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Methods for Facilitating Innovation in Nonprofits

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Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master. Facilitation'

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight. Articulate the Vision Writing the diversity statement can be a co-creative activity. This is not a forum for amateurs. If you don’t already have a diversity statement outlining your vision is an obvious step.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

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2) Identify “My Three Themes”: I do a combination of Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. I look for patterns.

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Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd

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Last week, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

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They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. You could even ask volunteers to facilitate a warm introduction for you instead of just giving you a list of names. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air. However, some people do.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

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I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat. Innovation Lab Facilitation : For the past few years, I’ve trained in and designed and facilitated innovation labs using the Luma Institute Methods. Facilitation, Curriculum Development and Train the Trainers.

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Power and Light: Transparency and Effectiveness in the Nonprofit and Philanthropy World

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Foundation Center President Bradford Smith started off with a very clear articulation about why transparency is important. News and World Report rankings has led some institutions to take steps to improve their standing – to game the system, really – that are counter to what is best for their students. No shame in failing.”.