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Hosting meetings and gatherings in your community can be scary. Even for seasoned leaders. But it doesn't have to be. You can do it, and this training will help you. Come build your skills AND plug into a community that practices this stuff. We'll share all the behind-the-scenes tools, thinking, and methods we use at Dakota Resources. It's built for rural community leaders, but these skills work anywhere. I hope you'll come to learn faster together. Get your spot today. (You might win some fancy socks.) https://lnkd.in/gwiqXp2M

The Melting Pot Edinburgh did a phenomenal job of hosting a series of events in 23-24 on the theme of 'Bridging Communities'. The Team built connections with 33 community groups and hosted almost 350 people across five different events. Why did events work? 1. If you look at the video (gorgeously shot and edited) from their conference earlier in the year, you'll see the investment in creativity. Doing things with a bit of 'pzazz' and colour reaps rewards. 2. People want to cross-pollinate. In our algorithm-ed world, we want to take time to find people who are 'not like us' and learn from them. 3. Relationships were real. This wasn't a quick, 'Hi, you don't know me but can we borrow your community to look like we co-designed'. This was genuine investment and mutual benefit. 4. Behind every sleek event is a range of skilled professionals who make it look easy, and often glossy and slick. Among them were Helen Denny and Anna Brow. 5. Conversations weren't taken for granted. Facilitators were poised and ready to help people connect. Well, that's all lovely. Where next? Have a watch of the video, digest the report and please, please get in touch with the team if you are able to sponsor or partner the next iteration of events. The future is all about turning energy into action.... #CommunityDevelopment #SocialEnterprise https://lnkd.in/dbKraBbX https://lnkd.in/d_qndeec

It’s essential to understand how to effectively evaluate the outcomes of an event, whether it is a small community gathering or a major city festival. Find information on best practices for event evaluations and help maximize the impact of every event you plan. https://rebrand.ly/fa4zgpl

#Association Forum friends.... have you renewed your membership (or your association's Forum Plus membership) yet? If not, it's expiring tomorrow, so don't forget to visit the website to renew! There are now at least 12 CEU credits per year through the members-only SIG educational events. Have questions, don't hesitate to ask me or share below why U love to be part of the #Forum community. #weareforum #renewtoday

Building bridges for the New Western Balkans: Global events underscore the dysfunction of our system, rooted in a Culture of Separation. The solution, a Culture of Connection, is within reach. This project focuses on building a network-centric infrastructure that empowers communities and enhances existing efforts at all levels through Fractal Community Empowerment. More https://rebrand.ly/d40lfj3

It’s essential to understand how to effectively evaluate the outcomes of an event, whether it is a small community gathering or a major city festival. Find information on best practices for event evaluations and help maximize the impact of every event you plan. https://rebrand.ly/sea8gv0

No one falls through the cracks when we work together.' Discover how NACOSA is fostering vital partnerships across sectors to ensure communities get the support they need.🤝 Read more about our approach to networking and collaboration: https://lnkd.in/dcvKvxVH #PutPeopleFirst #LetCommunitiesLead

COE principles are highly aligned with PNW values of collaboration and innovation. Want to better optimize resources in your community? Attend this upcoming session!

Attention educators, parents, and advocates! Let’s weave together the threads of community engagement and financial empowerment. Visit Jackie Ferrado, the Associate Director for Community Engagement at the WA529 table. WA529 is on a mission to empower Washington families by helping them save for educational expenses. Imagine a future where every student has access to higher education without the burden of excessive debt. That’s the vision we’re working toward. Just as Barbara Hunter emphasizes community engagement to bridge divides, Jackie Ferrado’s work echoes this sentiment. She empowers families to take control of their financial futures. Let’s rally around the idea that every child deserves a shot at higher education. WA529’s programs—GET and DreamAhead—provide flexible options for families to save. Whether it’s a traditional college or a trade school, we’re here to support students’ dreams. Swing by the conference, connect with fellow educators, and explore how community engagement and financial planning intersect. Let’s build bridges, break barriers, and pave the way for a brighter educational future. #WA529 #CommunityEngagement #HigherEducationSavings

Communities of Excellence 2026 (COE 2026) is an initiative that seeks to improve the quality of life for residents in various communities by utilizing the #CommunitiesofExcellenceFramework. This framework is adapted from the #Baldrige Excellence Framework, a systems framework designed to empower organizations to achieve their goals and enhance results. The framework is revised every two years based on expert input and leading-edge practices. The #COE2026 Framework includes several core components such as community leadership, strategy, focus on residents and customers, measurement and analysis, people resources, community operations, and results. These components encourage communities to approach improvement in a systematic manner, including evaluating and enhancing key processes, deploying these processes consistently, and integrating them to address current and future needs. The framework emphasizes collaboration across various sectors, including health, education, economic vitality, and quality of life, and stresses the importance of systematic collaboration among stakeholders in a community. It is not a simple overnight project but a long-term journey that requires commitment, planning, measurement, and systematic collaboration. Communities of Excellence 2026 is significant for communities, companies, governments, and individuals because it provides a structured approach to addressing community challenges and improving outcomes. By using this framework, communities can become more deliberate and systematic in their improvement efforts, engage more people, and measure progress effectively. It also facilitates the development of strong relationships and trust, promotes more intentional, data-based decisions, and helps communities leverage their unique strengths and assets. Additionally, the framework has gained recognition and support at the national level. Congress has authorized "communities" to be eligible to apply for and receive recognition for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, indicating the importance and effectiveness of systematic community improvement efforts. Learning about and adopting the COE Framework can help communities, companies, governments, and individuals work together more effectively to improve community outcomes, ensuring a stronger, more vibrant community for current and future generations.