Author Archives: Daniel Dow

Fundraising for Network Leaders

Kehinde Ojo and Barbara Shantz encourage network leaders to take a biblical approach to fundraising. They show how these biblical principles can help networks overcome four network fundraising mistakes…

What’s Our Job? Getting Clear on Network Functions

In this article, Curtis Ogden, Senior Associate with IISC, looks at the importance of differentiating between the functions of the network and the functions of its members. Often these are very different activities and roles. Understanding the differences can have large implications on the network’s growth…

Partnership and Network Listening Teams

This blog post by Phill Butler of visionSynergy discusses the use of listening teams as a network facilitation practice that increases a facilitator’s effectiveness and results in better meeting outcomes…

Nine Questions for Healthy Movements

In this GACX article, Scott Ridout, President of Converge, asks nine questions that movement/networks can use to keep their network strong and healthy…

Collaboration without Burnout

Researchers discovered that an individuals’ own mindsets and habits are a significant contributor to collaboration burnout. Making improvements in these areas helped leaders recapture 18%-24% of their collaborative time….

The Power of Networks

In this short article — based on research from 500 non-profit leaders involved in building networks — Lisa Watson highlights three truths about the nature of networks that gives them their capacity to influence systems and empower change….

Incurable Curiosity: Pay Attention Today to Plan for a Future You Can’t Control

Curiosity & Six Questions for Dealing with Uncertainty

This 60 minute webinar / workshop from HSD Institute discusses the power of questions and curiosity during times of change and uncertainty. In this presentation, Dr Glenda Eoyang shares six questions facilitators can use to help a group navigate and take appropriate action during times of change and uncertainty…

Tool – Network Health Scorecard

Network leaders can use the Network Health Scorecard to evaluate their network twelve Network Health Factors and create an improvement plan…

Tool – Health Factors of Effective Networks

Effective Networks focus on twelve Network Health Factors. These health factors are essential to the effectiveness and success as a network. They are organized into three broad categories: Purpose, People, Process and twelve essential elements….

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