Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Relationships and understanding develop.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. When that happens, the CEO is working for the front-line employee.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

And one of the best ways to build a solid foundation for your nonprofit’s board is for everyone involved to understand the fundamental nonprofit board responsibilities that they should be carrying out. For all but the largest organizations, board seats are filled by volunteers.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. And if this is your first Bloomerang webinar, just want to say a special welcome to all you first-timers. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Who doesn’t want that, right? I’m so excited for you all to be here. I’m Steven.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. And if this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Aaron, Brian, I got 2:00 Eastern.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 24, 2015

This week’s guest blogger Anne Wallestead, Executive Director of Boardsource, shares all the details on where we are and how to change where we are going. . If your board doesn’t already have a governance committee responsible for leading and managing board recruitment and performance, consider creating one.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Another way to do that is to spend some time working side-by-side with your employees doing their job with them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Each chapter is comprised of short sections, often about the length of a blog posting.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

posted by Rudy Frank Graduate Student, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Gamification can create a more meaningful experience for the customer, volunteer, or donor, just as it already does when people use their GPS systems, sensors for fitness, and even communicating with friends.

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Its time to stop coming up with excuses, according to BoardSource’s CEO Anne Wallestead , our guest blogger this week, and start making your board healthy. Thanks for your wisdom and advice Anne! How Healthy Do You Want Your Nonprofit Board To Be? Last spring, I had a tough conversation with my doctor.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. Note on platform : During last week’s Twitter chat, not unlike previous chats, we dealt with some major issues around lag and load time. action oriented 5. real time, and 2. co-created. Social media makes that much easier.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

So if you have to leave early or maybe you get interrupted by a co-worker or a toddler, if you’re working at home or something, don’t worry, we will get all those good things in your hands later on today. If you put your question in there, it might have a little bit more visibility. She has been in your shoes.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

We welcome your comments and feedback. In fact, it ought to be a fun, exhilarating, rewarding experience for both members of this important leadership team. And the most frequent amount of communication is 1-2 times a week, by phone, text, or in person. None of us exists independent of our relationships with others. The answer?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re fundraising for your church’s youth group, your school, or your kid’s sports team, investing in the education and wellbeing of your kids is priceless. If you’re struggling to come up with fresh and unique fundraising ideas for your next youth fundraiser, we’re here to help.

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

I often get the comment during a leadership seminar I teach that goes something like, "Well this is all well and good for large organizations, but what about my twelve-person NGO?" Pick one that fits your size and mission, and addresses technology. Share your technology experiences and frustrations. NTEN and TechSoup list a few.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

We welcome your comments and feedback. Therefore, they prefer to hire experienced professionals—or those who have training in nonprofit leadership and management skills. Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. Bush, Ph.D. Bush, Ph.D.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

note: I was getting around to writing up my own notes about SXSW, when I realized Beth had done all the work for me, as usual! Oh, and please do give a thumbs up to the panel Beth and I cooked up: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change ]. The SXSW Interactive Festival. In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! Thanks to all of you for your patience. But most importantly, feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. And if this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

What do your nonprofit training efforts look like right now? We’d guess it’s some combination of: Weekly, monthly, or quarterly onboarding (with ad-hoc shadowing of staff members as needed) for volunteers. However, they’re not the only (or, we’d argue, the best) way to bring your team members up to speed.

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Neon CRM

JULY 7, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser with hundreds of appeals under your belt or are getting ready to launch your first campaign, planning your end-of-year campaign can be tough. How do you inspire your donors to give when they’re distracted by the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? You’re not alone!

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 9, 2005

You need to determine what your communications infrastructure looks like. How strong is your organization's "brand"? Answering all of these questions will help you to determine the amount of time, energy and resources you can devote to your plan. Target your audience(s). Identify your news and opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2005

For this week's bloggerview, we caught up with Michael Gilbert, who writes the Nonprofit Online News, which is not only the oldest nonprofit-oriented blog, but one of the oldest blogs altogether. Q: When did you start publishing? Yes, I think this was well before the term Content Management was around as well.) It hones my thinking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2014

The course is about how to leverage networks and social media for learning and impact. It was an amazing experience and so delighted that I’m doing a FREE webinar next week to share some reflections on designing and delivering an effective nonprofit training. Students Discussing Their Assessments of Host Organizations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 21, 2006

If you are inspired by the interview and live in the Bay Area, People's Grocery is launching its 2-acre farm in Sunol this weekend and they are looking for volunteers. If you're not well, then you're not really going to be at your optimal ability to perform and contribute in an economic function.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

If you have to leave early, don’t worry, we will get that all in your hands later on today. . So send in your questions and comments along the way. If this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome. This has got to be like your 50th one or whatever. We’re getting in the action a bit early. It’s August.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 29, 2016

That’s the question Tom Okarma poses to us in this week’s cross post from Tom’s terrific blog. You use comprehensive checklists, you interview a wide range of people, you consider what skills and talents our strategic plan requires, you consider our key volunteers and partners. Thanks Tom! So far, so good.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! What have we done in the past to make your biggest challenges more difficult? “These questions are designed to allow your customers to share their perspectives and opinions openly, not rate performance on a numerical scale,&# explained Brown.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Your organizations work ethic should be solution- and positive-results-oriented. 15 Inspiring Biographies For Leaders 20 New Words Every Leader Should Know Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Gro.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 5, 2016

posted by Kathy Renfro Graduate Student, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Sparked.com – an online portal staffed by tech volunteers which may represent the most helpful technological application for smaller nonprofits. Kathy is a graduate of ASU’s Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program (Spring 2016).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2016

I’ve just returned from week-long leadership development program in Israel called “ Reality Storytellers ” hosted by the Schusterman Foundation. Does your nonprofit view work/life balance seriously and encourage a culture of wellbeing in the workplace? The book is being published by Wiley on October 10th.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

How did you know to trust your idea and explore it? What was your first step? ." - Jensine Larsen Jensine Larsen is the Founder and CEO of World Pulse , a global media and communication network devoted to bringing women a global voice. They broadcast and unite women's voices from around the world into a powerful force for change.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

As young professionals who have served both as members and staff managers of these groups, Sarah Willey and Corinne Austin will lead you through the research on Next Gen supporters, challenges to anticipate, and steps your organization can take to start a new young friends board from scratch OR to maximize the potential of your existing group.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 29, 2009

During our conversation, Seane talked about what inspired the creation of Off the Mat, Into the World, her trip to Cambodia, the connection between your inner work and your outer work, and the tools Off the Mat, Into the World uses to help people determine how they are being called to be of service. I targeted the yoga community.

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