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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Outline the participant role.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2022

She delivers for her colleagues and for the mission-driven organizations who depend on us to do meaningful, impactful work while serving as a role model, mentor, guide, and coach for our teams at Forum One. Molly’s leadership has been critical to Forum One’s success. Jeff Traynor , Forum One’s Chief Operating Officer.

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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

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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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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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? You’ll learn if they are satisfied in their current role and what steps your organization can take to improve the situation. Online survey: An online survey is one of the most successful survey models. Do they feel overworked or stressed?

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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

APRIL 22, 2024

So, what did these resilient role models have in common? They are highly effective mentors and coaches. The tend-and-befriend response is known to increase serotonin production, which plays a big role in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, learning ability, and memory.

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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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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While it would be easy to focus on the many difficulties that this year delivered (and we don’t take any of those lightly), for this exercise in reflection, we choose the lens of gratitude – as we learned from our mentor and friend Jill Friedman Fixler who perfected the practice of gratitude [1]. Thank you. [1]

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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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VQ Strategies

MARCH 2, 2023

When talking to staff about setting volunteers up for success, consider sharing these six building blocks to success: Strategic Roles – Is the position well thought out and appropriately designed? Thorough Screening & Thoughtful Placement – What is the role that staff members play in screening?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Treat volunteers and the roles asked of them with respect and importance. Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Volunteers want to know their uniqueness can be used to further the mission. Be organized. Team building. Communication.

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Retention Team Volunteer Strategy 98

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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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Clarify roles and responsibilities. Development officers should be very clear and unapologetic about that role, especially when establishing relationships with donors. Be clear in how you measure job performance so everyone on your team understands their duties and the expectations around their role.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your board can do much more than approve budgetary plans and make high-level decisions about your nonprofit’s direction; in fact, board members can play a substantial role in every aspect of your organization. Set up a mentoring program between veteran and novice board members. Let’s begin.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

As we continue to grow organically and through acquisitions, our philanthropy team supports employees with the opportunity to convene, advocate, and organize like-minded employees into pursuing interests, causes, or endeavors that range from giving back through fundraising and volunteering, to career development and mentoring. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models. Increasing mentoring initiatives for BIPOC staff. Survey responses suggest that systemic racial barriers may be the cause of these inconsistencies. Disparities in access to mentorship programs. Lack of social capital.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The sister, the aunt, the friend, the mentor. Our crowd sourced model couldn't scale to meet this need. How the Bookshare she helped build became the model for the global Treaty of Marrakesh ratified by fifty countries, including the United States in the last few months. That's the Robin we all collectively know personally.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Provide mentors. Try using a younger adult who will be a more natural role model. The truth is, youth bring a fresh perspective, to a lot of classic problems, and their ingenuity might surprise you. Make sure youth volunteers know you encourage creativity and value their input. Show your appreciation.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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 29, 2014

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

MAY 12, 2019

Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Encourage individualism and welcome input 43. Share third-party compliments about your employees with your employees 44. Be humble 47.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Peer-to-peer mentorship can help new team members acclimate to the organization faster and have a role model in a similar role to them. Lack of leadership support. Mentorship programs. Impact storytelling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

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

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal 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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

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

APRIL 2, 2020

When staff are happy and feel good with not only the work they are doing, but know that they are appreciated and are shown that their work matters, the likelihood of them sticking around in their role is much higher. Second, better results for the organization as whole.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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 6, 2018

Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Encourage individualism and welcome input 43. Share third-party compliments about your employees with your employees 44. Be humble 47.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

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. During a session, girls will crack codes, listen for potential fraud, solve problems using big data and more.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

These leadership teams need to focus on the overall experience of mentoring their employees in the first year, as that is a critical time that impacts the employee’s overall commitment to the organization. This creates more accessible mentorships for employees to sharpen their skills and learn more about their role in the organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

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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