JoppaThoughts A huge TY to @IndigoGardens for encouraging me to join twitter. I just had my first twitter chat with #npcons and am energized and inspired! -3:06 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @ChristinasWorld: @HildyGottlieb rocks! #NPCons -3:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford TY @AlisonRapping @hildygottlieb @ nancyiannone #npcons -3:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @HildyGottlieb: Thank you all - VERY inspired. You guys totally rock! #npcons -3:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons @socialchngediva: I'm game! Are you in DC or closer? RT just a short train ride from you. -3:05 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld @HildyGottlieb rocks! #npcons -3:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @AlisonRapping: Thank you to all of you. Enjoy being part of this commited, smart, talented group. (Great group!) #NPCons -3:04 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb Thank you all - VERY inspired. You guys totally rock! #npcons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @HildyGottlieb: Pls lets continue the conversation about learning together here: http://www.npcons.net/2010/02/a-place-to-learn/ #NPCons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: @AlisonRapping Check out the blog post and lets do so here: http://www.npcons.net/2010/02/a-place-to-learn/ #npcons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb: Lets continue conversation about learning together here: http://bit.ly/9j87Gu &pls RT #NPCons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping Thank you to all of you. Enjoy being part of this commited, smart, talented group. #npcons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @AlisonRapping: OK, Action Plan. What can I do to get this rolling? << My question exactly! #npcons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @AlisonRapping Check out the blog post and let's do so here: http://www.npcons.net/2010/02/a-place-to-learn/ #npcons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva TY @HILDYGOTTLIEB- Wonderful again. #npcons -3:03 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb Please let's continue the conversation about learning together here: http://www.npcons.net/2010/02/a-place-to-learn/ And pls RT #npcons -3:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons As soon as @Dimitrious gets the archive posted, I'll update the list @joe_brown/npcons with new participants! -3:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva @joe_brown : just a short train ride from you. #npcons -3:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping OK, Action Plan. What can I do to get this rolling? We can start with list of ?'s, outcome/deliverable samples? #npcons -3:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb Re: blog carnival - does this fit the bill? http://is.gd/922Yr #npcons -3:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva @NancyIannone : TY and leadership carnival blogs. #npcons -3:02 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @NancyIannone: Together we can accomplish so much more than each of us alone! #NPCons -3:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Must run. Excellent chat. Any consultants in #NYC area, I'd love to connect for peer support as well as possibility of collaboration -3:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts What stood out? I am SO grateful for the opportunity to chat with this group! Definitely energized. Thank you. #NPCons -3:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley Thanks Hildy!...Drinks are on Dimitrious! #NPCons -3:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb I do know there is a carnival of NP blogs - will look for link #npcons -3:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone Together we can accomplish so much more than each of us alone! #NPCons -3:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld happy to know you smart people! #npcons -3:01 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone .@socialchngediva Some of the aging/caregiving group do a carnival of blogs #NPCons -3:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb Can't believe the hour is up! Normally I ask for key learnings - what stood out for you? Today seems we blew that out of the water! #npcons -3:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @AlisonRapping: This is a relatively new young & rapidly growing field. We can help each other and our clients = strong cmties #npcons -3:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @elainecohen: #npcons must also look outside world of #nps 2 consult effectively. Peer community shld include resources from non #npcons -3:00 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts @HildyGottlieb: The multi-tasking goddess! #NPCons -2:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @elainecohen: i think #npcons must also look outside world of #np's 2 consult effectively 2 them. ,great point. #npcons -2:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva @AlisonRapping - will tweest some that I have seen to get an idea. Its a good feature to host. #npcons -2:59 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @socialchngediva: has anyone else seen ths " carnival groups" O & i'm in 4 resource group! #npcons ,would luv 2 C Carnival Group" -2:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


