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Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. Choose to live a life that matters. Eric Jacobson Leadership Life Living What Will MatterI recommend that all leaders every so often read the What Will Matter poem by Michael Josephson. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unselfishly serving and leading with character. I've highlighted in bold and in color below my favorite parts of the poem: Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. MORE
Springwater Wayland EMS (SWEMS) is a volunteer rural ambulance service that provides primary emergency basic life support transport service to 4,300 residents in 39 square miles in upstate New York. MORE
Here's the first one: My very first ever angel investor, Sheldon Breiner, contacted me on short notice to ask if I wanted to have dinner and a brainstorm with Winnie Hallwachs and Dan Janzen , a pair of U Penn professors with a dream: a handheld barcode reader for life. And, finally, Dan's and Winnie's dream of a human society much more in tune with the life around them. More information at the Consortium for the Barcode of Life MORE
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. MORE
The post Life at Double the Donation | Meet the Team, Career Experience & More appeared first on Double the Donation. Double the Donation’s Atlanta-based team is continuing to grow! MORE
While salary and benefits historically top the list of incentives for current and prospective employees, a new study by ADP Canada and Maru Public Opinion indicates work-life balance now outweighs pay. The study found respondents prioritizing work-life balance as a top factor for remaining in their current workplace and when exploring new opportunities. The post Work-life balance outweighs salary as top perk for Canadian workers: Survey appeared first on CharityVillage. MORE
Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. “Frank” (who anonymously shared his story with us) has always been an avid reader, but the progression of his neuromuscular disease to his arms made reading difficult. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him. It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks. MORE
Learning Subscriptions Help Good Intentions Come to Life. Read more about Learning Subscriptions Help Good Intentions Come to Life MORE
This past holiday season, I decided to declutter my digital life. The post Ready to Declutter Your Digital Life? It’s a new year and with a new year comes new year’s resolutions. Many of us resolve to tidy up our closets and garages. MORE
To meet your goals, look for an association management software tech partner focused on your long-term success. The Nimble AMS team goes beyond simply implementing your solution. Here’s how we help you produce the results you expect – now and as your organization grows and evolves. MORE
If we learned anything during 2020, work-life balance is much harder when working from home. Create a conscious shift from work to life and life to work. How are you keeping boundaries between life and work when you work from home? A photo of me on my fake commute. MORE
Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Professional Development Professional Image Professional Life MORE
Fundraising Grantwriting Humor Random stuff Work-Life Balance nonprofit nonprofit humor valentine's dayValentine’s Day is this coming Sunday. Even without an endless pandemic, it can be challenging for people in relationships to. MORE
Tagged: Click & Pledge , Common Ground , Life after Common Ground , Nonprofits , Salesforce. Uncategorized Click & Pledge Common Ground Life after Common Ground Nonprofits SalesforceThis post is part 2 in a series of articles aimed at organizations on Common Ground who need to get excited about what’s next if they decide to stay on the Salesforce platform. MORE
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink's, Leading With GRIT , being a powerfully instructional book for leaders, it's packed with compelling leadership and life quotes. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes Life Lessons Life Quotes MORE
This post is part 6 in a series of articles pointing out what’s cool about some of my favorite Salesforce apps for nonprofits. Previously, I highlighted favorite features in Nonprofit Starter Pack , Click & Pledge , Causeview , Soapbox Engage and Conga Composer. Now I’m going to talk about my favorite parts of Apsona for Salesforce. Apsona isn’t a non-profit specific app, but it’s so incredibly wonderful and useful I couldn’t leave it out of this series. MORE
The post Life After Luminate CRM: Moving Forward with the Nonprofit Success Pack appeared first on Cloud for Good. It’s official: Blackbaud will shut down and cease all support for Luminate CRM (LCRM) on June 30, 2022. MORE
In it, Marie Kondo (star of the show and author of the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) demonstrates how clearing out clutter and organizing what’s left can bring more joy and peace to our homes. Discover the life-changing magic of an AMS built on the Salesforce CRM platform. MORE
