Chris Michael Email & Phone Number

Camden, Maine

Collaborations for Change supports organizations that are making the world a more just, radiant, and sustainable place. Clients hire me to:++ Lead Organizational Development and Re-Alignment ++I believe top-performing organizations prioritize constant learning, sustainable growth, and a thriving work culture. I help nonprofits assess their assumptions, evaluate their effectiveness, ensure their values align with their actions, and embrace any necessary enhancements in order to optimize their capacity to create change.++ Facilitate Stakeholder Convenings and UnConferences ++For the past 15 years I have facilitated inspiring, inclusive, and effective events and gatherings for changemakers across 5 continents. Whether it is 15 or 150 people, I have the unique constellation of skills, methodology, and passion to design, run, and maximize the peer-to-peer event you're envisioning. ++ Coach Executives, Project Leaders, and Trainers ++I work with clients to build their capacity to design effective workshops, host engaging events, and integrate systems to save them time and money while advancing their mission. ++ Run Book and Content Sprints ++I help groups spend days, not weeks, creating informative, timely, and impactful content. We identify a content need, bring together a team of 5 to 15 experts, and produce a finished toolkit, manual, or book in a week. It's an amazing experience and will revolutionize your approach to content creation. The most recent book sprint I led was for Amnesty International, Benetech, and the engine room. In one week, we created DatNav, a guide to help human rights researchers and advocates navigate and integrate new data into their work. ++ Lead Video, Advocacy, and Facilitation Workshops ++I have designed and led dozens of advocacy, storytelling, and facilitation workshops for advocates from over 115 countries. Explore the trainings I currently offer, or request a customized workshop for you or your organization.

I oversee the training work and support at WITNESS, which includes designing and conducting 1 to 10 day video advocacy training workshops, creating resources to feature new and innovative ways to use video to create change and supporting WITNESS' Video Advocacy Toolkit -> toolkit.witness.org

San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for managing relationships with hundreds of pro bono attorneys who provided millions of dollars worth of legal services for community groups and nonprofit organizations throughout California.This job was all about developing and enhancing systems to build and maintain networks.

San Francisco Bay Area

Designed and led a voter-rights campaign that focused on campaign finance reform and voter rights.

San Francisco Bay Area

Coordinated a hard-hitting corporate campaign that worked to break our addiction to oil by helping the auto industry enter the 21st century. A lot of fun, creative and innovative tactics that moved a variety of stakeholders and shareholders to take action.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked as a national organizer for Global Exchange and United for Peace and Justice conducting trainings and actions across the United States with community groups and interfaith coalitions. Helped build and manage a national network of anti-war and peace advocates and groups through building an online database and tool that enabled hundreds of groups to connect and collaborate.