Before Breakfast Offer multiple pathways
Apr 28, 2026
Tips for increasing participation by offering different ways to join. Concrete examples for invitations, team contributions, and meetups. Strategies for negotiating job offers using multiple variables beyond salary. Family scheduling ideas that present several workable plans. Designing options so everyone can find a pathway that fits their needs.
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Offer Multiple Pathways To Boost Participation
- Offer multiple pathways when planning with others to increase participation.
- Laura illustrates options like cash instead of food or someone buying food, letting people pick what fits their time or money constraints.
Volunteer Reception Example Shows Multiple Routes
- A volunteer debrief revealed fewer families brought food to a reception than expected.
- One volunteer suggested collecting money instead, and another suggested using that money for a volunteer to shop, covering both time- and money-constrained people.
Multiple Pathways Match Different Constraints
- Offering multiple ways to participate taps into people’s varied constraints, so more can join.
- Examples include asking guests to bring food, drinks, playlists, or stories to contribute different kinds of value.