Archive for January, 2011

Three Ways You Can Shape Boot Camp 2011

Posted by | January 19, 2011 | Blog, Events | 2 Comments

Now that we have a date and place set for Boot Camp (June 2 at UCSF Mission Bay — but you knew that, right?) we are eager to build the day’s program.

Boot Camp is an intense, fun and deeply engaging day of learning. This year, we’ll be focusing Boot Camp on Bay Area community strengthening efforts.

We need your help to uncover compelling challenges, issues and stories of success and innovation that you want explored at Boot Camp.

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Share Your Boot Camp Ideas

Posted by | January 19, 2011 | Blog | 7 Comments

What do you want Boot Camp to be? Play the game below as many times as you like to pick your favorite topics, ideas, activities and experiences. Add your own ideas using the green button.

We’ll use your choices to set the agenda for Boot Camp, June 2, 2011. See you there!

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New Year’s Resolution: Join a Nonprofit Board

Posted by | January 5, 2011 | Blog | 1 Comment

Actually, I don’t go in much for resolutions, but I can’t help reflecting in the midwinter, insular down time between Christmas and New Year’s. And this year, I decided that I’d like to rededicate myself to my local community by finding a volunteer opportunity or board position – but I don’t know what it will be yet! Should I work with kids, neighborhood groups, the arts or seniors? I’m really up in the air, but I also know a really great resource to tap: The Volunteer Center’s Annual Board Match event.

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