After last year’s successful workshop about how to be our best selves at work with multiple competing demands, we thought a follow-up on how to be our best selves in life, too, would be a natural advancement of the conversation. Leadership Organizational Culture work life balance Stephanie Bowen. Senior Communications Manager. Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action. One of the most difficult jobs in the nonprofit world might just be knowing when to stop working. MORE
In it, Llewellyn outlines the life factors that can fuel your everyday success. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership LifeJack H. MORE
Right now, I feel like I''m living a bifurcated life. I''m one of those people, you know, the people with a "country home." Of course, my primary home is a room in a collective house, and I share the cute, little "country house", but still. I spend most of my time in West Oakland. West Oakland where the view is of houses, a few trees, and the recycler dragging his four carts full of bottles and cans down the middle of our street. MORE
Business Quotes Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership Quotes Life Quotes"You will only fail to learn if you do not learn from failing." - Stella Adler "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'" - Audrey Hepburn. MORE
As you set your resolutions and goals, consider also reading the book, Life Word , to learn how to select your one Life Word. The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact your life and legacy. MORE
The post 10 Best Mint Alternatives To Keep Your Financial Life appeared first on PhreeSite.com. Do you want the best financial budget tool to help you manage your bills and finances in one place without stress? MORE
Extra Life partnered with DreamHack for Extra Life United Presented by DreamHack, which took place April 23-25, 2021. Gamification MORE
Volunteering has the power to positively impact the community and provide you with life-changing benefits at the same time. Here are four ways that volunteering your time for others can enrich your own life too. Improve Your Social Life. MORE
This post is part 4 in a series of articles pointing out what’s cool about some of my favorite Salesforce apps for nonprofits. Previously, I highlighted favorite features in Nonprofit Starter Pack , Click & Pledge and Causeview , now I’m going to talk about my favorite parts of Soapbox Engage. Truth be told, my favorite thing about Soapbox Engage isn’t a technology feature. It’s the company itself. MORE
Want your donors to give again and again? Have an Attitude of Gratitude. Why is an Attitude of Gratitude Important? When you sincerely and regularly thank your donors for their gifts, they feel appreciated and connected to your cause beyond the single gift. And they’ll continue to give indefinitely. What’s an Attitude of Gratitude? Smart… MORE
As I turned my phone back on after a recent trip, I asked myself, what would life be like with my phone in airplane mode? cell phone Strategy work-life balance Sharon Price. Senior Fellowship Manager. Rockwood Leadership Institute. The joys of "airplane mode," or how to begin reducing distractions and instead allow focus to thrive. MORE
6 weeks ago, I began a series of blog posts highlighting different Salesforce apps I’ve been working with at KELL Partners since leaving Blackbaud/Common Ground behind six months ago. Here’s a summary of those posts and the features I highlighted, in case you missed any: Part 1: Nonprofit Starter Pack – Opportunity payments. Part 2: Click & Pledge – Contact matching. Part 3: Causeview – Campaign hierarchy. Part 4: Soapbox Engage – Easy form creation. MORE
We have a number of major donors in our database that, because of their age or illness have stopped giving, but over their lifetime have made significant gifts to our organization. I feel like we can’t just forget about these people, but what should I do? MORE
Right now, I feel like I'm living a bifurcated life. I'm one of those people, you know, the people with a "country home." Of course, my primary home is a room in a collective house, and I share the cute, little "country house", but still. I spend most of my time in West Oakland. West Oakland where the view is of houses, a few trees, and the recycler dragging his four carts full of bottles and cans down the middle of our street. MORE
Sometimes I get so excited about new technology trends on the web, whether through new ways of interacting with a site or a new visual style, that when a question is asked that seems to belong in another age of design I get totally thrown off guard for a moment. Lately that exact question has been thrown my way more than once, so I felt the need to address the topic. That topic? Designing for “above the fold”. MORE
Some might think a day in the life of an account executive at a software company is quite similar everywhere. The post A Day in the Life of a Classy Account Executive appeared first on Classy. This is a guest post by Lauren Montella, Senior Recruiter at Classy. MORE
The actions you take throughout every single day accumulate to shape your years, decades and overall life," adds Rath. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Life Tom RathAdd to your to-read list Tom Rath's book, Are You Fully Charged? MORE
