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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

In Nick Sonnenberg’s book, Come Up For Air , you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In how tech savvy?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2018

Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Acknowledging people for their individual contributions and getting to know them beyond their roles. Aligning your management team with your company's goals and reiterating your values through various communication channels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 4, 2023

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2019

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you don't read their book cover to cover. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2017

The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy , is a very compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2022

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Promoting and rewarding team collaboration instead of competition. Compassion.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2016

The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy , is a very compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2015

That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2014

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you don''t read their book cover to cover. That''s because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Acknowledging people for their individual contributions and getting to know them beyond their roles. Aligning your management team with your company's goals and reiterating your values through various communication channels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2014

The authors of the above pictured leadership book suggest that readers don''t read their book cover to cover. That''s because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2021

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Promoting and rewarding team collaboration instead of competition. Compassion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2016

Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Acknowledging people for their individual contributions and getting to know them beyond their roles. Aligning your management team with your company's goals and reiterating your values through various communication channels.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 1, 2021

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Promoting and rewarding team collaboration instead of competition. Compassion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2020

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They also help to clarify where a role fits into the collective organization. However, it can be challenging to write an adequate job description without experience in the role for which you are creating the description (“JD”), and you might not know where to start. What is the Purpose of the Role? Why is the role necessary?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Promoting and rewarding team collaboration instead of competition. Compassion.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2020

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Slowing down the hiring process to help you better choose the right candidate for any role, every time. Promoting and rewarding team collaboration instead of competition. Compassion.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

posted by Jennifer Brauer Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. This issue can lead to a lack of recruitment and retention techniques. According to HRZone , a high-performing employee possesses traits such as self-motivation, ability to take ownership, ability to be a team player and adaptability.

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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 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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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

This article goes beyond basic strategies and delves into advanced techniques for effectively engaging board members in fundraising activities. Governance and Leadership Skills Have you served on a board before? Do you have experience leading teams or managing staff? If yes, please describe your experience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

For nonprofit fundraisers, the lack of diversity in donor bases, fundraising teams, and leadership at the top leaves organizations without a clear path to achieve equity. Nonprofit stakeholders, from individual contributors to development leadership teams, must affirm that DEI initiatives and strategies are critical for success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. However, it is harder to make pivots when you have a team that has not worked together before. Photo by Trav Williams.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader''s role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

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