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One of the most common concerns about open sharing is how it will impact the funding models of a Cultural Heritage Institution. Come learn from a few experts about other ways to maximize the value of #OpenCulture, and how open often supports better financial sustainability. #BetterSharing #OpenGLAM https://loom.ly/ae9qOoA

#INSITU Are you curious to find out more about the twelve IN SITU case studies and how we identified them? 👉🏽 Read the new research report we have prepared with the contribution of our IN SITU partners. The report details the activities that led to the identification of the case studies (community #mobilisation, ecosystem #activation, #mapping and #evaluation) and presents the cases in detail. #research #HorizonEurope #ruraldevelopment #culture

🌱 Reflecting on an incredible summer journey as part of a dynamic team shaping an emerging community! ☀️🌍 For two transformative weeks in Portugal, I had the privilege of being part of the facilitation team, leading a community on a path of connection, growth, and collaboration. We embarked on a journey fueled by participatory leadership, community building, and the power of togetherness. In my toolkit were a variety of community-building gems: from the art of hosting to decentralized decision-making tools. These resources acted as bridges, helping us weave stronger connections, fostering shared visions, and crafting a clear roadmap for the future. Witnessing the impact of these tools was simply inspiring. They not only brought us closer as a community but also empowered us to put our personal and collective needs at the forefront. 🌟 The heart of community development lies in our ability to come together, listen deeply, and chart a path formed by our collective wisdom. As we move forward, I'm excited to see our community thrive, leveraging these tools to create a vibrant and inclusive space for all voices to be heard. Here's to the art of hosting, decentralized decisions, and the magic of genuine community engagement! 🌈✨ #CommunityDevelopment #ParticipatoryLeadership #ArtOfHosting #DecentralizedDecisionMaking #Togetherness #Empowerment #SharedVisions https://lnkd.in/dyVRjd_4

If you are involved in cultural heritage and arts projects, you may wonder how to measure and demonstrate the social value of your work. We recommend you read this new guide from the Department for Communities (https://lnkd.in/eCa8pG6e) and Ulster University in Northern Ireland, which offers practical guidance, examples, and resources for applying social value principles and methods to this sector. You will also find out how the Social Value Engine, a tool we developed to measure and report social value, can help you with your projects. The Social Value Engine is featured in the guide as one of the social value toolkits available, and it is used by several organisations and projects in the cultural heritage and arts field. You can access the guide for free here: https://lnkd.in/en8kpsjB And don’t forget to visit our website to learn more about the Social Value Engine and how it can support you with your social value journey. #SocialValue #CulturalHeritage #Arts #SocialValueEngine #GoodPracticeGuide

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! Thousands of network weavers, funders, and facilitators will come together in May and June to play, learn, and act. Our Motto: "𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺" - Susan Davis 🎪 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹? Across May and June, we`ll leverage relationships to transform outdated systems. There will be exhibitions, workshops, local events, pitch practice, dance parties, games, and more. It`s mostly online, but there will also be local events. ▶️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹? Thousands of networks around the globe are driving systemic change. But the vast majority need to be more funded, connected, and understood. Stories remain untold. Tools and techniques are not commonly known. Funding remains to be limited. We aim to change that. 🎧 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿? 1. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 of movements, networks & cooperatives looking to mature their change strategies 2. 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 seeking to spark and scale systemic change 3. 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 seeking to spark and scale systemic change change around the globe 🎲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀? There will be 30+ interactive sessions on themes, such as: - Impact Measurement, Learning & Evaluation - Coordination and Strategy in Networks - Indigenous Wisdom and Rights - Shifting Funding Practices - Collaborative Governance - Responsible Scaling - And much more! The sessions will be finalized in the next couple of weeks. So, if you are involved in impact networks, what are you waiting for? 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁: https://buff.ly/3WieKvP

Since our launch on May 1st, 2023, Timeleft has revolutionized the way people connect and interact in major cities. Our authentic dinners with strangers have become the antidote to urban loneliness, offering a breath of fresh air in a hyper-connected world. Our Impact in Numbers: >> Vibrant Community: We have 50,000 members in our app. Our presence on Instagram is staggering. With nearly 55,000 followers, our growth shot up by +75% in just three months. Moreover, our marketing initiatives reach a massive audience, with a monthly outreach of +1M people on the last 30 days >> Active Members: Among them, 25,000 are based in Lisbon, all actively engaged with up-to-date personality tests and receiving our weekly newsletter. >> A date to look forward to: Every Wednesday is a party, and we welcome over 1,000 foreigners every evening. In all, we book over 160 tables of 6 every week in 4 cities! We are not just an app. Timeleft symbolizes a paradigm shift—a fresh approach to relationships in a world where isolation is increasingly becoming the norm. Every "Hello" shared within our community opens doors to new friendships, experiences, and discoveries.

“A sustainable and fair future will be a distant dream if we do not work with children and give them the space to collaborate and creatively work together to find solutions to global issues. Children are solution finders.” - emphasizes Konstantina, our dear host from Stimmuli For Social Change Greece. Children, as Konstantina rightly points out, are natural solution-finders. Their untapped creativity, unfiltered perspectives, and boundless imagination hold the key to finding innovative answers to some of our world’s most complex challenges. By giving them the space to collaborate and express their ideas, Global Children’s Designathon becomes a catalyst for nurturing the next generation of problemsolvers and changemakers. 🚀 We hope you are inspired to join the designathon movement. Join the platform and learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-kbEYFe #GlobalDesignathon #SustainableFuture #MakeItCircular #ChangemakerChildren #DesigningForChange #CreativityUnleashed #SustainabilityMatters #CircularEconomy #CircularDesign #Invitation #Collaboration #GlobalEducation

❗NEW BLOG❗Can Storytelling Fuel Community-led Development? In international development, stories are often told about a community, but not for the community. Emily K.'s research with The Movement for Community-led Development reinforced what she experienced as a community organizer in the US, where she saw storytelling emerge as a powerful tool to facilitate and evaluate community-led development. https://ow.ly/yFhU50PqOF8

🎉 The Offers & Needs Market with totel.ly and Mai bine are backed by EU as a framework for #sustainable #community #development

The Influential Role of Community Engagement in Technology Innovation The success and sustainability of our local innovation economy hinge significantly on active community engagement and investment. The transformational power of community participation can be seen in organizations such as GO Virginia, RBTC, RAMP, and VIPA which foster a supportive culture, mobilize financial resources, promote collaboration, and align policies with community interests. As a community member, I urge you to actively participate in these collective efforts. It is only through working together that we will be able to bring lasting change to our local innovation ecosystem and shape a future that benefits us all. Here are a couple of thoughts on the topic. https://lnkd.in/ghecfWbb