Tagged: Common Ground , Life after Common Ground , Nonprofits , Salesforce. Uncategorized Common Ground Life after Common Ground Nonprofits SalesforceMost of my time over the past few months at KELL Partners has been spent getting to know all the wonderful tools and technologies in the Salesforce world that have come along while I was too busy focusing on Common Ground. I’ve spoken to so many organizations who are now in the process of deciding their next steps. MORE
The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So Question: Life layering is intriguing. MORE
The actions you take throughout every single day accumulate to shape your years, decades and overall life," adds Rath. Are You Fully Charged Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Life Tom RathTom Rath is the author of the incredibly popular Strengthsfinder 2.0 One of his most recent books is, Are You Fully Charged? MORE
So, your nonprofit is socially networked. You’re on MySpace, you use the FaceBook Causes application, you keep constituents informed on Twitter, you show your event pictures on Flickr, you share videos on YouTube, and you know the power of blogging tools like WordPress or Blogger. In short, you’re well invested in Web 2.0. Now what MORE
Tagged: Causeview , Common Ground , Life after Common Ground , Nonprofit , Salesforce. Uncategorized Causeview Common Ground Life after Common Ground Nonprofit SalesforceThis post is part 3 in a series of articles aimed at organizations on Common Ground who need to get excited about what’s next if they decide to stay on the Salesforce platform. MORE
The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So Question: Life layering is intriguing. MORE
Beyond the helpful advice from Brian Tracy within his book, Earn What You’re Really Worth , are these quotes I find inspiring: “The most delightful surprise in life is to suddenly recognize your own worth.” – Maxwell Maltz “There are risks and costs to a plan of action. MORE
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DECEMBER 21, 2021
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AUGUST 23, 2021
We have a number of major donors in our database that, because of their age or illness have stopped giving, but over their lifetime have made significant gifts to our organization. I feel like we can’t just forget about these people, but what should I do?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JULY 22, 2012
Right now, I feel like I''m living a bifurcated life. I''m one of those people, you know, the people with a "country home." Of course, my primary home is a room in a collective house, and I share the cute, little "country house", but still. I spend most of my time in West Oakland. West Oakland where the view is of houses, a few trees, and the recycler dragging his four carts full of bottles and cans down the middle of our street.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 2, 2021
Business Quotes Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leaders Leadership Quotes Life Quotes"You will only fail to learn if you do not learn from failing." - Stella Adler "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'" - Audrey Hepburn.
Volunteer Hub
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Volunteering has the power to positively impact the community and provide you with life-changing benefits at the same time. Here are four ways that volunteering your time for others can enrich your own life too. Improve Your Social Life.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2020
As you set your resolutions and goals, consider also reading the book, Life Word , to learn how to select your one Life Word. The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact your life and legacy.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JULY 22, 2012
Right now, I feel like I'm living a bifurcated life. I'm one of those people, you know, the people with a "country home." Of course, my primary home is a room in a collective house, and I share the cute, little "country house", but still. I spend most of my time in West Oakland. West Oakland where the view is of houses, a few trees, and the recycler dragging his four carts full of bottles and cans down the middle of our street.
Nonprofit AF
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
Fundraising Grantwriting Humor Random stuff Work-Life Balance nonprofit nonprofit humor valentine's dayValentine’s Day is this coming Sunday. Even without an endless pandemic, it can be challenging for people in relationships to.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 14, 2021
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink's, Leading With GRIT , being a powerfully instructional book for leaders, it's packed with compelling leadership and life quotes. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Quotes Life Lessons Life Quotes
Judi Sohn
MARCH 11, 2013
Tagged: Common Ground , Life after Common Ground , Nonprofits , Salesforce. Uncategorized Common Ground Life after Common Ground Nonprofits SalesforceMost of my time over the past few months at KELL Partners has been spent getting to know all the wonderful tools and technologies in the Salesforce world that have come along while I was too busy focusing on Common Ground. I’ve spoken to so many organizations who are now in the process of deciding their next steps.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So Question: Life layering is intriguing.
