Trust in High-Level Strategic Facilitation: Why is Trust Key, and How Can We Build It?
When we look for high-level strategic facilitation, we don’t just need someone to guide the conversation or help us follow an agenda. What we truly need is a process that: — María Mac Gregor, Junior Consultant at Colectivo Meta. We want a space where every voice matters and where we can move forward realistically and […]
Tips for Funding Horizontal Learning
Funding horizontal learning is crucial for organizations to effectively navigate complex challenges and maximize collaborative resource use. This approach fosters meaningful knowledge exchange and cooperation, strengthening both individual organizations and the sector. For donors, investing in these spaces not only empowers organizations at an individual level but also enhances coordination and collective impact across the […]
Indicators for Advocacy: A Practical Guide for Civil Society Organizations
Indicators for advocacy are essential tools for civil society organizations to measure our outcomes and learn from our processes of political advocacy. In this guide, we will walk you through a step-by-step approach to designing meaningful advocacy indicators. Sebastián Hernández Mora, Senior Consultant, Colectivo META 3 Steps to Craft Indicators for Political Advocacy Step 1: […]
The Usefulness of Horizontal Learning in Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
The usefulness of horizontal learning in civil society organizations (CSOs) lies in its ability to generate internal change, inspire new strategies, and strengthen connections among actors facing common challenges. Through this collaborative approach, CSOs learn from one another, recognizing their experiences as valuable sources of practical knowledge. In this post, we share two video testimonials […]
Why Is Self-Care for Civil Society Organizations Essential in Strategic Planning?
Self-care for civil society organizations is not a luxury or indulgence but an essential requirement to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of our efforts toward social transformation. This perspective draws inspiration from feminist movements and collective practices. Anna Langheinrich, senior consultant at Colectivo Meta The Origin of Self-Care for Civil Society Organizations: A Political Act […]
How should we conduct strategic reflection processes in a closed civic space?
Civil society organizations face complex challenges in their work and strategic reflection processes within a closed civic space. Arianna Bizzoni, Consultora senior en Colectivo Meta. States can impose the following challenges: Conducting strategic reflection processes in a closed civic space is essential for organizations to reassess their advocacy work and political actions from different perspectives. […]
Strategic facilitation for an international organization: specific elements and learning process
Strategic facilitation for an international organization is both inspiring and motivating. At the same time, it presents a multifaceted and demanding journey that requires deep introspection and thorough preparation, given its expansive scope, challenges and learning opportunities. Manuela Garza, COMETA’s Founding Partner Specific elements for designing a strategic vision for an international organization A well-defined […]
Why does the whole organization need to participate in a financial resilience strategy?
Finances and resource mobilization are key to an organization’s sustainability and health. While there is no single recipe for success, a financial resilience strategy that considers our organization’s needs, specificities, and context is a relevant first step. Arianna Bizzoni, Senior consultant at Colectivo Meta For COMETA, a financial resilience strategy is the ability of organizations […]
Challenges in high-level facilitation
High-level facilitation occurs when an external consulting firm designs and applies a methodology for facilitating dialogues or strategic discussions for organizations or networks of civil society organizations. Anna Langheinrich, senior consulting at Colectivo Meta High-level facilitation is crucial for guiding political and strategic conversations that require decision-making in complex and adverse circumstances. For instance, when […]
Theory of Change for Networks: The Key to Success in a Good Process
Theory of Change processes for networks are as critical as those for civil society organizations. They allow us to reflect on the impact we want to achieve with our work, clearly define our objectives, and take the necessary steps to achieve them. Arianna Bizzoni, Senior Consultant at Colectivo META Why is Theory of Change relevant […]