JForTheMoney Thanks! RT @HildyGottlieb Thank @Dimitrious for what will be the insane task of assembling the transcript! :-) #npcons -2:35 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb: Interested in future #NPCons chats? Info is here http://www.npcons.net/ #NPCons -2:35 PM May 25th, 2010


 califgirl232 RT @socialchngediva: Join me tomorrow to talk women's leadership in nonprofits: http://ow.ly/1PvFn- DM me for call details. #nonprofit #npcons #socent -2:34 PM May 25th, 2010


 LogosNoesis Your comments on transparency and authenticity reminded me of a blog on honesty I wrote yesterday (http://bit.ly/cSTAb2) #npcons -2:34 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Interested in future #NPCons chats? Info is here http://www.npcons.net/ -2:33 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone Wonderful discussion on transparency among consultants for Community Benefit Organizations. Transcript will be posted if you missed #NPCons -2:33 PM May 25th, 2010


 philosopher20 loved the chat on transparency for npo consultants #npcons; some of the most authentic convos i've seen (via @adincmiller) -2:31 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra @HildyGottlieb @Dimitrious Was it the most # of tweets yet in a #NPCons chat? -2:30 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra Forgot to thank the amazing @AlisonRapping for facilitating as well. You added so much. #npcons -2:30 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @LogosNoesis Yes, usually 3rd or 4th depending on Hildy's schedule. It is posted at the #NPCons site #NPCons -2:29 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi RT @Dimitrious: @Meira_Davi @NancyIannone @npmaven Thanks guys. Will let you know when this is posted. #npcons | Thx again. We shld pay u! -2:29 PM May 25th, 2010


 LogosNoesis is it usually on Tuesdays? #npcons -2:29 PM May 25th, 2010


 sarahpercoulis RT @visionspun: As a consultant, transparency for me also means being an individual, a human being like the rest. #npcons -2:29 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @LogosNoesis Watch for next month's discussion. You would be a great addition! #NPCons -2:28 PM May 25th, 2010


 LogosNoesis I was sorry to miss the chat. Was not aware of it until now. . . . #npcons -2:27 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @ehon Sorry to have missed your partic in the chat. Next time, add the hashtag #NPCons and they will show up in the chat stream. -2:24 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @rosettathurman Glad you could make some time to join us! #NPCons -2:24 PM May 25th, 2010


 Dimitrious @Meira_Davi @NancyIannone @npmaven Thanks guys. Will let you know when this is posted. #npcons -2:24 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan RT @adincmiller: Direct link: http://bit.ly/9durr2 RT @HildyGottlieb: Reminder that @joe_brown keeps list of #NPCons partic. #npcons -2:24 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi RT @npmaven: Yes, he certainly does. RT @NancyIannone: Thank you @Dimitrious - you rock! #NPCons | Agreed! -2:23 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan Thx 2 @NancyIannone @AlisonRapping for helping to facilitate this chat, & @Dimitrious for the transcript!. #npcons -2:23 PM May 25th, 2010


 PhilanthropyInk Absolutely!! RT @NolandHoshino: What I learned today? Fire you clients if they are not honest with you #NPcons -2:23 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman Thanks @HildyGottlieb @NancyIannone @AlisonRapping for bringing some inspiring professional development to my crazy consultant day #npcons -2:23 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @Meira_Davi Nice to meet you too - looking forward to seeing you on future chats #NPCons -2:22 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Yes, he certainly does. RT @NancyIannone: Thank you @Dimitrious - you rock! #NPCons -2:22 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi @NancyIannone Nice to meet you on the chat today! #npcons -2:22 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi @AlisonRapping Thanks Alison for helping to direct this #NPCons chat. My first. It was fun. -2:21 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan Thx2u RT @HildyGottlieb: Unbelievable it's been 1hr. Please keep going if uhave time - this is clearly a gr8 topic. Thx @mattnathan! #npcons -2:21 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone Thank you @Dimitrious - you rock! #NPCons -2:21 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb And thank @Dimitrious for what will be the insane task of assembling the transcript! :-) #npcons -2:20 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @adincmiller Thanks for the link! #npcons -2:20 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @alexandrapeters Aw shucks - it was great chatting with you today! #NPCons -2:20 PM May 25th, 2010


