Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

Attitude 40

Attitude Case Study Culture Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

Attitude 40

Attitude Case Study Culture Technique 40

Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

A: With many nonprofit leaders holding multiple hats and roles in their organizations, we constantly hear that they are exhausted. Sudden cynical attitude about the job, company, or working conditions . You may even consider bringing in an external partner to discuss wellbeing techniques. Compassion fatigue is real.

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Culture Nonprofit Attitude Awareness 105

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Study good grant writing techniques and apply what you learn to as many as you can. Even if you’re resolved to start a nonprofit, it may be advantageous to find a role in a well-established organization prior to launching. Look for start-up grants at State and Federal levels. . Develop a good relationship with your bank.

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Nonprofit Advice Skills Studies 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader''s role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

Attitude 59

Attitude Case Study Leadership Culture 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader''s role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

Action 61

Action Attitude Case Study Leadership 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 11, 2015

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

Action 40

Action Attitude Case Study Culture 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2015

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader''s role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

Attitude 40

Attitude Case Study Leadership Culture 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

The book is packed with: Examples and case studies Action plans Tools, techniques and tricks of the trade The authors also explain why you need to start even before your official first day on the job. A new leader's role begins as soon as you are an acknowledged candidate for the job. A 100-Hour Action Plan for crisis situations.

Attitude 53

Attitude Case Study Culture Authoring 53

BoardAssist

DECEMBER 30, 2014

For most agencies, everyone understands each person’s role and how they fit together to form one collaborative, well-oiled machine. However, periodically I run across a board characterized by distrust, second-guessing, and a level of animosity. Staff and volunteers are smart and can sense when all is not well with leadership. governance'

Chicago 65

Chicago Government Teen Hunger 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2010

As part of my role as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation, I had an opportunity to coach Independent Sector on their conference social media integration. There was an excellent discussion about silo busting techniques and the role of leaders in bringing down the cubicle walls.

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Blackbaud Conference Reflection Atlanta 93

Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

Below are a few techniques and processes that your team can use to help your organization practice cross departmental collaboration and learn how to begin to work towards building a culture of philanthropy throughout your organization. One useful technique is called “walk-a-mile-immersion.”

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Culture Philanthropy Marketing Create 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

The person will probably have a different perspective and approach than an older manager and may know more about recent developments and newer techniques or technologies.” The positive about being managed by someone under 35 is their attitude and fresh perspective.” They are more open minded and willing to change.”

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Management Classes Advice Survey 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

They use data visualization techniques to report the data analysis but also to reflect on best practices culled from the data. Culture is an organization’s operating patterns of behavior, activities, and attitudes, influenced by a shared set of values and beliefs that characterize the way people work together.

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Have you seen attitudes in our field about visitor participation shifting over time? Are there certain kinds of institutions that are more well-suited for participatory techniques than others? Where do you see the biggest resistance to incorporating participatory techniques? BROAD QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1.

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Museum Question Participatory Evaluation 45

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2009

The session provided an overview of networks, introduction to different network types and typologies, an overview on network mapping techniques, and a diagnostic that helps those leading networks identify areas of strength and improvement.

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Design Social Media Network Remix 50

Museum 2.0

APRIL 25, 2011

Have you seen attitudes in our field about visitor participation shifting over time? Are there certain kinds of institutions that are more well-suited for participatory techniques than others? Where do you see the biggest resistance to incorporating participatory techniques? BROAD QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1.

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Question Participatory Museum Evaluation 49

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

From Inspiration to Cultivation – The Board’s Role While personal contributions light the way, board members play an equally decisive role in nurturing your donor garden. The board’s attitude towards fundraising. Their seasoned insight, like a trusty sidekick, balances lofty ambition with a spoonful of pragmatism.

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Impact Fundraising Nonprofit Fund 105

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 28, 2009

What role does “promoting human happiness” play in the mission statements and actions of museums? Non-game social platforms like museums should use game design techniques to make these institutions more successful at supporting user happiness. This is not an argument that is specific to museums. What about learning?"

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Museum Game Structure South America 21

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

They provide detailed case studies of projects in each area, including project descriptions, informal science education goals, participant training techniques, and evaluation outcomes. In this report, the authors describe three specific models for public participation: contribution, collaboration, and co-creation.

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Public Research Participatory Report 36

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2008

The other important role is the spectators or lurkers--the people who will read the reviews. I've written before about how this technique is used extensively in the gaming community to energize "community influencers" who both evangelize to other gamers and offer their feedback to game providers.

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Museum Review Rate Voice 20

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

My manager/supervisor takes responsibility for shaping the attitudes and relationships within our department. That is why Polaris recommends that business leaders conduct employee research that allows leaders to better understand what motivates employees, drives loyalty, and makes and keeps employees happy.

Survey 53

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Attitude 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2011

While organizational concerns vary by type of organization, a common one is sharing control of the official spokesperson role for the organization. Jo Johnson over at the London Symphony is a master of this technique. The Mayo Clinic has addressed in its social media policy – many nonprofits have borrowed their language.

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Facebook Network Metrics Nonprofit 101

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Your organizations work ethic should be solution- and positive-results-oriented. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m

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Professional Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 44

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

To provide a benchmark – or a snapshot of your employees and their attitudes at a certain point of time that you can then compare to future surveys to spot trends. To prioritize the organization’s actions based on objective results – rather than relying on subjective information or your best guesses.

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Survey Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 48

DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This means that web design projects (and even smaller, iterative updates) are important investments for nonprofits, and they can involve any number of different strategies and techniques. Keeping it simple and straightforward is a great way to convey a professional attitude and strong principles of stewardship. Simplified design.

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