Beth Kanter
JANUARY 12, 2021
If we learned anything during 2020, work-life balance is much harder when working from home. Create a conscious shift from work to life and life to work. How are you keeping boundaries between life and work when you work from home? A photo of me on my fake commute.
Big Duck
JUNE 9, 2021
The post Bringing your brand to life on your website appeared first on Big Duck
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MARCH 25, 2013
Tagged: Causeview , Common Ground , Life after Common Ground , Nonprofit , Salesforce. Uncategorized Causeview Common Ground Life after Common Ground Nonprofit SalesforceThis post is part 3 in a series of articles aimed at organizations on Common Ground who need to get excited about what’s next if they decide to stay on the Salesforce platform.
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MARCH 18, 2013
Tagged: Click & Pledge , Common Ground , Life after Common Ground , Nonprofits , Salesforce. Uncategorized Click & Pledge Common Ground Life after Common Ground Nonprofits SalesforceThis post is part 2 in a series of articles aimed at organizations on Common Ground who need to get excited about what’s next if they decide to stay on the Salesforce platform.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So Question: Life layering is intriguing.
TechSoup
JUNE 10, 2021
Springwater Wayland EMS (SWEMS) is a volunteer rural ambulance service that provides primary emergency basic life support transport service to 4,300 residents in 39 square miles in upstate New York.
NetWits
MARCH 27, 2013
Sometimes I get so excited about new technology trends on the web, whether through new ways of interacting with a site or a new visual style, that when a question is asked that seems to belong in another age of design I get totally thrown off guard for a moment. Lately that exact question has been thrown my way more than once, so I felt the need to address the topic. That topic? Designing for “above the fold”.
NTEN
AUGUST 11, 2014
As I turned my phone back on after a recent trip, I asked myself, what would life be like with my phone in airplane mode? cell phone Strategy work-life balance Sharon Price. Senior Fellowship Manager. Rockwood Leadership Institute. The joys of "airplane mode," or how to begin reducing distractions and instead allow focus to thrive.
Judi Sohn
APRIL 15, 2013
This post is part 6 in a series of articles pointing out what’s cool about some of my favorite Salesforce apps for nonprofits. Previously, I highlighted favorite features in Nonprofit Starter Pack , Click & Pledge , Causeview , Soapbox Engage and Conga Composer. Now I’m going to talk about my favorite parts of Apsona for Salesforce. Apsona isn’t a non-profit specific app, but it’s so incredibly wonderful and useful I couldn’t leave it out of this series.
Double the Donation
JANUARY 17, 2022
The post Life at Double the Donation | Meet the Team, Career Experience & More appeared first on Double the Donation. Double the Donation’s Atlanta-based team is continuing to grow!
Classy
JULY 20, 2021
Some might think a day in the life of an account executive at a software company is quite similar everywhere. The post A Day in the Life of a Classy Account Executive appeared first on Classy. This is a guest post by Lauren Montella, Senior Recruiter at Classy.
NTEN
JANUARY 9, 2015
After last year’s successful workshop about how to be our best selves at work with multiple competing demands, we thought a follow-up on how to be our best selves in life, too, would be a natural advancement of the conversation. Leadership Organizational Culture work life balance Stephanie Bowen. Senior Communications Manager. Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action. One of the most difficult jobs in the nonprofit world might just be knowing when to stop working.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 7, 2020
The actions you take throughout every single day accumulate to shape your years, decades and overall life," adds Rath. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Life Tom RathAdd to your to-read list Tom Rath's book, Are You Fully Charged?
Nimble AMS
APRIL 30, 2020
To meet your goals, look for an association management software tech partner focused on your long-term success. The Nimble AMS team goes beyond simply implementing your solution. Here’s how we help you produce the results you expect – now and as your organization grows and evolves.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 16, 2007
Here's the first one: My very first ever angel investor, Sheldon Breiner, contacted me on short notice to ask if I wanted to have dinner and a brainstorm with Winnie Hallwachs and Dan Janzen , a pair of U Penn professors with a dream: a handheld barcode reader for life. And, finally, Dan's and Winnie's dream of a human society much more in tune with the life around them. More information at the Consortium for the Barcode of Life
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
In it, Llewellyn outlines the life factors that can fuel your everyday success. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership LifeJack H.