 Dimitrious @alexandrapeters RT @HildyGottlieb: To continue this conversation, just add comments to the post here http://is.gd/cp2nG =afterparty #npcons -2:20 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Please thank @NancyIannone and @AlisonRapping for helping to facilitate this chat. #npcons -2:20 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters @NancyIannone And you see? Here you are... #npcons -2:19 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller Direct link: http://bit.ly/9durr2 RT @HildyGottlieb: Reminder that @joe_brown keeps list of #NPCons partic. at his Twitter profile. #npcons -2:19 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters @Dimitrious Getting dressed for the party and staying after to wash up - the best part. Right? #npcons -2:18 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi RT @mattnathan: Key takeaway for me: 2 do the real work we need more of each other's full perspectives - minds/hearts/selves. #npcons | yes! -2:18 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan Thx Hildy & all RT @HildyGottlieb: You guys rock. Such a rich discussion! Transcript will be at http://www.npcons.net/ soon #npcons -2:17 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @alexandrapeters It's kind of like watching the credits of movie because there might still be something good at the end! #NPCons -2:17 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets I'm going for wine (east coast) RT @HildyGottlieb: Think I'll need a nap after facilitating this month's chat on Transparency! :-) #npcons -2:17 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @mattnathan: Key takeaway for me: 2 do the real work we need more of each others full perspectives - minds/hearts/selves. #npcons -2:17 PM May 25th, 2010


 Dimitrious @alexandrapeters Then you have to help with doing the dishes. ;-) #npcons -2:17 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb To continue this conversation, just add comments to the post here http://is.gd/cp2nG #npcons -2:17 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan Love it. RT @deatweets: Thanks, ya'll. Happy transparent Tuesday! #npcons -2:16 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters Feel like the person who is hanging around at the end of a party hoping it won't end. Way fun party! #npcons -2:16 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi RT @charityestrella: RT @JForTheMoney: I google clients; I expect clients will google me. Got to ask: "Who am I on-line." #NPCons | Great pt -2:16 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @mattnathan: Key takeaway for me: 2 do the real work we need more of each others full perspectives - minds/hearts/selves. #NPCons -2:16 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan Key takeaway for me: 2 do the real work we need more of each other's full perspectives - minds/hearts/selves. #npcons -2:16 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Think I'll need a nap after facilitating this month's #NPCons chat on Transparency! :-) #npcons -2:16 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra I follow this list. RT @HildyGottlieb: Reminder that @joe_brown keeps a list of #NPCons partic. at his Twitter profile. #npcons -2:15 PM May 25th, 2010


 ChristinasWorld #npcons so sorry to miss most of this chat! had a recent experience w/transparency worth sharing. Watch 4 tweets to a blog post about it! -2:15 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb: Reminder that @joe_brown keeps a list of #NPCons partic. at his Twitter profile. Follow them all! #NPCons -2:15 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella Ditto, ditto, ditto!! RT @NolandHoshino: Great convo. Thanks! I just added 10+ amazing people to my following list #NPCons -2:14 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Reminder that @joe_brown keeps a list of #NPCons partic. at his Twitter profile. Follow them all! #npcons -2:14 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella #npcons - of interest...how my org's transparent FB presence fosters authentic connections btwn donor & beneficiary: http://ht.ly/1POyp -2:13 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney Back at ya! @Meira_Davi Wow, I found some great new ppl to follow on #npcons chat today. Thanks -2:13 PM May 25th, 2010


 TACS_NPower @askdebra Agree on the short convo. Was very interesting #npcons -2:13 PM May 25th, 2010


 NolandHoshino And it was great to connect with old friends again Thanks for your contribution #NPcons -2:13 PM May 25th, 2010


 HollandNightOut RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @alexandrapeters What I learned today: Fear gets in the way of transparency, but hold true to who you are and what you believe. #npcons -2:13 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney Thanks to the brilliant #NPCons -- heck, I'd hire ya! -2:12 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb So glad you were here! RT @NolandHoshino: Great convo. Thanks! I just added 10+ amazing people to my following list #npcons -2:12 PM May 25th, 2010


 BonnieKoenig That's a good one @deatweets #TransparentTuesday #NPCOns -2:12 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @deatweets: Thanks, yall. Happy transparent Tuesday! (You too Laura) #NPCons -2:11 PM May 25th, 2010


 NolandHoshino Great convo. Thanks! I just added 10+ amazing people to my following list #NPCons -2:11 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi Wow, I found some great new ppl to follow on #npcons chat today. Thanks. -2:11 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Thanks, ya'll. Happy transparent Tuesday! #npcons -2:11 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman That's what Twitter's for! RT @askdebra: Can't believe I haven't connected more with @deatweets @rosettathurman @npmaven #npcons -2:11 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @ChristinasWorld I love when you remember! :-) #npcons -2:10 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller Thanks 4 a great chat! RT @HildyGottlieb: You guys rock. Such a rich discussion! Transcript will be at http://www.npcons.net/ soon #npcons -2:10 PM May 25th, 2010


 socialchngediva Join me tomorrow to talk women's leadership in nonprofits: http://ow.ly/1PvFn- DM me for call details. #nonprofit #npcons #socent -2:10 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Me2Me2! RT @askdebra: Cant believe I haven't connected more with @deatweets @rosettathurman @npmaven - such respect for them. #npcons -2:09 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Feel the same! RT @askdebra: Can't believe I haven't connected more with @deatweets @rosettathurman @npmaven - such respect 4 them. #npcons -2:09 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra RT @NolandHoshino: What I learned today? Fire you clients if they are not honest with you #NPcons -2:09 PM May 25th, 2010


 ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @alexandrapeters What I learned today: Fear gets in the way of transparency, but hold true to who you are and what you believe. #npcons -2:09 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra Can't believe I haven't connected more with @deatweets @rosettathurman @npmaven - such respect for them. Thanks for contrib to #npcons -2:09 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb You guys rock. Such a rich discussion! Transcript will be at http://www.npcons.net/ as soon as @dimitrious can assemble it all! :-) #npcons -2:08 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan @samuelisaac I associate youth w open eyes re current reality, creative thinking & action that's more future-some. #npcons -2:08 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman Awesome RT @askdebra: Key takeaway for clients is that transparency opens doors. Humanity opens doors. (And I'll try to model it.) #npcons -2:08 PM May 25th, 2010


 ChristinasWorld @HildyGottlieb Q6: Any key learnings from today’s chat? - remember to put it in my calendar! #npcons -2:08 PM May 25th, 2010


 NolandHoshino What I learned today? Fire you clients if they are not honest with you #NPcons -2:08 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman Good ? - both I think RT @askdebra Can fearless open communication, 2-way respect be fostered thru transparency, or is it a result? #npcons -2:08 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters You have 2 B impressed that transparency wd B a topic of such soul searching. This conversation is by its very nature transparent. #npcons -2:07 PM May 25th, 2010


 lisarosestarner RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @alexandrapeters What I learned today: Fear gets in the way of transparency, but hold true to who you are and what you believe. #npcons -2:07 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Still wkg on that one! RT @Dimitrious: RT @npmaven: Vulnerability often tough 4 comm/business leaders. How does one overcome that? #npcons -2:07 PM May 25th, 2010


 lisarosestarner RT @npmaven: Beautiful. RT @NancyIannone: My key takeaway is the passion for modeling authenticity on our work even when conversations are tough #npcons -2:07 PM May 25th, 2010


 seattledrury I'll take it away, too! @NancyIannone: key takeaway is passion for modeling authenticity in our work even when tough... #NPCons -2:07 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Love it. RT @askdebra: Key takeaway for clients is that transparency opens doors. Humanity opens doors. (And Ill try to model it.) #npcons -2:07 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @askdebra: Key takeaway for clients is that transparency opens doors. Humanity opens doors. (And Ill try to model it.) #NPCons -2:07 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal Thanks for the great convo! #NPCons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney Yup. Yup. Yup. @deatweets Key takeaway for me: Ensure that transparency is a positive, not lack of a negative. No ick here, baby. #npcons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 lisarosestarner RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @npmaven: Vulnerability often tough for community/business leaders. A personal factor potentially at play in resistance. #npcons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal Can't top Garrison Keillor's quote: Be well, do good work, and keep in touch. #NPCons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra Key takeaway for clients is that transparency opens doors. Humanity opens doors. (And I'll try to model it.) #npcons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Yes! RT @deatweets: Key takeaway for me: Ensure that transparency is a positive, not lack of a negative. No ick here, baby. #npcons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @deatweets: Key takeaway for me: Ensure that transparency is a positive, not lack of a negative. No ick here, baby. #NPCons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 Dimitrious RT @npmaven: Vulnerability often tough for community/business leaders. How does one overcome that? #npcons -2:06 PM May 25th, 2010


 NolandHoshino @HildyGottlieb A5: The best way to get ideas analyzed & criticized is to bring them out in the open. Thank You #NPCons -2:05 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi Some NPOs need to learn how to treat communications w/ respect and professionalism (not loose talking). Diff than transp. #npcons -2:05 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @alexandrapeters What I learned today: Fear gets in the way of transparency, but hold true to who you are and what you believe. #npcons -2:05 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Key takeaway for me: Ensure that transparency is a positive, not lack of a negative. No ick here, baby. #npcons -2:05 PM May 25th, 2010


 ansinanser RT @AlisonRapping: Interesting on Transpar, "Why is it so hard to reviel our mistakes. my mistakes, failures have often been my greatest gifts as con. #npcons -2:05 PM May 25th, 2010


 ansinanser RT @BonnieKoenig: RT @NancyIannone Key takeaway is the passion for modeling authenticity in our work even when the conversations are tough #NPCOns -2:05 PM May 25th, 2010


 ehon @charityestrella Yes! :) To think that a month ago, we don't even know each other's existence! Missing you & @worldlyjohn for sure. #npcons -2:05 PM May 25th, 2010


