Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In other words, King knows what it takes to advance at work, and more importantly, how we derive fulfillment from what we do and contribute beyond a job description. finding meaning and fulfillment at work. The new world of work requires a new way of working. Michelle P. getting support for your next promotion.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

To achieve this, an often overlooked but crucial aspect is the role of Media Relations on your event committee. Media Relations, also known as Public Relations (PR), plays a pivotal role in getting the word out and generating excitement. They work closely with the event committee to understand the key selling points of the event.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out! Below is a comprehensive list of far more questions than you’ll likely be able (or want) to ask, broken into sections covering some of the most important aspects of major gifts work.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. Part of the task will be to identify whether working from home is the root cause of issues. Include both senior and junior staffers.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. Personal fulfillment, career development, and work/life balance are among the intangibles that applicants are seeking. I can make the case for both in-person and remote work. According to a survey by LinkedIn, 61% of U.S.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Here at Qgiv we have dozens of incredible women to celebrate and recognize—their achievements and hard work have helped advance us as a tech company in the nonprofit sector. Qgiv: How did you end up working in the tech industry? In addition, Qgiv promotes a flexible work environment to support a healthy work/life balance.

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EveryAction

MAY 23, 2016

As someone who has jumped from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector and back again, I’ve learned a lot about the nuances of both, especially in terms of the all-important first interview. No matter the reason, if you want to work at a nonprofit, it’s important to be able to sell yourself in an interview.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A good fit with employers, especially the training employer, is a solid combination of work-based learning and some academic learning, as well as certification that demonstrates that expertise. What’s not working? Tal Frankfurt (TF): What makes a great apprenticeship program? TF: Why do we need apprenticeship programs?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles? When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: To change that, we came up with a structure that allows for on-demand project work in blended, cross-functional teams. Most mentorships begin with bonding. The success is shared.

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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. Implement fair scoring and interview procedures. Set up interview processes that are as transparent as they are engaging. Create clear board descriptions.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The interview focuses on the role of technology, social media, and Apps relating to disaster response and community services. Working together we all work better--and that''s the case whether the issue surfaces every day or only during disasters. Link to Video Douglas Zimmerman VisionLink, Inc.'

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

If I asked you to describe the work styles of the colleagues on your team, could you tell me how each one prefers to solve problems? We were working on a system selection and installation with a recently promoted IT manager. In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Conduct an initial interview with a predefined set of questions and criteria.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Conduct an initial interview with a predefined set of questions and criteria.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. Our board’s primary role is fiduciary, and they also guide our strategy. We’re open and honest about initiatives that didn’t work. The board’s is to be visionaries.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

While I was at the Philadelphia Museum of Art working on a website redesign, we recognized the need to be transparent with our internal audiences and started hosting a series of monthly open forum presentations called “Website Wednesdays.” Brainstorming together is another great way to get your teams working towards the same goals.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Once they saw how meaningful that work was, they kept coming back. One theme that’s come up is that every employee at every company contributes to these goals, and plays a role in being more sustainable. We all have a role to play in making the world better. That’s been a really big shift in volunteering over the last few years.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. The CEO Test is about the key challenges that all leaders face in their roles, and we provide a practical playbook on how to navigate those challenges. Those interviews provide a constant and important reminder that leadership is personal.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. . times more likely to complete their best work. Do they feel overworked or stressed?

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Forj

MAY 18, 2021

Video interviewing platforms frequently field questions around the benefits of implementing video interviews when you are already using a video chat or video conferencing tool. When it comes to the interview process, it’s crucial to the candidate experience, time to hire, and hiring goals, to use the best tool to suit your needs.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

As AI has become more and more ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, corporations and nonprofit organizations alike have adopted AI to increase efficiencies and reduce manual work. It’s possible that AI will take over your role—if you let it. In this instance, AI did take over the contractors’ work. Could AI connect with donors?

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our research included interviewing thought leaders, organizing think tanks, and surveying professionals. Marc Benioff, Co-Founder and CEO of SalesForce, describes the goal like this, “A digital ecology is a network of interconnected digital systems that work together to create value. Association 4.0

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

During 2018 and 2019, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez and I, interviewed approximately 50 association executives. Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. This creates focus and helps leaders stay engaged with their work. Understand the characteristics of colleagues with whom you can work effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

60-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Do you have enough, too much or too little time to do your work? What can the organization do to help you become more successful in your role? Compare the organization to what we explained in would be like when you initially interviewed with us. Do you feel comfortable asking?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Whether you’re searching for a new role or planning your long-term career, watch this interview with a nonprofit career coach. Perfect for anyone responsible for fundraising or wanting to move into a leadership role in their organization. It may seem like you’re taking focus away from “real” work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Authors Anish Batlaw and Ram Charan provide you through these case studies a guide for how to take a data driven approach and playbook to identifying, hiring and investing in the right people, placing them in the right roles, and then setting them up for success. Candidates are interviewed by a panel and referenced extensively.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

February’s Net2 Think Tank sprang from an interview with Clay Shirky, the author of Here Comes Everybody. The topic asked: What do you think the role of nonprofit organizations is in the changing world of social media? Watch the interview and check out these responses! Watch the interview and check out these responses!

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. These were modest jobs, many in campus offices working with university administrators and faculty members. It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution. Does the solution work?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. Ask your manager for a change in your work conditions. Managing yourself. Understanding others.

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Elevation

JUNE 15, 2021

Robert Cox interviewed Elevation as part of an undergraduate course at the University of Denver, "Writing for the Public Good," held during the Spring 2021 quarter. The purpose of the class is to better understand the role that writing and research play in creating social change.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

This month''s theme is building community, on and offline - a perfect time to interview Bethany about her inspiration for working in nonprofit technology and more! I don’t love the term “accidental techie” but I certainly didn’t start my career with the notion that technology would end up playing such a large part in my work.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2014

You may have also met her at the 14NTC, where she was working with the NTEN team behind the scenes. Check out this interview with Steph, follow her on Twitter @StephRouth , and drop her a message to introduce yourself! What are you most excited about as you transition into your new role on staff? see photo below).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

“Keep in mind that we’re not suggesting that the best CEOs excel in every aspect of the role—in fact, we’ve yet to meet one who does. It’s also a critically timely must-read, when you consider that 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years in the role, and two out of five new CEOs are deemed to be failing within 18 months.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Remote work was the pandemic’s big gift to employees. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. Social skills— along with empathy, help teams successfully collaborate to get work done. 78% would work longer hours for a more empathetic company.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work. I was even lucky enough to coax Nancy into an impromptu role play to model some of the techniques.

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