VisionLink

APRIL 21, 2015

as Mentor of the Month for April 2015! When he isn''t working, volunteering, mentoring, you can find him on his snowboard hitting the slopes. Jamie''s leadership and drive are crucial to the motivational atmosphere of VisionLink. Denver Kids, Inc. is an educational organization dedicated to helping Denver Public School students.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor? And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. But do you really need a mentor? Why you need a nonprofit mentor. Guest Post by John Haydon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2014

A couple years ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Covey Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute The First 90 Days – Michael Watkins The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? Like leadership expert Jamie Notter says, when the pandemic hit and we allowed our employees to work from anywhere they wanted, we put an enormous amount of power in their hands. Work-life balance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2024. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Is this a person I admire?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2022

Today, we flashback to 2021 : This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. For 2021, my pick is, Heart First , Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything , by David Grossman , published in July 2021. And, if you read only one leadership book next year, make it this one.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. Magnuson : I've spent the last decade working in corporate leadership development, so I've seen how hungry young professionals are. Magnuson : Mark Miller, VP of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A said, " Stand Out!

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. In situations where first-timers are not acquainted with others in the group, a mentor can significantly increase their comfort level and their ability to contribute. Ideally, you might present both. Use the Buddy System.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Unleashing Your Inner Leader , by Vickie Condolff Bevenour , provides these six easy steps to help you find and work with a mentor: Step 1 – Find the person in your company or industry that you most respect. Step 2 – Ask her or him to be your mentor. Step 3 – Agree with this person on the time commitment for mentoring you (e.g.,

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Industry News Leadership leadership nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech volunteers' We’ve all had to make difficult decisions. Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? Career coaches and mentors are great. They can take advantage of.orgCommunity’s Leadership Circle groups where they can compare notes with executives who are on parallel journeys. leadership, or the qualities needed for success in digital markets. Begin with yourself.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. The authors identify seven leadership best practices of high performance based on their extensive experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. Source: Engine of Impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2022. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Is this a person I admire?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program. If you’re looking to build bridges with younger professionals , Gen Z and Millennial members are especially interested in mentoring opportunities.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas. Ask new members to share their first impressions or experiences with previous leadership groups.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. These findings raise real concerns about the future of leadership in the sector. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Author Kristi Hedges , in her book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. The Mentor makes you feel that your success is always top of mind.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Young volunteers and interns who are lacking in the longer view of mobile and social media can quickly advance provided they are mentored by experienced communications or development staff, or given access to quality training. Leadership.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When the board assumes the role of visionaries and strategists one layer of decision-making is removed.orgSource consultant Sharon Rice helped board members of the California IT in Education Association (CITE) make the transition from a hands-on to a leadership orientation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

Unleashing Your Inner Leader , by Vickie Condolff Bevenour, provides these six easy steps to help you find and work with a mentor: Step 1 – Find the person in your company or industry that you most respect. Step 2 – Ask her or him to be your mentor. Step 3 – Agree with this person on the time commitment for mentoring you (e.g.,

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management New Year''s Resolutions'

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

Since its founding in 2002, CASE has been at the forefront of providing thought leadership for the growing field of social entrepreneurship. True to this commitment, I draw tremendous satisfaction from mentoring new social entrepreneurs, finding resources for them, and helping them avoid the pitfalls that I had experienced.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2023. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Is this a person I admire?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 12, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Leading the Charge: Why Strong Leadership is Crucial for Nonprofits Welcome back to our series on the top five reasons why nonprofits fail. Today, we’re diving into the critical issue of leadership, or rather, the lack thereof.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. Invest in early to mid-career staff: Create leadership development programs for staff other than the executive staff.

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