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Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking

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Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. The first step to creating more inclusive grantmaking is understanding whose voice is being lost. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls. Intentionally.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Or that you secretly hate networking but force yourself to show up because that’s what leaders do. Even better, is a group of trusted colleagues who have walked in your shoes, can provide wise counsel, and will deliver constructive criticism. My colleague Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International Inc.,

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7 steps to advance your volunteer program with your online member community

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When a member volunteer joins your program, be sure to extend a warm welcome in your member community, make introductions, and get your new volunteers connected within your existing volunteer program groups. If your volunteer program is large, you might want to add more groups to ensure conversation flows more freely.

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TAACCCT Grantee Focus Group / Reception

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On behalf of TAConnecT, VisionLink''s Lois Ann Porter conducted a focus group at the AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Convention: Igniting Innovation , and hosted a well attended networking reception. TAConnectT also hosted a networking reception for a wide range of leaders in this work.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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The recognition, the program’s success, and its critical mission are badges of accomplishment for the group. As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women. It supports professional development and networking. She confessed that she wasn’t comfortable networking.

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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association

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When members trust your industry knowledge, they’ll choose to stay connected in association conferences, networking events, and training opportunities. . Have ongoing conversations with staff about the member experience and how to best represent their voice in thought leadership content to make materials insightful, engaging, and authentic.

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To Get Close to Members, Follow MarTech Trends

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They must also provide the authority and guidance that unites strategy, brand, and voice across the organization. Encourage them to explore and bring new ideas to the group. Forbes, CMO Network, Inc., Use that network of respect to elevate your brand. Become a trendsetter yourself. Break out of the association bubble.

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