Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector. So it was actually the end of November last year in 2020 when I was laid off from that job. So thanks so much for being here. I’m Steven. Ephraim: Wow.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she''s an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

The passion that takes a job beyond work into fulfillment and fun. Worst of all, lack of trust generates a constellation of other unproductive feelings and actions. This type of check-in can easily devolve into ticking actions or accomplishments off a list. The knowledge and skill to execute initiatives at a high level.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's 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 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 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

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Err on the side of taking action 13. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance 10. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. Consider self-promotion part of your job.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2025

But I didnt want to write a book that is thought provoking but not actionable. I interviewed 50 different founders, athletes, artists, activists, NFL coaches and celebrities, many of whom I have mentored and advised from billionaire Marc Lore to Scarlett Johansson to illustrate strategies for total commitment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Err on the side of taking action 13. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance 10. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

Fast forward a full eight months – what actions have companies all actually taken? Well, some really nice person on the internet compiled the list of Fortune 100 Companies, the concrete actions they wanted to take, and what, if anything, has come from their pledges here. . At your organization, what actions have been taken?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

It’s all their fault, because it was their job – not anyone else’s. So, the fundraiser is looked upon as someone who did their distasteful job (no big deal), and now is asked to do even more next time. The average new fundraiser leaves their job in only 16 months. The fundraiser serves as mentor, sage, advisor, and guide.”.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

You can handle failure with grace and consideration for all stakeholders, or it can be handled so poorly that you will not be able to raise money for a next venture or find a job in the startup world. Even during the contemplation stage, you should consult with them for the best course of actions. Do not go through the process alone.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not the call to action (which needs to be clear and motivational). Then build the email so that every word, every image, every bit of formatting supports them to take that action. Your fundraising emails have ONE JOB: get people to take action. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Err on the side of taking action 13. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance 10. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Pair these stories with a clear call-to-action, like a link to your donation page, to convert emotional engagement into tangible support. Surprisingly, phone fundraising is a successful way to get the job done! Mentor of the Year Awards hosts an annual fundraising gala.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. As courses progress, Slack is used as the central channel for all course communications, including peer collaboration, speaker announcements, industry news, and mentor feedback. In the 2020 U.S.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

The participants were amazing and came up with some terrific strategies and action plans. Potential job applicants are beginning to place as much emphasis on positive organizational culture as they do on job tasks and salaries. Asking about career goals and how they might be pursued at current job.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

The best way to achieve this is by first providing volunteers with an example, followed by an action. In other words, demonstrate how to perform a job function and then allow volunteers to try to replicate. Make sure that your volunteer orientations cater to all learning types.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 17, 2014

I declined given my busy schedule, but said we could put out a job posting to find somebody willing to manage the store for us. Even though it was much like herding cats to turn their excitement into actionable ideas, they did it. I helped coach them along the way, as a good startup mentor will do.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofit leaders could use them to have staff do the same tasks they’ve always done, just faster, or shift jobs from full-time work to part-time or contract work. This will be especially detrimental for junior staff, who need human-to-human feedback to learn and improve their job performance.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2022

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member, mentor to startups and angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. Marjorie Radlo-Zandi. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor. Finding your startup’s valuation: 5 factors to consider.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) With the Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action, author Johnisha Levi explored the relationship between nonprofits and affirmative action and how organizations can remain committed to supporting the health, economic security, and well-being of historically marginalized communities.

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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. Parent-led actions can resonate with diverse publics and policymakers, and can cut across ideological and political boundaries.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Examples of leadership need to be the given so the desired actions and behaviors are followed by the team. Job titles, job descriptions and training.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2021

One great option for recruiting volunteers as fundraisers is to ask staff members or prior personal fundraisers (if you have any) to act as mentors. These mentors can share tips and tricks on a blog or social media account, as well as help create a fundraising toolkit (more about that in a minute). Set expectations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Err on the side of taking action 13. Use job descriptions 55. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance 10. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

It was estimated that about one million people lost their jobs. Your network sees plenty of job opportunities. You wake up and you have to search for a new job. Then you can look for alignment in a job. You’ve started applying for jobs and have lined up a few interviews. The pandemic hit the nonprofit sector hard.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 28, 2012

What could you accomplish if you had the right environment, the support that you needed and access to mentors to help you along the way? So in the course of 48 hours she quit her job, sold most of her belongings and moved to New York in order to chase her goals. In her own words, “I’m obsessed with unrealized potential.

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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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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

were considering leaving their jobs. When faculty intention-to-quit studies like those above highlight burnout, anxiety, and depression as causal factors, it’s time to take action. Appoint mentors: One way to recognize a high-performing faculty member is to ask them to mentor a less experienced or struggling peer.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

When McKenna Rogers landed a job on Pinterest’s finance team in 2018, she felt like she’d arrived. When she said she’d met her boyfriend through a previous job, she says he expressed excitement that she dated at work. We provided ongoing HR support and took appropriate disciplinary action based on the circumstances.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We also worked with the Nimble AMS team to build an AI-driven solution that automatically identifies members at risk of lapsing, and then helps us take quick action to save the memberships. “We’re able to process memberships and run reports so much faster with Nimble AMS.

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