Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We need to do everything possible to engage, develop, and inspire them—and to advance them into leadership roles, all the way to the C-suite and board positions, if they so choose.” Leadership Development : Do women have access to effective development? Businesses need talented women, now more than ever.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. Jeff Tarnowski started his work in higher ed in residence life, then in alumni relations before moving into a fundraising role, while Matt White started in major giving, but not in higher ed. I launched my career in annual giving at St.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

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. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

Embracing your role will encourage others to accept and understand that position is yours. . Remember when in a management role your staff aren’t questioning your right to be there. Remember when in a management role your staff aren’t questioning your right to be there. The truth is that: . It’s universal .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she''s an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Applicable across industries, interpersonal communication skills include effective speaking, listening, and questioning capabilities. Leadership Leadership skills are necessary for employees looking to climb to a higher level or assume more responsibilities.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Applicable across industries, interpersonal communication skills include effective speaking, listening, and questioning capabilities. Leadership Leadership skills are necessary for employees looking to climb to a higher level or assume more responsibilities.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Applicable across industries, interpersonal communication skills include effective speaking, listening, and questioning capabilities. Leadership Leadership skills are necessary for employees looking to climb to a higher level or assume more responsibilities.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Something you may not realize is that despite women making up almost half (47%) of the US workforce, they hold l ess than one-third (28%) of the leadership positions in tech. Qgiv: How did you end up working in the tech industry? Qgiv: What about Qgiv’s culture do you think helps foster and promote female leadership?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. To help ensure your board’s effectiveness, take a look at the primary functions of your board, the obligations of its members, the different types of boards, and the roles your board members fill. What are common board roles?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. In other words, unions as a whole play a significant financial role in the social sector. In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key facts and figures about U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The bottom line is that representation matters — it’s hard to be what you can’t see, after all — and Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people are underrepresented in the tech industry. Representation matters — it’s hard to be what you can’t see, after all — and Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people are underrepresented in the tech industry.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The sister, the aunt, the friend, the mentor. You probably know that Robin was a pioneer in the ebook industry, but you probably don't know how she applied those experiences and her extensive network to the cause of advancing global literacy. That's the Robin we all collectively know personally. The shining bright spot in our day.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

All teams have people with different skill sets that are better suited to different roles, and neurodiverse candidates are no different. Having a dedicated peer mentor is usually effective and offers an additional contact other than a manager. Employers should be thinking about the big picture when they’re putting a team together.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

In the past year, we’ve seen a swell of financial and human resource commitments toward DEI from all industries — but meaningful and data-backed progress is lacking. For nonprofit fundraisers, the lack of diversity in donor bases, fundraising teams, and leadership at the top leaves organizations without a clear path to achieve equity.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

For example, based on your members’ interests and preferences, recommend new industry reports or new services offered by your organization. Technology plays an important role in showing members they matter to your organization. Invite them to serve as a mentor, or even hold a leadership position.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Training & Development (Coaching and Mentoring). What is Sales Operations? What are the key functions of a sales operations group?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The more your staff members learn about the industry, the more improvement opportunities they’ll find. Helping staff grow in their roles. For example, the Leaderosity Learning Library by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has courses that utilize engaging learning elements such as text, video, images, and interactive features.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

When the younger generations start to enter into nonprofit executive roles, it is up to us, the leaders of the “now” and the “future,” to show the more experienced individuals what we are made of. I love being in the nonprofit industry and have found my forever place helping those in need. Like this article? Get another!

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BoardAssist

APRIL 10, 2018

Board members play a crucial role in helping an organization drive its mission forward. Work with your board’s leadership to give new members a proper orientation, including your organization’s history, who the key players are, what your committees do and what your greatest needs are. They can help form valuable connections.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Invite them to serve as a mentor, or even hold a leadership position. There is one thing it seems like all ages can agree on, though, and that’s the continuously increasing role that technology plays in our daily lives. So, how can you get your members more involved? Ask them to participate by volunteering at an event.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Through mentors, professional networks and investor forums, ZeroDivide brings a deep knowledge of what makes a venture successful. Leadership We love helping organizations and community leaders achieve their full potential. But access to technology is just the starting point.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2015

Your professional network is your greatest asset no matter what stage you are in your nonprofit career, whether you are an emerging leader or an acknowledged thought leader in your industry or somewhere in between. People who offer them new information or expertise, who share best practices; and contacts in other industries.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2018

We have seen a number of trends emerge this past year, but I believe that by understanding the following five major trends, your foundation can go into 2018 on-track and prepared for industry changes. These resources may be dollars however, they are more likely to be volunteers, contacts you know, data, training and thought leadership.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Membership associations are a popular type of nonprofit that use a member-based business model to advocate for change and foster community—usually within a specific industry or sector. They play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, advancing causes, and driving change across diverse industries and sectors.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

And hundreds of top mentors contributed to what’s rattling around in his head. Derrick is on the Leadership Faculty of the Points of Light Corporate Institute and a guest lecturer at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. It taught him to respect research. Know what you’re doing, don’t guess.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! 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).

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Depict your character resolving the conflict and reaching their goals, and outline the role your work played in their success. Today, Stephen continues to be active in the community, serving as a Green Dot Public Schools Ambassador and an inaugural board member(board chair) for MENTOR California. Stephen Minix, Sr.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

AmeriCorps estimates the industry of volunteerism to be worth $184 billion. . These volunteer opportunities will not only positively impact your association, but they’ll benefit your profession and industry. To gain leadership skills. To serve their industry and local community . billion hours. Personal motivations.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This is especially viable in core industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and IT. These industries often operate within a stringent regulatory environment. Likewise, 60% are emphasizing the role of data analytics, and 31% are looking forward to IoT.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This is especially viable in core industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and IT. These industries often operate within a stringent regulatory environment. Likewise, 60% are emphasizing the role of data analytics, and 31% are looking forward to IoT.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This is especially viable in core industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and IT. These industries often operate within a stringent regulatory environment. Likewise, 60% are emphasizing the role of data analytics, and 31% are looking forward to IoT.

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

This is based on industry requirements. Consequently, employees can quickly apply what they’ve learned to their roles. It aims to prepare individuals for future roles and responsibilities. It aims to prepare individuals for future roles and responsibilities. What is Development?

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

This is based on industry requirements. Consequently, employees can quickly apply what they’ve learned to their roles. It aims to prepare individuals for future roles and responsibilities. It aims to prepare individuals for future roles and responsibilities. What is Development?

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here are some ways to engage members at various stages of the cycle: New members: Send them a welcome email series, create and share onboarding webinars, and assign them an experienced member as a mentor. Current members: Offer advanced learning opportunities, allow them to guide educational courses, and extend leadership roles.

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