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CONNECT: April 2006

Embracing Technology, Top Ten Social Profit Websites, and Online Strategies.
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Craig Bowman’s Biography

Updated quarterly.
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Craig Bowman’s CV

Updated Quarterly.
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Craig Bowman’s Mission

Updated annually.
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DREAM: March 2006

Uncovering Your Passion, The Art of the Story, and Writing Your Personal Mission.
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Ethical Fundraising

Everything you need to know about ethical fundraising. Originally published in 2005 as a book chapter for a National Mentoring Center (NMC) publication.
Categories: Board Development, Contemporary Leadership, Fundraising & Development, Published Resource, Sustainability, Training & Facilitation, Training Activity
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Fundraising Handout

Everything you need to know about raising time, talent, and treasure. Originally published in 2005 as a book chapter for a National Mentoring Center(NMC)  publication. One of our most requested publications.
Categories: About Common Ground, Board Development, Capacity Building, Coaching & Mentoring, Fundraising & Development, Healthy Organizations, Institutional Strengthening, Published Resource, Sustainability
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Groundrules

These are the "rules" or "ways of being" that we've amassed over almost three decades of working with groups. They will serve you well.
Categories: About Common Ground, Change Management, Community Building, Contemporary Leadership, Deeply Rooted Equity, Training & Facilitation
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INSPIRE: October 2006

Finding Inspiration in Everyday Moments and Uncommon Places, Inspiring Others to Speak, and Charting Powerful Stories.
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Mentors Inc Case Study

Developed for the Department of Education's Safe and Drug Free School's Program, this is an excellent primer when it comes to social profit boards.
Categories: Board Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Contemporary Leadership, Published Resource
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PLAN: June 2006

Logic Models, Strategic Planning, and Writing Goals and Objectives.
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RISK: May 2006

Responsible Risk-Taking, Expanding Your Comfort Zone, and Managing Risk.
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SPEAK: September 2006

Writing an Effective Speech, Establishing Credibility, Understanding Why Audiences Listen, and Using PREPO.
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Strategic Design System (Expanded)

Developed by Craig Bowman while teaching graduate students for many years at the American University in Washington, DC, this system will help anyone who is responsible for developing curriculum or designing workshops.
Categories: About Common Ground, Training & Facilitation
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Strategic Design System Summary

A simple overview of the training design system developed by Craig Bowman while teaching graduate students at the American University in Washington, DC.
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SUSTAIN: August 2006

Reversing Burnout, Rules for Being Human, and Community.
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LET'S WORK TOGETHER

We promise: We will exceed your expectations.

7 Solid Reasons to Work With Common Ground

  • We understand your work is hard. We meet you where you are. We get to know you. We earn your trust.

  • We’re practical and results-oriented. We won’t waste your time and we won’t try to sell you something you don’t need.

  • We’re catalysts for change and we bring leading-edge tools to help you achieve transformational results.

  • We’re honest brokers who will not shy away from speaking truth to power and holding you accountable to your mission and vision.

  • We think with our head and our hearts and we only work with clients whose work captures our imagination.

  • We’ll likely fall in love with your organization and the people whose lives are made better through your work.

  • We are direct, professional, and responsive. We deliver on our promises.

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