Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2014

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : Why do so many people go through life having never Assessed Their Starting Point by answering the Self-Assessment Questions featured in your book? Any idea why?

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The age-old question of whether or not good entrepreneurs are born that way, or if such entrepreneurial skill sets can be learned continues to be a debated topic. Let’s try tackling the answer to this question by defining which skill sets make for a good entrepreneur, and whether or not they can be taught. Score: Learned 1 – Wired 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

No matter what flavor of facilitation you put into your toolkit, there are some facilitator fundamentals and skills that facilitators need. These skills are useful in all group settings, whether it is a meeting, workshop, or conference. Part 2 offers checklists and reminders for these basic skills. Facilitated Listening Skills.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Led by Benetech’s VP of Engineering Gerardo Capiel, we will create an online space, SocialCoding4Good, where people in the tech community interested in social causes can volunteer ideas, connections, time and skills. with the tools to teach reading to adolescent and adult beginning readers, such as those with developmental disabilities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2025

Stumped for what business books to add to your spring (or spring break) reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?

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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. As you’ll see through the book, people don’t always give you the whole story right up front. Wetzler : Absolutely.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What''s Your Favorite?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Cooking classes have a broad appeal because they attract not just gourmet food, but also individuals who want to learn new skills. Virtual education is a great tool and can be used to teach a wide range of skills. To be successful at an event like this, you must come ready with your online promotion skills. 20) Book club.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. There are also special sections of your profile where you can list certifications, languages, patents, skills, and publications. Maximize the website and Twitter fields. Make Connections.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

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Skills Business Learning Knowledge 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

I wish the book, What To Do When You're New , would have been published many, many years ago. The book, by Keith Rollag , is all about how to be comfortable, confident, and successful in new situations. The book, by Keith Rollag , is all about how to be comfortable, confident, and successful in new situations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Or, already a leader, but looking to hone your skills? Then, the new kindle book, Ignite Your Leadership Expertise: Become the Trusted Advisor Others Seek , by Nathan Magnuson , is the book for you. With 10 leadership topics and easy to read within two hours, this book will both teach you and inspire you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. I first heard Laura speak when she launched her book , Giving 2.0,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. I have been delivering virtual master classes and helping to develop their capacity building programs in digital skills. Skills in this area I want to deepen are reflection and creativity.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Jesus is my savior in the sense that I believe that what he came here to teach us can save me, and us from the results of our worst natures. When I went to seminary, I was surprised at how many people actually took it seriously, so I began to think about what it might mean to me.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 17, 2013

Just to give you a few examples: He is a co-founder of Teach a Man to Fish , a global network that promotes “education that pays for itself,” partnering with dozens of organizations around the world to establish self-sufficient schools in rural areas that teach independence and sustainability to young people from poor families.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

In the new book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance , Dr. Nate Zinsser , Director of West Point’s influential Performance-Psychology Program, shares his secrets of mental toughness and how to build and master confidence. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2022

They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. If you focus on developing these skills, they will not only lead to success in your career, but in life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 11, 2022

They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. If you focus on developing these skills, they will not only lead to success in your career, but in life.

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Technique Skills Interview Generation 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We used some Human Centered Design techniques from their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book. It was the most stimulating web platform strategy session that I have ever experienced! Is it only used by people with artistic talents and graphic design skills? Anyone can be a designer! Books Strategy'

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Stumped for what business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Media Cause

APRIL 29, 2021

The MC team has put together some of the books, websites, training programs, podcasts, and organizations we turn to in our daily lives, whether we’re working on building emotional skills like resilience and compassion, or struggling to navigate the challenges of stress, anxiety, and depression. Day #1: Ten Percent Happier.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Published Book Three: In 2016, I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times throughout October-December as we presented dozens online webinars and guest posts and articles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

This post follows yesterday’s post about networked leadership skills. I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In her new book, Selling Yourself , Dr. Cindy McGovern shows you how to step-by-step create a powerful personal brand. Whether your brand has created itself, you’ve outgrown your original brand, you’re ready for the next level, or you’ve changed your passion or purpose, this book is for you,” shares McGovern.

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Personal Create Teach Job 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Stumped for what business books to add to your fall reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2014

I’ve just finished teaching a class at the Monterey Institute of International Studies based on my books, The Networked Nonprofit and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Cultural barriers at the host organization and that my expertise and skills will be under utilized. Speaking up, sharing my ideas and thoughts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?

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Leadership Business Captivate Authoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Liz Wiseman 's book, Rookie Smarts , is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts." She contends that we do our best work when we are new to something.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I facilitated two programs for grantees of the Packard Foundation based on my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit and designed and currently facilitating a peer learning exchange for the Knight Foundation for its community foundation partners that are hosting Giving Days. Teach: This is my passion, my calling, and my professional work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

What was most exciting for me was to finally meet three people in person after following their writing, blogs, and books for almost a decade. She’s written a book about this, “ The Social Learning Handbook.” Teaching the new is not structured because it is social learning. Why is learning the new important?

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Learning Work Knowledge Professional 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. I have been delivering virtual master classes and helping to develop their capacity building programs in digital skills. I will continue to write about and teach workshops on digital strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. The proceeds of my two books have been used to send two young women to college through the Sharing Foundation’s program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. Was it an acquired skill? Managing yourself. Understanding others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Today, we flashback to 2018 : The new book, Say What You Mean , by Oren Jay Sofer , couldn’t have come at a better time. Published toward the end of 2018, Sofer’s book teaches you how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply. And, that’s why, Say What You Mean , is my pick for B est New Leadership Book for 2018.

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