Inspired Philanthropy

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Today, we release the website for the forthcoming 3rd edition of Inspired Philanthropy. Phil blogged it.

I have been honored to participate in the development of this edition. Also, Tracy has asked that I refer to myself as co-founder of Inspired Legacies, because of my involvement in some of the development, creation, and projects of Inspired Legacies since August of 2005. I am deeply honored by and grateful for this designation!

Now through November 6th, a Donor Diva Challenge, allows anyone who buys Inspired Philanthropy, to designate a free copy to a nonprofit of their choice! Buy the book and give the book to a nonprofit. Give the gift of transformational giving.

And check out the website, not just because I worked so hard on it either! There are loads of resources–exercises and worksheets, the whole appendix! Pdfs, uploaded and available free for you to use!

Also, note, National Philanthropy Day is November 15th!

Honored by Razoo

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A friend pointed me to “A Little Thanks Is In Order to Razoos Top 25 Members“.

I am honored to be celebrated with such change agents and collaborators.

I also must acknowledge that this comes as a result of the connections formed and work done at Omidyar.net community, which transferred over to Razoo, allowing me to connect with many people and immediately jump in to many groups and causes. It was a reputation transfer of sorts. It was certainly not because I have been super active on Razoo. I have been focused full-blast for the last month with a brilliant and valuable project which I will announce tomorrow. (hint, hint)

Green Dinners

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Recently an amazing network weaver friend, Steve “Habib” Rose, passed away unexpectedly. I have been thinking about this idea for many months, as it relates to his efforts around neighborhoods connecting. And I decided I best get started! Please feel free, if you knew Habib, to host a Green Dinner in his name. Suggested topics for conversation might be peace and neighborhood networking.

Now is the time. Connect to those you care about and take action on what matters to you.

Green Dinners allow people in our local community to come together, not only to enjoy each others company, but also to bring up relevant issues occurring in our neighborhood that we’d like to change. It’s a great opportunity to meet people, strengthen friendships, eat nourishing food, and to get in touch with your community.

Green Dinners first initiated with Beyond Today.

I think this is a brilliant idea. After attending a gathering in Houston of local spiritual folks to talk about spirituality facilitated by the book and cards of Amazing Faith of Texas, I thought, why are we not doing this for green issues?

What you need to host a green dinner:

* Space to host dinners
* list of neighbors or community members to invite
* invitation (may or may not request food be shared and be local, fair-trade, organic)
* open attitude

Connect face-to-face around the issues you care about and discuss them over a shared meal, potluck style.

Please host or attend a Green Dinner in your community. Invite your friends over to discuss green issues, whatever that means to you.

For now, please use the http://www.wiserearth.org/group/GreenDinners/ to share and discuss. I encourage you to post photos and highlights of conversations. By naming these events and conversations, I hope you will help me spread the word about the importance of a Greener World. The more we talk about it, name it, expand it, the more it spirals out into the world, inspiring and evolving this great work of ours.

Opportunities to help Green Dinners: help write a standard invitation, help create simple guide to facilitation of conversation, sponsor dinners and share online about them. Get other people involved.

Young People of Color with Wealth

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The CORE community of young people of color with wealth is hosting its first gatherings.
Please forward.

* Do you want to make a difference in your community? Want to see real change in this country?
* Are you planning on using your money to fight racism, poverty, and injustice?
* Do you want to talk with other people of color about money, privilege, and giving?

If so, download the invitations to TWO UPCOMING EVENTS:

DINNER: For Young People Of Color With Wealth (dinner invitation pdf)
Wednesday, October 17, New York City
An informal community space where we can support and challenge each other to align our resources with our values. Dinners are hosted in homes, and are free.

WORKSHOP: STRATEGIC GIVING For Young People Of Color With Wealth (workshop invitation pdf)
Fri (eve) / Sat (day), November 2 – 3, New York City
A workshop for young people of color with financial wealth who want to increase the impact of our resources in furthering social justice. $75, includes meals.

To Register: www.resourcegeneration.org

CALL FOR INTERVIEWEES: (Please Forward)
Sharing Privilege: Young People of Color with Wealth Speak Out!

Are you a young person of color with wealth or do you know someone who is? Help others by sharing your story! You can have your name published or choose to remain anonymous. This booklet will reveal the untold stories of young people of color with wealth. For more info.

Find out more about CORE (Catalyzing Our Resources for Equity), a project of Resource Generation

Questions: Contact Sam at 413-369-6010 or sam@resourcegeneration.org

Network Weaver, Habib, passes on

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I am very sad about the surprising news that Steve “Habib” Rose has passed away. He was an inspiration to me and a delightful friend. We still had projects in the air, and I feel hesitant to do the work without Habib. I first met him in Seattle at an event for Wiser Earth where Paul Hawken spoke about Wiser Earth and Blessed Unrest.

In honor of a fabulous network weaver, please contact someone you know (best if it is a weak tie) just to do it, just to connect and see what happens.

A memorial celebration of the life of Steve Habib Rose will be held on Sunday, October 7th from 4 to 5:30 pm at University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA, to be followed by social networking time.

Habib dedicated his life and his work to building connections among us. He moved us, both individually and collectively, to work joyfully for a deeper community. His vision, humility, generosity, justice seeking,
loving-kindness, network weaving and his phenomenal hugs inspired the many communities he graced with his presence.

Habib, may your presence live on. May we all learn from your spirit.

Donations to the Duwamish Nation are gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers.

Please also contibuting your reflections on Habib to an on-line memorial that can be found at http://wiserearth.org/group/habibsgarden