#1 – 50ft Cacti Everywhere We could get used to this.
#2 – Larry Irving Challenged Philanthropy to be the Conscience of the Internet.
TAG2018 opened with tech luminary, Larry Irving, and we were riveted every step of the way. Larry challenged us with surprising facts including:
#3 – Shared Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
It was impossible to miss at TAG2018: Now is the time to dig in together and work on DEI issues in philanthropy. PEAK Grantmaking focused its pre-conference sessions on a deep exploration of equity. And Larry Irving shared reflections and important examples summoning us all to prioritize the work of DEI.
And if that wasn’t convincing enough, TAG released its report, “The 2018 State of Philanthropy Tech” including findings on cybersecurity, IT staffing ratios, tools usage, and more. Also included were several important findings on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In particular, TAG found that 51% responding organizations indicated that their IT department lacks key programs related to DEI. Find out more at: www.tagtech.org/philanthropytech2018.
#4 – Community Foundations Represent!
Our biggest pre-conference yet! Thanks to the leadership of Ann Puckett and Charles Boname, the community foundation learning session and dinner grew so large this year, it required a room change to accommodate everyone.
One participant was seen leaving the session with five pages of notes. Early feedback urges TAG to expand the community foundation sessions even further next year.
#5 – You Look Good in a Wild West Photobooth.
We’re just saying. You looked great in the photobooth at the Official TAG Party sponsored by RenPSG.
#6 – LUMA Workshops Proved Everyone's a Creative Genius.
The buzz alone outside the session rooms during the LUMA workshops on “Innovating for People” was remarkable. Even better, countless participants were heard saying, “I can’t wait to try this in my Monday team meeting.” Thank you, Pete, Bill, and Matt from LUMA!
Here are just a few outcomes from the deeply interactive workshop provided free for all TAG2018 attendees. Come back on 11/19/18 for a full compilation of posters.
#7 – Lightning Talk Presenters Were Superstars.
It was standing-room only in TAG’s first lightning talk session.
Kudos to presenters for their courage, very-apparent talent, and thought-provoking insight. At this session we learned to reinforce the change makers, that a fictional character can help change your life, technology can be part of the solution to help the homeless, that data can involve ghosts, zombies & Frankenstein, cheap is well cheap and most importantly, the Show Must Always Go On!
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#8 – Our Award Recipients Had No Idea It Was Coming (But Their Teams Did).
Neither Wendye Mingo nor Kris McDaid knew that they were receiving our awards this year but their teams did. Team members at Kresge and Robert Wood Johnson quietly helped behind the scenes in securing testimonials and ensuring that our recipients were in the right place at the right time for their big surprise. Kudos, Wendye and Kris, for your much-deserved recognition.
#9 – The Concept of Psych Safety is Vital to High-Performing Teams.
According to closing plenary Britt Andreatta, building an environment that fosters psychological safety for all team members is crucial to innovation and high-performing teams.
5 Things You Can Do as a Leader to Promote Psych Safety
#10 – Meaningful Partnerships with Exhibitors & Sponsors Allowed Us to Do More in 2018.
This year’s exhibitor hall was SOLD OUT and we can see why. Located in a gorgeous hallway with a view of the Catalina Mountains, the space was packed with attendees and buzzing during meals and session transitions.
Not only that, but this year’s conference featured premiere social events thanks to the generous sponsorship of Fluxx for our Mix & Mingle event and RenPSG for the Official TAG Party.
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#11 – You're Already Innovating for 2019
Ideas were buzzing the entire conference and thanks to those who’ve already volunteered to dig in!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAGcommunity
Volunteering on a committee together is one of the best ways to build not only your network but lifelong professional friendships.
#2 – Larry Irving Challenged Philanthropy to be the Conscience of the Internet.
TAG2018 opened with tech luminary, Larry Irving, and we were riveted every step of the way. Larry challenged us with surprising facts including:
- 27M adults in America do NOT use the internet (That’s 2.5x the size of Sweden)
- 87M don’t have home broadband
#3 – Shared Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
It was impossible to miss at TAG2018: Now is the time to dig in together and work on DEI issues in philanthropy. PEAK Grantmaking focused its pre-conference sessions on a deep exploration of equity. And Larry Irving shared reflections and important examples summoning us all to prioritize the work of DEI.
And if that wasn’t convincing enough, TAG released its report, “The 2018 State of Philanthropy Tech” including findings on cybersecurity, IT staffing ratios, tools usage, and more. Also included were several important findings on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In particular, TAG found that 51% responding organizations indicated that their IT department lacks key programs related to DEI. Find out more at: www.tagtech.org/philanthropytech2018.
#4 – Community Foundations Represent!
Our biggest pre-conference yet! Thanks to the leadership of Ann Puckett and Charles Boname, the community foundation learning session and dinner grew so large this year, it required a room change to accommodate everyone.
One participant was seen leaving the session with five pages of notes. Early feedback urges TAG to expand the community foundation sessions even further next year.
#5 – You Look Good in a Wild West Photobooth.
We’re just saying. You looked great in the photobooth at the Official TAG Party sponsored by RenPSG.
#6 – LUMA Workshops Proved Everyone's a Creative Genius.
The buzz alone outside the session rooms during the LUMA workshops on “Innovating for People” was remarkable. Even better, countless participants were heard saying, “I can’t wait to try this in my Monday team meeting.” Thank you, Pete, Bill, and Matt from LUMA!
Here are just a few outcomes from the deeply interactive workshop provided free for all TAG2018 attendees. Come back on 11/19/18 for a full compilation of posters.
#7 – Lightning Talk Presenters Were Superstars.
It was standing-room only in TAG’s first lightning talk session.
Kudos to presenters for their courage, very-apparent talent, and thought-provoking insight. At this session we learned to reinforce the change makers, that a fictional character can help change your life, technology can be part of the solution to help the homeless, that data can involve ghosts, zombies & Frankenstein, cheap is well cheap and most importantly, the Show Must Always Go On!
<insert photos>
#8 – Our Award Recipients Had No Idea It Was Coming (But Their Teams Did).
Neither Wendye Mingo nor Kris McDaid knew that they were receiving our awards this year but their teams did. Team members at Kresge and Robert Wood Johnson quietly helped behind the scenes in securing testimonials and ensuring that our recipients were in the right place at the right time for their big surprise. Kudos, Wendye and Kris, for your much-deserved recognition.
#9 – The Concept of Psych Safety is Vital to High-Performing Teams.
According to closing plenary Britt Andreatta, building an environment that fosters psychological safety for all team members is crucial to innovation and high-performing teams.
5 Things You Can Do as a Leader to Promote Psych Safety
- Be accessible
- Acknowledge your own fallibility (“You have a different view than me. What are YOU seeing?”)
- Proactively invite input (“What are we missing here? Samantha, what do YOU think?)
- Embrace the Messengers (“Thank you for sharing that,”)
- Celebrating failures as learning
#10 – Meaningful Partnerships with Exhibitors & Sponsors Allowed Us to Do More in 2018.
This year’s exhibitor hall was SOLD OUT and we can see why. Located in a gorgeous hallway with a view of the Catalina Mountains, the space was packed with attendees and buzzing during meals and session transitions.
Not only that, but this year’s conference featured premiere social events thanks to the generous sponsorship of Fluxx for our Mix & Mingle event and RenPSG for the Official TAG Party.
<insert Fluxx photo. Insert RenPSG photo.>
#11 – You're Already Innovating for 2019
Ideas were buzzing the entire conference and thanks to those who’ve already volunteered to dig in!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAGcommunity
Volunteering on a committee together is one of the best ways to build not only your network but lifelong professional friendships.