Mark Otter
@markotter.bsky.social
Founder + CEO of @ParticipateInc. Champion of Communities of Practice. Advocate for collaboration and kombucha-fueled innovation. May or may not believe every meeting should be a walking meeting. 🍹🚶♂️
Really looking forward to this conversation with Mickey Fearn!
His work reimagines what parks and public spaces can be—not just amenities, but places where we foster creativity, equity, and civic connection.
If you care about community, learning, or leadership, you don't want to sleep on this one!
His work reimagines what parks and public spaces can be—not just amenities, but places where we foster creativity, equity, and civic connection.
If you care about community, learning, or leadership, you don't want to sleep on this one!
What do we all need?
🎨 Creativity
🌿 Nature
❤️ Kinship
🛡️ Safety
Mickey Fearn is reimagining parks + public spaces as platforms for Living Life as Art.
🎙️ Join us Sept 9 at Noon ET
🔗 participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#Webinar #ParksAndRec #LivingLifeAsArt
#Webinar #ParksAndRec #LivingLifeAsArt
🎨 Creativity
🌿 Nature
❤️ Kinship
🛡️ Safety
Mickey Fearn is reimagining parks + public spaces as platforms for Living Life as Art.
🎙️ Join us Sept 9 at Noon ET
🔗 participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#Webinar #ParksAndRec #LivingLifeAsArt
#Webinar #ParksAndRec #LivingLifeAsArt
September 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Really looking forward to this conversation with Mickey Fearn!
His work reimagines what parks and public spaces can be—not just amenities, but places where we foster creativity, equity, and civic connection.
If you care about community, learning, or leadership, you don't want to sleep on this one!
His work reimagines what parks and public spaces can be—not just amenities, but places where we foster creativity, equity, and civic connection.
If you care about community, learning, or leadership, you don't want to sleep on this one!
High turnover isn't just frustrating—it's expensive. And in the nonprofit world, it's often the hidden factor undermining impact, consistency, and team culture.
If your team is looking for a retention strategy that actually works—and pays for itself—this is a great place to start.
If your team is looking for a retention strategy that actually works—and pays for itself—this is a great place to start.
Nonprofit burnout and turnover are real—and costly.
Our updated CoP Starter Guide includes a 4-week launch plan, real examples, and updated stats.
Less rework. More retention. Measurable ROI.
Check it out here:
participate.my.canva.site/ebook-nonpro...
Our updated CoP Starter Guide includes a 4-week launch plan, real examples, and updated stats.
Less rework. More retention. Measurable ROI.
Check it out here:
participate.my.canva.site/ebook-nonpro...
July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
High turnover isn't just frustrating—it's expensive. And in the nonprofit world, it's often the hidden factor undermining impact, consistency, and team culture.
If your team is looking for a retention strategy that actually works—and pays for itself—this is a great place to start.
If your team is looking for a retention strategy that actually works—and pays for itself—this is a great place to start.
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“We don’t need coaches less—we need them more.
Because they’re often the most connected adult in a student’s life.”
Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Jodi Redman on the InsideOut Initiative and transforming school sports.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/8ZI1VPcKuGQ?...
#CommunityFirst
Because they’re often the most connected adult in a student’s life.”
Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Jodi Redman on the InsideOut Initiative and transforming school sports.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/8ZI1VPcKuGQ?...
#CommunityFirst
Webinar: Beyond the Game: The Role of Community in Scaling InsideOut
YouTube video by Participate
youtu.be
March 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“We don’t need coaches less—we need them more.
Because they’re often the most connected adult in a student’s life.”
Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Jodi Redman on the InsideOut Initiative and transforming school sports.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/8ZI1VPcKuGQ?...
#CommunityFirst
Because they’re often the most connected adult in a student’s life.”
Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Jodi Redman on the InsideOut Initiative and transforming school sports.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/8ZI1VPcKuGQ?...
#CommunityFirst
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LERs + The Right Tech = Real Value
Learning & Employment Records are verifiable credentials for the modern workforce.
Our CoP platform helps CBOs create verifiable credentials that:
- Support diverse learners
- Connect skills to employers
- Build trusted hiring pathways
Interested? DM us!
Learning & Employment Records are verifiable credentials for the modern workforce.
Our CoP platform helps CBOs create verifiable credentials that:
- Support diverse learners
- Connect skills to employers
- Build trusted hiring pathways
Interested? DM us!
March 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
LERs + The Right Tech = Real Value
Learning & Employment Records are verifiable credentials for the modern workforce.
Our CoP platform helps CBOs create verifiable credentials that:
- Support diverse learners
- Connect skills to employers
- Build trusted hiring pathways
Interested? DM us!
Learning & Employment Records are verifiable credentials for the modern workforce.
Our CoP platform helps CBOs create verifiable credentials that:
- Support diverse learners
- Connect skills to employers
- Build trusted hiring pathways
Interested? DM us!
Reposted by Mark Otter
🎟️ Got your #1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit pass? Now mark your calendar for March 5th.
Join Julie Keane & Krystal Rawls as they break down how recognition systems can supercharge community partnerships & capacity building.
💡 If you care about digital credentials + impact, this is your session.
Join Julie Keane & Krystal Rawls as they break down how recognition systems can supercharge community partnerships & capacity building.
💡 If you care about digital credentials + impact, this is your session.