elainecohen i think #npcons must also look outside world of #np's 2 consult effectively 2 them.Peer community shld include resources from non #npcons -2:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb It's done - at least a start - just posted this to the NPCons blog site: http://www.npcons.net/2010/02/a-place-to-learn/ #npcons -2:58 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva has anyone else seen these " carnival groups" Oh and I am in for resource group! #npcons -2:57 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts Ditto! RT @niecytaylor: Me too! RT @AlisonRapping: im in 4 the NPCON Resource Group! #NPCons -2:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor Me too! RT @AlisonRapping: im in 4 the NPCON Resource Group! #npcons -2:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping @MatthewDooley love Skype idea #npcons -2:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva do we have a "nonprofit" or " nonprofit consultant" CARNIVAL series? Featured blog posts for people to see. #npcons -2:56 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping i'm in 4 the NPCON Resource Group! (and agree abt NPR, was just interviewed by Phx Bus Jrn & stated that exact thing in interview) #npcons -2:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts @MatthewDooley Skype: Great idea! #NPCons -2:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: This is a relatively new young & rapidly growing field. We can help each other and our clients = strong cmties #npcons -2:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @AlisonRapping: Also think is a relatively new young and rapidly growing field. We can help each other & clients = strong comms #npcons -2:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley Base camp should include Skype phone conference occasionally, so te benefit from real time discussion #NPCons -2:55 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @AlisonRapping: fantastic @charitylawyer is on the chat. (and she has a great new website!) #NPCons -2:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @gaylegifford: Did I mention I dont think I could consult effectively without NPR? Or being curious about world. #npcons -2:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @gaylegifford: Did I mention I dont think I could consult effectively without NPR? #npcons Or being curious about world. #NPCons -2:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: fantastic @charitylawyer is on the chat. #npcons -2:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb NPCons blog is here: http://www.npcons.net/ #npcons -2:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @AlisonRapping: Also think is a relatively young and rapidly growing field. We can help each other and our clients = strong comms #NPCons -2:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva @alisonrapping= brilliant!! #npcons #npcons -2:54 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping fantastic @charitylawyer is on the chat. #npcons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Did I mention I don't think I could consult effectively without NPR? #npcons Or being curious about world. -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @NancyIannone: #npcons creating the future of consulting :-) << feeling very privileged to be here with y'all #npcons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


Dimitrious By the retweets it looks like @AlisonRapping is spot on with her Imagine the possibilities tweet! #npcons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @NancyIannone: #npcons creating the future of consulting :-) #NPCons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva @MatthewDooley : YES, wait, where is basecamp? I am ready! #npcons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping Also think is a relatively new young and rapidly growing field. We can help each other and our clients = strong comm's #npcons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb You are so my hero! :-) RT @NancyIannone: #npcons creating the future of consulting :-) #npcons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts @AlisonRapping Love it! I've attended a couple of "Inner Circle" meetings (for-profit execs sharing ideas). Great template. #NPCons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven :) RT @NancyIannone: #npcons creating the future of consulting :-) #npcons -2:53 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb Seriously if you all want, the NPCons blog is already set up - we can begin with convo there and add features as needed. Thoughts? #npcons -2:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone #npcons creating the future of consulting :-) #NPCons -2:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


charitylawyer RT @NancyIannone: RT @AlisonRapping: BigTent, Conference Calls, Webinars - if we can do this much on Twitter imagine the possibilities! #NPCons -2:52 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping lets do. Think we all have so much to share with one another & there is plenty of work, think we can help eachother& communities! #npcons -2:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley RT @HildyGottlieb: We can use the NPCons blog as a base camp! // Blog as base camp -- love it! great place to share links, etc. #NPCons -2:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva I am in love with ms. @alisonrappings big AHA idea # npcons #npcons -2:51 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


