Remove Community Remove Facilitation Remove Model Remove Reflection
article thumbnail

Build a Mission-Worthy Team

.orgSource

In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. That specific information allows employers to hire people who are the right fit for their community, and it can help prospective employees avoid situations where they will not thrive.

Team 221
article thumbnail

Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

.orgSource

Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? The World Café Format To maximize the brain power of our.orgCommunity professionals and to allow for a robust exchange of ideas, Sharon facilitated this conversation in a World Café format. The event was what the association community does best.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Reflections from Monterey Community Foundation Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation this year, I’ve been experimenting with a lot of models for workshop delivery and curriculum for social media. This workshop, graciously hosted by the Community Foundation of Monterey County with support from the Packard Foundation, was a two-part session.

article thumbnail

Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership. This approach can lead to a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to addressing community needs.

article thumbnail

Navigating the Conundrum of Auxiliaries

VQ Strategies

So, how are these institutions addressing the challenges while also leveraging the strengths of the model? Having an outside facilitator helps to ensure that all voices are heard and that the process keeps moving forward. Some have explicitly deemed the new model a “pilot,” thereby leaving room to tweak it based on feedback.

article thumbnail

Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events

The Modern Nonprofit

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more.

article thumbnail

Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. Should nonprofits become more aggressive in adopting new business models that can add needed revenue? What are the downsides and dangers in pursuing new models? These social enterprise efforts can add a business model by creating sustainable revenue.

Model 53