 ChristinasWorld @Nancylannone any other words for "not icky"? - relaxed, open #NPCons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal RT @NancyIannone Key takeaway is the passion for modeling authenticity in our work even when the conversations are tough #NPCons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb GREAT Question: RT @askdebra Is fearless open communication & 2-way respect fostered thru transparency, or is it a result? #npcons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping My key takeaway is "WOW, what an amazing community." I am always inspired. Thank you!! #npcons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 BonnieKoenig RT @NancyIannone Key takeaway is the passion for modeling authenticity in our work even when the conversations are tough #NPCOns -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller Brilliant! RT @JForTheMoney: New Marketing Tagline: "Ick-free since 2003!" #npcons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters Fear gets in the way of transparency, but hold true to who you are and what you believe. That's what I learned today. Great group! #npcons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Yes! RT @askdebra: And energizing. And community. RT @deatweets: Door-opening, mind-opening, heart-opening sharing. #npcons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Beautiful. RT @NancyIannone: My key takeaway is the passion for modeling authenticity on our work even when conversations are tough #npcons -2:04 PM May 25th, 2010


 ehon @askdebra Yes! It was great seeing you talk on the ustream show - so energetic, passionate and inspiring! @meshugavi #npcons -2:03 PM May 25th, 2010


 seattledrury Have y'all discussed ethics-tensions btw over vs under transparency? #npcons -2:03 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping Interesting on Transpar, "Why is it so hard to reviel our mistakes. my mistakes, failures have often been my greatest gifts as con. #npcons -2:03 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney New Marketing Tagline: "Ick-free since 2003!" #NPCons -2:03 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @npmaven: Vulnerability often tough for community/business leaders. A personal factor potentially at play in resistance. #npcons -2:03 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @AlisonRapping: Passion, innovation, creativity, compassion, listening =values that show up. #npcons -2:03 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone My key takeaway is the passion for modeling authenticity on our work even when the conversations are tough #NPCons -2:03 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller strong role for servant leadership: http://bit.ly/11aTS RT @HildyGottlieb: Q6: Any key learnings from today’s chat? #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @askdebra: And energizing. And community. RT @deatweets: Door-opening, mind-opening, heart-opening sharing. #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra .@rosettathurman Can fearless open communication and 2-way respect be fostered through transparency, or is it a result? #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: Passion, innovation, creativity, compassion, listening =values that show up. #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 samuelisaac RT @NancyIannone: RT @npmaven: Two words resonating for me right now: "modeling" and "authenticity." (Both recurrent themes today) #NPCons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Vulnerability often tough for community/business leaders. A personal factor potentially at play in resistance. #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella Love. RT @npmaven: Two words resonating for me right now: "modeling" and "authenticity." #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey .@HildyGottlieb I have more work to do to educate folks what marketing is and isnt. Ick-free:) #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @mattnathan You can see why we only do this once a month! :-) #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping Passion, innovation, creativity, compassion, listening =values that show up. And, love those ppl who hold be accountable. #npcons -2:02 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra And energizing. And community. RT @deatweets: Door-opening, mind-opening, heart-opening sharing. #npcons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney "Not Icky" = ED tells org's Board that I rocked that. #NPCons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @npmaven: Two words resonating for me right now: "modeling" and "authenticity." #npcons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra Great point @ChristinasWorld of fear of ppl seeing mistakes if transparent. That's also humanity, too. But hard to reveal. #npcons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 visionspun Must run. It's been great. Good tweeting with y'all. Excellent food for thought. =) #npcons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman Fearless open communication & respect from both sides RT @HildyGottlieb @deatweets What does "not icky" feel like in a positive way? #npcons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven @ChristinasWorld, very real consequences there. Their fear not w/o merit, in many cases. Losses can be tangible, real. #npcons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 seattledrury Right back atcha @askdebra: And he's transparent :) RT @seattledrury: I'm joining #npcons late because a client's needs took precedence. -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets RT @MarkRiffey: Not icky = "Grandma, this is what I did today" #npcons -2:01 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @alexandrapeters: Ooh, I hate for this to end... #NPCons -2:00 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Q6: Any key learnings from today’s chat? What stood out for you? #npcons -2:00 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney $Meira_Davi RT @HildyGottlieb: @rosettathurman @deatweets What does "not icky" feel like in a positive way? #npcons MONEY for org's MISSION! -2:00 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller a strong sense of possibilities RT @HildyGottlieb: @rosettathurman @deatweets What does "not icky" feel like in a positive way? #npcons -2:00 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Door-opening, mind-opening, heart-opening sharing. #npcons -2:00 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone So we have clean, strong, elated, peaceful, don't mind who overhears, jazzed - any other words for "not icky" #NPCons -2:00 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Unbelievable that it has been an hour. Please keep going if you have time - this is clearly a great topic. Thanks @mattnathan! #npcons -2:00 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey Not icky = "Grandma, this is what I did today" #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra Personal transparency relies on feeling personal comfort and safety in the community. We have to feel "safe" to reveal. Relate to #npcons? -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping RT @npmaven: Two words resonating for me right now: "modeling" and "authenticity." #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters Ooh, I hate for this to end... #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella @askdebra your clients should reveal as much as they can! We've made new partnerships w/other CHD groups BECAUSE we shared a failure #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 ChristinasWorld #npcons Q5: what's scary about transparency? NPs do really hard work & often make mistakes. Fear that mistakes known might mean less support -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Yes! RT @fundraising_gal: I agree, how else do you qualify the good w/o understanding the bad? @npmaven @deatweet #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 BCollado RT @rosettathurman: How I know I'm being fully transparent & authentic is if I never feel "icky" when I'm facilitating, negotiating, etc. SO unacademic #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan @HildyGottlieb Can't imagine facilitating this -- later wd love 2 know what tool(s) you use to supplement your obvious skill. #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey @HildyGottlieb Not icky = dont mind who overhears. #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Exactly. RT @HildyGottlieb: Yes and yes! :-) RT @alexandrapeters "Clean" "Strong" "Sure" Sometimes even "Elated" #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Breathing, calm, peaceful, reflective. #npcons -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi RT @HildyGottlieb: @rosettathurman @deatweets What does "not icky" feel like in a positive way? #npcons "Jazzed" -1:59 PM May 25th, 2010