Dimitrious RT @AlisonRapping: BigTent, Conference Calls, Webinars - if we can do this much on Twitter imagine the possibilities! #npcons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @AlisonRapping: if we can do this much on Twitter imagine the possibilities!-U & Me in KY. World cooperation planning #npcons #npcons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: BigTent, Conference Calls, Webinars - if we can do this much on Twitter imagine the possibilities! #npcons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts @AlisonRapping: I think all the RTs mean that's a yes! #NPCons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb We can use the NPCons blog as a base camp! RT @AlisonRapping: Can we create our NPCON Resource Group? #npcons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


desireeadaway RT @AlisonRapping: Can we create our NPCON Resource Group; international, smart, passionate?!! #npcons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford On same wavelength @JoppaThoughts #NPCons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @AlisonRapping: BigTent, Conference Calls, Webinars - if we can do this much on Twitter imagine the possibilities! #NPCons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @AlisonRapping: Can we create our NPCON Resource Group; international, smart, passionate?!! << I'm game :-) #npcons -2:50 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @AlisonRapping: Can we create our NPCON Resource Group; international, smart, passionate?!! #NPCons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping BigTent, Conference Calls, Webinars - if we can do this much on Twitter imagine the possibilities! #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @AlisonRapping: Can we create our NPCON Resource Group; international, smart, passionate?!! -One online forum! #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: Can we create our NPCON Resource Group; international, smart, passionate?!! #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @AlisonRapping: Can we create our NPCON Resource Group; international, smart, passionate?!! #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley RT @HildyGottlieb: What if each of us find 2+ other consultants in our cmty- good idea, but same competition prob. as with NPOs #NPCons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @gaylegifford: Find peers outside np network too. OD cons, trainers, for profit cons, etc. #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @HildyGottlieb: What if each of us find 2+ other consultants in our cmty & form a learning cmty for ongoing learning / support? #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping Can we create our NPCON Resource Group; international, smart, passionate?!! #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


TBlinkedin RT @ltwhite: Charity Channel, LinkedIn - Nonprofit professionals, Consultants Network & BoardSource #npcons (via @HildyGottlieb) -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @NancyIannone: For those in rural areas, online support and opps to connect make a huge difference #npcons -2:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor Me too! Anyone in Abq? RT @joe_brown: #npcons Would LOVE to find/form local peer group! #npcons -2:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @niecytaylor: RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @ChristinasWorld: wld rather facilitate process where client discovers own answers-Yep, #npcons -2:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @niecytaylor: RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @ChristinasWorld: wld rather facilitate process where client discovers own answers #NPCons -2:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb What if each of us find 2+ other consultants in our cmty & form a learning cmty for ongoing learning / support? #npcons -2:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Find peers outside np network too. OD cons, trainers, for profit cons, etc. @NancyIannone #NPCons -2:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts Learning Community: It doesn't have to be limited to nonprofit consultants. Other solo practitioners and mgmnt folks also help! #NPCons -2:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @ChristinasWorld: wld rather facilitate process where client discovers own answers #npcons -2:48 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @NancyIannone: For those in rural areas, online support and opps to connect make a huge difference@npmaven #npcons -2:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @joe_brown #npcons Would LOVE to find/form local peer group! NJ/DC/MD/ VA group. you and me charter members. Oh and BLOG! #npcons -2:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley Working on a joint proposal today with another consult who does diff. things than I. #NPCons -2:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @MatthewDooley: RT @Dimitrious: @MatthewDooley now theres a new flavor for B&Js - Whiskey Doodle That's a dandy! la, la, la... #NPCons -2:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @gaylegifford @joe_brown There is MORE than enough work to go around. It increases the more we share & learn together! #npcons -2:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Agree! ... RT @HildyGottlieb: There is MORE than enough work to go around. It increases the more we share & learn together! #npcons -2:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone For those in rural areas, online support and opps to connect make a huge difference@npmaven #NPCons -2:47 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @HildyGottlieb: There is MORE than enough work to go around. It increases the more we share & learn together! -GOOD TO KNOW! #npcons -2:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley RT @Dimitrious: @MatthewDooley now theres a new flavor for B&Js - Whiskey Doodle That's a dandy! la, la, la... #NPCons -2:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @HildyGottlieb: There is MORE than enough work to go around. It increases the more we share & learn together! #NPCons -2:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @ChristinasWorld: re: expectations that we have all answers. < wld rather facilitate process where client discovers own answers #npcons -2:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @HildyGottlieb: @gaylegifford @joe_brown thr is MORE than enough work 2 go arnd. It increases the more we share & learn tgthr! #npcons -2:46 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @gaylegifford @joe_brown There is MORE than enough work to go around. It increases the more we share & learn together! #npcons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Would LOVE to find/form local peer group! RT @HildyGottlieb: Is there a Learning Cmty of NPconsultants in your cmty? -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts Learning Community: I have collaborated with two other consultants on past projects. They're now a part of my in-person brain trust! #NPCons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


