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It is very exciting to see our work at Brightpath Strategies continue to expand – our ability to provide a “how” for activating and incorporating community voice seems to resonate with those interested in the ever-elusive “real change”. As exciting as it is to see community change agents identified, it’s equally important for our public service systems to identify internal community change agents as well!  The same can be said for private or corporate clients: if we’re expecting a shift in the behavior of our customers, we must anticipate which internal changes will be required in order to support these changes. Whether an agency is public or private; nonprofit, start-up, or Fortune 500 – the status quo does not support transformative change.  ---------- Hi, I’m Michael. I believe that activating the expertise and capacity within each local community is the key to identifying and implementing transformative solutions. So, I facilitate discussions that help public and private systems alike to understand and engage their communities, using tools and practices that are science-based and field-tested. Does this resonate with you? 📢 Share a like or comment. 💡 Follow me for more Michael Emmart, Ed.D., CRP ☎ Use LinkedIn’s messaging function to share more about your hopes.

Something epic is coming soon for the impact sector - and the Rustic Roots team is thrilled to be a part of bringing it to life.   Registration is open for ImpactUp, a virtual and in-person nonprofit event brought to you by We Are For Good - our favorite impact community to learn, gather, and activate to be a positive shift in the world.   So here's the deets:    On July 11, join us and thousands of do-gooders for one day of virtual conversation and convening to help awaken collective power. By night, the We Are For Good Community is hosting local meet-ups in 15+ cities across the globe. Join us in registering (it's free!) for the summit and/or a local meet-up near you. >>> https://lnkd.in/eAF96Q2D   Matthew Reynolds will cohost the New York City meet-up, and Maria Bryan will cohost the Tallahassee, FL, meet-up.   We'll be in conversation about:   ✅Reclaiming our personal power + our organization's power + our sector's power ✅Shifting power in the way we work (cheers for vibrant cultures!) ✅Shifting power dynamics in funder/ grantee/ equity/ internal relationships ✅Shifting power in communication + ownership of our story ✅Shifting power in work/life/balance ✅Shifting power in how we find joy in our work ✅Releasing beliefs that no longer serve us   Will we see you there?

Hi there! We’re Debbie Sheen and Breanna Hawkins, the founders at Fractal Strategies, and we want to take a moment to (re)introduce ourselves: We’ve spent more than three decades in LA’s public sector and within its nonprofits, so we understand the challenges, nuances, and needs of LA communities. It’s why one of the most common comments we hear from our partners is, “You just get it.” We know what you are up against because we’ve been where you’re standing. We’re a team of empathetic changemakers who are frustrated with the status quo and want to implement the real change our communities deserve. For us, that means going beyond business-as-usual thinking and bringing a fresh perspective to the challenges you face. We’re committed to helping organizations like yours reach more effective outcomes by leading with empathy and meeting you where you are. Want to learn more? Connect with us at https://lnkd.in/gsDgaRNj

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💡Connected diocesan technology isn’t just software—it’s a catalyst for community growth, academic success and long-term financial stability. 🤝 ➡️ Dive into this short guide to explore how TADS by K-12 School Solutions by Community Brands supports diocesan initiatives with connected solutions, fostering inclusivity and expanding outreach to new families: https://lnkd.in/eGcnGx-z

The Communities that outperform have 2 things in common: 1) A strong IDENTITY - being a part of something bigger, rallying behind a mission. 2) People who are trying to get from point A to point B - a TRANSITION/TRANSFORMATION needs to occur. Purpose driven, transformative communities do not just give you the best financial ROI, It also makes the high level impact to the world. If you want to build and launch your community  to reach $10k-$20k/month in 2024 join the priority waitlist  to my first,  limited,  lowest investment ever,  live program - Business Powered by Community - https://lnkd.in/ds9GmvmT ______ 👋 I’m Jovita Majauskaite. ✨I help founders build, launch and grow their transformative brand communities to $20-$50k+/mo. ❤️ I build paid community from 0 to 20,000 in 12 months and will make your business a thriving success.

After having the opportunity to digest all of the interactions, discussions, and... ultimately, germs (which I've thankfully finally gotten over) from last week's IEDC Conference, I keep harkening back to our RoleCall values - Joy, Heart, Humor, Curiosity, Enthusiasm, and Effusive Honesty . Seeing the JOY that shines through in the professionals that dedicate their lives to making THEIR place the best it can be. The HEART to work through creative and innovative solutions to complex problems, often times with limited resources and even more limited budgets. The HUMOR in just existing in the economic development world - sometimes you've just got to laugh, am I right? The CURIOSITY to ask questions and be vulnerable in a notedly difficult space for vulnerability. The ENTHUSIASM to share their passion for their communities/states/regions and the things that make them each unique. And the EFFUSIVE HONESTY to admit that they don't know it all, that there are real problems that they face, and that economic development is a challenging industry with challenging roadblocks that can be wildly frustrating. Yep, our values feel spot on. I think Tim Carty did a great job of summarizing the RoleCall team's experience at this year's IEDC Conference, so I encourage you to check out our latest blog post about why each of us at RoleCall truly does "Love the problem that we're solving", and heck, if you've got questions about how we solve them - give me a buzz.

