Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

So, it’s no surprise that your nonprofit’s staff and the training they receive is also evolving because of the pandemic. When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. They also have new barriers to completing the training. How do we complete work, training, and more on one strained WiFi connection?

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Fortunately, there are some purposeful apps that make this easier to manage, without taking too much out of your accounting budget. Although it’s not directly related to finances, SignUp.com is a web-based app that could save you money (and time) by streamlining volunteer management. Also, qualifying users handling ticket sales in U.S.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Project management establishes a roadmap and timeline to get to its destination, and great project managers consider the journey it takes to get there. Project managers utilize a set of tools and processes that help identify resources and their efficacy. teaching artists who directly interacted with students.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. By obtaining a free WhatsApp for Business Account and managing it on the desktop version, a nonprofit can integrate WhatsApp into its storytelling toolbox. 2) Information Hub.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands.

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Socialbrite

JANUARY 15, 2021

Can your team take advantage of the new breed of knowledge management tools? This is where knowledge management comes in. . What is knowledge management? Knowledge management is the process of creating, structuring, using, sharing and retaining knowledge within an organization. The cycle of knowledge management.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. As we process new ideas -- including from management books! -- we're always looking for social validation. "I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2013

Take the opportunity today to teach an employee something new. Teach your employee something that expands his (or her) current job description. Teach something that will help him to get promoted within your organization at a later date. Teach him a skill that uses new technology. Be a leader who teaches.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Take the opportunity today to teach an employee something new. Teach your employee something that expands his (or her) current job description. Teach something that will help him to get promoted within your organization at a later date. Teach him a skill that uses new technology. Be a leader who teaches.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Behind the scenes, there’s a Salesforce.org team that dreamed big and delivered on Trailhead to the tune of six-figure results. Keep in mind that no matter how you’re delivering training and resources, thoughtful design is key to success. Collaborate: What teams inside and outside of your organization will you enroll in your vision?

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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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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Particularly useful is the book''s section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team''s needs.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Onboarding is the process of training your peer-to-peer fundraisers to run a successful campaign on your behalf. During onboarding, walk fundraisers through the process and teach them how to set up their pages to share their unique connection with your mission. Improve your peer-to-peer fundraising management practices.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Many nonprofits are interested in using e-learning to train staff members and volunteers. It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. Staff and volunteers can access the training anytime and anywhere. And, you’ll likely need a learning management system to handle course delivery.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

Each team has a weekly team call with multiple opportunities for volunteers to step up to be coaches for newer team members. Peer-to-peer texting keeps people plugged into opportunities within each team and is a primary source of information for volunteers. The upshot: this isn’t a transactional relationship.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Connecting the dots: What Corporate Training Can Learn from Formal Education. To demonstrate, take the process of time management, if you are taking five classes and you have three exams on Friday, two pop quizzes on Wednesday, and a total of four written assignments to complete. This may seem entirely second nature. .”

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. Naturally, it will take a lot of time, training, and labor to get it up and running, but once it is all configured, it will solve all your problems. This is the dream. It wasn’t great.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Roles North Carolina University 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 15, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

Teach 52

Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2021

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Roles North Carolina University 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

Teach 52

Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 52

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time. Advocate training: Host a webinar or record a training video that outlines the basics of grassroots advocacy and why it’s so important.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Whether your organization is training its own staff in nonprofit management, or teaching others technical skills, TechSoup can help you get started. Train on Over 150 Products with Atomic Training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

I shifted a lot of my content and advice to focus on creating a life-work balance when you work remotely and how to create a more connected virtual team as well as digital wellness. I’ve also facilitated many nonprofit staff retreats and convening and provided training for other facilitators.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The authors, Richard Boyatzis , Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten , teach that the most effective way to help people learn and change is to connect to a positive vision of themselves, or to an inspiring dream they’ve long held. Train managers and executives to provide coaching to their direct reports and maybe even peers.

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Teach Authoring Mentoring Exercise 55

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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