The NonProfit Times

MAY 13, 2024

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which in recent years has been rocked by declining participation, a coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person gatherings, sexual abuse litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring for the national organization, is being rebranded.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The authors identify seven leadership best practices of high performance based on their extensive experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. As the authors describe, the practice of strategic leadership is not just doing good work but also doing the work in a highly intentional and effective ways. Source: Engine of Impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In addition, the book is fast paced and highly readable, with a bold design including captivating graphics, end-of-chapter Q&A’s, and bite-size content presentation for easy reading and comprehension. Julia Fabris McBride and Ed O'Malley Earlier this year, the authors shared these insights: Question : Why did you decide to write the book?

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JANUARY 23, 2012

I love the chapter on “The Symptoms of Information Obesity” where he shares a persona based on his wife, Rosalyn Lemieux , that illustrates how too much information can warp our sense of time and other ways it can be toxic to our lives. His methods make use of some of the online software that helps you keep track of time.

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JUNE 20, 2011

Speakers include Guy Kawasaki , author of the new book “Enchantment,” JD Lasica of SocialBrite , Susan Gordon of Causes.com, Charles Porch of Facebook, Darian Rodriguez Heyman , Susan Tenby of TechSoup Global and Kellie McElhaney, founding faculty director of the Center for Responsible Business at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.

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JULY 6, 2012

We began the Book Club by carefully crafting a couple questions per chapter, and focusing on about one chapter per week. We quoted the book, took inspiration from the questions listed at the end of each chapter, and attempted to lead a traditional book club on Facebook. It was working pretty well as planned.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 27, 2017

In the first chapter of this guide we showed how having a nonprofit marketing strategy can help grow traffic and brand awareness online. In chapter 2, we’re going to break down the process and show you step-by-step how to: Build topic authority and trust for search engine rankings. Digital Marketing Plan Chapters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. The PFLAG network consists of more than 400 chapters, which crosses nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

The guide offers five chapters that include practical tips and recommendations for Foundations to become more transparent. Each chapter is packed with examples from large and small foundations, tips, and small worksheets. My favorite section is the last chapter about communications. Increased public trust.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2017

And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

The book is intended to help donors both big and small give more strategically. My favorite chapter is “Making Generosity Contagious” and the advice about including some “risky” donations into your mix (see the first book above). APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur: How To Publish a Book by Guy Kawasaki.

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JULY 16, 2012

I did a deep dive on data visualization techniques while working on a chapter of my next book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , with co-author KD Paine. That’s when I heard about the book, “ I Love Charts.” ” The book is based on the popular tumblr blog with the same name - I Love Charts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

“We encourage you to not read the book passively but rather to actively engage with it by using its tools to assess yourself and your organization,” share the authors Karin M. Those tools include checklists and chapter takeaways. Accordingly, the cognitive load for these meetings can quickly become immense,” the authors explain.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Authors M. According to the authors, the key distinguishing features of an authentic leader is traceable to a philosophically informed worldview and that the ancient classical tradition is a rich and valuable source of such insights.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric values the next generation of employees hold in high regard.

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MAY 16, 2011

Geoff Livingston, Author of Welcome to the Fifth Estate. I went straight to the strategy and measurement chapters. There’s been a nice crop of social media books published this spring! These include: Conversation Starters. Relationship Approaches. Shareability. Integration. Community Management. Course Corrections.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

So common that author Amy Gallo identifies eight archetypes , each representing a common type of “difficult” person likely found in most workplaces. “We Gallo devotes a book chapter to each of the eight archetypes. Nearly everyone I know has shared a story about a difficult person they’ve encountered in their workplace. Know your goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

“We encourage you to not read the book passively but rather to actively engage with it by using its tools to assess yourself and your organization,” share the authors Karin M. Those tools include checklists and chapter takeaways. Accordingly, the cognitive load for these meetings can quickly become immense,” the authors explain.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

In the book, authored by Roger L. More specifically, within 14 chapters, Martin explores his recommended new ways of thinking about: Competition Stakeholders Customers Strategy Data Knowledge Work Corporate Functions Planning Execution Talent Innovation Capital Investment Mergers and Acquisitions Roger L.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

“By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements— Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace —you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact,” explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

And, before you start to read the book, you can take (via a QR code in the book) a fifteen-minute online Step Up Leadership Assessment , which will give you instant feedback on your leadership readiness and point you to the most relevant chapters in the book.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

We devoted a whole chapter to the topic in the Networked Nonprofit. In my next book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” my co-author KD Paine and I take a look at how you measure it. We devoted a whole chapter to the topic in the Networked Nonprofit. First it requires understanding the definition.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

“You are one more intentional thought and action away from discovering your best life,” explains author of the new book, The Power Of One More , by Ed Mylett – released earlier this summer. Mylett reveals strategies chapter by chapter and covers goal setting, habits, emotions, relationships, are more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

My goal is to help you reduce the time you spend in a negative state and increase the time you are positive,” explains the book’s author, Anthony Iannarino. Particularly for business leaders, the book offers easy-to-follow lessons on l earning to lead with positivity for effective change throughout your team and organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 18, 2019

The book, Fit at Last: Look and Feel Better Once and for All , co-authored by Ken Blanchard and Tim Kearin traces business author Blanchard's weight-loss journey with fitness expert Kearin, and how finally at the age of 73, Ken dropped over thirty pounds in the course of a single year.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

By the end of this guide, you’ll learn how to get your content read … how to build brand authority & trust… And how to grow your revenues online. Digital Marketing Plan Chapters. Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Marketing Strategy. Chapter 3: Digital Promotions. Ready to get started?

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AUGUST 9, 2013

KD Paine was my co-author on the second book and we worked with a developmental editor, Bill Paarlberg, who made us write 10 drafts per chapter – and while that was painful, it made the book much better (and my own writing skills improved).

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 26, 2017

In chapter 3, we’re going to share examples of digital promotion strategies we use to: Rank on the first page of Google for a competitive keyword. Earn a 94 domain authority backlink ( here’s why it matters ). Digital Marketing Plan Chapters. Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 1: Introduction.

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MARCH 7, 2022

I’ve got some very exciting news, my new book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , co-authored with Allison Fine, launches on Wednesday, March 9th.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2021

As you embark on the changes you choose to make to become more impactful and influential in your workplace, the authors recommend you: Make the changes that you have identified as important to you, your manager, and your organization. Berman : The good news is, Chapter 13 is called “A Primer for Managers.”

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Declining trust and polarization is affecting national organizations’ ability to partner with their chapters. Some medical associations are developing patient resources that have been double- and triple-vetted and that members can share with patients, building up the members’ credibility and authority.

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MAY 24, 2013

Yesterday, this tweet from Howard Rheingold, author of NetSmart got my attention! ” The article profiles the work of Alex Pang , a Stanford University technologist and author of the forthcoming book, “ Distraction Addiction.” Her work was the inspiration for Rheingold’s book (the mindfulness chapter).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. When making a decision, we often find ourselves stuck between choosing one option over another, creating a vicious cycle that limits our capabilities and creates consistent tension,” explain the authors. But there is a better way.”

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MARCH 9, 2022

Today, my new book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , co-authored with Allison Fine, launches. Today is the day that a lot of writing, thinking, and speaking about this topic comes full circle.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. The authors recommend you: Remember the Golden Rule Put yourself in their shoes. Listen intensively.

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JUNE 19, 2013

Best Selling Author Adam Grant, “ Give and Take ” will be doing a big session called “ It’s About Science! I particularly enjoyed the stories and insights from the chapter about how these different styles build their networks. Points of Light annual Conference on Volunteering and Service kicks off today.

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