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Sparked by Collaboration: Driving Inclusive Change in Canada’s Creative Industry 🎨 Elizabeth Bunney♾️(she/her) Co-Founder and CEO of Spark Agency Group, shares how Indigenous leadership, cultural intelligence, and collaboration are reshaping marketing and communications. From authentic storytelling to meaningful partnerships, Spark is proving that inclusion is not just a trend—it’s good business. Discover how organizations can amplify Indigenous voices, build trust, and create lasting impact across Canada’s creative landscape. 🔗 Read more: Sparked by Collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gbGqh6q7 #IndigenousLeadership #InclusiveBusiness #CulturalIntelligence #IndigenousEntrepreneurs #SparkAgency #IndigenousSME

New AES blog post: New guide: Right Way Evaluation with First Nations’ communities Evaluation isn’t something done to communities - it’s something done with and for them. Community First Development’s new guide, Right Way Evaluation: Telling Our Own Stories of Change, offers a powerful framework for culturally responsive evaluation grounded in self-determination, storytelling, and community leadership. Learn how First Nations’ peoples are redefining what success looks like - and how practitioners can walk alongside them in the right way: https://lnkd.in/gqBjBBGM #evaluation #evaluationlearning #FirstNationsLeadership #SelfDetermination #TruthTelling #StrengthsBasedApproach #IndigenousEvaluation #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslanderCommunities #FirstNationsKnowledge

As ethical evaluation practitioners, government policy-makers and funders of indigenous programs, we are all seeking to lift the bar on evaluation with First Nations’ peoples.  ✅ We know this is important to get right because effective monitoring and evaluation supports learning, accountability and positive outcomes. ⚠️  Mainstream top-down measurement approaches often miss what's most important – the cultural and historical context of people and place  🏞️👣🪃☀️ This new guide from Community First Development called 👉  Right Way Evaluation can help us in our work to lift the bar here in Australia. 📌 In Right Way Evaluation, First Peoples and communities define what success means….it enables truth-telling and healing, and honours First Nations’ ways and self-determination 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤 In practice, this means: 👣 Community-led from day one: Communities define what success looks like, what project indicators matter, and how information is gathered and shared. 👣 Respect for culture: It honours local knowledge, storytelling traditions, and ways of working. 👣 Data is owned and controlled by mob: Communities own their data. Full stop. They decide who sees it, how it's used, and where it goes. 👣 Strengths-focused: Instead of focusing on what's "wrong" in the community, the evaluation focuses on resilience, leadership, culture, and connection. 👣 Genuine relationships first: Evaluators prioritise developing genuine relationships with community, and do not just collect data and leave. Measuring impact the right way can help us tell the full story, draw powerful conclusions together– for more effective evaluation that addresses the whole-of-system problems.

100% "It's a powerful contradiction: those most excluded still envision themselves leading. These insights underscore the urgent need to understand–and dismantle–the systemic barriers shaping nonprofit leadership today."

🏛️ Launching in 2026: SSF UK Public Sector Network We are excited to introduce a brand new addition to our SSF UK community, the Public Sector Network, launching in 2026 to sit alongside our other 6 practitioner networks. This new network is designed to bring together leaders and practitioners from across our public sector member organisations to explore the unique challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of public service delivery. In a time where transformation is essential, not optional, this network will provide a space to: 🔍 Discuss how public sector organisations are evolving their operating models 💡 Learn how regenerative strategies can be embedded into shared services 🤝 Connect with peers to share insight, experience, and practical solutions 🌱 Explore how purpose-driven leadership can drive impact across communities Members will take away: ➡️ Fresh thinking on how to build sustainable, future-ready services ➡️ Real-world examples of innovation in action ➡️ Tools to support community engagement, resilience, and regeneration ➡️ A stronger network of peers committed to shaping the future of public sector operations This is more than a network, it’s a movement toward renewal, relevance, and responsibility in public sector shared services. We look forward to welcoming our members into this new space for collaboration, learning, and leadership. #PublicSectorNetwork #Networking #FutureReady #SharedServices #KnowledgeShare #Connect #Learn #Evolve #SSForumUK

The strongest organisations in WA are led by people who listen first. Leaders who elevate local voices, especially volunteers and community partners, create buy-in that outlasts any single funding cycle. For funders and stakeholders, this kind of leadership signals one thing: your investment will have roots in the community, not just branches in the budget.

"They’re building climate-ready infrastructure, using AI to streamline planning processes and unlock housing supply, and finding new ways to tackle the rapid spread of disinformation". Perhaps one of the first things MAV could do is to unpack the deep contradictions in that one statement.

In our work, whether in humanitarian action, community development, or organizational leadership, we often talk about impact. But impact doesn’t just come from programs and strategies. It comes from people. From how we listen, include, and create space for every voice.✨ Reading through this guide reminded me that accountability and participation are not checkboxes, they’re the foundation of trust. When communities are part of shaping the solutions that affect their lives, the outcomes are more sustainable, meaningful, and human. Some of the key reflections that stood out to me: 🔹 Leadership is about partnership, not control. 🔹 Listening is as powerful as acting. 🔹 Transparency builds dignity as much as it builds results. If you’re working in humanitarian or development spaces, this guide offers a fresh reminder: the heart of our work is people, and the best leadership is grounded in empathy and accountability. 📖 Here’s the guide below Because at the end of the day, true leadership is about walking alongside, not ahead. #Leadership #HumanitarianAction #Accountability #CommunityEngagement #Participation #Trust #Empathy #InclusiveLeadership #Sustainability #Humanity

💭 Have you ever stopped to think about what truly makes neighborhoods thrive? It’s not just the coffee shops or parks—it’s the foundation built through strong economic development. This is what creates the places we love, where we want to stay, and where we want to see our kids grow. Here’s the thing: - Thriving neighborhoods don’t happen by accident. - They come from intentional efforts to boost local economies. - Yet, many people overlook how simple contributions and awareness can make a difference. Our mission should be to make all neighborhoods flourish—not just a few. Because when communities thrive, everyone benefits. What do you think is the key to ensuring more neighborhoods grow sustainably? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #ThrivingNeighborhoods #Leadership #SustainableGrowth #BusinessInsights