Media
Quiet Changemakers: Introverts in the Nonprofit Sector
So much of what we see and hear in the nonprofit sector appears to be led by outgoing, charismatic, self-promotional social entrepreneurs and innovators. What about the quieter folk in our sector? This recorded webinar, presented by Trina Isakson, explores insights about how quiet changemakers can move important ideas, issues, projects, and careers forward, without exhausting themselves in a world of networking and promotion. Access the downloadable white paper that accompanies this recording and includes the slide deck and spreadsheets: http://charityvillage.com/elearning/webinars/past-webinars/recorded-webinar-quiet-changemakers-introverts-in-the-nonprofit-sector.aspx
Net Tuesday Vancouver presents: Using technology and data to support vulnerable populations
On May 21, Net Tuesday Vancouver presented this event at the HiVE. Charities and not-for-profits use technology to advance their missions, but what about individual citizens and their favourite causes? A soon-to-be released research report, conducted by Trina Isakson of 27 Shift and commissioned by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), examines emerging ways that Canadians are supporting vulnerable populations--beyond giving and volunteering. This presentation and Q&A will explore this report through a technology lens, examining trends in hackathons, mobile/web application development and use, open and crowdsourced data, online advocacy, and crowdfunding. If you have no idea what these words mean, here's your chance to learn more (especially considering the research shows that charities and not-for-profits aren't involved enough!) The Presenter Trina Isakson is an educator, strategist, and researcher in the areas of social innovation and community engagement. In addition to her consulting work with 27 Shift, she is an instructor at SFU, UVic, and the Adler School of Professional Psychology in various topics related to community development. Trina's community engagement commitments revolve around not-for-profit capacity building, women's equality, transformative education, and civic participation. She enjoys playing board games, worm composting, and cycling around Vancouver. trinaisakson.com Filmed and live broadcasted by Eoghan Moriarty from Mindagape Creative.
Media Mornings, Co-op Radio 100.5, May 21, 2013Radio/Podcast
URL: https://w2media.org/2013/05/21/media-mornings-tue-may-21/
On how individuals are using technology to support vulnerable populations (including open data, social media, crowdfunding, etc.)
One of Calgary’s oldest service clubs set to close doors
Calgary Herald, September 25, 2014Print
URL: http://www.calgaryherald.com/Calgary+oldest+service+clubs+close+doors/10236046/story.html
On the closing of seniors service clubs, volunteer opportunities for seniors, social isolation, intergeneration interaction.
The solo employee: How to succeed when your nonprofit staff consists of just you
Charity Village, March 11, 2015Online
On millennial generation, working as solo employee in nonprofit organization, board-staff relationships, volunteer engagement.
The cult of busyness in the nonprofit sector
Charity Village, May 25, 2016Online
On work-life balance, being "busy", humble brags, martyrdom in the nonprofit sector, accountability.
The mentor within: Using a mentoring program to improve retention
Charity Village, June 14, 2011Online
On mentorship programs, personal development.
Ten New Year’s resolutions for your nonprofit career
Charity Village, December 9, 2013Online
On increase in contract positions in nonprofit sector, volunteer engagement.
New website and community launched for introverted nonprofit professionals
Charity Village, October 21, 2014Online
On the launch of the Quiet Changemaker Project.
No more Freedom 55: Why Millennials are increasingly considering mid-career breaks
Charity Village, January 18, 2017Online
On travelling, sabbaticals, mid-career breaks.
Introverts in the nonprofit world
Charity Village, March 17, 2011Online
URL: https://charityvillage.com/Content.aspx?topic=introverts_in_the_nonprofit_world#.WIEozjvtJE4
On introverts in the nonprofit sector, managing introverts, succeeding as an introvert.
D is for Disenchantment: How nonprofits are losing out
Charity Village, July 3, 2012Online
On nonprofit sector leaders and managers, professional development, employee engagement, compensation.
Biography
Trina Isakson is a facilitator with community groups that need help doing strategic planning, implementing changes, or dealing with conflict. Her clients have included government, higher education, and both local and national non-profit organizations. Isakson has also taught a variety of university courses on community development and non-profit leadership and management, and she holds an MBA in community economic development.