Hi Net2, I am organizing a two-day workshop about micro-philanthropy immediately following the NetSquared Conference. The event will be held at the Ben Lomond Quaker Center (40 minutes SW from San Jose on May 29 & 30).

Below is an excerpt from the description. Please let me know a.s.a.p. if you are interested in attending. I'll publish a list of confirmed participants at the end of next week.

All the best, Peter

A Workshop About Micro-Philanthropy

This workshop explores the possibilities of using "network approaches technology" for micro philanthropic activities. Network approaches represent a radical departure from traditional hierarchical approaches and open up innovative possibilities for self-organization and self-propagation that are not based on a notion that we have "too many problems and not enough money."

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Location

The workshop will be held over two days at the Ben Lomond Quaker Center, a rustic retreat center located in an 80 acre Redwood forest 45 minutes southwest of San Jose, California. Accommodations will be in the Orchard Lodge, with meetings in the beautiful Casa de Luz In keeping with the theme of self-organization, the center is a self-service retreat and conference center. Attendees provide their own bedding and bath towels, care for and clean the facility during their stay, and clean the facility thoroughly prior to departure. Off-site accommodations may be arranged, but the registration fee is the same for on-site or commuter participants due to the rental obligations.

Participants

Participants will include the founders and staff of social action platforms, executive and program staff from nonprofits, traditional and experimental grant-makers, as well as nonprofit technology consultants and those interested in the network theories of change. This workshop is not a time for solicitation of funds, nor will it be interesting to someone solely interested in using the internet as a fundraising tool for their organization.

Registration

Our goal is to have a small, conversational group of people deeply interested in the topic. To request an invitation, please introduce yourself in an email to Peter Deitz (peterdeitz@gmail.com). A registration fee of $175 per participant includes workshop participation, accommodation at the Quaker Center, and continental breakfasts and lunches.