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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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In recent years, that model is being challenged. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. People at the heart of issues know the histories, the networks, the actors, the previous failures, and more. Those at the top decide. Lots of grantmakers are intrigued by participatory grantmaking.

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

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Images of the association’s founders, history, and current activities are displayed throughout the facility, and spaces were created to accommodate a variety of work styles. Sharon facilitated an exchange of ideas between Nancy MacRae and Kristine Hillmer, MBA, CAE, President, and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

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The Art of Facilitating Virtual Meetings with Sticky Notes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As trainers, Andrea and I both know the value of “modeling the model,” so we wanted to use and model best practices for designing effective meetings on their preferred platforms. Depending on the number of people in your group, there are different ways to facilitate the report out. Design must comes first.

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

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You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Is this you?

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What’s a Nonprofit Membership Program? An FAQ Guide

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Membership programs take many forms: flat fee models with standardized benefits, tiered models with varying benefits by tier, and something in between. Knowing which membership model is right for your organization depends not only on your organization’s mission but also its budget and donor base. Money management.

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How to Keep Your Board Members Involved in Your Mission

Greater Giving

An experienced consultant will walk your organization through the following key steps: Assess the history of your organization, your nonprofit’s current state and your vision for the future. To facilitate this process, your consultant will lead interviews with your stakeholders, including your board, to gather their unbiased feedback.

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Can the collective impact methodology accelerate the church’s mission?

ASU Lodestar Center

Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. While the framework allows each entity to remain true to its institutional identity, it also provides the organizational model necessary to scale impact. Communicate openly and timely.

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