 seattledrury RT @askdebra: And he's transparent :) RT @seattledrury: I'm joining #npcons late because a client's needs took precedence. -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman I love those words! RT @npmaven: Two words resonating for me right now: "modeling" and "authenticity." #npcons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @npmaven: Two words resonating for me right now: "modeling" and "authenticity." (Both recurrent themes today) #NPCons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal I agree, how else do you qualify the good without understanding the bad? @npmaven @deatweet #NPCons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Yes and yes! :-) RT @alexandrapeters "Clean" "Strong" "Sure" Sometimes even "Elated" #npcons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping Professionally & Personally 4 me is tied in2 1, when thinking abt how I show up ask, "how wld l feel if ths was on front pp of NYT?" #npcons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Yep. I like my transparency barometer to be in the positive. #npcons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney I like to laugh until I cough. I try not to cough in client's coffee. #NPCons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller no, intuition plays a role RT @deatweets: Is it bad that we decide what transparency feels like based on NOT feeling some way? #npcons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @askdebra What would your key take away for clients be? #NPCons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Two words resonating for me right now: "modeling" and "authenticity." #npcons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 NolandHoshino RT @mattnathan We're afraid of our own shadows. Hey, they're attached 2 us whenever we've got sunlight & feet on the ground! #npcons -1:58 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @rosettathurman @deatweets What does "not icky" feel like in a positive way? #npcons -1:57 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Yes. My joy is transparent! RT @visionspun: If someones laughing, red in the face, jumping for joy... #npcons -1:57 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters @deatweets Maybe not "bad", but wd it be better to describe the feeling as "Clean"? Strong"? "Sure"? Sometimes even "Elated"? #npcons -1:57 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven can't ignore the 'icky,' though. Valuable info. #npcons -1:57 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Part, not all of it. RT @deatweets: Is it bad that we decide what transp. feels like based on NOT feeling some way, like "icky"? #npcons -1:57 PM May 25th, 2010


 Dimitrious RT @NancyIannone: The benefits of transparency and authenticity seem to strongly outweigh the potential fears or risks #npcons -1:57 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney Me too *smooch* @askdebra .. clients ask you "how much should I reveal" on social media? Now I have more phrases to explain it. Thx #npcons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @visionspun: If someones laughing, red in the face, jumping for joy or throwing their fists, they are being their authentic self. #npcons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 visionspun We cannot demand what transparency looks like for someone other than ourselves. #npcons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone The benefits of transparency and authenticity seem to strongly outweigh the potential fears or risks #NPCons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan We're afraid of our own shadows. Hey, they're attached 2 us whenever we've got sunlight & feet on the ground! #npcons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 visionspun If someone's laughing, red in the face, jumping for joy or throwing their fists, they are being their authentic self. #NPCons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @deatweets: Is it bad that we decide what transparency feels like based on NOT feeling some way, like "icky"? #npcons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra And he's transparent :) RT @seattledrury: I'm joining #npcons late because a client's needs took precedence. -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Q5: If upside is so positive, what are we afraid of re: being that transparent? What’s the worst that could happen? #NPCons -1:56 PM May 25th, 2010


