sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, that model is being challenged. Lots of grantmakers are intrigued by participatory grantmaking. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. Participatory grantmaking invites to decision-making tables people who have historically been excluded. Those at the top decide.

Participatory 128

Participatory Model Grant Fund 128

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

AAPI Impact on American Culture – Demonstrate the many ways Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have shaped and contributed to broader American society. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators. Not only does this provide powerful role models for attendees, but it can boost interest and attendance at your event.

Celebrate 59

Celebrate Education Fundraising Culture 59

Museum 2.0

JUNE 24, 2010

The guide, Vi Mar, was an incredible facilitator. She did several things over the course of the tour to make it participatory, and she did so in a natural, delightful way. This brought other voices into the tour, but more importantly, it modeled a potential interaction that we could have. What made it so special?

Museum 51

Museum Participatory Model Seattle 51

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

He describes social capital as “those features of social organization, such as trust, norms and networks that can improve the efficiency of society by facilitating coordinated actions.” Understanding the benefits of building social capital may be effective in creating a participatory culture.

Measure 40

Measure Community Organization Arizona 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. Here’s what I learned about the facilitating design thinking processes: What Is A Design Lab? Why Use One? How do we leverage the “rain” of culture change?3.

Design 50

Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

Museum 2.0

APRIL 22, 2008

When I heard the tollbooth story, I started thinking about gifting as a model for participatory experiences in museums. This post discusses participatory gifting in three parts: the why, the what, and finally, the how. Why is gifting a model worth exploring? How can you integrate facilitated gifting into your institution?

Gift 23

Gift Participatory Museum Model 23

Connection Cafe

JUNE 29, 2020

Sentiment indicators, photos, IoT data, and direct input from project beneficiaries can contribute to new ways of demonstrating and evaluating impact. Changing the model from one-to-one to one-to-many could result in foundations collaborating to fund a project (talk about changing the power dynamic!).

Change 49

Change Proposal Grant Application 49