Dimitrious @MatthewDooley now there's a new flavor for B&J's - Whiskey Doodle #npcons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @npmaven: challenge: expectations that we have all answers. < wld rather facilitate process where client discovers own answers #npcons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @wrightmomentum: Learning through connection and conversation today. Thank you- BRAIN CHARGE #npcons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven No, pretty isolated. These tools critical 2 me. RT @HildyGottlieb: Is there a Learning Cmty of NPconsultants in your cmty? #npcons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb There’s a great learning community for consultants in Phoenix http://is.gd/91GuP - do you know of others? #npcons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor Ditto! RT @wrightmomentum: Learning through connection and conversation today. Thank you #npcons -2:45 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @AlisonRapping:I gladly share w/fellow friends/consults so many have shared with me Learn most by sharing experiences/resources #NPCons -2:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons AND believing there's enough work to go around! RT @gaylegifford U find fab peers if open to finding them Being generous w/ yourself -2:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford RT @AlisonRapping: I gladly share with fellow friends/consults, so many have shared with me. Learn most by sharing experiences/resources #npcons -2:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


wrightmomentum Learning through connection and conversation today. Thank you #NPCons -2:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb Comments by @nancyiannone & @alisonrapping prompt this: Is there a Learning Cmty of NPconsultants in your cmty? #npcons -2:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven Twitter, CDI community... RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @NancyIannone: Other than these fabulous chats, where do you find peer support? #npcons -2:44 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping I gladly share with fellow friends/consults, so many have shared with me. Learn most by sharing experiences/resources #npcons -2:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley RT @AlisonRapping: RT @JoppaThoughts: RE: Where do you turn? Sometimes, it just has to be Ben & Jerrys! or Mr. Jack Daniels! #NPCons -2:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @MatthewDooley: Deliverables, deliverables, deliverables, #npcons -2:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @gaylegifford: U find fab peers if open to finding them. Being generous w/ yourself. @HildyGottlieb #NPCons -2:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @gaylegifford: U find fab peers if open to finding them. Being generous w/ yourself. @HildyGottlieb #NPCons -2:43 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons In Tweetdeck "Settings" "Twitter" "auto include..." RT @wrightmomentum: Anyone know how to automatically keep the hashtag in reply? -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @NancyIannone: Other than these fabulous chats, where do you find peer support? #npcons -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford U find fab peers if open to finding them. Being generous w/ yourself. @HildyGottlieb #npcons -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: how I so wish we were having this convo in person over 3 days, (and fun nights!) #npcons -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @JoppaThoughts: RE: Where do you turn? Sometimes, it just has to be Ben & Jerry's! #NPCons -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @gaylegifford: Which is why SO important to follow your own values in picking clients #npcons -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts Absolutely (add Ben & Jerry) RT @AlisonRapping: how I so wish we were having this convo in person over 3 days, (and fun nights!) #NPCons -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone Other than these fabulous chats, where do you find peer support? #NPCons -2:42 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons +1 RT @gaylegifford ABSOLUTELY @AlisonRapping a good consultant truly likes, admires, respects client - sees opportunity 4 greatness -2:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping how I so wish we were having this convo in person over 3 days, (and fun nights!) #npcons -2:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @JoppaThoughts: RE: Learning Culture I take all teaching opps b/c I learn from teaching. (Great idea!) #npcons -2:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ltwhite @wrightmomentum I use TweetChat (http://tweetchat.com/) adds hashtag automatically #npcons -2:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @gaylegifford: Which is why SO important to follow your own values in picking clients #npcons -2:41 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven : ) RT @MatthewDooley: I find that clients perform their best when you demand they WORK at it! #npcons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


