Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2017. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

TECH TIP: Utilize Nimble Communities to connect members searching for career resources. Dedicate specific feeds for members looking for mentors, individuals searching for new jobs, and a safe space to ask questions. Create informational content. Personalize the member’s job-seeking experience.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Maybe your association is experiencing challenges, so you’re searching for strategies to empower your staff and enhance the member experience. Regardless of your large association’s situation, the Nimble AMS team is here to offer tips to measure your success and meet your future goals!

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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. Beginning your search for funders can be overwhelming. For one, it’s usually a lot of money.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

A little more than a year later, I am six months into my dream role as an Associate Account Strategist, here at Media Cause, and I’d love to share some of the questions I asked myself during my journey along with some tips to help those who are interested in a career in digital marketing. Mentor someone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

As social distancing left those of us non-banana bread bakers searching for entertainment, podcasts came to the rescue even more — with a 42% increase in listens globally. . With so many forward-thinking members on the platform, there is also ample opportunity for networking, finding mentors to help guide your strategy, and even fundraising.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

The fundraiser serves as mentor, sage, advisor, and guide.”. Rather, the goal derives from the why of the organization’s existence and the why of the donor’s search for meaning and purpose. She introduces the donor-hero to helpful friends and allies. She presents the donor-hero with powerful instruments.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I had an exceptionally knowledgeable mentor who ran an office engaged in multiple types of fundraising activities: endowment (major gifts), special project fundraising (grant writing), annual fund (with a corporate slant), membership, database administration, special events, and volunteer management. My mind was a sponge.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

Which leads to the question: You’ve been laid off. You wake up and you have to search for a new job. 2) Know the answers to these three questions: What are your strengths? Be prepared to ask questions about the organization’s mission and where they’re headed. You want to ask direct questions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In our search to realize our nonprofit’s mission, collaborations and mergers are two strategies that can maximize impact under the right conditions. is a question asked often in the sector. She serves as an event chair for her community’s annual fair “Draper Days” and sits on the Mentors International gala fundraising board.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The specific practice skills include these three: Ask empowering questions. Ask Good Questions. As you can see from the above list, leaders that have solid listening skills know how to ask good questions that inspire people to think in new ways, expand their vision, and enable them to contribute more to a team or project.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Young volunteers and interns who are lacking in the longer view of mobile and social media can quickly advance provided they are mentored by experienced communications or development staff, or given access to quality training. A new media manager should also be skilled in conducting online research.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2013

There are many books available on fundraising analytics and one easy way to find them is to use your favorite search engine. I always recommend using two different search engines to maximize your results. Mentors can be a great source of information. The only not brilliant move would be not to ask that question.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

At the very least, you may acquire more resumes to look at in your search for the ideal board member. Take the time to answer the new board members’ questions and ensure they’re settling into their new role. Match new board members up with a more experienced board member so that they can form a mentor/mentee relationship.

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BoardAssist

MAY 6, 2014

I began to search for volunteer opportunities and stumbled upon a few organizations of interest. That’s the million-dollar question that has several nonprofit leaders scratching their heads. It’s important to answer the question, “How is the board chair different than any other board member?” governance nonprofit boards'

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2013

How #CommBuild works Each week whoever wants to participate comes to Twitter, searches for the hashtag #CommBuild, and finds a conversation about topics tied to community management. Follow @CommBuild , search the #CommBuild hashtag , or view the Storify archives. Ways to plug in Intrigued?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 8, 2015

In addition to reconnecting with old friends and mentors, I want to meet people who aren''t on my radar who will help me learn and grow. Here''s how it works: Join the LinkedIn group (if you are searching, it''s called "Hack Your Hello''s at AAM"). Post the question or issue that you want to discuss. That''s it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We spent a fair amount of time framing and reframing the problem and ended up with a question that focused on data collection. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Be strategic in making sure you find the right place for them on your committee, even if that means continuing your search for that elusive sponsorship chair. Of course, be sure to work with your staff team to get an outside perspective and seek advice from trusted colleagues, mentors, and managers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2013

How #CommBuild works Each week whoever wants to participate comes to Twitter, searches for the hashtag #CommBuild, and finds a conversation about topics tied to community management. Follow @CommBuild , search the #CommBuild hashtag , or view the Storify archives. Ways to plug in Intrigued?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2017

I often get asked questions about how a nonprofit’s website should look and behave and what benchmarking or evaluation tips I might have. Here are 6 questions and answers from the experts on nonprofit website design best practices: 1. What steps should an organization take to audit their nonprofit website performance?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2012

I met Debbie a few years ago while we worked together on a training committee for MicroMentor , a nonprofit that connects small business owners with business mentors. Eric: What should be discussed during the interview process when searching for a marketing leader ? Eric: What personality traits are ideal for a marketing leader ?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 3, 2006

During my conversation with Rose, she told me about a panel she was on, that had a mainly women audience, and how surprised she was by how many women had questions about blogging basics. Revised 8.3.06: I am currently searching for a new space to hold a Basic Blogging for Women Workshop where everyone can be on computers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Druckers book, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Thanks to Sharon Armstrong, author of The Essential HR Handbook , for these helpful questions!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Ask these questions: Is there a project you want to get funded for immediate use, before the end of the year or early into next year? Your answers to these questions should help you to determine the type of campaign you want to create, and how you do it. Then one day, community members began mentoring, tutoring, and providing guidance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2006

2005) Susan Tenby's response to the question, " Why I use Tags " shows progression from retrieval, to social bookmarking, to sharing with others - on a personal level. Tag Mentoring: The flip side -- the intentional use of tagging to share what you know with another person or persons informally. TechSoup Web 2.0

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

Talk to each other, introduce yourself in the chat if you haven’t already because we will save some time for some Q&A once we kind of get through our scripted questions. Sarah, I’m going to start with you in the first question. So let me ask a follow-up question. Same question as I asked Sarah.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Digital Layered Campaigns with Paid Search, SEO and Display Ads – by Stephanie Tippitt, BDI Essential Nonprofit Marketing Best Practices and 3 Marketing Channels to Try – by Scott G. Digital Layered Campaigns with Paid Search, SEO and Display Ads. I recommend using Google Grants as your initial base search strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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