7 "Must-Know" Nonprofit and NGO Community Change Agents

I recently had an opportunity to be on an extended conference call with some of the most passionate advocates for the nonprofit and NGO sector out there. These are folks who are working 24/7/365 to help community-based nonprofits and NGOs thrive, and if you don't follow them yet, now's the time to do so.

7 "Must-Know" Community Change Agents

1. Alison: If you're looking for a resource on transformative collaboration, coalitions, and nonprofit partnerships, put Alison Rapping's blog at the top of your list. She'll inspire you to find opportunities to build and grow your communities together and give you the tools to make those partnerships successful. Follow Alison on Twitter.
2. Bonnie: Bonnie Koenig is a “go-to” resource for strategic capacity-building for international nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). She has a terrific resource list on her Going International website which includes her own book, Going Global for the Greater Good: Succeeding as a Nonprofit in the International Community. Follow Bonnie on Twitter.
3. Don: A self-described virtual volunteer, Don Griesmann is a grant opportunity researcher extraordinaire and also regularly blogs about nonprofit issues. He's also the author of Nonprofit Incorporating - The Business Plan, a 35-page guide for U.S.-based folks who are considering forming a nonprofit.
4. Gayle: Gayle is a fearless advocate who intuitively knows that questioning the status quo is often the first step to creating a more just and peaceful world. The author of several books including Meaningful Participation, A Citizens Guide to Collaborative Policy-making, Gayle also blogs regularly at her website, Cause & Effect. Follow Gayle on Twitter.
5. Hildy: Hildy Gottlieb is the author of The Pollyanna Principles, and a founder of The Community-Driven Institute. Her inspiring blog is fueled by her passion for "making visionary community change practical." If you're interested in creating a new future within your community, she's a "go-to, must-know" resource. Follow Hildy on Twitter.
6. Nancy: "Changing the world one day at a time," is Nancy Iannone's mantra, but it's only part of what makes her a community change agent. With a passionate commitment for grassroots nonprofits and community-based work, she bring incredible insight and depth to her work. Check out her blog and her website and you'll see what I mean. Follow Nancy on Twitter.
7. Pam: Pamela Grow is all about creating simple fundraising and development systems that will help you build a sustainable funding stream. A sought-after speaker and presenter on soup-to-nuts development and fundraising, she's the author of Five Days to Foundation Grants and the free Grow Report, which is available through her blog. Follow Pam on Twitter.

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