Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 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). Armstrong in their book, Perfect Phrases for Writing Employee Surveys : 1.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A 2019 survey by the American Hospital Association found that 90% of healthcare boards conduct board self-assessments, but only 60% do so annually. An annual survey is a good start. Assign senior directors to mentor junior members to help them to become better contributors. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

If you believe in stuff like reports, surveys and studies, the number one factor in recruiting and retaining quality employees is pay. People who encourage, who mentor, who take big chances that could fail massively but feel okay, because they know we’re around to help them get back up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 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). You can learn more tips for writing employee surveys in John Kador’s and Katherine J.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Loyalty – as they become more engaged and committed, they are now taking steps like volunteering, donating, mentoring and posting in the community chats.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 10, 2022

According to a recent study conducted by Forrester , 80% of surveyed employees report they’d remain in their current jobs if they had tech training. However, only 47% of these employees report they were offered technology training opportunities. . Additionally, employees express great interest in technology training.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

According to reports, 69% of people are more likely to commit time to an organization with a structured onboarding program. A Harvard Business Review survey found that engagement leads to 4x productivity. Consider adding questions about orientation and training to your volunteer satisfaction survey.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

An Interview with Ruy Fortini , Founder and CEO of Doare and official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. 1) The Global Trends in Giving Report is meant to help the nonprofit sector better understand individual giving worldwide, but data and statistics don’t communicate well what is happening on the ground in Brazil.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

To drive member engagement, you’ll want to ensure your events are aligned with current member interest s and values. C onsider conducting routi ne surveys to guarantee your programs are delivering what your members want and to determine whether your events meet your members’ needs.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

The State of Teacher Well-Being The 2023 State of the American Teacher Survey found that teachers are more stressed at work, experience worse well-being, and are more likely to experience burnout than other working adults. Only slightly more than half reported adequate access to well-being and mental health support.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In our 2024 Digital Trends Survey , we found that while most associations understand the importance of technology, only 25% of respondents rated their staff’s digital literacy as “very good” or “excellent.” This can include formal training programs, online courses, workshops, or mentoring from external experts.

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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. So, we were surprised that the latest survey showed that the percentage of BIPOC respondents aspiring to lead had dipped from 50% and 52% in 2016 and 2019 to 46% in 2022.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to BoardSource’s Leading with Intent 2020 report, 63% of nonprofit leaders are frustrated by board micromanagement. In the Nonprofit Governance Index published by the Urban Institute, 57% of nonprofit leaders reported that board members often lose focus on strategy when they start interfering with management tasks.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Yet, the post-initiative surveys and the first-hand accounts reported during year-end convenings, we have been delightfully impressed by all that the participating teams have achieved. Engage a mentor or an accountability partner to meet and share progress regularly. Instead, they engaged volunteers to help them adapt.

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Care2

MARCH 19, 2012

Working with our new partners at MAP for Nonprofits , we surveyed 180 Minnesota human services organizations about the technologies they were using, and then followed up with 13 of them in detailed interviews. This week we released a free report detailing our findings. Our new research shows that they can. What did we learn?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

The survey results found half of the volunteers donated money to the organization because they also volunteered. . Offer mentor/mentee programs . Did you know that volunteers not only donate their time but their money, too? Thanking volunteers accelerates recruitment. Never assume a volunteer knows you appreciate their efforts.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Additionally, the organization valued Nimble AMS’ dynamic reports and dashboards and member management features. To successfully prepare Phi Kappa Phi’s 300+ chapters, staff, and stakeholders for a successful software adoption, the organization created a project team, guiding and mentoring all team members during the implementation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students. 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.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The concept was genius — providing an app and free cell phone to the individuals in exchange for filling out the surveys. Completing the survey would get them more cell phone time. The concept included enlisting a telco partner who would provide the phones and data cards. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd!

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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). The report that you just prepared for me was thorough and concise. Don't Praise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Use surveys to find out what staff need. Create safe space to discuss any negative issues, Provide clear procedure for reporting grievances or complaints so people feel heard. Mentoring program and cross training. Better lighting in office, natural light. Adequate desks and chairs for how people want to work.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

For the past 26 years, she has contributed organizational and individual value as a thought leader, manager, author, mentor, coach and consultant throughout the United States, and in selected projects in Africa and Central America. Qgiv’s reporting tools are legendary. Learn how to produce those reports.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To better understand what caused this, we included DEI-related questions in exit interviews and staff surveys, analyzing the data by identity group to spot trends.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

If you believe in stuff like reports, surveys and studies, the number one factor in recruiting and retaining quality employees is pay. People who encourage, who mentor, who take big chances that could fail massively but feel okay, because they know we’re around to help them get back up.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

A new report, "Digital Citizenship: Exploring the Field of Tech for Engagement", released by the Knight Foundation, explores the potential for technology to improve democracy -- specifically at how it can help people engage with their communities, leaders, and governments. Congratulations to all the winners! Anything we missed?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

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

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

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

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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

SEPTEMBER 18, 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 1, 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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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

Gorman spoke with the poise and self-confidence of an artist who has been performing her whole life, but just a few years ago she was a shy teenager who was apprehensive about sharing her work – a “skinny girl with a speech impediment who needed a mentor,” in her words.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 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). The self-evaluation survey is free and its the first step in the program. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 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 7, 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

SEPTEMBER 26, 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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