EconGrrl RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @niecytaylor: We cant be afraid to share, challenge & pull the best out of each other. #npcons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb: @gaylegifford Where do you find those peers? #NPCons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley I find that clients perform their best when you demand they WORK at it! #NPCons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Which is why SO important to follow your own values in picking clients #npcons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @MatthewDooley: Deliverables, deliverables, deliverables, #NPCons -good point. ensuring d's that move them forward. -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Honest communication w/ client abt the problems RT @HildyGottlieb Once working with client, if having problems, where turn for help? -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @wrightmomentum Use TweetChat.com #npcons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


wrightmomentum RT @NancyIannone: RT @JoppaThoughts: RE: Learning Culture:Twitter is an unexpectedly fabulous source Also all teaching opps b/c I learn from teaching. #NPCons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @niecytaylor: We cant be afraid to share, challenge & pull the best out of each other. #npcons -2:40 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


wrightmomentum Anyone know how to automatically keep the hashtag in reply? #npcons -2:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @niecytaylor: We cant be afraid to share, challenge & pull the best out of each other. #npcons -2:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @niecytaylor: We cant be afraid to share, challenge & pull the best out of each other. #NPCons -2:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @JoppaThoughts: RE: Learning Culture I take all teaching opps b/c I learn from teaching. (Great idea!) #npcons -2:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @NancyIannone: RT @JoppaThoughts: RE: Learning Culture:Twitter is fabulous source Also all teaching opps-I learn from teaching. #npcons -2:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor We can't be afraid to share, challenge & pull the best out of each other. #npcons -2:39 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @gaylegifford Where do you find those peers? #npcons -2:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @JoppaThoughts: RE: Learning Culture:Twitter is an unexpectedly fabulous source Also all teaching opps b/c I learn from teaching. #NPCons -2:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford ABSOLUTELY RT @AlisonRapping: feel a good consultant truly likes, admires, respects client - sees opportunity for greatness #npcons -2:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Admittedly easier once in rltnshp w/ them or their peers RT @socialchngediva do we just call up ppl and say hey I think you need me? -2:38 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @AlisonRapping: feel like a good consultant truly likes, admires, respects client - sees opportunity for expansion/greatness #npcons -2:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Turn to my peers when stuck. Thank them all. @HildyGottlieb Also nearby GF colleagues, make for wonderful breakfasts #npcons -2:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons ...or help them to ID one RT @socialchngediva: do we just call up ppl and say hey, I think you need me? -2:37 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: feel like a good consultant truly likes, admires, respects client - sees opportunity for expansion/greatness #npcons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons I would say no. Either responding to a need they ID... RT @socialchngediva: do we just call up ppl and say hey, I think you need me? -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley Deliverables, deliverables, deliverables, #NPCons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @npmaven: A challenge: expectations that we have all the answers. #npcons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor By cont these conversations like the discussion you had on linkedin that followed w/your blog post re:leadership gap.@HildyGottlieb #npcons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone That 's why I go back and read the transcript. So many good questions! @niecytaylor #NPCons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


