Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership is interactive, risky, and experimental.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

When timelines are being met, challenges that arise are being navigated with ease and wisdom, and communication flows consistently and clearly between a nonprofit and a marketing agency, thank a project manager. What does a project manager do? The broad answer is project managers manage projects.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

posted by Syvan Diamond Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership succession planning, similar to donor succession planning, is often addressed when the concern arises rather than preemptively within a nonprofit organization’s fiscal year. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Recommendations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Organized recordkeeping is key.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Low commitment from senior leadership and volunteers. Three percent of association CEOs are people of color.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. Hire a Qualified Executive Director. Positive or negative).

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. Those recommendations are then presented to leadership.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

posted by Kelsey Duman Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Strategic human resources management (SHRM) is a fundamental factor in making the best use of these resources. It is widely acknowledged that HR management is an integral component of any successful business.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Our board’s primary role is fiduciary, and they also guide our strategy. We’ve incorporated the structure that many groups say they want. The board doesn’t try to manage operations. They give me and our management team the freedom to do the work. The requirements for effective leadership have not changed all that much.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. Data management platforms are constantly improving their user-friendliness, flexibility, and reporting capacity. You can’t know, what you don’t know.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 30, 2018

posted by Charlaina Baker Spring 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit executives play a critical role in the performance of the organizations they lead. Several strategies can help nonprofits to plan and manage a successful leadership transition: Build Board Capacity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. If you are a project manager , “This book will help you better understand project fundamentals. You will learn how to ensure that projects have a strong foundation and the importance of your role as a project sponsor. Effective project managers must be true leaders.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Their advice about strategy, leadership, and digital business is still ahead of its time. If your leadership style could use fine-tuning to meet the moment, consider this sampler of advice from our contributors. Are there conditions or issues that are impeding your ability to excel as a leader or to manage your staff?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. 3) Conserve Resources.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

It is one thing to adopt certain principles for how you will navigate change personally, but things get even more complicated and interesting when you are navigating change management as a unit, group, family, or organization. People Change- this involves succession, leadership transitions , promotions, new hires, etc.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

While an innovation culture looks different depending on the nonprofit, there are some key characteristics of a culture that leaves room for innovation: Strong Leadership: Leadership plays a key role in any company culture, but it becomes even more important when fostering innovation.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2022

With the right tools, 501(c)(3) arms of larger organizations can manage their restricted funds, create a clear roadmap for their programs, and roll up the impact numbers their donors and parent organizations care about. The Problem with Managing Donor Restricted Funds.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Operations & Leadership How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples) 17 min read Read Now 2. Focus on Financial Management, Not Just Fundraising Obviously, building a steady stream of revenue is going to be an important part of your strategic plan. Start by outlining your organizational structures.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

Evaluate your roles and responsibilities document. They raise awareness of the mission while they gain leadership skills by planning and attending events and engaging with the board of directors. Events Committee (ad hoc) : A fun event can often be the perfect introduction to your mission and leadership. Is it current?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Volunteer tasks can range from simple to complex depending on how you wish to engage volunteers and how your organization is structured. Complex volunteer roles may call for more leadership, networking, and organizational duties, such as serving as a committee member or event chair. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

This week we welcome Marla Cornelius, co-author of Daring to Lead 2011: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership. When asked what aspects of the executive director role leaders find most depleting, Daring to Lead respondents named human resources more often than any other job function. Is this a contradiction?

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role. Simply put, the board failed to keep up with a growing organization and provide it with the leadership and vision it needed. Too often being elected to an organization’s board becomes a sort of gift to friends or dedicated volunteers.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Sharon Rice is Managing Director of Business Strategy at.orgSource and Garth Jordan is CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association. Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

posted by Sabrina Esquivel Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The onboarding process should be structured with the objective of finding the “right fit” for the organization, while also being prepared to meet the possible needs of that “right fit” as well. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. They also help to clarify where a role fits into the collective organization. What is the Purpose of the Role? What is the Purpose of the Role?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

The lack of structure can be challenging. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. When you run into challenges in your existing role, you’ll have someone to turn to for advice. You might also choose an M.A.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

posted by Kelly Hart Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership must recognize this impact on their staff and adapt to strengthen and build a more resilient workplace to achieve sustainability. Adjust your leadership style. Develop a strategic incentive structure.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Leadership style. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Lack of leadership support. Set clear expectations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. If an organization is willing to invest in a positive and extensive support structure, it is likely leadership will follow. As the U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way. I think two key things will help to change that.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Define Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities Once you’ve identified the tasks that volunteers can perform, create clear and detailed job descriptions for each role. Don’t forget to provide detailed information about the volunteer roles and the impact they’ll have to inspire those who are eager to help!

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

Fundraising roles remain unfilled and deliberate downsizing or attrition contributes to fatigue from being overworked and overburdened. Leadership Respondents expressed their concerns about frequent changes in leadership and its effect on the organization’s ability to fundraise. Take a Tour 5.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Sales Ops vs Sales Management. Contract Lifecycle Management. Contract Management. Content Sharing and Management.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2018

Over the years, my experience in a variety of financial leadership roles has led me to the following hypothesis: nonprofit finance is critical to mission success. Given the integral connection between financial and organizational success, I wanted to dig deeper into the nonprofit CFO role. Completing the Circle.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created. Advisory members serve mainly in an advisory capacity though there are other roles they can assume. As community leaders, they can influence how an organization is perceived in the community.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way. I think two key things will help to change that.

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