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

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

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I use the word “change” frequently to describe shifts in the digital world. Change implies moving from one situation to another. Keeping pace with this environment is a constant process of understanding what works, refining those strategies, and abandoning anything that does not add value. They are also good facilitators.

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10 Considerations for Creating a Budgeting Process

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But as your organization grows and changes, you also need to update your financial direction. That includes both the budget and the process for creating it. In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document.

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3 Design Thinking Facilitation Resources for Nonprofits

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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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Finding The Best Board Retreat Facilitator – 9 Things To Look For

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Have you ever sat through a board retreat and spent more time watching the clock, daydreaming, and checking texts than listening to the facilitator? Did your last facilitator stand behind a lectern and drone on like a record playing in slow motion? Facilitate and engage with confidence. Use a pre-retreat assessment process.

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Adapting to Changes in Facebook Fundraising Tools: A Guide for Nonprofits

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Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Adapting to Changes in Facebook Fundraising Tools: A Guide for Nonprofits When you run a nonprofit, you’ve likely leaned on social media platforms for fundraising. However, the recent announcement about changes to Facebook’s fundraising tools may have you rethinking your strategy.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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What has changed over time? What is changing in our industry? Both MarCom and membership have a significant role to play in an integrated planning process,” Jane observed. It’s an ongoing process that should keep membership and marketing teams working together routinely. Adjust to changing circumstances.