wrightmomentum @JoppaThoughts What also works nicely is asking the opposite, clearing the room of limitations and then moving to success. #npcons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping feel like a good consultant truly likes, admires, respects client - sees opportunity for expansion/greatness #npcons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts RE: Learning Culture -- Twitter is an unexpectedly fabulous source. I also take all teaching opps b/c I learn from teaching. #NPCons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb Once you are working with a client, if you're having problems, where do you turn for help? #npcons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven A challenge: expectations that we have all the answers. RT @AlisonRapping: feel like so much of our success comes from the ?s we ask #npcons -2:36 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @niecytaylor: Agreed. RT @AlisonRapping: writing down great questions; feel like so much of our success comes from the ?s we ask. #NPCons -2:35 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor Agreed. RT @AlisonRapping: writing down some of these great questions; feel like so much of our success comes from the ?s we ask. #npcons -2:35 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @gaylegifford: Dont know if best, but I always want to know why pursue a consultant? Why now? #npcons -2:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb '@NPMaven is doing great blog series re:creating learning culture for NPorgs. How do you maintain that culture for your practice? #npcons -2:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping writing down some of these great questions; feel like so much of our success comes from the ?'s we ask. #npcons -2:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford RT @wrightmomentum: There comes a time when u must show up in your true essence & leave the so called rules & theories behind #npcons -2:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor Love thisRT @ChristinasWorld: RT @HildyGottlieb: I generally ask, "What difference are you hoping this project will make? For whom?" #npcons -2:34 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @npmaven: RT @HildyGottlieb: I generally ask, "What difference are you hoping this project will make? For whom?" #NPCons -2:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @HildyGottlieb: I generally ask, "What difference are you hoping this project will make? For whom?" #npcons -2:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: I generally ask, "What difference are you hoping this project will make? For whom?" #npcons -2:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva my question is ( and it may be too fundamental)- do we just call up ppl and say hey, I think you need me? #npcons -2:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone @socialchngediva There is great deal of wisdom shared generously in these chats! #NPCons -2:33 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb I generally ask, "What difference are you hoping this project will make? For whom?" #npcons -2:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @HildyGottlieb While competition is true of some, in the NP/Cmty Benefit arena, ppl are also very willing to share, coach, mentor #npcons -2:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Our heart and head told us participatory eval right process for them. No one else proposing. Had excellent manual @AlisonRapping #npcons -2:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @HildyGottlieb: While competition is true of some, in the NP/Cmty Benefit arena, ppl are willing to share, coach, mentor-WAHOO! #npcons -2:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @JoppaThoughts: One question I ask clients: what does success look like as it relates to this project? #npcons -2:32 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @JoppaThoughts: One question to clients: what does success look like for this project? It starts the managing expectations convo. #npcons -2:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


Dimitrious RT @JoppaThoughts: 1 question I ask clients: what does success look like for this project? It starts the managing expectations convo #npcons -2:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @wrightmomentum: There comes a time when you must show up in your true essence and leave the so called rules & theories behind #npcons -2:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Simplistic but true: "How can I help you?" RT @AlisonRapping: What are the best questions you ask your clients? #npcons -2:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @gaylegifford: Dont know if best, but I always want to know why pursue a consultant? Why now? @AlisonRapping #npcons -2:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @socialchngediva While competition is true of some, in the NP/Cmty Benefit arena, ppl are also very willing to share, coach, mentor #npcons -2:31 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @JoppaThoughts: 1? I ask clients: what does success look like as it relates to this project? the managing expectations convo. #npcons -2:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ltwhite @HildyGottlieb Both - often surprised with some of their questions #npcons -2:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @JoppaThoughts: One question I ask clients: what does success look like as it relates to this project? #npcons -2:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford LOL @MatthewDooley #NPCons -2:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva And god, how i dont' like that word. #npcons -2:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @ltwhite Their expectations or yours? #npcons -2:30 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Ditto. Or to establish/enhance relationship RT @MatthewDooley: If a new area of work intrigues me, I bid low... -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts One question I ask clients: what does success look like as it relates to this project? It starts the managing expectations convo. #NPCons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva you know i wish that we could have a " lift as you climb model" for this gettting into consulting but there is competition. #npcons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Don't know if best, but I always want to know why pursue a consultant? Why now? @AlisonRapping #npcons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @wrightmomentum: There comes a time when you must show up in your true essence and leave the so called rules & theories behind #npcons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping sounds interesting RT @gaylegifford: would love to hear more on this! #npcons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


BlueLotusCA Question to client: do you have a case statement? #npcons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


wrightmomentum There comes a time when you must show up in your true essence and leave the so called rules & theories behind #npcons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @niecytaylor: Making sure the work Im doing is just as right for me as it is for the org... You are a wise woman! #npcons -2:29 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


