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Resources Blog: Inspiration

Fellowships to advance your work

posted Dec 3, 2009

Two fellowships that cultivate environmental leaders of tomorrow:

Environmental Leadership Program fellowships target emerging environmental and social change practitioners eager to connect their specialized work to larger environmental and social concerns. The Fellowship Program offers an intensive leadership and skill training, regional networking opportunities, and time for personal and professional reflection. Consisting of three retreats and additional optional trainings, our curriculum helps emerging leaders hone their leadership styles, improve their strategic communications, and strengthen their outreach to diverse constituencies.

Applications for ELP's Regional Fellowship Programs are now OPEN. The application deadlines have been updated as follows: • New England Regional Network: February 1, 2010 Eastern Regional Network June 1, 2010

More here.

2010 Switzer Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Switzer Fellowships for people in New England and California.

The Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation identifies and nurtures environmental leaders who have the ability and determination to make a significant impact, and supports initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. Applicants should follow the link below to review the Fellowship guidelines and to find the link to the online application. Applications for the New England region are due FEBRUARY 1, 2010.

See their FAQs to see if you or someone you know is eligible for this prestigious fellowship. More on their application process: http://www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship-guidelines.html

Show this film, raise $ and awareness, special deal

posted Aug 13, 2009

A Sea Change is an important new film about the issue of ocean acidification - one of the other problems with having of too much carbon in the atmosphere. Could it kill the oceans? We watched this film and thought it was very powerful. Bullfrog Films is distributing it, and has a special offer for you: download the document below for full details. If you want to raise money by charging an entry fee at a screening, see 'semi-theatrical screening' option. Orion Grassroots Network members get the usual 30% off as well, the usual member benefit we enjoy with Bullfrog. SEACHNorderform.pdf

Environmental Education Resources & request for submissions

posted Mar 10, 2009

Three environmental education resources came across my desk this week that I'd like to share:

First, Richard Louv's new article in Orion magazine.

Second, Center for Ecoliteracy’s initiative, Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability, provides information, inspiration, and support to the vital movement of K-12 educators, parents, and others who are helping young people gain the knowledge, skills, and values essential to sustainable living.

Thirdly, the Children & Nature Network, which in addition to offering great resources, is looking for your ideas, too. See the file below for full submission guidelines, but in a nutshell, C&NN is looking for imaginative activities that help families engage with nature, and the best ideas will be distributed by C&NN web sites, workshops, resources for C&NN’s Nature Clubs for Families, and so on. Deadline is Fall 2009. CNNsubmissionsrequestfinalFeb1LH.doc

Storytelling and memes audio

posted Jan 5, 2009

The Network's conference call on using memes and stories to make change, with Doyle Canning and Patrick Reinsborough of smartmeme, is now available here.

Picking a consultant

posted Oct 27, 2008

Choosing a consultant to help you with strategic planning, fundraising, and the like often boils down to personal recommendations - someone recommended by a friend or allied organization. But if you're not finding options you like in your immediate area, you can cast your net much wider by visiting Idealist's consultant directory. Over 1,200 to choose from, by category and location, here.

idealist.org’s Nonprofit FAQ

posted Jul 30, 2008

The Nonprofit FAQ lists questions and answers about nonprofit organization, regulation, development, management, and resources. More expansive than one might think. Click here to check it out.

Orion magazine

posted Jul 30, 2008

"America's finest environmental magazine" (Boston Globe). Orion is an influential forum for re-imagining humanity's relationship to nature, culture, and place. America's foremost writers and artists are featured in the magazine. Members of the Orion Grassroots Network receive a free digital subscription as well as a 50% discount on the print edition - $20 for 6 issues for US mailing addresses/$30 Canadian/$40 everywhere else. Just log in here, click on 'manage your benefits,' and click on the link next to the Orion magazine cover to get the deal.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations

posted Jul 30, 2008

National Council of Nonprofit Associations provides a variety of programs and services to assist the leadership and partnership of non profit organizations. With the help of NCNA, organizations should be able to further discuss public policy and positively influence local and national communities. "National voice, state focus, and local impact" is their tagline and it sounds good to me! They offer technical assistance, e-newsletters, policy updates, research analysis, networking events, and case stories on relevant information to their members.

Free Management Library

posted Jul 21, 2008

This site serves as a guide book, a therapist, and a know-it-all. It has the answers to questions pertaining a variety of issues. From suggesting icebreakers to reporting information about getting tax-exempt status, this site is worth a click. http://www.managementhelp.org

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