It’s been awhile since I posted a blog, and that’s partly because I’ve been working on a long-term consulting project serving The Funders Network, directing Smart Growth California. I’ve had the opportunity facilitate engaging spaces for learning, alignment and collaboration with a diverse network of funders across California. Below are links to blog posts I’ve contributed to that will give you a sense for this exciting work:
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I recently completed a year-long training process supporting the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Collaborative Leadership program. With DPH taking a lead in designing the overall training framework that consisted of two cohorts with 76 participants, my role was to develop and administer an assessment, design and lead four trainings and provide customized technical assistance to 18 DPH teams. Continue reading
For the Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities, I continue coordinating the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative. I wrote a blog post sharing updates on the passage of four ballot measures moving Los Angles towards becoming a healthier, equitable and sustainable place. For more information, check out the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative and Smart Growth California’s funder convening, which I’m also helping plan and facilitate.
Park needs assessment map developed by GreenInfo Network
I’m thrilled to support my 150th client, Southern California Grantmakers! Like my work with the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative, I’m helping out with their Environmental Funders Group, another collaborative endeavor working on a complimentary set of issues in a larger geographic footprint. Since first wrote this blog post in 2016, I’m happy to report that I’ve now organized over 30 funder convenings, working closely with the SCG Environmental Funders Steering Committee. See the list below to get a sense for the broad range of issues this learning series has addressed. Continue reading
Since the majority of my consulting practice now serves various collaborative change initiatives, this list is intended to assist with the cross-pollination of ideas and people (please contact me if you have suggestions for other collaboratives to include since this list is far from complete). The list is also a way for me to reconnect with the people and places I learned from 10 years ago on my bike tour down the Pacific Coast, along with my places to retreat along the Pacific Coast. Continue reading
During the summer of 2006, I bike toured down the mighty Pacific Coast, from Vancouver, Canada to Los Angeles, California. Along the way, I connected with friends, family and a network of local leaders creating sustainable communities. It was a transformative time for me as I transitioned from living in New York City back to where I grew up in Southern California. An unforgettable ride!
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Ron Milam Consulting 