I moved to Steamboat Springs in December, following my partner to a job opportunity he couldn’t turn down. Knowing this was supposed to be “the big move,” I started thinking […]
Finding My People Among the Populous Read More »
Overview Money can be one of the hardest things for partners to talk about, let alone an entire collaborative group. The Collaborative Budget Builder helps to collect input from each
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Overview Collaboration is messy, complex work. For many, it can feel like wandering through an unknown wilderness, with an uncertain destination. Fortunately, research on effective collaboration can provide effective guidance.
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Overview The name of this tool, Line of Sight, refers to maintaining a clear vision of the steps required to reach a goal or desired outcome. This tool revolves around
Photo Credit: Alamosa Citizen In 2021, a group of community members came together with a seed of an idea: how could we help students without documentation access a college education?
Sí, Se Puede: Helping Grassroots Changemakers Navigate Conflicting Visions of Equity Read More »
There’s that magic moment that happens when people come together who are working on the same issue, but never realized they had company. Coming together with others who are working
Maintaining Momentum: Keeping Collaboration Going When We’re All Busy Read More »
Overview When there are multiple ideas competing for your time, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and at a loss for where to prioritize your attention. It can be
Prioritizing by Impact and Feasibility Read More »
The conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on all three counts for the murder of George Floyd was hailed by police and community members alike as a rare
Supporting the Resistors Read More »
Usually, the saying goes, “all talk and no action.” This project flips that idea on its head. Instead, the Canopy wanted to explore the impact of the stories we tell
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The Civic Canopy provided backbone support to the Early Childhood Colorado Partnership (ECCP) for over seven years. This included facilitating meetings and action teams, updating membership lists, hosting the website,
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