jessicadally listening in on the #NPCons convo... -2:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ltwhite My challenge is communication of expectations, I'm an INTJ so they should "just know" as I do #npcons -2:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley @AlisonRapping Question to client: "Are you really really rich?" ;-) #NPCons -2:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb GREAT question! RT @AlisonRapping: What are the best questions you ask your clients? #npcons -2:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor Making sure the work I'm doing is just as right for me as it is for the org. I don't want to take work just to have work @npmaven #npcons -2:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Remember the contract we won by explaining to client we would be "learning together" @AlisonRapping On participatory evaluation #npcons -2:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @AlisonRapping: what are the best questions you ask your clients? #NPCons -2:28 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @MatthewDooley: If a new area of work intrigues me, I bid low and use prior work as proof of value. #npcons -2:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons ...by mix of levels, so those more junior can gain experience. As Acct Dir on project, I get to lead quality work & mentor -2:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping what are the best questions you ask your clients? #npcons -2:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva RT @HildyGottlieb: @ChristinasWorld Re: moving from pro bono to selling - when you find folks who will pay! :-) This is my delimna? #npcons -2:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: Wisdom exists in the room. Tools to "pull out" that wisdom - what have you used? #npcons -2:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @MatthewDooley: If a new area of work intrigues me, I bid low and use prior work as proof of value. #npcons -2:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


elainecohen RT @ChristinasWorld: RT @HildyGottlieb: If you're practicing on pro bono clients > not "practising"> broadening experience/ insight #npcons -2:27 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


MatthewDooley If a new area of work intrigues me, I bid low and use prior work as proof of value. #NPCons -2:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Pro bono as "practice"-absolutely not! That is 1 of the advantages of structured approach like @taprootfound. Projects are staffed.. -2:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: @ChristinasWorld Re: moving from pro bono to selling - when you find folks who will pay! :-) (Nice one Hildy!) #npcons -2:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb What do you wish you knew more about re:working w/clients? What questions do you have? Lets answer now if we can! #npcons -2:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


BlueLotusCA Gr8 resources RT @ltwhite: @ChristinasWorld Charity Channel, LinkedIn - Nonprofit professionals, Consultants Network & BoardSource #npcons -2:26 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @ltwhite: Charity Channel, LinkedIn - Nonprofit professionals, Consultants Network & BoardSource #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @socialchngediva: I am about to have my first pro bono client & I have told her so. very excited to test the work Ive been devel #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


elainecohen @joe_brown I serve on Board of np pro bono & assist others. Exposes me 2 new situations / enriches prof. skills > clients benefit #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven So true. RT @gaylegifford: You have to know yourself -- blinders and fears as well as strengths @npmaven #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @gaylegifford: You have to know yourself -- blinders and fears as well as strengths #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping Love the "trust gut" comment, wisdom exists in the room. think tools to "pull out" are important. Interested in what you have used? #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @ltwhite: Charity Channel, LinkedIn - Nonprofit professionals, Consultants Network & BoardSource #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @ChristinasWorld Re: moving from pro bono to selling - when you find folks who will pay! :-) #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor Absolutely. RT @npmaven: RT @gaylegifford: Reflection, an essential part of the equation. #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford You have to know yourself -- blinders and fears as well as strengths @npmaven #npcons -2:25 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ltwhite @ChristinasWorld Charity Channel, LinkedIn - Nonprofit professionals, Consultants Network & BoardSource #npcons -2:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @niecytaylor: would you expand, please? #npcons -2:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva I am about to have my first pro bono client & I have told her so. But am very excited to test the work that I have been developing #npcons -2:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor I think of it more as "shaping" my practice. I don't want to go& just try everything. I want to make sure I'm where I need to be. #npcons -2:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb @gaylegifford Nice to see you here! :-) #npcons -2:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons ...parallels the projects I do as an independent, I believe there is value & learning available for me, in addition to giving back -2:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: think hardest part is not theory/content but oppor to practice, share ideas, techniques - not widely avail. #npcons -2:24 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: If you're practicing on pro bono clients, are u telling them youre doing so? To me thats always a slippery slope. #npcons -2:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @gaylegifford: Seeing masters. Yrs of board, staff & vol experience. Founding orgs. 14 yrs consulting AND reflection, mistakes #NPCons -2:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @gaylegifford: Reflection, an essential part of the equation. #npcons -2:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons I am starting my first project as an Acct Dir w/ @taprootfound. They just started doing HR projs. While the project essentially... -2:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @ChristinasWorld: My question - how/when to move from probono to selling services? #npcons -2:23 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


