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Letter to a Young Activist During Troubled Times by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, author, poet, post-trauma specialist and Jungian psychoanalyst.

Do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered. They are concerned about the state of affairs in our world right now. Ours is a time of almost daily astonishment and often righteous rage over the latest degradations of what matters most to civilized, visionary people.

FemSexComm

The Female Sexuality Workshop for the Community: Season 2 is happening this spring in San Francisco and Oakland!

YES! Mini-Jam – Denver/Boulder, CO

Date: Friday, December 2, 2012

Location: Wesley Foundation and Chapel, 1290 Folsom St.
Boulder, CO 80302

Co-hosted by: PeaceJam Foundation and Patchwork School

Save The Date: Sunday, December 11, 4 pm to 6 pm

Join us at “Connect – Inspire - Collaborate!” a house party to share in the work of YES!, on Sunday evening, December 11, 2011, from 4 pm to 6 pm, hosted at the home of Lynne Twist. To get into the spirit, we like to think of it as 'Occupy Inspiration!'

We invite you to come and hear more about our successes, learning journey and growing edges: a Global Youth Leadership Collaborative which is supporting Jam alumni and facilitating transformative spaces around the globe; nearly two dozen new regional, local and thematic Jams being planned for 2012; and innovative media/documentation to further expand our commitment to internal, interpersonal and systemic change.

Great wisdom from our friend Carolyn North. A short excerpt from her seriously important book, SERIOUS FUN:

http://www.carolynnorthbooks.com/carolyns-books/serious-fun-the-book--2/serious-fun-another-excerpt

In October 2011, youth, educators and NGOs across Europe had the opportunity to contribute to strengthening local environmental movements, through a series of environmental forums organized by Tread Lightly.

Social Media for Nonprofits is bringing together more than 500 nonprofit decision-makers and supporters to share practical tips and tools for fundraising, marketing, and advocacy.  Speakers will address a variety of topics in a series of short TED-meets-Twitter style talks, breakouts, and interactive workshops. Speakers include: Beth Kanter, Craig Newmark, founder & customer service rep at craigslist & craigconnects, Marnie Webb, TechSoup Global; Greg Baldwin, President, VolunteerMatch; Raven Brooks, Executive Director, Netroots Nation; Meg Garlinghouse, Head of Linked in for Good; Matt Mahan, VP of Social Innovation, Causes; Dave Boyce, CEO, Fundly; Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Author, Nonprofit Management 101.

Key Takeaways:

If you are new to the nonprofit sector or looking to expand your expertise, there’s a new must-read resource. Darian Rodriguez Heyman, former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation, brought together 50 of the sector’s leading experts to create the newly released, Nonprofit Management 101. This comprehensive, incredibly useful how-to manual and resource guide features practical insights and tips, and provides easy to implement solutions for organizations seeking to meet mission and maximize impact. Think of it as your compass for the social sector.

 Everything you need to launch, lead, and effectively grow your nonprofit is in this landmark publication. The field guide covers the spectrum of social sector management issues, including individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising, earned income, social media, marketing, PR, events, board and volunteer engagement, lobbying and advocacy, and more.

Traces of the Trade is a deeply moving film about a family that discovered roots, many generations ago, linking them to one of America's largest slave trading operations.  Twelve courageous family members went on a journey to Africa, retracing the key points in the slave trading history, looking at how that legacy affects the family members today, and at what responsibility comes with that legacy.  It's a powerful and deeply honest journey of truth and reconciliation.  The film, which we have shown at two Leveraging Privilege for Social Change Jams, was aired nationally on PBS.  Holly Fulton is one of the family members in the film, and when I heard about what she's doing now, I wanted to share it.

Please contact her directly if you are interested in knowing more, or in being involved.

— Ocean Robbins

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