

Individuals impacted by the criminal legal system also benefit from access to educational programs that prepare them for workforce re-entry while qualifying them for well-paying jobs. This level of skills and portfolio development would not have been possible without digital technology.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Writing is a skill learned early in life, and most of us disliked writing and grammar classes as much as we disliked eating vegetables. During the hiring process, make the skill of writing a top requirement for all positions. At many nonprofits, the skill of writing is an afterthought in the hiring process. That won’t cut it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 17, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! They did a terrific job and kept the evening light-hearted and, most importantly, heartfelt.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

s These uniforms are made by girls in our vocational program where we teach these young women sewing skills and pay them to work for our sewing shop or train them for higher paying jobs in the garment industry. So, if don't worry that we're over goal - there are many children who will benefit from the additional support.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Unrealistic expectations; Chair doesnt know CEO job. Inconsistent, if any, support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2006

I immediately saw the potential of being able to connect to my friends and family across distances and being able to read news and research in my other languages and from different perspectives than the media in the US provided. The past five years I have been teaching Spanish at an Elementary School and serve as the school???s

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

We we use the “with” instead of the “for” perspective, we are able to see skills and contributions the community can make, opportunities for growth outside of your programs or your walls; we are able to see that we are part of a solution and not responsible for engineering the entire fix. Your organization has goals, too.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Newport News, VA / $85. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

The good news is that the myth that you can't make systemic change quickly is just that, a myth. You are in the business every day of figuring out how to have people engage, have fun, and build skills - change their behaviors through games. That's teaching. Fundamentally that's what teaching should be.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Pay your CEO too little, and you won’t attract a skilled leader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

I acquired my love of my words from my mom, who started teaching me to read when I was three, and who still, at age 84, delights in beating me at word games. Ultimately, my writing skills led me into professional pursuits where I actually get paid for feeding my addiction. Some people drink, some do drugs; I'm addicted to words.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files? News release mentioning the benefactors. If you are with a job training program, maybe you make a bookmark that is focused on job interview tips. Plug donor skills into the work. Can you adapt the training for donors as a group teaching session?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Share The Bad News Of course its much easier to share good news with your employees, but its perhaps even more important to share the bad news. If revenue is down, or if youve lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know. Dont keep your team in the dark.

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