The loss of rigor in shaping ideas has fundamentally altered the ways we relate to each other and work together. Increased inability to rely on certain norms or expectations can atrophy our capacity for trust, partnership, and imagination. How did we end up here and what will it take for us to reclaim reliable standards for effort and accountability as valued currency among professionals?

Maven Diego Melgar–guitarist, composer, and educator–demystifies improvisation using fundamentals distilled from a decade of performance and research. His generosity transforms artistry into practical tools for us to cultivate relationships, curiosity and discipline in our professional social impact practice.

What does it look like to reimagine established organized giving practices and our relationship to them using the deep knowing gained from the lived experience, proximity to pressing issues, and professional expertise of queer and trans practitioners? Here, thought leaders with deep ties to community share current trends, aspirations for the field, and recommendations for practitioners of all identities reimagining their roles.

For high profile decision-makers, shifting gears may come with the territory, but rarely is there an instruction manual. Mavens share never-before-heard accounts of their thought process in make-or-break moments when unexpected events dictate they chart a new path in high stakes pivots. Navigate uncertainty with more confidence having the benefit of their insights.

Building a new business or community effort involves intense collaboration and learning that require tremendous energy that can be disruptive to the wellbeing of founders. Requests for business plans and grant proposals seldom include plans for our mental and physical health, which are just as critical to our success. Maven’s latest digital series serves familiar Caribbean comfort food with a plant-based twist. Join 1000+ viewers who have integrated these tips and recipes with ease.

Community-builders deserve thoughtful resources and strategies that demystify impact measurement, the various methods for understanding and communicating our work’s value to the people we serve. But, they are budget constrained and busy saving the world. And, for those with missions that untangle root causes of complex societal issues or ask us to reimagine collective futures, conventional methods can be burdensome, insufficient, and out of reach. Maven’s coaching clients share how creative approaches to process design are key to making impact measurement accessible and viable for them.