Fierce Technologies Corporation and the Fierce Global Foundation: Empowering Individuals and Advancing Human Potential At Fierce Technologies Corporation and the Fierce Global Foundation, we proudly stand as Flawless Independent Educated Radicals for Community Evolvement, dedicated to harnessing the power of technology for the greater good. We strongly oppose the concept of smart cities that may limit human progress and social credit scores that compromise individual autonomy. Our Vision for Intelligent Technologies: Rather than endorsing systems that restrict personal freedoms or establish social credit scores, our mission is to leverage artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies to enhance human capabilities. We believe in nurturing creativity and building a society that values every individual's unique skills and full potential. Empowering the People: We firmly believe in empowering individuals by placing technology in their hands. Our aim is to democratize access to knowledge, resources, and opportunities, breaking down barriers and ensuring that everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Building an Evolved Community: As Flawless Independent Educated Radicals for Community Evolvement, we aim to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and prosperous community. We envision a future where technology bridges gaps, connecting people from diverse backgrounds, and promoting understanding, empathy, and progress.  Advancing Human Potential: The Fierce Global Foundation is dedicated to advancing human potential through free STEM education and opportunities for underprivileged children and young adults worldwide. We strive to equip them with the knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that will empower them to shape a future driven by diversity, innovation, and sustainability.  Join the Rise Today: Together, let us rise above the limitations of traditional models and pave the way for a remarkable future. Join us in our quest to create a world where individuals are empowered, human potential is amplified, and our Flawless Independent Educated Radical community flourishes. Visit https://fierceglobal.org to learn more and support our mission. #FierceTechnologies #FierceGlobalFoundation #RiseToday #FlawlessIndependentEducatedRadicals #Empowerment #Innovation #EvolvedCommunity #HumanPotential #TechnologyForGood 

Our 2025 trends report is in the works and dropping on November 1. We can't wait to share our thoughts on what we think will be trending in 2025 for all of our homebuilder clients. #2025trends #digitalmarketing #beeseenbeeheardbeeremembered

If you haven't heard yet...Milwaukee Founders Community is now Midwest Founders Community! What started as some simple founder-to-founder invitations to get together for coworking and happy hour back in the summer of 2021, and then quickly evolved into a founders only group chat, has now grown into somewhat of an accelerator/navigator for founders of all kinds. It's developed into operating on an informal "curriculum of community" that’s being simultaneously taught, learned, and tested by a conceptual classroom of entrepredoers. Like most startup/founder communities, MFC offers events (https://lnkd.in/gu5CAjbP). What’s special is that these events are created and hosted by the founders who see the value in the event and take it upon themselves to bring it into existence (with the community's support, of course). This approach to growth/operations has resulted in what I think is pretty close to regional PMF, in the sense that MFC’s lead curators are to the point of feeling more pull from those in the community than we are pushing what’s been built. It seems that founders are receiving the uniquely decentralized strategy a bit differently than the common community call-to-action to “get involved.” Several founders (and new MFC curators) have taken the call-to-action as not only an opportunity to get involved & help others, but perhaps more enticingly, as an opportunity to build something that gets them out of the day-to-day grind on their own company, if even for just a few hours a month. It’s why I think MFC’s event offering has grown significantly beyond the popular FOUNDER/FEST experience & now includes events to help founders: 💸 learn more about & connect with investors (#FounderFunderForum) 📈 learn more about & connect with customers (#SaaSClub) 🏕 disconnect from the grind to deeply connect with themselves & other founders (#MidwestFoundersRetreat) ♀feel safe & supported while navigating the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs (#LesFemmes) 💡 discuss, discover, workshop & test new product ideas (#ProductMarketRiff) 💻 build with AI-powered tech & tools in a casual, no pressure environment(#MilwaukeeGPT) 🗣 launch their startup idea with a formal, on-stage pitch for microgrant funds (#Launchpad) 🤓 learn from expert resource providers about nuanced aspects of the founder journey (#HowTo) -- Recordings are here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfnu5fG8 And there’s still more being built by founders who have answered the call to become MFC builders and lead curators! We’re super proud of the new brand, website, and event offerings, so we’d love for you to check it out, sign up for the free founder membership and get yourself to the events that fit your needs as a founder. Maybe I’ll see ya at this week’s Product/Market Riff or next week’s FOUNDER/FEST! #midwestfounders #founderscommunity #founders #startups #entrepreneurs #startupcommunity #midwest