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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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Don’t Get Too Comfortable at the Top–AI Puts a Twist on Leadership

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Marc Benioff, Co-Founder and CEO of SalesForce, describes the goal like this, “A digital ecology is a network of interconnected digital systems that work together to create value. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity. Make them responsible for understanding technology trends.

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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

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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.

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The Networked NGO in Pakistan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, I had the pleasure of working with a group of Population and Reproductive Health grantees from Pakistan on a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers.

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Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. Two oft-cited examples are the Strive network in Cincinnati, and the ReAmp network in the Midwest.

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The Knowledge is in the Room: How To Let It Out

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, I facilitated an interactive keynote in Seattle at 2011 Tech for Good Leadership Summit sponsored by Microsoft Community Affairs , in partnership with NPower Seattle. By all accounts , the event held the space for peer learning. Social Network Analysis Tools for Social Media. Watech4good Summit.

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In Defense of Community Managers

Amy Sample Ward

Community Managers ensure successful engagement and participation on a new platform by facilitating discussion, modeling behavior, and supporting leadership development. Community Managers provide key facilitation that empowers participation and engenders trust.

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