Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Unfortunately, this doesn’t inspire sustained learning or positive change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2013

All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement. I’m also doing a lot of training of other trainers. I designed and facilitated a peer learning workshop at SXSW last week.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

But our head of development is super resistant and will rarely go out and meet people. There are a few things that may be going on here: You have the right person in this job; they need some training and/or coaching. Provide training and/or coaching. Offer training if you think this will help.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills. Nonprofit leaders must dig into the technology now, understand what it is and how it works, how it will change job tasks, and, most importantly, how to ensure that people always come first.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

“Helping others is a good thing, but even the most well-intentioned attempts can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on “fixing” people – correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Unfortunately, this doesn’t inspire sustained learning or positive change.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. In the mid-1990s, Glenn met with his friend Barbara Altman to share his idea of opening a computer and career training center in Honduras. “ While tech was thriving in the mid-90s, people in Washington, D.C. were struggling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. I’ve also taught social media to young people in Cambodia. In Cambodia, we are also teaching Canva, but I was all out of t-shirts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I contribute to the DEI Open Source project because I want to help create events that are open and affirming to people who have traditionally been excluded from working in tech,” says Sarah Pilzer , a Salesforce Trailblazer and the director of operations at Country Dance & Song Society. “I Sponsor, Sponsor, Sponsor!

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I could go into all the technical teachings and trainings, but you’re here for the true value behind a program like this—how six months can change someone’s life. . That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me? The Value of Mentorship. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." PD is crucial to keeping the right people working for your organization. However, training can positively influence the bottom line. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

From team-led skill development training to having possible paths to role specialties in the area of your interest, the number of growth opportunities at a company should be at the forefront of your mind when you’re evaluating your digital marketing career options. Mentor someone. Are there opportunities for growth?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Leadership skills are only just about our inner-selves, it is also how we relate to other people and manage those relationships, especially in the workplace. One of the workshop exercises was to teach leaders a process they can facilitate back in their organizations to begin the discussion about how to activate a culture of well being.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Educational Assistance and Training Programs. These are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on “awesome projects.” . The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education. First Book.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference. The letter reached an estimated 500 million people through global media. This is key to creating hope in young people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2017

So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. He lived to help other people learn. Mentoring is equally powerful. Train and Prepare - All those years of hearing, "Have you done your homework?"

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. Provide Support and Trainings. Once the new staffer understands the cycle of giving, you can start teaching them to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. Build on Your Momentum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

I’m giving my support as well as sharing my teaching and technology skills with Women’s Rights organizations in Ukraine. In Ukraine, nearly 2 million people are internally displaced. Local organizations are working to provide support, training and services to these women. Seventy-five percent are women and children.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Cross-train associates and organize them into small, multifunctional teams. Pair new employees with experienced mentors. How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

With clear caution against stereotyping people by age, Valerie M. 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. Train your managers on the value of appreciation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. Volunteering is important because it enables people to help and serve others in a selfless way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

With clear caution against stereotyping people by age, Valerie M. 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. Train your managers on the value of appreciation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

With clear caution against stereotyping people by age, Valerie M. 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. Train your managers on the value of appreciation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2014

On this Father''s Day , I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. He lived to help other people learn. Mentoring is equally powerful. That time is still a blur to me. He loved to learn. I miss you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. He lived to help other people learn. Mentoring is equally powerful. Train and Prepare - All those years of hearing, "Have you done your homework?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Beyond the First Click examines innovative volunteer engagement work by 35 organisations empowering people to scale change and win by learning and doing more. Orange hats” are assistant crew leaders who teach “green hats” how to do trail building and maintenance correctly. They offer direction, supervision and make outings fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I’ll be in the air enroute to Rwanda for a training project. As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. Three tips for teaching digital literacy and citizenship: Start with a clear vision. Photo by WhiteAfrican.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

In her 35 years in the field, she’s acquired 350k followers on Twitter, written over ten books and trained nonprofits on every continent. Her blog teaches fundraising strategy, donor retention practices, motivational stories and so much more. . Kishshana Palmer ( @funddiva ). Gail Perry ( @GailPerryNC ). Simone Joyaux ( @spjoyaux ).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2015

On this Father's Day , I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. He loved even more to teach. He lived to help other people learn. Mentoring is equally powerful. That time remains a blur to me. He loved to learn. I miss you.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Enhance existing training programs. . The staff of a nonprofit school or tutoring system may prefer academic journals, while those at the local animal shelter may prefer online training courses. . Enhance existing training programs. . There’s no reason to reinvent the wheel every time you implement training opportunities.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

sign up) to ask for donations (see our “No Money, More Problems” webinar for how), or host fundraising-specific events like multi-day virtual galas with different speakers, trainings on best virtual fundraising practices and webinars with donor special guests. – Host virtual “office hours” where people can drop in to ask questions.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And I got some training. I’m so grateful that I got that training, but I had really very little mentorship and guidance. You get a lot of training, but not a lot of mentorship and guidance. I get training, my employer pays for me to go to these conferences, webinars, but I prioritize that, but I really could use a mentor.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 26, 2005

Beth Kanter posted information about an interesting youth mentoring opportunity on the www.netsquared.org blog recently. They are looking for bloggers from around the world to be blogging mentors for 1 week as part of the Young Caucasus Women project, a group blog for young women from the Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia).

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

With the internet saturated with different content and experiences, how can you ensure that your own volunteer opportunities reach the right people and inspire them to participate? Take your training online. Traditional volunteer training usually happens in person. Tutoring or mentoring. Prioritize volunteer retention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Last week, I facilitated a peer learning session for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders and their mentors about healthy and productive meetings. We covered the best practices of meetings , both face-to-face and virtual meetings. The exercise teaches empathy. This can happen even if your organization is using video conferencing.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

A lively discussion took place regarding how to prepare young people for the jobs of the 21 st century and what nonprofits and corporations can do to support the initiative. with the goal of creating opportunities for 300 million young people worldwide. Microsoft, a TechSoup donation partner, launched YouthSpark.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The people with skills are out there. Or maybe you have a board member who works in the business world and is or has connections to people who work in finance, market research, or analytics. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

We were especially thrilled to learn that one of TechSoup's nonprofit members, Year Up , was spotlighted as a model for employment and technology training. People at the event got to hear first-hand from a Year Up graduate about the impact of this national nonprofit. The Power of a Year. Year Up's Partnership with TechHire.

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