ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Moreover, the apathetic and even sometimes fearful attitudes toward fundraising among staff and board members can lead to a philanthropic dead-end. A mentor at my first fundraising job once told me that I was “too naïve to know what won’t work.” relationships and promote giving. Be innovative. It was empowering.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

This night is just one of many things we’ve done in the organization to help create an attitude of gratitude. Live the Attitude Everyday. One way this happens is through mentoring and welcoming new members into the organization. We put on our fancy clothes, have a nice meal and honor lots of deserving individuals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 22, 2020

And of them, some are Generation X, approaching it as more of a mentoring opportunity or wanting to leave a resource for their children. It's a funny phrase we sometimes tell young children, but developing a winning attitude is a life-long challenge for all of us. His work influenced many other thought leaders, including Stephen Covey.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

By offering a variety of professional and personal perks like remote and work from anywhere positions, unlimited paid time off, mentors for new staff, no-meeting Fridays, and camera-off meetings. You’ll also need to choose a moderator to ask the group questions and record the group’s attitudes and responses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

They were mentored, taught, supported and in almost every case, it was hard-working employees and managers who helped the CEO achieve their success. Van Gorder : Reinvention starts with a positive attitude. I like to hire people with positive attitudes as we can train people for almost everything except attitude.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

She uses her spunk, style and altruistic attitude to coach and consult nonprofits, train boards and staff and speak at conferences. . She specializes in board development and strategic planning along with individual coaching and mentoring. Gail Perry ( @GailPerryNC ). Simone Joyaux ( @spjoyaux ). And I enjoy them all!”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

On the other hand, these entrepreneurs often encounter entrenched attitudes, resentment from non-migrants, and administrative barriers in bringing money, materials and equipment from abroad. Job creation: Even if a French emigrant starts their business in New York, when they expand, France will be a logical place for a European HQ. .”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 10, 2015

Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is. Attitude is something you can't teach." Mentoring is opening doors for younger people." "I've learned when I'm angry to walk away, calm down. Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2012

Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is. Attitude is something you can't teach." Mentoring is opening doors for younger people." "I've learned when I'm angry to walk away, calm down. Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody."

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. They are highly effective mentors and coaches. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. Burnout also means feeling unmotivated and feeling stuck and ineffective.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

The main challenge, as we’ll discuss below, is that startups need to internalize two conflicting attitudes. That’s why I always advise entrepreneurs I mentor to stay in discovery mode as long as necessary. Why should you start spending money? The wrong is answer is ‘because I have it.’. Entrepreneur Insider Analysis and Opinion'

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Mentor someone. Mentoring not only helps build your network, but it also helps build your credibility. Mentoring not only helps build your network, but it also helps build your credibility. Have an optimistic attitude. Be on time for every meeting, take notes, and ask inquisitive questions. Don’t fall victim to cynicism.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

If conflict is left unresolved, workplace conflict leads to shifts in employee attitudes, behaviors, and interactions that spawn ripple effects to the culture and decreased motivation. And managers spend twenty-six percent of their time addressing and resolving conflicts on their teamthe equivalent of chewing up one full workday each week. "If

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

They were mentored, taught, supported and in almost every case, it was hard-working employees and managers who helped the CEO achieve their success. Van Gorder : Reinvention starts with a positive attitude. I like to hire people with positive attitudes as we can train people for almost everything except attitude.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

They were mentored, taught, supported and in almost every case, it was hard-working employees and managers who helped the CEO achieve their success. Van Gorder : Reinvention starts with a positive attitude. I like to hire people with positive attitudes as we can train people for almost everything except attitude.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And of them, some are Generation X, approaching it as more of a mentoring opportunity or wanting to leave a resource for their children. It's a funny phrase we sometimes tell young children, but developing a winning attitude is a life-long challenge for all of us. His work influenced many other thought leaders, including Stephen Covey.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Take advantage of that strong desire to learn by offering professional development opportunities from formal training to informal mentoring options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

And of them, some are Generation X, approaching it as more of a mentoring opportunity or wanting to leave a resource for their children. It's a funny phrase we sometimes tell young children, but developing a winning attitude is a life-long challenge for all of us. His work influenced many other thought leaders, including Stephen Covey.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. By Dave Greenberg, CiviCRM Team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I clearly understood that my role as a leader from the rear and as a mentor helped contribute to the success of the team.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

My experience has shown that two factors rise above the rest: Having good, clear policies and procedures for board activities (everything from recruiting/onboarding to handling a complaint against the executive director) and; An attitude of abundance. Approach every situation with that and you’ll move mountains.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Credit: Marvel Studios As a sidekick, Sam Wilson delivered playful attitude and petty arguments to lighten the mood — especially when the hero's chips were down. Plus, Sam is on a side quest to exonerate his Falcon and the Winter Soldier mentor Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly), from some serious charges.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

They were mentored, taught, supported and in almost every case, it was hard-working employees and managers who helped the CEO achieve their success. Van Gorder : Reinvention starts with a positive attitude. I like to hire people with positive attitudes as we can train people for almost everything except attitude.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Initially, the shift from "accidental techie" to a career NPtechie is more about a change in your own attitude than anything else. Here’s my full list: Peer Mentors : When I was at larger orgs than I am now, there were usually people who knew how to do things I wanted to learn. Seek permission to work with these people.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2014

The Three Attitudes of Sustainable Fundraising. Here are three attitudes that these new fundraisers will adopt to thrive: 1. There is no Model #3: Spend extravagantly on a one-time donation that barely covers your costs… then expect to grow and thrive and make a significant impact. Not happening. Consistency.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2014

Professional development focuses on tomorrow – a combination of training, mentoring, and enlightenment that harnesses the power of the person and what they will become. Those are tactics like implementing a multi-message welcome series or creating a gratitude with attitude strategy.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 6, 2019

As you might imagine, this led me to approach the blog with a different attitude. On the good side, I made deep connections with people who became treasured mentors, colleagues, and editors. My attitude was, "readers don't care what's going on with me. Now, I was writing Museum 2.0 I met perfect strangers through Museum 2.0

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

In extreme cases, you may find that a volunteer has become so negative despite your best efforts to help them have a great experience that their attitude is negatively impacting other volunteers. Of course, be sure to work with your staff team to get an outside perspective and seek advice from trusted colleagues, mentors, and managers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2011

And I completely agree that different types of service opportunities are appropriate for people who are in different places in regard to their attitudes, knowledge, etc. Ambika - Yes, especially with mentors, I've seen organizations ask for those types of commitments. @Kayla - Thanks! Jessica - Great point.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

I like that attitude and the way you framed it. I had already been having conversations over the months prior to that with some of my mentors about making a switch to consulting. Ephraim: Excellent. That was fantastic. So just before I continue, Sarah, I saw your question in the Q&A. Ephraim: Okay. So both of what you did.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2018

She calls her out on it and Bethany cops an attitude. Find someone who will mentor you and show you the ropes. Teacher: You’re aware there are other people in the world, right? During a test, Bethany’s teacher notices Bethany is on the phone. The teacher lays down a hard truth: There are other people in the world.

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