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Mark Otter

@markotter.bsky.social
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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. 🍹🚶‍♂️

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Mark Otter @markotter.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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!
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Mark Otter @markotter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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.
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Participate @participateinc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
“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
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Webinar: Beyond the Game: The Role of Community in Scaling InsideOut
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Participate @participateinc.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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!
An infographic showing the three ways Participate makes LERs work. 1) CBOs use Participate's platform to  create and issue verified LERs 2) Learners earn and showcase their credentials and 3) Employers access the trusted data in the LERs
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Participate @participateinc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
🎟️ 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.
Pictures of Krystal Rawls and Julie Keane who will be leading the Recognition Systems to Strengthen Community Partnership session at the 1edtech Digital Credentials Summit.
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Participate @participateinc.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🌟 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...
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Participate @participateinc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
💡 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
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How Small Nonprofits Can Scale Their Impact with Learning Communities
Introduction: The Nonprofit Growth Struggle
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EduSky Team @eduskyteam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
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 ⬇️
A vibrant graphic with a blue sky and white clouds as the background, featuring the bold text "WELCOME TO #EduSky" in large, white letters with a dark blue outline. Below are bullet points providing steps for participation:

Have a profile picture.
Create a bio that indicates you’re an educator.
Make a post with the #EduSky hashtag.
Join the tinyurl.com/edusky spreadsheet by filling out the linked form.
List randomizes daily!
Comment or Repost an #EduSky member!
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Participate @participateinc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
📢 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
4 steps to building your own community of practice1st step of building your own community of practice - define a shared goal or challenge and recruit passionate educators.Chose the right platform.Encourage consistent engagement.
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Participate @participateinc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
🎥 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
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