Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Production Network: This type of network inspires and encourages collective action by members to create innovative practices, public-policy proposals, and other tools or products that lead to social impact. Resources: What is the network’s funding model? Generative Social-Impact Network.

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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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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

After all, a capital campaign can involve wildly different tasks—ranging from reviewing big-picture development progress down to choosing a color scheme for your public phase marketing materials. Review any specific policies in place, especially for longer meetings where members’ attention spans are more likely to dip or wander.

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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 (..)

Time 52

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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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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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Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 10, 2013

This post originally appeared as part of an online debate about How Big Data Can Have a Social Impact, which the Harvard Business Review Blog Network hosted jointly with the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. This number was significantly more than the existing estimates that had dominated news and policy discussions.

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

And this is a problem. In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. It’s surprising.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented. According to the ADJAR Model, there are three phases to change.

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Change Management Change Management Phase 105

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

It isn’t a pharmacy metaphor of finding a pill to solve the problem. Systems are non-linear, complex, and dynamic. But on the other hand, traditional evaluation models are: Focused on model testing. Based on a logic model. Refine a model or make definitive judgment. Follow a fixed plan.

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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

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

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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 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

AUGUST 6, 2018

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

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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

JUNE 27, 2013

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

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Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 78

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Keep in mind that to even get candidates to apply, you need to build the kind of environment in which your model employees would want to work. If you’re not the strongest writer, have someone with a writing background review your job posting. Also, after hiring an employee, you’ll want to retain them.

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Strategy Nonprofit Skills Environment 119

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Remote working policy with flexibility. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship. Establish norms around compassionate behavior and modeled by SLT. Staff meetings that have some time to share accomplishments, not just problems. Adequate desks and chairs for how people want to work. Transparency.

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Culture Activities Active Activism 125

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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

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Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 69

Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” And as I said, there’ll be formal breaks in the content where we review some of those questions. And your perspective on technology policies, I think, will vary a little bit depending on your role in the organization. Jeanne Bell: All right. Thanks, Karen.

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Policy Team Virtual Tech 102

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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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 40

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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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

most fundamental problems that people in less favourable environments. ” Ory Okolloh, Google’s Head of Policy and Government Relations, Africa. ” Jeremy Heimans, Purpose, Australia, while he argued that micro payments are a better funding model than plain charity, for social change. professional pursuits.

Activities 47

Activities Active Activism Review 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

Tips 40

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Conduct annual risk reviews 7. View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Be a good role model 46. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be humble 47.

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