gaylegifford Seeing masters. Yrs of board, staff & vol experience. Founding orgs. 14 yrs consulting AND reflection, mistakes #npcons -2:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping think hardest part is "practice" not theory/content - opportunity to practice, share ideas, techiques invaluable, not widely avail. #npcons -2:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld My question - how/when to move from probono to selling services? #npcons -2:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor One of my most valuable resources starting out has been & will be pro bono work. #npcons -2:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb If you are practicing on pro bono clients, are you telling them you're doing so? To me that's always a slippery slope. #npcons -2:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons & believe that structured pro bono consulting holds potential for gaining exp/learning, esp for those new or considering consulting -2:22 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


JoppaThoughts The most important lesson I learned was to trust my gut -- and to encourage those I work with to trust their gut and challenge me! #NPCons -2:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @joe_brown: #npcons On topic of conferences, has anyone attended Alliance of Nonprofit Professionals conf? Is it of value? #npcons -2:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: What do you wish you knew more about re:working w/clients? What questions do you have? Lets answer now if we can! #npcons -2:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor I just learned of taprootfound! RT @joe_brown:Glad that @elainecohen brought up pro bono. I am starting to work w @taprootfound... #npcons -2:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @NancyIannone: RT @npmaven: Key benefit of CDI course: a lot of practice in safe environment (good role modeling, too). so true #NPCons -2:21 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: Love idea of "1-on-1" w/ppl you admire. What a gift if we had group of great consultants toget to practice/share #npcons -2:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


socialchngediva Love the idea of "1-on1s" w/ ppl you admire. What a gift if we had a group of great consultants together for practice/share-DITTO #npcons -2:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld @ltwhite which linkedin groups and listservs? #npcons -2:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Glad that @elainecohen brought up pro bono. Definitely a valuable source of learning. I am starting to work w @taprootfound... -2:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven RT @AlisonRapping: Love the idea of "one-on-ones" w/ ppl you admire. What a gift if we had a group of great consultants together #npcons -2:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


AlisonRapping Love the idea of "one-on-ones" w/ ppl you admire. What a gift if we had a group of great consultants together for practice/share #npcons -2:20 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ChristinasWorld RT @AlisonRapping: strong peer network great gift, also listening, committing time 4 breakthru results, leaving ivory tower @ door #npcons -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @ltwhite: Also learn from following thought leaders on Twitter, blogs, a few LinkedIn groups, listservs #NPCons -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


Dimitrious RT @AlisonRapping: strong peer network, & listening, committing time needed for breakthru results, leaving the "ivory tower" @ door. #npcons -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven Definitely! RT @ltwhite: Also learn from following thought leaders on Twitter, blogs, a few LinkedIn groups, listservs #npcons -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons On topic of conferences, has anyone attended Alliance of Nonprofit Professionals conf? Seems like it might be of value. -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


NancyIannone RT @npmaven: Key benefit of CDI course: a lot of practice in safe environment (good role modeling, too). so true #NPCons -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: strong peer network is a great gift #npcons -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


ltwhite Also learn from following thought leaders on Twitter, blogs, a few LinkedIn groups, listservs #npcons -2:19 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


npmaven Key benefit of CDI course: a lot of practice in safe environment (good role modeling, too). #npcons -2:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


niecytaylor RT @AlisonRapping: strong peer network, also listening, committing time needed for breakthru results, leaving "ivory tower" at door. #npcons -2:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


HildyGottlieb What do you wish you knew more about re:working w/clients? What questions do you have? Lets answer now if we can! #npcons -2:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


elainecohen hi all, i consult to businesses and np's . I learned from managing in both, + pro bono, I continue to learn from my clients.#NPCons -2:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2010


joe_brown #npcons Agreed. Big early influence. Required reading at firm I worked for RT @ltwhite: Reading & absorbing Peter Blochs Flawless Consulting -2:18 PM Feb 23rd, 2010