 BMusick Signing off - Aloha and mahalo to everyone for the energy! #npcons -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal Or starting their own NPOs. @AlisonRapping @Mizinfo: GenY already doing it in biz, nonprofit next! http://mbaoath.org/ #NPCons -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets I love transparency separate from the gut check, too! #npcons -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 BonnieKoenig It can be part of modeling the process - organizations can have 'gut feelings' too that something doesn't quite fit... #NPCOns -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Is it bad that we decide what transparency feels like based on NOT feeling some way, like "icky"? #npcons -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 samuelisaac RT @HildyGottlieb: Q4: What are we afraid of? #npcons << I connect age to experience to credibility, and I lack age... -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @npmaven: I see encouraging clients to find/value/articulate/expand THEIR authenticity part of our job. #npcons -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra Don't you often have clients ask you "how much should I reveal" on social media? Now I have more phrases to use to explain it. Thx #npcons -1:55 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal I feel genuinely transparent when I can see ideas come to light, then fruition with clients. So rewarding. #NPCons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping Q: worst thing, anger at wht U say affecting yr reputation; ppl have investment in "ways of doing things' dont always wnt challenge. #npcons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 ChristinasWorld RT @HildyGottlieb: Q5: If upside is so positive, what are we afraid of re: being that transparent? What’s the worst that could happen? #npcons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 Mizinfo GenY already doing it in biz, nonprofit next! http://mbaoath.org/ RT @AlisonRapping: new generation going call us out on values? #npcons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella There are so many fabulous ideas being thrown about by so many fabulous people it's impossible to keep up!! #npcons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman Me too RT @JForTheMoney: I am who I am on line. I can't have a 'professional' persona that's different from my personal one. #NPCons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney Ask oneself: How is the ED going to describe my work to the Board of Directors. #NPCons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller important role for us too RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @AlisonRapping: new gen. of leaders will call us out on values, transpar, & culture. #npcons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven Yes, it is! RT @HildyGottlieb: @rosettathurman Academic doesnt always do the job - feeling "icky" is always reliable though! :-) #npcons -1:54 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella @ehon hello my friend!! love running into you on various chats...visited @worldlyjohn last week in NY and we spoke fondly of you :) #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey The icky thing makes it easy. Too many battle through it:( #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi One problem in some NPOs is gossip. Familiarity breeds contempt. Model how to be transparent w/out being familiar. #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 InvisibleWork RT @askdebra: FWIW: One thing I often say/think is that if your insides and outsides don't match, I have trouble relating to you. #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra @rosettathurman What a great way to think about it. Never feel icky facilitating, best to be transparent. #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 BMusick RT @rosettathurman: How I know Im being fully transparent & authentic is if I never feel "icky" #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @rosettathurman Academic doesn't always do the job - feeling "icky" is always reliable though! :-) #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven RT @HildyGottlieb: I see encouraging them to find/value/articulate/expand THEIR authenticity part of our job. #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 seattledrury I'm joining #npcons late because a client's needs took precedence. Sorry only to arrive now. -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman Yes RT @askdebra I think we model transparency we'd like 2 see from clients. It's a process 2 become transparent & we can share that #npcons -1:53 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping: This new generation of leaders will call us out on values, transpar, and culture. Looking forward to it. #npcons -1:52 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney Q4: The worst is trying to keep working on something that doesn't work. Wastes time, mine & client's #NPCons -1:52 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman How I know I'm being fully transparent & authentic is if I never feel "icky" when I'm facilitating, negotiating, etc. SO unacademic #npcons -1:52 PM May 25th, 2010


