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Introducing our Book Group Facilitation Guide!

VQ Strategies

When we first conceived of the book, Transforming Disruption to Impact , our goal was to spark conversation about the innovations and adaptations that have been vital to sustaining the power of volunteers despite the many disruptions we have all experienced in recent years. The post Introducing our Book Group Facilitation Guide!

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6 Reasons Why You Should Broaden Your Search For Your Next Nonprofit Board Retreat Facilitator

Bloomerang

This is all the more reason to hire a high-quality nonprofit board retreat facilitator. And though you may feel it’s risky to hire a facilitator from outside your region, they may also provide a unique perspective and even greater results. More than 80 percent of board retreat facilitators have never run an organization.

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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

Bloomerang

Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. To stay healthy, nonprofits must continually generate and share new ideas. Today, Claire will be the facilitator. Do you have one in place?

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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That’s a simplified example, but it’s the kind of idea that woke me up.” Similarly, when you are building a project-related team, document goals, and objectives and ensure that all participants understand what success looks like. Groups need the freedom to explore ideas with enough guidance to avoid frustrating missteps and confusion.

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How to Facilitate the Discovery Step of the Donor-Centered Approach

Bloomerang

The goal of the first meeting is to open the relationship. Your goal is to find out what’s important to them, including: Their reasons and emotions for supporting your nonprofit. Do not present any solutions or programs until you have an idea of what the donor wants. Their gift-giving potential or financial position.

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How to Facilitate Event Networking While Maintaining Social Distance

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With physical events and social gatherings requiring attendance restrictions and physical distancing, many event organizers and planners are wondering how they can facilitate networking at their event while following the mandates and keeping attendees safe from the coronavirus. . Choose the Right Venue. Use Creative Decor.

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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Networked Facilitation.