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Mentoring as part of larger strategy: Comment on P/PV brief
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel Bassill Apr 3, 2012.

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Ideas Workshop Presenters can use to draw participants to their conference workshop

We have a great slate of workshops for the next Tutor/Mentor Conference. Now we need to attract participants so 10-20 people attend each workshop.I've been trying to coach presenters to use their social media, blogs, email to reach out to people they know, as this graphic suggests.Here's an idea I'm going to share in an email today. Create a message (based on your workshop topic) that says: If you're a xxxx (communicator, etc) at a Chicago area NonProfit, come to my workshop at the June 7…See More

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Daniel Bassill commented on ProjectEDUCATE's group Africa Tutor Mentor Connection

"If you're in Ghana you might find funding or collaboration from the Sabre Trust at http://www.sabretrust.org/"

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Daniel Bassill commented on Daniel Bassill's page Working with Youth at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry in the group Chicago - Korea T/MC

"This article describes a new mentoring initiative at the Shedd Acquarium, which was proposed by a group of Chicago area teens."

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Daniel Bassill commented on Daniel Bassill's group Social Network Analysis Project with Tutor/Mentor Connection

"This shows the value of networks and potential of creating a network of people and organizations who work to help young people move from birth to work with the help of extra adults and various types of organizations. Finding volunteers,…"

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"I've posted a number of articles regarding network building and network analysis at http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/sna If you can find help from universities in Europe, the US, and/or Africa you can begin to map your network, and…"

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"Thanks for sharing. Looks like you're building your network! Congratulations."

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Byeonghui Kim and Daniel Bassill are now friends

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Daniel Bassill replied to Daniel Bassill's discussion Next Tutor/Mentor Conference is June 7, 2013 in Chicago in the group Tutor/Mentor Conference Planning Committee

"This is the agenda for the June 7 Tutor/Mentor Conference at the Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, Il. 8:45am-9:30am Welcome & Network Building Event: Daniel F. Bassill, Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC and Jordan Hesterman,…"

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Hometown:: Chicago

About Me:: I've led a volunteer-based tutor/mentor program for more than 30 years. I created the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC in 2011 to share ideas, innovate and help tutor/mentor programs grow in Chicago and other cities. I use my blog and the http://www.tutormentorexchange.net web site to share what I and others know so that more and better tutor/mentor programs can grow in Chicago and other major cities.

Website:: http://www.tutormentorexchange.net

What do you hope to learn, or share, on this forum?: My goal is to inspire members to use the ideas we share in their own daily actions so that we increase the reach and frequency of messages that mobilize volunteers and donors to support volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs in Chicago and other cities where there are high concentrations of poverty.

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Community Wealth-Building, Anchor Institutions, Tutor/Mentor Programs

In every high poverty neighborhood there are one or two anchor institutions, like a hospital, university, bank, etc. that could provide leadership and strategic support to strategies that support the growth of youth mentoring programs.

If those same institutions also focus on community…

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Posted on April 27, 2013 at 11:43am

If we agree on importance of non-school programs reaching youth in high poverty areas

Posted on December 17, 2012 at 9:11am

If we agree that connecting a youth and adult mentor is a good idea....

I created this graphic last week to illustrate the progression of thinking that I've followed for the past 20 years.

I know from my own experiences and those of others, and from much reading, that connecting youth with caring adults can have a positive impact.

I also know that…

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Posted on November 24, 2012 at 11:34am

Recruiting Talent

Here's a presentation you all might share to recruit talent to help your own organizations.…

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Posted on September 28, 2012 at 2:54pm — 1 Comment

Effective story telling - volunteers needed

I just read this article on the Stanford Social Innovation review and I'm guilty of leading with problem statements and scaring off people who might want to help.

However, teaching old dogs new tricks is something that's hard to do, as is breaking long-term habits.

Thus, my solution is to recruit volunteers who might help shape the messages in ways that don't…

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Posted on September 15, 2012 at 12:14pm

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At 4:01pm on December 18, 2012, Beth said…: http://acircleoffriendsoregon.com/... thank you for your reply.

At 9:32am on November 3, 2012, Patricia Denson said…: Thank you Daniel for approving our organization we are on the move to better educate our youth. I do have a question do you know how we can utilize K12 online training this will help our youth receive a diploma instead of a GED. also help the youth get online without having to pay the tuition. I know it is though a CPS but we are located in the South Suburbs. We do have some space at a college that is located in Chicago, will that help? but we need it for the Youth in the South Suburbs

At 5:48pm on October 16, 2012, nour_eddine laouni said…: Hi Daniel ,

Yes , its through webheads that I learnt about this community of experts

Regards to all

nour

At 12:02pm on September 19, 2012, Ed Kallery said…: Thanks Daniel. I'm amazed at the wealth of information you've put out. Your work and your generosity in providing all this know-how reflects your heart and commitment to help others. Awesome!

At 12:07am on August 31, 2012, Peter Hulley said…: Thank you, Daniel. I am interested in seeing the activity on your site here. Peter

At 1:34pm on March 26, 2012, Hora Hedayati said…: "Thank you, Dan, for creating and maintaining such an environment! I would appreciate it if you could let me know how I can help in here."

At 7:56am on January 30, 2012, Marisa Bergamin said…: many thank to you for add me to Tutor/Mentor Connection. I start to have a look to the web site.... very interesting

At 7:13pm on January 9, 2012, Bert-Ola Bergstrand said…: Yes that would be great Daniel!! Nice speaking today!! Lets grow some action using the the networks out there!!! Best, Bert-Ola

At 5:59am on January 4, 2012, Bert-Ola Bergstrand said…: 8 am should be fine your time!! Best, Bert-Ola

At 4:03pm on January 3, 2012, Bert-Ola Bergstrand said…: Hi Daniel! I am now on my way from north Sweden down to Gothenburg. 13 hours on train!! Lets have a test next week so we can prepare for the Jelly Week! (Lets make this first "event call" easy!! Telling the story basically!

My best, Bert-Ola