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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Revealing the 10 workplace policies for our post-pandemic world. One of my favorite takeaways from the book is Taylor’s teachings on the top drivers of a culture of innovation. Using crisis as a catalyst for reimagining your company culture. Creating a diverse culture for talent to thrive. Redefining the employee experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

This week I was honored to teach a Happy Healthy Nonprofit Workshop at the 1440 Multiversity Nonprofit Service Week. This past week they opened up the campus to nonprofits and I was lucky enough to be part of the faculty to teach a workshop. They also teach yoga and meditation classes in this room. The photo was my classroom.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Teach them about fundraising. Reading financial statements, analyzing data, reviewing the Form 990 before it’s filed, approving policies related to conflicts of interest, tapping into reserves, and conducting internal audits might not light your fire. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Eggers & Kettl : Making policy work isn’t a spectator sport. It’s weaving all the pieces together that defines the best approaches to true policy innovation and effectiveness. But it’s also an outline that can be used to teach students and executives alike to become bridgebuilders.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

And while video games like Zoo Tycoon or online games can teach them all sorts of skills that will need to be successful adults (and this has been validated recently by a MacArthur Foundation funded study ,) I was excited to discover this wonderful list of games for change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

” (For more advice on getting started responsibly, see 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take for Responsible AI Adoption and advice on drafting an acceptable use policy.) 65% are using it to clean-up their Monday morning inboxes. Researchers have a term for when someone skips this important step of auditing the output, “ asleep at the wheel.”

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” The Southern Poverty Law center also has an intelligence project working to track and expose hate groups across the country and a Teaching Tolerance Program that produces and distributes (entirely for free) anti-bias documentary films, books, and lesson plans!

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A report from the Bipartisan Policy Center and a coalition of nine foundations and public health associations outlines the critical investments needed to modernize the U.S. Grants totaling $23.5 million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts. Report offers roadmap for modernizing U.S. public health system. December 8, 2021.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Released in collaboration with Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy and the Leona M. A significant link exists between poverty and high healthcare needs, a report from Robin Hood finds. and Harry B.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

He explains that: Company culture is the system of beliefs, values, goals, behaviors, and the way employees feel working in the organization—from leadership style, decision-making norms, customer experience, and company policies—officially and unofficially. Essentially, it’s the personality of the organization.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Join us as we explore the benefits of AI in tailoring content to individual student needs and enhancing engagement while critically examining concerns such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the human element of teaching. How do diverse voices and experiences strengthen a community? Our luminary panel includes: Susan Baldridge, Ph.D.

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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

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

If not, teach him what he needs to do differently to avoid the mistake from reoccurring. Finally, you may discover that the mistake happened because policies, procedures or your assignment instructions were confusing or unclear. Ask him what he thinks he can do in the future to avoid the mistake from happening again.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. How To Teach Artificial Intelligence More Common Sense: Deep learning is the king of AI. Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Join our panel of experts to discuss not only how to build belonging in your processes, policies, and daily operations, but also how to communicate with one another across those differences and why doing so is imperative for your organization to thrive. How do diverse voices and experiences strengthen a community?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Finally, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. Resilience: This relates to all the curriculum, writing, and teaching I do around The Happy Healthy Nonprofit and Leadership Development. My Three Themes: .

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 17, 2013

Just to give you a few examples: He is a co-founder of Teach a Man to Fish , a global network that promotes “education that pays for itself,” partnering with dozens of organizations around the world to establish self-sufficient schools in rural areas that teach independence and sustainability to young people from poor families.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

The trainer needs to understand the database, present technical concepts clearly and without jargon, teach at the students' level, and be incredibly patient. Document your data entry standards, policies, and procedures before training so users are taught to do things the right way from the start. Not everyone can train. It's an art.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2014

Here’s a story about the CEO of the ACLU of New Jersey and how he uses Twitter to reach out to the press and policy makers and the questions he and his staff answered. Here’s another example about a nonprofit CEO (Helen Clark of UNDP) using Twitter to engage audiences about policy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2019

Nonprofit organizations must create a gift acceptance policy. This policy should include a disclaimer that all gifts will be considered unrestricted unless the donor designates a restriction. She hopes to continue her work by teaching ethics and leadership classes and assisting nonprofit organization through consulting and board work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 14, 2019

If not, teach him what he needs to do differently to avoid the mistake from reoccurring. Finally, you may discover that the mistake happened because policies, procedures or your assignment instructions were confusing or unclear. Ask him what he thinks he can do in the future to avoid the mistake from happening again.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

So the evaluator has to consider if they are going to: Teach. Has the organization embraced policies, resources and a culture that supports evaluation? Create a written plan. This plan will guide the process for all the participants. You need to assess the process’ own outcomes and effectiveness.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If not, teach him what he needs to do differently to avoid the mistake from reoccurring. Finally, you may discover that the mistake happened because policies, procedures or your assignment instructions were confusing or unclear. Ask him what he thinks he can do in the future to avoid the mistake from happening again.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

When organizations have down time during their year, meaning time when policy and advocacy work is not happening, our clients have found that holding in-person events tends to elicit greater engagement with their audience. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

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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. Gen Z has discovered from a very young age just how much damage has been done to the world and they’re not going to rest until they fix it.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible. Organizations are (mostly) not. Human beings are passionate. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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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. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible. Organizations are (mostly) not. Human beings are passionate. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Money Savvy Piggy Bank and Spend, Save, and Give Allowance Policy. Celeste for the studio 501c3 blog suggests this piggy bank , with separate slots for investing, saving, spending, and donating is a great way to teach kids about devoting a portion of their income to charity. Donate or purchase a toy for a child in need.

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