 Dimitrious RT @ChristinasWorld: oh gosh - how much did I miss? - Lots, but no worries. I hope to have this up at www.npcons.net asap. #npcons -1:52 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping I am inspired by everyone on this chat, so engaging, interesting and thoughtful! #npcons -1:52 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Interesting tone changes: We share our own authentic selves. We demand transp accntblty from orgs. It's scary for them, too! #npcons -1:52 PM May 25th, 2010


 neddotcom "Markets are conversations" < 1999 from my twisted pal Chris Locke & in the great book http://www.cluetrain.com/ #npcons #socent -1:52 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra I think we model the transparency we'd like to see from our clients. It's a process to become transparent and we can share that #npcons -1:51 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey @AlisonRapping values <> politics. Tho that is hard to sell these days, to some. #npcons -1:51 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping Do think this new generation of leaders is going to call us out on values, transpar, and culture. Looking forward to it. #npcons -1:51 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters @AlisonRapping Agree about politics. Could not work with people who I believe are doing harm in the world. #npcons -1:51 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal It was an org. one, related to staff and finances - my relationship was with the board. Still dicey. #NPCons -1:51 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller Reputation damage RT @HildyGottlieb: Q4: What are we afraid of re: being that transparent? What’s the worst that could happen? #npcons -1:51 PM May 25th, 2010


 neddotcom "Market are conversations" < 1999 from my twisted pal Chris Locke & in the great book http://www.cluetrain.com/ #npcons #socent -1:51 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella @JForTheMoney I agree here...my personal voice is no different than my professional voice, it's just slightly more expanded :) #npcons -1:50 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman So hard to measure w/o talking about feelings & "gut"...but (cont) RT @HildyGottlieb How do you measure that authenticity? #npcons -1:50 PM May 25th, 2010


 deatweets Wearing your heart and head on the outside of your sleeve holding your hand is a good thing! #npcons -1:50 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra @ehon Hiya again. Nice to see you here, after meeting you via @meshugavi's ustream show. #npcons -1:50 PM May 25th, 2010


 NolandHoshino Amen! RT @askdebra One thing I often say/think is that if your insides and outsides don't match, I have trouble relating to you. #npcons -1:50 PM May 25th, 2010


 visionspun For the win!! RT @JForTheMoney: ...I am who I am on line. I can't have 'professional' persona that's different from my personal one. #NPCons -1:50 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney Huzzah! @askdebra FWIW: One thing I often say/think is that if your insides & outsides don't match, I have trouble relating to you. #npcons -1:50 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Q4: What are we afraid of re: being that transparent? What’s the worst that could happen? #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra @TACS_NPower I love that you're in this convo. You have SOOO much to contribute to it! #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi @fundraising_gal If client won't be transp, there is fear and lack of trust. Might be organ. issue-might be w/ consultant. Find out. #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping I admit, I am honest about politics when discussing values. Especially those of justice, fair treatment and community. #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella RT @askdebra: FWIW: One thing I often say/think is that if your insides and outsides don't match, I have trouble relating to you. #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey @Dimitrious Cant see ever taking a policy advo as a client, but its possible. wouldnt take em if I didnt agree w/whatever they do. #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 ChristinasWorld oh gosh - how much did I miss? #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 ehon Hi all - I'm Ehon, teacher at a college, researcher at a university and @digitalforgood author. Catching bits and pieces of #npcons convo. -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 samuelisaac RT @HildyGottlieb: Q4: What would you absolutely not reveal? Anything? #npcons << I tend to hesitate to reveal my age unless prodded... -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra FWIW: One thing I often say/think is that if your insides and outsides don't match, I have trouble relating to you. #npcons -1:49 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters @visionspun I can ACT impartial - not sure I can personally be. Have my own opinions. The focus is on their needs, not mine, tho. #npcons -1:48 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney I don't know - I am who I am on line. I can't have a 'professional' persona that's different from my personal one. #NPCons -1:48 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey @visionspun 6 of 1, half doz of another. "demand list" - lost me there:) #npcons -1:48 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @fundraising_gal: How have you handled lack of transparency from client? Learning about circums after relationship is formed? #npcons -1:48 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone RT @askdebra: @BonnieKoenig Thanks! Hadnt thought of it that way. Like "humanity" = revealing transparency. #NPCons -1:48 PM May 25th, 2010


 TACS_NPower Thank you @askdebra & @rosettathurman for leading me to more great people to follow with #npcons conversation. -1:47 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra @BonnieKoenig Thanks! Hadn't thought of it that way. Like "humanity" = revealing transparency. #NPCOns -1:47 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal How have others handled lack of transparency from the client? You learn about circumstances after relationship is formed? #NPCons -1:47 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping GREAT point on consulting vs. coaching - they expect different levels of initmacy-- also lines blur as relationship deepens. #npcons -1:47 PM May 25th, 2010


