Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2023. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in New York. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2021

Did you take classes, learn from mentors, read books or attempt to gain experience on a trial-and-error basis? I had to experiment and learn over time. Think about your fundraising career. One facet to the solicitation process that is most important is securing the first meeting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor? 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. But do you really need a mentor? Why you need a nonprofit mentor. Guest Post by John Haydon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2020. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2013

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. As one who has always considered their work in the sector a “ calling ” versus a job, I’ve been lucky to have some amazing mentors. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Learning program. Increase opportunities for deeper member connections by empowering your volunteers to lead in your learning program. Subject matter experts (SMEs) can offer a wealth of industry information, save your staff time, and accelerate your learning program goals. Mentoring program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Preparing a board matrix is a learning experience. Preparing this document is a learning experience. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. Mentors also can perform the very important function of providing background and color to the board’s activities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

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 risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

A nd learn volunteer empowerment strategies to try out at your organization! Empower your volunteers by offering the chance for members to teach in your learning program or speak at your annual conference. Mentor/Mentee program. Speaking opportunities. Read the guide

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2018. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2017

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2017. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2017. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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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. They get stuff done.

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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

OCTOBER 7, 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. Learn from reality. Be solutions driven. Maximize your strengths.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2015

In his new book, Discover Your True North , Bill George reminds us of the importance of making mentoring a two-way street. He explains that, "the best mentoring interactions spark mutual learning, exploration of similar values, and shared enjoyment. They fail to realize how much they can offer to their mentors.".

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 27, 2022

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. Learn from reality. Be solutions driven. Maximize your strengths.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 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. Learn from reality. Be solutions driven. Maximize your strengths.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Appeal to Different Learning Types People learn and comprehend information in different ways. Make sure that your volunteer orientations cater to all learning types. Doing so will appeal to volunteers who learn best from an interpersonal standpoint. Mentorship is also a great way to create friendships between volunteers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. That means you have to be proactive about learning how to be a good manager. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work. Turn to an online resource. Consult a book on managing. Whatever you do, don't sit back and do nothing. Managing even one employee can be challenging.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” Career coaches and mentors are great. I can’t over-emphasize the benefits of learning from people with a variety of perspectives and experiences. Take what you learn from your advisory group and improve on it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. He loved to learn. He lived to help other people learn. Mentoring is equally powerful.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

It’s rare to learn of someone who entered a nonprofit career having always known that this is what they were born to do. Work with the new employee to help him/her learn the basic business practices important to the business of working to raise money within a nonprofit infrastructure.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. I had always been an informal mentor, but when I moved to Florida, I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a volunteer, a ‘Big Sister’.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Offer your members virtual and in-person opportunities to network, learn, and connect to increase engagement and offer membership value. Want to learn more tips to develop a data-driven culture? Choose modern learning management software (LMS) that integrates seamlessly with your AMS. Learn more

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Charity Village

AUGUST 17, 2022

Future of Good is launching the 2nd annual reverse mentoring event with Mentor Canada, a virtual event focused on learning from young innovators shaking up the social impact world. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.Senior-level leaders over 40 are invited to apply to be part of […].

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