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Posts by this author:
Creating Collaboration Soup
posted on December 11, 2015
Affirming Our Beliefs
posted on December 03, 2015
Turning outward changes perspectives
posted on August 14, 2015
When talk is action
posted on May 21, 2015
Becoming a collaborationist and the future of collaboration
posted on February 24, 2015
Insights and learnings from collaboration in philanthropy
posted on January 28, 2015
Taking on barriers to nonprofit collaboration
posted on January 23, 2015
If collaborations work, why aren't there more of them?
posted on January 13, 2015
Learning from community conversations
posted on December 17, 2014
Beyond the merger, nonprofits can come together to benefit clients and others
posted on October 08, 2014
The benefits of exploring an encore career
posted on September 30, 2014
Turn Again: Aspirations to Actions
posted on September 02, 2014
Making collaboration a priority in nonprofit work
posted on July 02, 2014
Collaboration series shares diverse perspectives
posted on April 18, 2014
Encouraging collaboration in philanthropy
posted on April 09, 2014
The GEO Afterglow
posted on March 26, 2014
A look at The Big Shift
posted on February 26, 2014
Illustrating a path toward collaboration
posted on February 20, 2014
Strengthening relationships as a catalyst for growth
posted on February 11, 2014
Coming together for mission impact
posted on February 03, 2014
Lessons in leadership and silo breaking in Washington D.C.
posted on December 18, 2013
Connecting Boomers to Encore Careers
posted on December 12, 2013
Finding purpose in life’s transitions with Encore
posted on December 05, 2013
Collaborations are greater than the sum of their parts
posted on November 21, 2013
Thomas Friedman’s five tips to survive and thrive
posted on November 05, 2013
Building board cultures of thrivability and philanthropy
posted on October 24, 2013
Recruiting for Mission Impact
posted on September 12, 2013
Is there a crisis in the Community Benefit sector?
posted on September 04, 2013
Sometimes it takes a neutral party to help you hear the truth
posted on August 22, 2013
Mission + Trust + Humility + Node = A Network Mindset
posted on August 13, 2013
For community benefit organizations, does form always follow function?
posted on July 31, 2013
Reaction, Adaptation, Innovation and Action in collaborative partnering
posted on July 25, 2013
Community Foundations can turn challenges into possibilities
posted on July 10, 2013
Connective tissue leads to learning about nonprofit collaborations
posted on July 02, 2013
With community benefit organizations, is it about changing a name or changing direction?
posted on June 27, 2013
Getting the back-office business in order
posted on June 19, 2013
Ambassador James A. Joseph on what it takes to lead
posted on June 13, 2013
Psst….Did you hear? Stark communications differences between for-profit and nonprofit mergers.
posted on May 29, 2013
Collaboration principles: dodging seagulls and building constellations
posted on May 15, 2013
Leveraging Collaboration Principles
posted on May 10, 2013
With the right chemistry, partnerships are possible
posted on May 02, 2013
This spring, collaboration blooms in the Sunshine State
posted on April 23, 2013
Using "thinking money" to help nonprofits work better together
posted on April 16, 2013
A real-world example of how the collaboration dance pays off
posted on April 08, 2013
Nonprofit Finance Fund 2013 Survey: New Realities are here to stay
posted on March 28, 2013
Thrivability in the social business space
posted on March 20, 2013
What is Dan Pallotta’s message?
posted on March 14, 2013
The 13-letter “C” word permeates Florida Philanthropic Network Summit
posted on March 05, 2013
Habitat for Humanity affiliates explore ways to collaborate
posted on December 13, 2012
Nonprofit Revenue Data in The Giving Partner
posted on December 06, 2012
Nonprofits can turn small into meaningful
posted on November 28, 2012
Data can show us the path to improvement
posted on November 07, 2012
An update on the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance merger
posted on October 31, 2012
An ‘Aha!’ moment about change
posted on October 24, 2012
Growing a collaborators' network
posted on October 17, 2012
First steps to collective impact with Sarasota animal welfare groups
posted on October 09, 2012
What motivates nonprofits to use a facilitator?
posted on October 03, 2012
A tale of animal-loving groups, dedicated personnel and passionate volunteers
posted on September 26, 2012
When change hits home
posted on September 19, 2012
Choosing a different path led to collaborative restructuring
posted on September 12, 2012
Let's be honest: Business as usual is not working.
posted on September 05, 2012
Agencies who serve the elderly show interest in the ‘what could be’ space
posted on August 29, 2012
Puttin’ the Water To It—California Community Clinics
posted on July 11, 2012
Nonprofits: It's time to get off the merry-go-round
posted on July 09, 2012
How nonprofits can create a structure for collective impact
posted on June 28, 2012
Organic intentionality allows flexibility for funders, nonprofits
posted on June 21, 2012
Is there a role for business practices in nonprofits?
posted on June 13, 2012
Is collaboration for organizations serving homelessness a dream?
