Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ
.orgSource
MAY 23, 2023
Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Tell your financial story.
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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance
.orgSource
JANUARY 9, 2023
You might not be able to pick your team, but there are plenty of circumstances that you can control. A board matrix can be a powerful tool to point the selection process in positive directions. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. Cultivate Diversity.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The American Urological Association (AUA) empowers volunteers through a detailed education content review process. Volunteers can serve on the Content Review Workgroup to ensure all educational courses, e-learning materials, and content are bias-free and scientifically valid. Mentoring program.
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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance
.orgSource
OCTOBER 17, 2023
That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. But for the evaluation process to be meaningful, the majority of directors should be enthusiastic participants. CITE folded the evaluation process into their ongoing activities.
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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge
.orgSource
APRIL 25, 2023
You learn a lot about consumer preferences by reading the reviews on Yelp. Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. Review the Data I asked Sarah how she advises employers to approach this challenging environment. Begin with the data,” Sarah responded.
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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
” We ask our staff and team , aimed at strengthening connections and boosting performance. Therefore, we need to recognize and respect this dynamic as we lead and support our teams. Empathetic leadership isn’t just about being nice; it’s about forging deep bonds with our teams.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits
Media Cause
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A great ambassador program starts with a great onboarding process. Here’s three tips to master your onboarding process: . Create a mentor program. . We’ll also cover the ambassador selection process so that you select the most qualified candidates. The selection process. Create a mentor program. .
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Good CEO, Bad Call—How to Recover
.orgSource
JULY 29, 2023
As long as you plan for missteps before they happen and are psychologically strong enough to stick to the process that you’ve outlined, you will survive. Talk to your team. Review the instructions you wrote to yourself. Who will support the process? She recovered handily. And so can you. Ask about issues and challenges.
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Senior Full Stack Web Application Developer
Kindful
AUGUST 28, 2023
Come join our team of talented individuals who are passionate about building relationships within our team, with our partners, and with our customers that enable Kindful to make a real difference in the nonprofit market with our fully integrated online fundraising CRM. You may review designs for some upcoming work with a small group.
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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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70 Ways To Be An Effective Leader
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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Time To Check In On Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions
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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Time To Check In On Your New Year's Resolutions
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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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders And Managers
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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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
One critical component is entirely within your control: how you manage your teams and set them up for success. To build that trust, develop a strategic plan and share it regularly with your team. Involve them in the process and create that shared vision together. Get back to the human element of what the team does.
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How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Written Content with Artificial Intelligence
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 23, 2023
Our marketing team could fit in a MINI Cooper. Finally, your team can collaborate, and you can often set style guidelines so that the content is consistent. Moreover, you should double-check anything stated as fact and review everything for plagiarism ( Grammarly has a free tool for this ). Until I tried it.
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2020
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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1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey
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. Collaborate: What teams inside and outside of your organization will you enroll in your vision? You may have even earned some badges. We gathered input from customers, partners, and employees.
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How to Start a Volunteer Program: 12 Steps for Success
Bloomerang
MARCH 30, 2023
Or could your next event benefit from a bigger team? Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Create a leadership team.
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3 Ways to Support Autistic Employees in the Workplace
Saleforce Nonprofit
APRIL 27, 2021
Supporting individuals with autism in the workplace starts with your recruitment and hiring process: Look for competency instead of “culture fit”. Employers should be thinking about the big picture when they’re putting a team together. 1) Inclusive Hiring Practices. 3) Be Proactive in Your Support.
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Why I Volunteered: Why I Volunteered for My Local CASA Organization
Bloomerang
APRIL 19, 2023
Our hope is that this series will provide your team with an even better understanding of what motivates people to volunteer for the causes they care about. I Googled local organizations, reviewed my options, and reached out to CASA. I wanted to meet their team. What was the introduction or training process like?
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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!
Get Fully Funded
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
To do this, sit down with your leadership team and program folks to generate a list of needs for the upcoming year. This is important because the grant process can take a lot of time – from research and pulling together your submission to awaiting notification and then getting the funding (if approved!), Create a list of needs.
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5 Ways To Be A Better Ally
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. See something? Say something.
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How Are You Doing With Your Leadership New Year's Resolutions?
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2019
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2015
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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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50.
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Sales Operations Demystified: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Do It Right
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 21, 2017
Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Sales Operations Process. Evaluation of Sales Team Training Needs. Process and Performance. What is Sales Operations?
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How Are You Doing With Your 2018 New Year's Resolutions?
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50.
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40 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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40 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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Tips for Activating a Culture of Wellbeing in the Nonprofit Workplace
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 8, 2018
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. Then, I have participants work in small groups, using a structured brainstorming process. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship.
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Embracing Change: A Post-Pandemic Nonprofit Sector
sgEngage
APRIL 7, 2021
Bring in folx with an external perspective, whether you engage your board or work with a team of skilled volunteers to complete an audit of your programming. The recovery process demands more, not fewer, services for the 70 million people pushed back into poverty as a result of the pandemic.
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Actions Speak Louder than DEI Corporate Pledges
Media Cause
MARCH 15, 2021
We now have a DEI committee who’s reviewed our vendor list, ensuring we’re supporting diverse, responsible companies, and is serving as a gut check for all culture/social activities going forward to keep us accountable. P.S. Interested in getting involved in RiseUP as a partner or mentor? Drop us a line.
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70 Tips For How To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50.
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New Year's Resolutions For Leaders
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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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders In 2017
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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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Explain the process and the reason for the decisions you make 50.
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