Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, nearly two decades after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Every topic we’ve focused on throughout the inaugural season of Force Multiplier has had a single common thread: the imperative for cross-sector collaboration to solve a big problem. These are all sobering reminders that climate change isn’t just a distant threat anymore — it’s happening now. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

We thought we could help our colleagues prepare for that disruption by gathering advice from people who greet change as an unexpected advantage. And, the Transformational Strategies offer guidance to create the change needed for growth. Evolve as your industry changes. Both books were written before the pandemic’s curveball.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 14, 2023

Recognizing the need for change is easy. All of this is change. The actual process of changing takes true leadership, whether in our personal or professional lives. Yes, there was support for change, but the most challenging part of this entire project would be the change management component.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2018

By Katherine Turner , Digital Marketing Specialist at Cureo , a nonprofit collaboration software that helps nonprofits and communities work better, together. In order to truly affect change for the good in a community, multiple service organizations and stakeholders, all of which have different focuses, must work together. cureo.com.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

In the United States, philanthropic collaboratives—entities that either pool or channel resources from multiple donors to nonprofits— collectively directed between $2 billion and $3 billion to a variety of grantees in 2021, and our research indicates that figure has grown since then.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Increased Agility : Organizations with a digital-first mindset are better equipped to respond to industry changes, shifting member needs, and new opportunities. It requires leadership commitment , continuous learning, and a willingness to embrace change. Associations need to: Encourage a mindset shift across the organization.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2023

Our Nimble AMS team has worked with RSM for several years, resulting in a powerhouse collaboration, offering innovative solutions to empower associations. How has that changed or evolved in to our current – day partnership? Nimble AMS is proud to share our partnership with RSM ! Learn more

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. The post Reimagining grantmaking with data collaboration at scale appeared first on Candid Blog.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Embracing the notion of shared meaning making enables us to name the specific ways that knowledge work supports both effectiveness of grantmaking AND social change at the same time. Questions are instrumental to successful grantmaking that focuses on change. Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. Collaborations, after all, take time. But at a time when many foundations are looking for creative ways to address the overlapping crises of COVID-19, racial injustice, and climate change, they are viewing collaboration much differently. Why Collaborate?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2024

I recently stumbled across this captivating rendition of John Mayer’s Grammy-winning “Waiting on the World to Change” via Dan Rather’s newsletter. What sets this apart is the collaboration of 100 artists from diverse countries, orchestrated by the Playing For Change Foundation. Prepare to be inspired!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Also, most of the foundations I talked to found it difficult to collaborate with other foundations. From this learning, I was left with the question, “How can collaborations thrive when everyone feels that they are “unique”? The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 26, 2022

Collaboration is a loaded word. Why should a nonprofit collaborate with their community or stakeholders? Where does a nonprofit begin the process of collaboration? How can an organization collaborate with stakeholders successfully? Collaborate through field work and participatory practice.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2024

MacArthur Foundation and I established Lever for Change five years ago, we didn’t use any complex formula in setting our goal of mobilizing $1 billion by 2023. Trust in collaborative relationships Increased due diligence on the front end is helping many philanthropists embrace trust-based philanthropy. I am an economist by training.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Among other things, it requires new models of collaboration, which is why several leading organizations recently came together to rethink core assumptions about how to address global hunger, with the audacious goal of ending chronic hunger in our lifetimes. Ending hunger requires changing political, economic, and social power structures.

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Charity Village

JULY 5, 2022

Bill C-19 included measures that changed the “direction and control” requirements that regulate charities who work with non-charities. According to Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor of Bill S-216, “These are big and important changes. They provide a path to get […].

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nonprofit interest in cross-sector collaboration is ramping up due to evaporating resources and increased demand for services. The Bridgespan Group reminds leaders that “cross-sector collaboration is a complicated and time-consuming process, given the complexity of the issues and range of stakeholders involved.”

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To thrive in the midst of change, you must have the courage to see uncertainty as the fastest route to opportunity. Video conferencing tools and collaborative platforms enable seamless interactions among staff and members, fostering a sense of unity. Technology provides numerous opportunities for a nutritious diet.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

You foster collaboration, implement robust systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. Your leadership is essential and your impact is changing lives. AWS for nonprofits offers tailored solutions to help you streamline operations, enhance collaboration, strengthen data security, and scale your impact without increasing costs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. These informal collaborations usually consist of two to six foundations but can encompass a dozen or more.

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VisionLink

JULY 20, 2012

While we went in expecting to learn about current themes, best practices, and challenges in the world of elderly care, we left with a strong inspiring sense of the collaboration taking place in this small yet passionate community. This amazing collaboration resulted in 97% resident participation rate in the various wellness programs provided.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

They emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for AI adoption by fostering a culture that embraces change, identifying essential building blocks, and prioritizing workforce training. Their insights provided attendees with practical strategies to ensure that AI integration is a seamless and successful process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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Candid

JUNE 25, 2021

Lever for Change , an affiliate of the John D. MacArthur Foundation , has announced the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) as the winner of the $10 million 2030 Climate Challenge. The Renewable Thermal Collaborative does all of these things," said WWF president and CEO Carter Roberts. "It and Catherine T.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This interactive session is focused on the cultural impact of AI, leading change, and the tools that can propel your association into the future. AI for Research and Collaboration Medical, scientific, and a myriad of other professions are being rapidly redesigned by AI’s ability to streamline all types of research activities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Adapting to Changes in Facebook Fundraising Tools: A Guide for Nonprofits When you run a nonprofit, you’ve likely leaned on social media platforms for fundraising. However, the recent announcement about changes to Facebook’s fundraising tools may have you rethinking your strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Collaboration 52

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

The last thing you want to do is create roadblocks to the collaboration and agility needed for success in digital markets. Foster collaboration and ownership Create teams with representatives across departments to encourage shared ownership. Provide user-friendly tools to empower employees to access and analyze data independently.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 17, 2024

And if so, how can we navigate this landscape while staying true to the core purpose of philanthropy – creating positive social change? Leverage Social Influence and Recognition Media Coverage : Collaborate with media outlets to feature significant donations, highlighting the donor's commitment to the cause.

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Forum One

JANUARY 13, 2022

This is why cross-functional collaboration is key to a successful digital strategy. . This change in dynamic can be a source of friction between the two. By understanding each others’ requirements, goals, and pain points, teams can see themselves as a truly global team, working together to drive change. How can this be avoided?

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

It empowers individuals to be part of something greater than themselves, channeling their collective energy towards positive change. What may seem like a modest donation from one person becomes a significant force for change when combined with the generosity of many. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

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