Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

The authors of the new book, More Human , state there are three primary ways that AI (Artificial Intelligence) can transform how we think about leadership: It can save us time so we can focus on creating more-human experiences for employees. Each chapter contains practical strategies for using AI to expand your leadership capabilities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls, says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. Part 2 Learning to shift your mindtrap out of the way.

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Tableau

JANUARY 26, 2022

Senior Data Skills Curriculum Strategy Manager, Tableau. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Data visualization is becoming an increasingly common method of presenting large and complex data sets, but the principles of visual communication are not widely understood or practiced.” Bronwen Boyd. January 27, 2022.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Its not explicitly your job to fix your bosss problems (and you dont have the power or authority to do so if you arent in a leadership role). This is a super-charged opportunity to practice your managing up (aka managing your manager) skills. Here are a few.

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Tableau

JANUARY 26, 2022

Senior Data Skills Curriculum Strategy Manager, Tableau. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Data visualization is becoming an increasingly common method of presenting large and complex data sets, but the principles of visual communication are not widely understood or practiced.” Bronwen Boyd. January 27, 2022.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

This time from Travis Bradberry , author and Chief People Scientist, LeadX, “Digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about people. Support Adaptation Emotional intelligence offers a path to support teams and helps them acquire the skills to become digitally proficient.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

build effective presentation skills. Public speaking and presentation skills can help you craft better written and verbal communications, whether you’re engaging with your team internally or connecting with an external audience. . You’re constantly engaging with others, whether it’s meeting with your staff about. Let’s get started!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

An instructor virtually guides you through common nonprofit tasks and best practices on how to use your system in real time. An interactive online community hub – Connect with other nonprofits , review your support case history, learn new features, and discover useful tips and best practices. 3) Support.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

They Practice Their Craft. This means that they read fundraising strategy guides , attend non-profit seminars, conferences and training opportunities, and work with their peers to practice things like making asks and writing better fundraising letters. Great fundraisers are constantly working to become better at what they do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

But this is more than a simple report on a highly successful leadership program that takes a systems approach to serving an underserved community, it is the authors playbook of how to design and implement a program, including facilitation recipes for designing meetings. This section includes templates for meeting processes.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

You must be in the driver’s seat and have a solid grasp of best practices when running a fundraiser, including a product fundraiser. Identify an array of people with specific skills: email communications, social media, etc. So, now that you’re armed with best practices for running a product fundraiser, off you go!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 6, 2021

If you are wondering what skills to focus on in your resume in the nonprofit sector, we’ve got you covered! In the next part of our article, we are going to focus on the top skills required to succeed. Nonprofit Job Resume: Top 6 Skills to Have. To do this, you will have to focus on skills. Tech Skills.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

Also, the board determined that the interim should possess the following attributes: Strong communication skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and a diplomatic demeanor. As is typical of these arrangements, the interim was given the authority to hire new staff and terminate employment of existing staff if needed.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Listen with Empathy During times of change, listening with empathy becomes a crucial skill. Empathy : When youre practicing empathy, youre taking the time and effort to fully appreciate how a donor is feeling about the change in leadership. Whats the distinction between listening with empathy and offering a sympathetic ear?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This year, hundreds of nonprofit experts have shared their advice, practical tips, and real-world solutions all to help the larger community navigate the complexities of running a nonprofit. Author Richie Geisel shares five lessons for creating an effective, accountable nonprofit board.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Our agenda delivers strategies you can put into practice immediately, along with the creative vision leaders need to succeed in digital markets. He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0 We call that constellation of skills, Association 4.0 leadership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Do you have a web team with staff in multiple roles and with different skill sets? Use the five steps to engage with vendors, have practical, in-depth discussions, and make smart decisions to evaluate which one will be the best partner to help you redesign your organization’s website. ? About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s ten books that nonprofit colleagues and authors have shared with me in the last few months and I wanted to share them with you. If you are looking for more recommendations, check out Book Authority’s list of 52 Best Nonprofit eBooks of All Time ( The Happy Healthy Nonprofit is #9).

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Even seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit professionals need to learn new skills and hear new perspectives, and that’s where our reading list comes in. This book focuses on getting results by teaching new and experienced nonprofit leaders the fundamental skills of effective management. by Thomas Wolf. By Alison Green and Jerry Hauser.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. Rather, each step contains a set of deep practices for human connect," reveals Wetzler. “As Wetzler : Absolutely.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Think Seriously About What’s Practical. For a program implemented in multiple school districts, states, or countries, selecting a metric for student academic performance might require skills related to organizing and transforming data collected using different assessment tools so that it can be meaningfully compared. About the Author.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 3, 2023

So we really need lots and lots more skilled tradespeople — fast. Aka, the kind of multifaceted, hands-on skills that technologists haven’t figured out how to automate yet. Co-founders Mat Ilic and Richard Ng bring backgrounds in public policy work and education and edtech to bear on this skills funnel challenge.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

Whether participants are joining with a corporate sponsor, or signing up with family and friends, individuals of all ages and skill levels can make an impact by raising money for kids in need. Best Practice #1: Have A Peer-To-Peer Platform. Best Practice #2: Easy Registration. Best Practice #3: Introduce Incentives And Prizes.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . We’ve written this guide on professional development programs to help nonprofit executives like you empower employees to develop skills and hone their craft. Good luck! .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Fortunately, the authors' book provides a proven series of easy-to-implement skills, techniques and powerful strategies via what they call the Communication Code that anyone can use to make their communication, relationships deeper and more productive. And effective communication is essential for successful leadership.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

Their resumes will list skills we barely register today. The MVP is the brainchild of Eric Ries , author of that entrepreneur’s bible, “The Lean Startup.” This concept can be applied to everything from creating a website to developing a practice marketing manual for members. The MVP does not mean that your creations are subpar.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. This idea is the most practical and, in some ways, the most effective. Of the four bullets listed above, the last two seem to be the most challenging.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

So in honour of Autism Awareness Month, we want to highlight some best practices for employers on how to best support autistic employees — not only in April or after a pandemic lockdown, but all year long. 1) Inclusive Hiring Practices. About the Author. 2) Mitigate Common Workplace Barriers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The fun part of the instructional design is selecting good assessments, creating applied “homework” assignments where emerging leaders get to practice their skills at work, and providing guides for their mentors to support the emerging leaders. The specific practice skills include these three: Ask empowering questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. Part 2 – Learning to shift your mindtrap out of the way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

“Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field. Build their organization’s knowledge and realign it with shifts from digital disruption.

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Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

It encompasses practices and technologies that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive learner and instructor information, course materials, and system functionalities. It entails implementing appropriate controls to safeguard sensitive data, aligning with regulations and industry best practices.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2021

His prioritizing skills have become a matter of academic study. In the Realist Chair, you are pragmatic and practical, considering the resources that you have available. Author information Nick Wood Freelance Journalist & Author Nick Wood is a freelance journalist and author. It was Robert B.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

She found that imposter thoughts can actually serve as motivation to perform better on the job, especially in terms of interpersonal skills. Consider an author hesitating before sharing their work, questioning whether its good enough. But self-doubt isnt always a weaknessit can be a powerful tool.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. Part 2 – Learning to shift your mindtrap out of the way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

5) Send Myself A FutureMe Email: I use a site called “ FutureMe ” to write an email to myself post dated a year from now, a practice I’ve been doing for a few years now. I have been delivering virtual master classes and helping to develop their capacity building programs in digital skills. Year in Review.

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