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 Los Angeles reality every since I returned here in 1997.
Effective Organizations —-> Sustainability
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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 right time are at the heart of a healthy group process-a top priority in effective and dynamic facilitation.”
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My Clients
Old hand-drawn map of my clients in Southern California…newer map below.
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 of the great organizations (and collaborative change initiatives) I have worked with. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
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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 roll up their sleeves and help raise funds, including some volunteers, a board member and their staff person. During our time together, I mentioned some of my top 10 tips for Fundraising and want to share a summary of this list for you:
Ron Milam Consulting 