February 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🎟️ Got your #1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit pass? Now mark your calendar for March 5th.
Join Julie Keane & Krystal Rawls as they break down how recognition systems can supercharge community partnerships & capacity building.
💡 If you care about digital credentials + impact, this is your session.
Join Julie Keane & Krystal Rawls as they break down how recognition systems can supercharge community partnerships & capacity building.
💡 If you care about digital credentials + impact, this is your session.
Reposted by Mark Otter
🌟 First up in the 2025 Community First Conversation Series! 🌟
Join Julie Keane & Jody Redman as they discuss how online learning communities help scale programs that support student-athletes and athletic leaders.
March 4, 12:00 PM EDT
RSVP here: participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join Julie Keane & Jody Redman as they discuss how online learning communities help scale programs that support student-athletes and athletic leaders.
March 4, 12:00 PM EDT
RSVP here: participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🌟 First up in the 2025 Community First Conversation Series! 🌟
Join Julie Keane & Jody Redman as they discuss how online learning communities help scale programs that support student-athletes and athletic leaders.
March 4, 12:00 PM EDT
RSVP here: participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join Julie Keane & Jody Redman as they discuss how online learning communities help scale programs that support student-athletes and athletic leaders.
March 4, 12:00 PM EDT
RSVP here: participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Reposted by Mark Otter
💡 Small Nonprofit, Big Impact
A Community of Practice helps teams share knowledge & grow together.
🔥 Pick a purpose
🎤 Choose a format
🏆 Keep it active
The Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition helped 1,700+ Latino childcare providers grow their careers this way.
🔗 hubs.ly/Q035d4K-0
A Community of Practice helps teams share knowledge & grow together.
🔥 Pick a purpose
🎤 Choose a format
🏆 Keep it active
The Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition helped 1,700+ Latino childcare providers grow their careers this way.
🔗 hubs.ly/Q035d4K-0
How Small Nonprofits Can Scale Their Impact with Learning Communities
Introduction: The Nonprofit Growth Struggle
medium.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
💡 Small Nonprofit, Big Impact
A Community of Practice helps teams share knowledge & grow together.
🔥 Pick a purpose
🎤 Choose a format
🏆 Keep it active
The Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition helped 1,700+ Latino childcare providers grow their careers this way.
🔗 hubs.ly/Q035d4K-0
A Community of Practice helps teams share knowledge & grow together.
🔥 Pick a purpose
🎤 Choose a format
🏆 Keep it active
The Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition helped 1,700+ Latino childcare providers grow their careers this way.
🔗 hubs.ly/Q035d4K-0
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Welcome to #EduSky 🍎 a communuty for educators!
Check out the list: tinyurl.com/EduSky
Join the list: tinyurl.com/EduSkyForm
Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/EduSkyFeed
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Check out the list: tinyurl.com/EduSky
Join the list: tinyurl.com/EduSkyForm
Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/EduSkyFeed
⬇️
November 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Welcome to #EduSky 🍎 a communuty for educators!
Check out the list: tinyurl.com/EduSky
Join the list: tinyurl.com/EduSkyForm
Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/EduSkyFeed
⬇️
Check out the list: tinyurl.com/EduSky
Join the list: tinyurl.com/EduSkyForm
Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/EduSkyFeed
⬇️
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📢 New Blog Alert: Designing Communities of Practice in K–12
Our latest blog dives into how CoPs break silos & foster collaboration—plus, a step-by-step guide to launch your own.
👉 Read it here: medium.com/p/604c215df29e
#K12Leadership #TeacherCollaboration #ProfessionalDevelopment
Our latest blog dives into how CoPs break silos & foster collaboration—plus, a step-by-step guide to launch your own.
👉 Read it here: medium.com/p/604c215df29e
#K12Leadership #TeacherCollaboration #ProfessionalDevelopment
November 21, 2024 at 5:34 PM
📢 New Blog Alert: Designing Communities of Practice in K–12
Our latest blog dives into how CoPs break silos & foster collaboration—plus, a step-by-step guide to launch your own.
👉 Read it here: medium.com/p/604c215df29e
#K12Leadership #TeacherCollaboration #ProfessionalDevelopment
Our latest blog dives into how CoPs break silos & foster collaboration—plus, a step-by-step guide to launch your own.
👉 Read it here: medium.com/p/604c215df29e
#K12Leadership #TeacherCollaboration #ProfessionalDevelopment
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🎥 Webinar Recording Alert! Join Julie Keane & Meena Naik (@JFF) as they discuss:
✅ How skills-based hiring transforms hiring practices.
✅ The role of VCs & LERs in a fairer job market.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/z47DUA4DaLc?...
#FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #DigitalCredentials
✅ How skills-based hiring transforms hiring practices.
✅ The role of VCs & LERs in a fairer job market.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/z47DUA4DaLc?...
#FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #DigitalCredentials
November 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
🎥 Webinar Recording Alert! Join Julie Keane & Meena Naik (@JFF) as they discuss:
✅ How skills-based hiring transforms hiring practices.
✅ The role of VCs & LERs in a fairer job market.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/z47DUA4DaLc?...
#FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #DigitalCredentials
✅ How skills-based hiring transforms hiring practices.
✅ The role of VCs & LERs in a fairer job market.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/z47DUA4DaLc?...
#FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #DigitalCredentials