Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Pair new employees with experienced mentors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Available starting August 18, 2020, the authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Our organizations are (mostly) not.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” Just this month they held a day of legislative action bringing together members of the community to hear from legislators on bills currently in session and for the opportunity to elevate their voices on issues concerning the community. Black Teacher Project. Higher Heights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Beyond the First Click examines innovative volunteer engagement work by 35 organisations empowering people to scale change and win by learning and doing more. Orange hats” are assistant crew leaders who teach “green hats” how to do trail building and maintenance correctly. They offer direction, supervision and make outings fun.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. Volunteers help change the lives of those in their community as a social responsibility rather than receiving a financial reward. Teaching volunteers valuable life skills.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Thing is, if I'm honest with myself, I know that the most sustainable way for me to make the world a better place is by using skills I love, like writing and teaching, which can be quiet work. Yesterday I brainstormed a list of ways writers can create positive change: Volunteer as a copywriter, or grant writer for a nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

Alex Flores , Teach For America. I want to outline some issues nonprofit organizations may face while trying to build or change their brand. Phoenix Youth At Risk decided to undertake the task of rebranding and changed the name of their organization to New Pathways For Youth. Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Change Happens Foundation. They support organizations that are leaders in what they do, demonstrate innovation, and align and collaborate with others to achieve workable solutions to community issues. Change Happens Foundation. International Game Technology. Costco Wholesale. Boeing Company Charitable Trust. Kellogg Foundation.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute. Virtual actions that solve for urgent issues: FOOD BANKS. Urgent issues. Urgent issues. – Plan a weekly “teach in” series about COVID facts and advice.

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Gyrus

JUNE 18, 2023

Brief Overview of the Rise of Online Learning The increasing demand for online learning stems from the rapid changes in the world. Cons: Issues with technical communication and customer support. Low support system and slow resolution of technical issues. Personalized course recommendations based on user insights.

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Gyrus

JUNE 18, 2023

Brief Overview of the Rise of Online Learning The increasing demand for online learning stems from the rapid changes in the world. Cons: Issues with technical communication and customer support. Low support system and slow resolution of technical issues. Personalized course recommendations based on user insights.

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Gyrus

JUNE 18, 2023

Brief Overview of the Rise of Online Learning The increasing demand for online learning stems from the rapid changes in the world. Cons: Issues with technical communication and customer support. Low support system and slow resolution of technical issues. Personalized course recommendations based on user insights.

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Gyrus

JUNE 18, 2023

Brief Overview of the Rise of Online Learning The increasing demand for online learning stems from the rapid changes in the world. Cons: Issues with technical communication and customer support. Low support system and slow resolution of technical issues. Personalized course recommendations based on user insights.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 4, 2013

I got my first real job in a museum (at the Guggenheim) after a life-changing internship. My whole career path has been positively changed by that one internship experience. Issues of class and economic status haunt the museum internship. My supervisor was amazing, caring, and supportive. I have taken a firm stand. Absolutely.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students. The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I get training, my employer pays for me to go to these conferences, webinars, but I prioritize that, but I really could use a mentor. And she really guided me and mentored me. Hopefully, you can connect with other people who are in the chat and get a mentor. You teach people how to relate to you. Right, that was me.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Artis told me that Year Up works with the students to help them learn professional skills, from something as simple as shaking hands to more complex issues such as workplace dress. Artis explained that unfilled jobs are an ongoing issue for many corporations. " Changing Corporate Culture. And this really needs to change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Yesterday, KD Paine and I delivered an NTEN Webinar on measurement based on the ideas in our new book ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World.” They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

1) The retirement of baby boomer nonprofit CEOs is a mission critical issue facing the nonprofit sector. There will be a lesson learned, there will be clear accountability and you might – just might – have mentored someone in important leadership skills. We Need New Leaders – Guest Post by Joan Garry. Let em sink in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Google’s 10 100 Project not only extended the contest timeline significantly — adding an entire year — but also changed the program mid stream after receiving over 100,000 submissions. Amazon discontinued their program after its inaugural year, opting instead to offer consumers a pre-determined list of charities to support.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

These lessons range from the challenging to the nurturing, from being agents of change to being humble friends and supporters. The issue of a lack of diversity in the nonprofit sector is long-standing. Carr understood that internships — properly structured, supported, and financed — could foster substantive change.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2018

Like many years in the past, 2017 continued to bring significant change to the way foundations approach their grantmaking, collaborate with each other, collaborate with their grant partners, collaborate with the public and private sectors and how they are utilizing technology and data to drive their strategy forward.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 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). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 2, 2005

I want to highlight a blog that I've been reading for a while, the Tutor Mentor Connection blog written by Daniel Bassill out of Chicago, Illinois. His blog gathers information and provides networking opportunities for people, like Daniel, who are involved with volunteer-based tutoring and mentoring programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 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). Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Know When To Change Your Decision Leaders make decisions.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The public safety issue is huge. Just like any other city that we work in, they all have their safety issues. I'm a personal believer that you can't teach someone to be an entrepreneur. I don't think you can teach someone to be an entrepreneur. We do it both through personal mentoring, but also with the right skill sets.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 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). Leaders often ignore the fact that personal progress is one of our strongest human desires.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2016

Note from Beth: I’ve been a fan of Games for Change Festival since 2006 when I first heard about it, almost ten years ago. In return, Games for Change Festival offers my readers a discount on the registration (read on). Games for Change (a nonprofit that’s executive-produced games ourselves!)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

However, it often requires continuous updates to keep up with changes. Consequently, it involves activities like mentoring and coaching. 5 Key Factors Differentiating Training and Development Purpose Training teaches employees specific skills and knowledge required for their current role. What is Development?

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

However, it often requires continuous updates to keep up with changes. Consequently, it involves activities like mentoring and coaching. 5 Key Factors Differentiating Training and Development Purpose Training teaches employees specific skills and knowledge required for their current role. What is Development?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 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). Teach something new to your team 24. Be willing to change your decisions 45.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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