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How to Design an Effective Nonprofit Staff Retreat: A Lesson from Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There would be plenty of activities that asked me to think hard, interact with colleagues, move around the room, and spend some time in personal reflection. It reflects best practices in adult learning and provides a framework that results in positive change. This music was played in the meeting room during transitions and breaks.

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Facilitation: The Secret Ingredient for Successful Participatory Decision-Making in Philanthropy

sgEngage

Facilitation: The Secret Sauce of Participatory Processes Especially when it comes to participatory decision-making, we believe that a skilled facilitator is essential. The role of strategic facilitation of decision-making in participatory philanthropy is often unrecognized and underappreciated.

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[VIDEO] How To Lead And Manage In Our New Nonprofit Work Reality

Bloomerang

maybe not training, comradery time, you know, some facilitated group time together where y’all get back your rhythm. Oftentimes my first time block is checking in on where I’m at because I can use music to change my mood, I can go for a quick walk before my first meeting if I know I’m not quite right.