Mentorship Training Workshop – May 2026
We hope to see you at Confluence 2026 in Fort Collins this May, but we really hope to see you one day early. That’s because we’re offering a mentorship training…
Get ready for 2026’s Storyteller’s Circle!
Thank you to everyone who made our 2025 webinar series a success! We couldn't have done it without such great guest speakers and engaged participants. You can check out this…
What do you do, when there’s no facilitator in the room?
Have you ever been in that “awkward” situation when a group comes together but no one is the designated facilitator?
What do you do when no one takes the lead?
I think we’ve all had that moment when everyone stares at each other uncomfortably, unsure of what to say or how to begin. We end up wasting precious minutes of the short time we have together, and sometimes never achieve the purpose of the gathering.
Don’t be afraid to step up! We are all in this together, and most people in your group will appreciate your help leading the group discussion.
(more…)Resource: Message Box
I’ve had the pleasure of listening in on a couple of COMPASS presentations of their Message Box, a tool they created to help researchers communicate their science effectively. I think it’s a great resource to start developing a message or story about conservation issues.
They provide a free workbook that walks you through how to use their tool.
COMPASS supports scientists to effectively share their knowledge in the public discourse and decision-making. They provide training, coaching, more tools and resources, as well as opportunities to connect.
Fort Collins Nonprofit Networking Group
In May I collaborated with Sarah Scobey, the Fort Collins Nonprofit Resources Librarian with the Poudre River Public Library, to create a pilot program that supports nonprofit organizations. After attending several nonprofit networking meetings in Denver, and small business meetings in Fort Collins, I realized that there was no such collaborative space for the many nonprofits in Northern Colorado. We created this pilot program to provide a support group that allows the people working with local nonprofits to talk together, network, and give each other a leg up. (more…)