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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

Candid

So what’s different about impact investing? Were even a modest portion of the untapped 95%—of assets totaling an estimated $1 trillion—to be invested for impact, it could create a sea change in how philanthropy invests in the future. How does impact investing differ from program-related and mission-related investing?

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New (Free) E-Book: Leading Systems Change Will Supercharge Your Facilitation Skills

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My colleagues, Heather McLeod Grant and Adene Sacks, have just published a new workbook called “ Leading Systems Change.” When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for facilitation and interactive processes.

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3 Design Thinking Facilitation Resources for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute. I learned so much about the taxonomy of innovation and really practical techniques, that I took the facilitation training. I started incorporating facilitating design labs as well as the techniques into my training practice ever since. I admit it.

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Signs Of A Successful Nonprofit Board: Making A Difference With 120 Hours

Bloomerang

By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success. Regular communication channels should be established to facilitate the flow of information between board members and staff.

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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

.orgSource

This type of industry cross-pollination is going to make defining the future workforce very different.” I use the word “change” frequently to describe shifts in the digital world. Change implies moving from one situation to another. Subsequent models will incorporate changes based on consumer feedback.

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How to Facilitate the Discovery Step of the Donor-Centered Approach

Bloomerang

Do they want to make a difference? this is a special type of question used to change the direction of the discussion. Examples: I don’t think I can change your mind on that, can I? She has facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals. Clear understanding of emotional needs. Amount, assets?

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? Pairing people of different backgrounds and experience, or “bridge mentoring,” requires more intentionality and effort than casual arrangements. The idea that the employer holds all the cards is changing. Most mentorships begin with bonding.

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