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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The problem of micromanagement is quite prevalent. The problem arises from board members overstepping their roles, often thinking they’re helping or know better, when in reality, they’re interfering. And when things get out of line, there should be procedures or policies in place to rectify the issues.

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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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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Solution : Solve this challenge by creating a data capture policy. If the departments within your association are not communicating with one another about the data available, you might have an accessibility problem. Member engagement is everyone’s job. Be deliberate in what you include in your collection.

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Candid

MAY 8, 2024

Three key factors include a lack of strong work-family policies, occupational segregation, and gender discrimination. Challenging gender norms The United States remains the only industrialized economy without a national paid leave policy that would enable employees to take time off from work to care for loved ones without sacrificing income.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. And this is a problem. Plus, your nonprofit won’t move forward to fulfill its mission without capable, smart leaders who understand their job and are ready to do it. Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in December 2017, included several provisions, most notably a doubling of the standard deduction. You can’t control tax policy as an external incentive for giving. Part of your job is to help them find the meaning they seek. You can’t control religious affiliation. Create community.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Furthermore, the outdated model that worked well at one time—identifying a problem and creating a program designed to solve it—is giving way to new, muti-sector approaches to create public value.” Involve people closest to the problem. Eggers & Kettl : Making policy work isn’t a spectator sport. Make boundaries flexible.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

They don’t know their job or what is expected of them. It’s your job to educate and manage your Board — especially if they don’t know what to do. There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. People-problems are harder to fix.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 29, 2024

Strategy: Define Your “Why” Before you think about technology, you must understand your goals, the problems you’re trying to solve, and how you’ll measure success. What problem are we trying to solve? Each application’s underlying strategy should be problem-focused rather than tool-focused.

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Forum One

APRIL 25, 2023

This can become a problem when employees expect interactions with the organization on par with the customer experience (CX) they are getting elsewhere. If you survey employees about culture or a new policy or procedure, close the loop by reporting on feedback findings and integrating that into the change effort. Let’s chat!

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Psychologists consider burnout to be a “psychological syndrome” that emerges as a response to chronic job stressors. To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. Essentially, burnout occurs when the demands of your job (e.g.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The good news is that organizations are shifting focus, and adopting new policies and programs to promote healthier, more balanced lifestyles — especially for those facing real hunger. Health equity isn’t just a distant problem; it is a very local problem. A Healthier World Depends On Us All.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2023

While protective technology is imperative, cybersecurity is primarily a people problem. Each user’s login should only give them access to the information they need to do their job. Insurance companies have tightened policies to mitigate their losses as claims have risen with ransomware payouts. Policies vary widely.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

a copy of your IRS 501(c)3 Incorporation Letter, any resumes/job descriptions, letters of support needed, SF-424 forms, etc.). In the needs section of a grant, you need to do three things to score high on a grant proposal: Eliminate flowery language, Include sources and citations, and Include a clear Problem Statement.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Write job descriptions.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Professional training cultivates a collaborative mindset, improves problem-solving abilities, and ensures everyone contributes equally towards team success. Real-time scenarios will enhance problem-solving skills and prepare the team members for actual workplace situations. It fosters experiential learning.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Professional training cultivates a collaborative mindset, improves problem-solving abilities, and ensures everyone contributes equally towards team success. Real-time scenarios will enhance problem-solving skills and prepare the team members for actual workplace situations. It fosters experiential learning.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Professional training cultivates a collaborative mindset, improves problem-solving abilities, and ensures everyone contributes equally towards team success. Real-time scenarios will enhance problem-solving skills and prepare the team members for actual workplace situations. It fosters experiential learning.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

It’s been well over a year since Yahoo’s controversial non-telecommuting policy, which created a firestorm of reaction. One of the downsides to telecommuting according to the Staples Telecommuting Survey is that a majority of employers report that their telecommuters have connectivity problems several times per month or more.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 1, 2017

As New York’s leading personalized nonprofit board matching service, we spend a lot of time working with nonprofit boards to help them craft their nonprofit’s give/get policy – or how much board members should be asked to annually generate for the boards on which they serve.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

And is it so good that it will put me out of a job?) We’re seeing many organizations employ AI strategies and policies that guide integrations across departments. We’re always eager to problem-solve with you. AI is an impact multiplier for mission-driven organizations since nearly all already do a lot without enough resources.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

This training is primarily focused on developing the technical competencies required for specific job functions, such as the ability to operate: Tools Systems Technologies used in the workplace It can cover a broad range of topics, including: Programming languages Software applications Hardware Networking, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

This training is primarily focused on developing the technical competencies required for specific job functions, such as the ability to operate: Tools Systems Technologies used in the workplace It can cover a broad range of topics, including: Programming languages Software applications Hardware Networking, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

This training is primarily focused on developing the technical competencies required for specific job functions, such as the ability to operate: Tools Systems Technologies used in the workplace It can cover a broad range of topics, including: Programming languages Software applications Hardware Networking, etc.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

If I knew how to do a better job, I would have drafted it that way to begin with! The problem lies in thinking of editing as a process of correction — where a better, more knowledgeable, or more experienced writer fixes the shortcomings in a draft. Your job is to make that process easy and effective. What problem needs solving?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: 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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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Plus, as a manager in a nonprofit, retention is a key component of your job. What problem spots do you already know about? Regularly collecting employee feedback can: Help you identify weak spots or perceived problems with different aspects of your talent strategy. What are you currently doing or not doing?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

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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NonProfit Hub

MAY 12, 2015

Even beyond those three basic principles, Joyaux said you can set up policies for the board to operate at a high level. One problem boards run into is when they are trying to recruit new members they undersell the responsibilities and duties. “You don’t have to do every single thing, but you have to do something,” she said.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Eroding Trust The loss of trust is now a global problem. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. What was initially considered a challenge has now become a workforce crisis in need of immediate remedy and commitment to overcome longstanding problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.” And that’s saying a lot.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

While most colleges do a great job equipping students with core skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills, given the many demands of employers, there’s a lot of learning that needs to take place outside of the traditional school environment. million new jobs and $1.6

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. Structural change – this include teams, departments, and job structure. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

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

MARCH 15, 2021

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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