Find the free stuff
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
The post 10 Best Mint Alternatives To Keep Your Financial Life appeared first on PhreeSite.com. Do you want the best financial budget tool to help you manage your bills and finances in one place without stress?
Charity Village
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
While salary and benefits historically top the list of incentives for current and prospective employees, a new study by ADP Canada and Maru Public Opinion indicates work-life balance now outweighs pay. The study found respondents prioritizing work-life balance as a top factor for remaining in their current workplace and when exploring new opportunities. The post Work-life balance outweighs salary as top perk for Canadian workers: Survey appeared first on CharityVillage.
Judi Sohn
APRIL 1, 2013
This post is part 4 in a series of articles pointing out what’s cool about some of my favorite Salesforce apps for nonprofits. Previously, I highlighted favorite features in Nonprofit Starter Pack , Click & Pledge and Causeview , now I’m going to talk about my favorite parts of Soapbox Engage. Truth be told, my favorite thing about Soapbox Engage isn’t a technology feature. It’s the company itself.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 3, 2019
Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Professional Development Professional Image Professional Life
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 27, 2020
Beyond the helpful advice from Brian Tracy within his book, Earn What You’re Really Worth , are these quotes I find inspiring: “The most delightful surprise in life is to suddenly recognize your own worth.” – Maxwell Maltz “There are risks and costs to a plan of action.
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 2, 2020
In it, Marie Kondo (star of the show and author of the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) demonstrates how clearing out clutter and organizing what’s left can bring more joy and peace to our homes. Discover the life-changing magic of an AMS built on the Salesforce CRM platform.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. “Frank” (who anonymously shared his story with us) has always been an avid reader, but the progression of his neuromuscular disease to his arms made reading difficult. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him. It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 2, 2018
The actions you take throughout every single day accumulate to shape your years, decades and overall life," adds Rath. Are You Fully Charged Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Life Tom RathTom Rath is the author of the incredibly popular Strengthsfinder 2.0 One of his most recent books is, Are You Fully Charged?
Judi Sohn
APRIL 22, 2013
6 weeks ago, I began a series of blog posts highlighting different Salesforce apps I’ve been working with at KELL Partners since leaving Blackbaud/Common Ground behind six months ago. Here’s a summary of those posts and the features I highlighted, in case you missed any: Part 1: Nonprofit Starter Pack – Opportunity payments. Part 2: Click & Pledge – Contact matching. Part 3: Causeview – Campaign hierarchy. Part 4: Soapbox Engage – Easy form creation.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 14, 2019
Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. Choose to live a life that matters. Eric Jacobson Leadership Life Living What Will MatterI recommend that all leaders every so often read the What Will Matter poem by Michael Josephson. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unselfishly serving and leading with character. I've highlighted in bold and in color below my favorite parts of the poem: Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.
Cloud 4 Good
JUNE 10, 2021
The post Life After Luminate CRM: Moving Forward with the Nonprofit Success Pack appeared first on Cloud for Good. It’s official: Blackbaud will shut down and cease all support for Luminate CRM (LCRM) on June 30, 2022.
WBT Systems
AUGUST 5, 2019
Learning Subscriptions Help Good Intentions Come to Life. Read more about Learning Subscriptions Help Good Intentions Come to Life
Donor Search
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Want your donors to give again and again? Have an Attitude of Gratitude. Why is an Attitude of Gratitude Important? When you sincerely and regularly thank your donors for their gifts, they feel appreciated and connected to your cause beyond the single gift. And they’ll continue to give indefinitely. What’s an Attitude of Gratitude? Smart…
NetWits
APRIL 17, 2009
So, your nonprofit is socially networked. You’re on MySpace, you use the FaceBook Causes application, you keep constituents informed on Twitter, you show your event pictures on Flickr, you share videos on YouTube, and you know the power of blogging tools like WordPress or Blogger. In short, you’re well invested in Web 2.0. Now what
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