Association of Consultants to Nonprofits

Thanks to all of the ACN Members who came to our Northside Chicago breakfast meet up this morning, co-hosted by Allison Wong and Lidia Varesco Racoma! We had a great group of new and seasoned members engaged in awesome conversations. This is what ACN is all about -- getting together with fellow consultants to share ideas, swap stories and get energized! Check out other upcoming ACN events here: https://lnkd.in/dThfjsV

When strategic planners, data visualizers, photographers, filmmakers, comms, operations and event-planning experts walk into a cafe: the conversation bounces around, connections are discovered - or made. We had such a good time meeting for breakfast at Roux in Hyde Park last week, hosted by Leslie R Cain, MA of Bryn Mawr Institute. Present were ACN members who were south siders— and people who love the South Side: Melanie Stathis (from left) Rena Henderson Mason, Fernando Avila, Gordon Mayer, Julie F. Simpson, Tweed Thornton, and Emilio Albertini. Next week, Chicago's North Side gets their turn (11/13: sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gDa7rt2T ). And we're working on more opportunities for members everywhere including professional matchmaking (the pilot round just closed, more news about results soon!)

Boosting this conversation & Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley!

ACN members got together virtually and in person in Chicago on July 30 to reconnect and discuss the future of ACN and other nonprofit topics. Thank you to all who attended, including many of our new board members. More events to come…stay tuned! Photos provided by ACN members Emilio Albertini and Tweed Thornton. #nonprofit #consultants #networking

Join us on Tuesday, March 19 for Overcoming Resistance and Driving Change with Anne Hager. In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit consulting, the capacity to drive change and foster innovation is more than a skill—it's a necessity. However, the path to transformative change is often obstructed by unspoken (and sometimes even outspoken) resistance. This workshop offers a simple framework tailored for nonprofit consultants, equipping them with the understanding and tools necessary to navigate and dismantle these barriers, thereby facilitating more effective implementation of change within their client organizations. Free for ACN members. Register at https://lnkd.in/gXatBRRt

Thank you to the Chicago area ACN members who joined us last week for Northside Networking at The Breakfast House in Old Irving Park. The event was co-hosted by Lidia Varesco Design and Big Buzz Idea Group—with goody bags provided by Big Buzz. We look forward to seeing you at the next one! #chicago #nonprofit #consultants

THIS WEEK! Join us on Thursday, Feb. 29 for a Northside Networking event in Chicago, co-hosted by ACN members Lidia Varesco Racoma of Lidia Varesco Design Varesco Design and the team at Big Buzz Idea Group. We have reserved tables, but members will pay for their food/drinks. Please RSVP so we have a head count: https://lnkd.in/gH75jF5Z See you there!

Chicago members: Join us on Thursday, Feb. 29 for a Northside Networking event, co-hosted by ACN members Lidia Varesco Design and Big Buzz Idea Group. We have reserved tables, but members will pay for their food/drinks. Please RSVP so we can get a head count: https://lnkd.in/gH75jF5Z

We are excited to share that two EMPOWER Groups have recently re-launched: EMPOWER Working Parents and EMPOWER Consultants of Color. See our events calendar to RSVP for the next meetings. EMPOWER Groups are an ACN member benefit—join today to take advantage of the groups! #nonprofit #consultant #affinitygroup

An ACN member brought a question to the group that inspired a lively and informative discussion—and blog post. As a consultant, how do you share gratitude with your clients during the holiday season—and throughout the year? See our curated list of suggestions and tips—and share your own in the comments: https://lnkd.in/dRCs7mBT