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. Is this a person I admire?

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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. Additionally, a robust HR team can establish a strategic management and recruitment plan that simultaneously generates higher acquisition and retention rates.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

The peer groups also offer opportunities for member v olunteers to develop more skills and become leaders. Mentor/Mentee program. These peer groups allow PEAK Grantmaking members to more easily connect, build relationships, and advance their careers. Read the guide

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program. If you’re looking to build bridges with younger professionals , Gen Z and Millennial members are especially interested in mentoring opportunities. Volunteers are essential to the success of your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

More specifically, Wiens’ research shows that professionals who exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence ( EI ) have the ability to clearly perceive, understand, and productively manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Managing yourself. Managing relationships. Management your mindset. Understanding others.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

TECH TIP: Teach in-demand skills and provide industry-specific certifications through Salesforce’s Trailhead , accessible with Nimble AMS. Springtide Research Institute discovered only 38% of Gen Z respondents have mentors, though 82% believe mentorship opportunities are vital to their professional and personal success. Volunteering.

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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. Is this a person I admire?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

One critical component is entirely within your control: how you manage your teams and set them up for success. In a recent Blackbaud webinar , we discussed four critical elements of managing and retaining development officers: consistency, clarity, accountability, and solidarity. How can you continue to coach and develop their skills?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Even small associations tend to stack layers of management like the cake at a royal wedding. As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Upper-level managers don’t have the bandwidth to vet or supervise new projects.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

No longer an abstract concept, many nonprofit staff are experiencing the “dividend of time” as they adopt tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT for scheduling and managing meetings, processing email, writing drafts, summarizing long reports, analyzing data, and creating efficiencies in other common workflows. Investing in “soft skills.”

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true! You might also choose an M.A.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Once you’ve decided impact management is important to your organization, where do you start implementing it? When you’re ready to start implementing impact management strategies in your organization, start with this simple two-step self-assessment. Read more about how to implement impact management practices in your organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

As a nonprofit leader guiding your staff through changes over the last two years, you might have investigated change management. Change management is a set of tools and techniques your nonprofit can use to build buy-in and support staff members as you lead an organizational change. Benefits of Change Management for Nonprofits.

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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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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Managing your nonprofit is a massive undertaking. Between fundraising, event planning, donor relationships, and funding your mission, there are several strategic projects to manage. . This is key to empowering your ambassadors and giving them the skills they need to fundraise with success. . Create a mentor program. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. All of which will drive a clash of cultures that demands a new management approach. Employees and managers worry about job stability, and taking part in developing individualized career plans for your talent is a critical way to retain them.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The company is committed to motivating young girls to build STEM skills that will help them become leaders of tomorrow. The Girls4Tech programs are organized by regional coordinators and they are the ones who encourage employees to serve as role models and mentors, teaching the foundations of payments technology in fun, engaging ways.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. All of which will drive a clash of cultures that demands a new management approach. Employees and managers worry about job stability, and taking part in developing individualized career plans for your talent is a critical way to retain them.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

Skill Development. Over the years, skill development has become an increasingly popular reason to volunteer. Some volunteers want to bring their expertise to your organization, whether it is their marketing background, computer experience, or people skills. Recognition of Service.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. All of which will drive a clash of cultures that demands a new management approach. Employees and managers worry about job stability, and taking part in developing individualized career plans for your talent is a critical way to retain them.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. Fundraising chops: Your future leader should be skilled at fundraising to keep your organization thriving. Mentor and train your future leaders. Most nonprofits do not have leadership succession plans.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

Cockrell-Coleman, Fall 2019 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. I enrolled in the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program at ASU to gain an expanded view on the sector. Being able to fully utilize volunteers and truly benefit from their skill sets can be addressed with the help of a volunteer manager.

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Forum One

JULY 1, 2021

Maddalena Cursone, Client Services Team – Maddalena recently graduated from Babson College with her Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management & Strategic Management. They not only bring an extra set of hands and skill sets to our staff, but they also bring fresh perspectives and ideas.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. See why nonprofits love our volunteer management software! That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

While I’d had little direct experience with individual donors, I had many valuable transferable skills to bring to the table. Consider the transferable skills of your current employees and don’t assume you have to go outside the organization for talent. How about an events manager? Do you have a communications position to fill?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

Many executive coaches have background in psychology and are able to use that expertise in matters of personal effectiveness, interpersonal relations, general leadership, and a variety of other “ soft skills ,” explains Nancy Falls, author of the book, Corporate Concinnity in the Boardroom: 10 Imperatives To DriveHigh Performing Companies.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

I've heard a lot employees and managers talk about "needing a mentor." " When I ask them what goals they are looking to accomplish with a mentor, most have no concrete answer. What is a mentor and what do they do anyway? Mentoring Is. Mentoring Is Not. Why does someone want a mentor?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 11, 2023

Their program offers a unique combination of mentoring support, group instruction, and social-emotional learning. Support continues during college with internships, professional skill-building, and access to their alumni platform. If you have huge expenses, try to break it down to more manageable chunks.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Author Kristi Hedges , in her new book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. The Mentor makes you feel that your success is always top of mind.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. The pandemic was a reminder of just how important the relationships are between our Club mentors and the kids they serve.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

posted by Erin Larkins, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Use these tips to create a fulfilling volunteer experience and retain your remote volunteers’ support year-round: Provide thorough training Use the right tools Show volunteer appreciation By keeping your remote volunteers motivated, you can leverage their unique skills and interests to fuel change in your community. Let’s begin.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

They not only bring an extra set of hands and skill sets to our staff, but they also bring fresh perspectives and ideas. An added benefit is that staff members who may not have had the opportunity to manage others get a chance to mentor our interns. Gaining Experience. Ana Astiazaran – Client Services.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

posted by Brian Hetzer Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Volunteers feeling micro-managed and without a voice. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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