Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

” Practicing Empathetic Leadership in the Nonprofit Workplace Empathy isn’t always a hardwired skill, but the good news is that with practice we can develop itHere are a few examples of what this looks like in practice in the nonprofit workplace.: You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring.

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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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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

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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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Consider adding questions about orientation and training to your volunteer satisfaction survey. Match New Volunteers with Experienced Ones One of the best ways to make new volunteers feel welcome, comfortable and valued is by providing them with an experienced volunteer as a mentor.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Have you recently recruited a new board member? That’s amazing news for you and your nonprofit. As a reminder your mission statement should answer some simple questions: What do you do? Here are just a few questions you can answer for them: What is your annual revenue? . Assign a mentor. If so, congratulations!

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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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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

Recently, an article about Disney came across my news feed and caught my attention. The article opens with a question that visitors to Disney theme parks frequently ask of Disney employees, “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?” How are you training them to view those questions? Believe it or not, quite a bit.

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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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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Ultimately, if we want to substantially grow and strengthen our nonprofits, and solve problems on a state wide, national, or even global scale, it is imperative that these questions be answered. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Choose one big problem. Get a coach.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Pair your new supporters with veteran volunteers who can answer questions, review best practices to succeed in their roles, and more. Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors.

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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

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Key takeaways from Grubb's new book, Clash of the Generations , include: Old habits - not old people - kill innovation , and pairing veteran workers with younger ones has proven to spur innovation at many companies. Question: How best should a leader pro-actively prepare for that impact? Step up your communication game.

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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, 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

AUGUST 6, 2018

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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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

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Key takeaways from Grubb's new book, Clash of the Generations , include: Old habits - not old people - kill innovation , and pairing veteran workers with younger ones has proven to spur innovation at many companies. Question: How best should a leader pro-actively prepare for that impact? Step up your communication game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Key takeaways from Grubb's new book, Clash of the Generations , include: Old habits - not old people - kill innovation , and pairing veteran workers with younger ones has proven to spur innovation at many companies. Question: How best should a leader pro-actively prepare for that impact? Step up your communication game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

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

JULY 3, 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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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! So if you’re reading this article thinking “We’ll just go get a grant for what we need,” I highly encourage you to question that intention. And you’ll get one every week with new ideas and information. Create a list of needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You might identify a new area of need or a more efficient way to make an impact, but if you pivot your programs and donors don’t understand why, you risk losing their trust. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. Do you offer any new programs? Are you working with new demographics?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Teach something new to your team 24. Respond to questions quickly and fully 28. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Share bad news, not only good news 57. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Ask questions to clarify 64.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2006

I'm mentor for a blog project for young women from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia entitled YoungCaucasusWomen. The mentor will be an adult blogger from around the world, with a particular focus on bloggers from developing countries who are having an impact on the dissemination of news from their countries. Each week a blog ???mentor???

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