Author Archives: Ron Milam
Effective Organizations —-> Sustainability
I remember first hearing the term sustainability while a student at the University of Oregon in 1994. I directed my urban planning studies towards the implementation of sustainable practices and have actively worked to make the vision of a sustainable … Continue reading
Making Questions Work
I just finished reading “Making Questions Work: A Guide to What and How to Ask for Facilitators, Consultants, Managers, Coaches and Educators” by Dorothy Strachan. This quote about sums it up: “the right questions for the right people at the … Continue reading
My Clients
Since launching my own consulting practice in 2005, I have served over 130 clients. Through my work I interact with passionate leaders working on a variety of issues throughout Southern California. Here’s a list (and an updated map) of all … Continue reading
10 Big Decisions Nonprofits Make
Has your nonprofit organization made the following big decisions? Mission: Describes what your organization will do, who it will do it for and how it will achieve the vision. Your mission guides your work. (1-3 sentences)
93 Places to Retreat in Southern California
I love facilitating retreats for organizations and collaboratives, and exploring Southern California. I’m combining these two passions of mine into a list of retreat locations within 150 miles miles of of Downtown Los Angeles.
Top 10 Fundraising Tips
Earlier tonight, I met with several folks from the Bike Kitchen and helped them brainstorm some fundraising strategies for their fantastic organization. They were already on the right track because they had five folks from the organization there ready to … Continue reading