In our summer newsletter, Jill Blair framed TWI’s theory of change as dialogue + connection + relationships = impact. How to capture that equation in compelling and creative ways is an ongoing question for TWI – as it is for many who participate in gatherings that open up spaces for meaningful conversation and connection. Jon Funabiki,…
By CJ CallenOriginally posted at: http://www.compasspoint.org/blog/find-your-tribe-“who”-leading-change Recently I found myself chatting with someone with roots in philanthropy about my current effort to lead my organization in a process of re-imagining our future to increase our social impact. That person provided her insights and support; she recognized that my “big idea” for my organization sounded like it…
At the Whitman Institute, we invest in the power of relationships, constructive dialogue, and the connections they generate to trigger problem solving and creative approaches required to achieve our vision. As we move into 2013, we are looking towards inviting ever more opportunities for our network to connect to each other. In that vein, we…
Happy New Year, everyone! We hope you have glided with grace, ease, and vibrance into 2013. Here are a few notes for our network that we send with love into these first, fresh days of the year. A New FaceWe’re welcoming Fabienne Doze to the team to provide much needed, hands on communications and administrative support a…
TWI partner City Club is happy to introduce a new resource, powered by the wisdom of California voters. This free, non-partisan resource is intended to support thoughtful civic engagement by lifting up the voices of citizens who will be impacted by the policy initiatives on the ballot this November.In fact, a few days ago, Living…