posted on June 06, 2012
Funders provide catalysts for collaboration conversations
posted on May 31, 2012
Florida nonprofits: What is your mission plan?
posted on May 24, 2012
Collaboration needs to be rooted in possibilities, not fear
posted on May 09, 2012
Collaborative inspiration from Apple to whet nonprofits' appetites for partnerships
posted on May 02, 2012
Encore helps make professionals' second acts more rewarding than the first
posted on April 30, 2012
Funders and nonprofits tapping into leadership, capacity and willingness like Walt Disney
posted on April 19, 2012
Charlotte area Habitat for Humanity affiliates collaborate
posted on April 11, 2012
Chicago's Back Office Cooperative Offers Nonprofit Partnership Lessons
posted on April 04, 2012
Learning to "spiral up" in the nonprofit partnership space
posted on March 28, 2012
Competition in the nonprofit world trumps solutions
posted on March 21, 2012
Dayton arts groups' merger makes sense: Part II
posted on March 14, 2012
This merger makes sense: Part 1
posted on March 08, 2012
In nonprofit facilitations, clinic time cures what ails
posted on February 15, 2012
Creating something new is hard work
posted on February 08, 2012
Collaboration can grease the wheels for enhanced program outcomes
posted on February 02, 2012
Chicks Building Collaboration
posted on January 25, 2012
The Patterson Foundation's Role in Nonprofit Partnership Facilitation
posted on January 18, 2012
The season's attitude of gratitude
posted on December 21, 2011
The Benefits of Taking the Longview
posted on December 14, 2011
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
posted on December 07, 2011
The Collective Impact of Baby Boomers
posted on November 30, 2011
SECF: They Came and They Listened
posted on November 22, 2011
What do foundations want to know about collaboration?
posted on November 08, 2011
Literacy Council Gulf Coast Shares Merger Success
posted on November 02, 2011
Emerging trend of foundations in the collaboration space
posted on October 26, 2011
Planting the seeds for trained nonprofit partnership consultants
posted on October 19, 2011
Planning with purpose to thrive financially
posted on October 12, 2011
Measuring progress and impact through communications, finance and technology
posted on October 06, 2011
Who owns nonprofits?
posted on September 28, 2011
Collaboration Prize Surprising Results
posted on September 21, 2011
Preserving critical community services
posted on September 14, 2011
Collaborative conversations, like dating, start with breaking the ice
posted on September 07, 2011
The role of foundations in creating large numbers of nonprofits
posted on August 31, 2011
What does nonprofit collaboration look like?
posted on August 24, 2011
Southwest Florida Mergers Help to Continue Priceless Services
posted on August 17, 2011
What makes a good facilitator?
posted on August 10, 2011
The Good, Bad and Ugly Truth About Collaborative Partnerships
posted on July 27, 2011
The 'M' Word - An Open Discussion with Donors
posted on July 20, 2011
The Foundation Center, Lodestar Foundation Database Showcases Best in Nonprofit Partnerships
posted on July 13, 2011
American Red Cross Southwest Florida Chapter Annual Meeting Celebrates Opportunity, Eyes Future Growth
posted on June 30, 2011
Florida Philanthropic Network Discussion Calls for Focus on 'Drilling Down, Cross-Sector Collaboration
posted on June 23, 2011
Discussing Philanthropy's Response in Changing Times
posted on June 15, 2011
Building Capacity in Nonprofit Collaboration By Training Independent Facilitators
posted on June 08, 2011
Cleveland Nonprofit Merger Grows Impact of Homeless Services
posted on June 01, 2011
Funders can Leverage for Nonprofit Collaboration
posted on May 25, 2011
Leave Your Ego at the Nonprofit Boardroom Door
posted on May 13, 2011
Adoption Coalition of Texas Collaboration Increases Foster Care Adoptions in Texas
posted on May 04, 2011
Lodestar Foundation President Lois Savage Discusses Collaboration Success
posted on April 28, 2011
Lodestar Foundation Founder Jerry Hirsch Understands Leveraging Philanthropy
posted on April 13, 2011
The Power Neutral Facilitation: Lessons from Smile Train and Operation Smile
posted on April 06, 2011
Key Ingredient for Collaboration Includes Trust
posted on March 30, 2011
Nonprofit Collaborations 'Take Time'
posted on March 23, 2011
Is anybody exploring collaborative partnerships?
posted on March 16, 2011
What does collaboration mean?
posted on March 09, 2011
The Patterson Foundation, La Piana team to facilitate partnership conversations for nonprofits and civic entities
posted on March 02, 2011
The Patterson Foundation in the Collaboration Space
posted on February 23, 2011
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Advancing Mission Thrivability
Age-Friendly Sarasota
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Arthritis Foundation – Florida Chapter
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Census 2020 Education
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Collaboratory
at Ringling College of Art and Design
COVID-19 Response
EdExploreSRQ
Higher Waters:
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HundredX Pilot Project
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National Council on Aging
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Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition
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