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23 Collaborative Change Initiatives in Southern California

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Ron Milam

In addition to serving existing collaborative change efforts in Southern California as a consultant, I’m also researching other initiatives working to bring together a broad cross-section of stakeholders together to create positive change in the region. Below is what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Collaboration, Community, Leadership, Sustainability

Growing the LA Community Garden Council

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Ron Milam

Did you know there are over 80 community gardens in Los Angeles County? Did you also know there’s a fantastic nonprofit called the Los Angeles Community Garden Council working to connect people to community gardens? I’m currently helping the Garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Sustainability | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Clients, Community, Leadership, Sustainability

Collaborative Retreat: ARC + STAR

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ron Milam

Why host a retreat for one organization when you can share it with two? This is exactly what we did for a retreat I facilitated for two organizations working to improve the lives of people with diabilities: The ARC and … Continue reading →

Posted in Retreats | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Board Development, Board Recruitment, boards, Facilitation, Retreats, Team Building

2012 Annual Report

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Ron Milam

In 2012, my seventh year of consulting, I’m pleased to report: I served 29 organizations (14 returning clients and 15 new clients…see below for the full list). This brings the total number of clients I have served to over 80. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Clients | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Board Development, Facilitation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Retreats, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Building, Training

Mapping My Network

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Ron Milam

I value relationships and appreciate all of the fantastic people in my life. When facilitating retreats, I do my best to build stronger relationships within the leadership I serve. Outside of retreats, I do my best to steward relationships I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sustainability | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Board Recruitment, Community, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building

Retreat Success: Youth Speak! Collective

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ron Milam

Every nonprofit needs a strong, dynamic team in order to accomplish their work. When an organization grows the size of its staff and its programs, convening the staff once a year for a retreat is a great way to build … Continue reading →

Posted in Facilitation, Retreats | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Facilitation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Retreats, Team Building