 Dimitrious RT @MarkRiffey: Q4: Politics (mostly) is not a convo I care 2 have w/ clients.. What if the client is a policy advocate? Gig or not #npcons -1:46 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi Everyone's privacy matters. The client's -- sure, but mine too. I don't owe personal info in order to be "transparent." #npcons -1:46 PM May 25th, 2010


 alexandrapeters @HildyGottlieb You're doing a great job! #npcons -1:46 PM May 25th, 2010


 visionspun @AlisonRapping My own values for my work to be successful is to be impartial and neutral. #npcons -1:46 PM May 25th, 2010


 npmaven 'Expert' culture remains strong. RT @HildyGottlieb: Q5: what are we afraid of re: being that transparent? #npcons -1:46 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @mattnathan Imagine facilitating it! :-) #npcons -1:45 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal Agreed. Have tried managing multiple accts and 'directing' clients to prof SM profiles. That helps #NPCons -1:45 PM May 25th, 2010


 NancyIannone @mattnathan It does get a little fast and furious doesn't it :-) #NPCons -1:45 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb RT @mattnathan Im not being transparent right now about difficulty juggling reading gr8 tweets /thinking / tweeting in this chat! #npcons -1:45 PM May 25th, 2010


 adincmiller It's a bit of all, no? RT @HildyGottlieb: @MarkRiffey Is that transparency - open integrity - or negotiation? #npcons -1:45 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping RT @HildyGottlieb: A colleague guides her clients 2 ask cmty: "What values do U believe we uphold?" gr8 question 4 US 2 ask clients! #npcons -1:45 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Q5: If upside is so positive, what are we afraid of re: being that transparent? What’s the worst that could happen? #npcons -1:45 PM May 25th, 2010


 visionspun .@MarkRiffey I suggest that's a 'demand list' or brochure material, not part of working transparently #npcons -1:44 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan Q4 I'm not being transparent right now about difficulty juggling reading gr8 tweets / thinking / tweeting in this chat! ;) #npcons -1:44 PM May 25th, 2010


 BonnieKoenig That's a good phrase. Might help w/dividing line btwn what 2 share & what not 2 @askdebra @JForTheMoney "Humanity" you reveal.. #NPCOns -1:44 PM May 25th, 2010


 Meira_Davi You have to know that any client might be able to find you via social media. Don't post pers stuff on professional accts at least. #npcons -1:44 PM May 25th, 2010


 JForTheMoney It makes me define my role, my marketability.@MarkRiffey failing to see how stating the things I will/won't do are transparency. #npcons -1:44 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Loving answers to Q4: Pin #, politics, and reality TV - love it! :-) #npcons -1:44 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @MarkRiffey Is that transparency - open integrity - or negotiation? #npcons -1:43 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella RT @JForTheMoney: I google clients; I expect clients will google me. Got to ask: "Who am I on-line." #NPCons -1:43 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping That I watch reality TV! RT @HildyGottlieb: Q4: What would you absolutely not reveal? Anything? #npcons -1:43 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb @rosettathurman Good to see you here! How do you measure that authenticity? #npcons -1:43 PM May 25th, 2010


 visionspun .@HildyGottlieb We have our own boundaries & we need to respect that others have theirs. Building a relationship balances that. #npcons -1:43 PM May 25th, 2010


 askdebra @JForTheMoney I like the "humanity" you reveal in your twitter bio. Example of SM profile meeting transparency. #NPCons -1:42 PM May 25th, 2010


 MarkRiffey @visionspun Easy. Do you want 100 calls asking you about stuff you love doing or stuff youll NEVER do? #npcons -1:42 PM May 25th, 2010


 rosettathurman Peeking in to catch some brilliance from #npcons on transparency in #nonprofit consulting. For me, it's related to authenticity in my work. -1:42 PM May 25th, 2010


 HildyGottlieb Isn't that just part of negot? RT @visionspun I'm failing to see how stating the things I will/wont do are part of transparency #npcons -1:42 PM May 25th, 2010


 mattnathan Q4 Difficult to be transparent about political dynamics among players, partly because can take a lot of time to work thru w client #npcons -1:42 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping RT @visionspun: Sometimes we don't know a boundary exists until we trip it. All part of growth and learning. #npcons -1:41 PM May 25th, 2010


 fundraising_gal Social media can confuse these lines. RT @Meira_Davi: I am friendly with clients but not "friends." u have to know what hat u wear. #NPCons -1:41 PM May 25th, 2010


 AlisonRapping I try 2 B vry honest abt my values, wrkn style & thinking pref profile, wnt 2 ensure i'm a gd fit. ive said no when those dont align #npcons -1:41 PM May 25th, 2010


 charityestrella @AlisonRapping ...and donors via facebook and twitter...this authentically shows them who we are, what we do & change we create. 2/2 #npcons -1:41 PM May 25th, 2010