Communication and learning
Regular readers of this blog know that I use this space to think out loud. It is where I take shards of a theme that… Read More »Communication and learning
Nancy Bacon
I work at the intersection of learning, nonprofits, and leadership. I am a teacher, instructional designer, and nonprofit person who has worn every hat possible. I regular write, speak, and consult on learning strategy, design, and leadership.
Tools to help people take action
Tools are key elements in an effective learning program. Tools help people to do their job. They also help with learning transfer.
The Nonprofit Learning Test Kitchen
We have some new projects brewing at the back of our stove. Our test kitchen is humming with activity as learning experts and technologists come… Read More »The Nonprofit Learning Test Kitchen
I got your back.
Robbie Kellman Baxter, in her book The Forever Transaction, poses an interesting question to organizations and associations: what is your forever promise? Think about the… Read More »I got your back.
What’s the hard work? Focus on that.
I started work on a new curriculum development project last week. This one is about human trafficking and sexual exploitation—pretty heavy stuff. Our goal is… Read More »What’s the hard work? Focus on that.
One year in: Reflections
I have officially been working as a consultant for one year. It was not my original plan to start a new consulting practice at the… Read More »One year in: Reflections
Tools to plan for that next disaster
In April 2021, my colleague Margaret Meps Schulte and I released a new nonprofit resource: Disaster Planning for Nonprofits. Sponsored in Washington State by the… Read More »Tools to plan for that next disaster
Move the needle.
The question “What do you want to move the needle on?” invites us to think about our bigger vision. It focuses us, and that kind of focus is what nonprofits need as we try to make a bigger difference with fewer resources.
Behavioral science: Another set of tools to draw on
Kristine Scott runs Seattle Conflict Resolution. She is focused on how to reduce conflict through a proven non-violent response that works with even the most… Read More »Behavioral science: Another set of tools to draw on
The hard questions a strategy answers
Who has time for a strategy? We are so busy working, pushing out programs, or delivering on our mission. A strategy of any kind is… Read More »The hard questions a strategy answers
Online planning: How to engage your whole board when you have to meet online
Sarah Brooks and I co-host the Nonprofit Radio Show, a podcast centered on the topics that matter most to small, rural nonprofits. In early February… Read More »Online planning: How to engage your whole board when you have to meet online
3 Ways to Deliver a Learningful Conference
Conference season is about to be upon us again. Associations are busy testing platforms and scheduling speakers. They are devising ways to create connection, whether… Read More »3 Ways to Deliver a Learningful Conference