Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 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). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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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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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, one of the biggest challenges associations face is ensuring their workforce has the skills necessary to thrive in an age of technology. Many traditional roles are evolving, and staff members need to expand their skillsets to keep up with the new demands.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

The lack of structure can be challenging. Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. When you run into challenges in your existing role, you’ll have someone to turn to for advice.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Salesforce employees in Israel volunteer their time to mentor local Arab Israeli youth for successful careers in the tech industry. My mentor Karim Fanadka was very invested in guiding me. My mentor Karim Fanadka was very invested in guiding me. Lobbying with local governments with the aim to make national policy changes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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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 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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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Role of LMS in Onboarding New Employees GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Employee onboarding is a process of welcoming new employees into the organization. Let’s understand more about the onboarding process and the role of the Learning Management System (LMS). This helps employees retain knowledge and leads to performance improvement.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Role of LMS in Onboarding New Employees GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Employee onboarding is a process of welcoming new employees into the organization. Let’s understand more about the onboarding process and the role of the Learning Management System (LMS). This helps employees retain knowledge and leads to performance improvement.

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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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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In that role, Natasha discovered that an organization that goes beyond the money and provides comprehensive support to its members was work that really made an impact. that work to challenge unjust systems that affect the lives and communities of women. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 13, 2024

While many challenges arise, one stands out as the most significant: recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. Understanding the Volunteer Challenge Why is volunteer recruitment and retention such a persistent problem in school fundraising? Limited Recognition : Volunteers often feel undervalued and their efforts go unnoticed.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As we wrap up all four of these cohort-based engagement initiatives as 2020 ends, we were a bit unsure of what outcomes to realistically expect, given all the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Why were they successful even amid one of the most challenging years in nonprofit history?

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

In my role as a consultant, these are four core qualities that I’ve observed. In an atmosphere of trust and safety, evaluating the team’s performance can also be an opportunity for individuals to identify challenges and to seek support from their colleagues. Smart leaders take an approach that is outward-facing and altruistic.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Their role is to set the nonprofit’s long-term direction and ensure the organization has the resources, finances, and accountability mechanisms in place to achieve its mission. The problem arises from board members overstepping their roles, often thinking they’re helping or know better, when in reality, they’re interfering.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It’s this last finding in particular that presents a real challenge in the workplace. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. They are each necessary and play different roles depending upon where you are along your journey.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Role of LMS in creating a learning culture GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - INTRODUCTION In order to create a learning environment that creates engagement and offers the opportunity for sustainable development, it is necessary to have a variety of engaging tools and activities. One of these is an LMS, which has become commonplace in education.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Role of LMS in creating a learning culture GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - INTRODUCTION In order to create a learning environment that creates engagement and offers the opportunity for sustainable development, it is necessary to have a variety of engaging tools and activities. One of these is an LMS, which has become commonplace in education.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Role of LMS in creating a learning culture Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems INTRODUCTION In order to create a learning environment that creates engagement and offers the opportunity for sustainable development, it is necessary to have a variety of engaging tools and activities.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Nonprofit leaders need to commit to a mindset of continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant and effective in their current roles. Taking On The Role Of Mentor Mentorship and coaching relationships provide guidance to leaders seeking personalized professional development.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

10 Challenges You Can Solve With Training And Development GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - A professional journey is never easy, from starting a new job to switching work or companies. It’s advisable to solve employee challenges through training and development programs. Every company has its own ideology to follow and act upon.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

10 Challenges You Can Solve With Training And Development GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - A professional journey is never easy, from starting a new job to switching work or companies. It’s advisable to solve employee challenges through training and development programs. Every company has its own ideology to follow and act upon.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

10 Challenges You Can Solve With Training And Development Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems A professional journey is never easy, from starting a new job to switching work or companies. It’s advisable to solve employee challenges through training and development programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

When asked what aspects of the executive director role leaders find most depleting, Daring to Lead respondents named human resources more often than any other job function. Guiding, supporting, mentoring, and coaching staff is indeed rewarding. Apply by June 18th for the Center's Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? You’ll learn if they are satisfied in their current role and what steps your organization can take to improve the situation. What are the biggest challenges to achieving your top career goals? . Do they feel overworked or stressed? What are your career goals?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

People volunteer for a variety of reasons , it is crucial that your organization considers these motivations when placing a volunteer into a role. Volunteers enjoy challenging tasks and look for chances to step up to the next level. They can see the direct benefits of their work in their role as a mentor, helper, or other capacity.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Given the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions, it is even more important for us this year to ensure that we are spreading more awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity. All teams have people with different skill sets that are better suited to different roles, and neurodiverse candidates are no different.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Leaders play a critical role in fostering trust and collaboration with and among faculty and staff. Let them know they can come to you with suggestions, challenges, and complaints. Work-Life Harmony This may be the most challenging for educators. So, why do they feel the grass is greener in another role?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. The pandemic was a reminder of just how important the relationships are between our Club mentors and the kids they serve.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s challenging enough to maintain a healthy volunteer team under normal conditions. Difficult times, such as COVID-19, can intensify those challenges if an adequate retention plan is not in place with the ability to properly implemented it. Treat volunteers and the roles asked of them with respect and importance. Be organized.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2021

The past year has been a challenging one for volunteer coordinators. 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. That mentor can also check in on volunteers throughout the process to help them along. Our answer?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

To successfully prepare Phi Kappa Phi’s 300+ chapters, staff, and stakeholders for a successful software adoption, the organization created a project team, guiding and mentoring all team members during the implementation. Take time to develop contingency plans to address unplanned challenges during your AMS implementation.

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