Conversation Prompts &
What The Climate Hive Is (and Isn’t)

Conversation Prompts for Your Hive Chat

So you’ve been matched for a Hive Chat. Now what?

Whether you’re brand new to the sector or a seasoned climate pro, sometimes it helps to have a little nudge to get the conversation rolling. These prompts are here to spark connection, deepen learning, and make space for shared curiosity, joy, and a little bit of climate therapy.

Conversation Starters

Start Simple:

  • Tell me about your work?

Start with Them:

  • What brought you into climate work?

  • What’s lighting you up right now in your role or organization?

  • What’s been a recent win—big or small?

Dig Into the Work:

  • What’s a challenge you’ve been wrestling with lately?

  • What’s a tool, system, or scrappy workaround that’s saving your team right now?

  • How are you approaching donor stewardship in this climate?

Zoom Out, Look Ahead:

  • What change would you love to see in our field in the next 5 years?

  • What’s giving you hope about the future of this work?

  • Who’s someone in the climate world that inspires you—and why?

Get Practical:

  • What’s your go-to resource for [reporting / latest news / solutions / leadership]?

  • Have you tried anything recently that didn’t work? What did you learn?

  • What’s your team doing differently this year—and how’s it going?

Build Something Together:

  • Want to exchange templates or tools?

  • Curious about how others handle onboarding, planning, or burnout?

  • Ever wonder if your struggles are shared across the sector? (Spoiler: they are.)

What The Climate Hive Isn’t

We’re all about connection and camaraderie—but just so we’re clear:

The Climate Hive is not a space to sell your services or find clients.
It’s not a place to recruit volunteers or board members.
It’s not about pitching your nonprofit or fundraising asks.

That said—do professional collaborations, mentorships, job referrals, and real friendships happen here? Absolutely.
But they’re built on trust and shared purpose—not transactions.

What The Climate Hive Is

A place to talk shop with people who actually get it.
A space to feel seen, heard, and inspired in your work.
A community rooted in generosity, reflection, and mutual respect.

Every single Climate Hive Chat is a small act of solidarity in a sector that’s too often siloed. We’re here to create the kind of climate community we all deserve.

Bonus Tip:

You don’t have to come prepared with all the answers.
Just show up curious, generous, and human. That’s more than enough.