article thumbnail

I'm Speaking at the Writing for Change Conference in San Francisco

Have Fun - Do Good

If you're interested in coming, the conference is August 23-25 at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, which is known for its labyrinth. The San Francisco Writers Conference believes that great nonfiction is Changing the World One Book at a Time. I'll be speaking at 3:30 pm on Friday. From the personal to the planetary.

article thumbnail

How to Be a Maverick Activist, Seane Corn and Common Ground

Have Fun - Do Good

I recently listened to a fantastic interview with Corn on Krista Tippett's Speaking of Faith podcast, which I highly recommend. The episode's show notes includes a transcript of the interview, videos of Corn doing yoga and an unedited version of the podcast.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Have Fun Do Good Link Love: Echoing Green, Jobs for Change, Julia Cameron and 29 Gifts

Have Fun - Do Good

In the first edition of this partnership, I interviewed Erin O'Connor Jones , the Director of Candidate Services and Managing Associate at Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. Green Blogger Convention To Kick Off In Los Angeles Next Month on Eco razzi. Early registration deadline is Nov. nonprofit (valued up to $75,000 ).

article thumbnail

How The James Irvine Foundation Received Microsoft Donations Through TechSoup

Tech Soup

This is an interview with Jeff Brandenburg who runs the IT department at the foundation. Here is my interview with Jeff Brandenburg. Here is my interview with Jeff Brandenburg. Jeff Brandenburg: My role at the Irvine Foundation is Director of Technology for our offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

article thumbnail

Community Funded Reporting: Interview with David Cohn of Spot.us

Have Fun - Do Good

On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us Below is an edited transcript of the interview which you also can listen to online , or subscribe to via iTunes. We also did an interview with the reporter to get a feel for what went into the reporting. And it'll probably be to Southern California, Los Angeles, next.

article thumbnail

#4Change Chat Wrap-Up: Community Building

Amy Sample Ward

From @rootwork: The Media Mobilizing Project has done a lot here in Philly connecting community organizing to social media and especially video — community media trainings, organizing people to interview each other, etc. From @davidahood: San Francisco Zoo has done a wonderful job and engaging and supporting their community.

Community 132
article thumbnail

Join the 29-Day Giving Challenge: Change Lives One Gift at a Time

Have Fun - Do Good

I was in a very dark period in my life dealing with a chronic illness (multiple sclerosis) as well as a major move from San Francisco to Los Angeles. One of my spiritual teachers, Mbali Creazzo, suggested that I try to give away 29 things in 29 days. My heart beamed as I watched a big smile break out across her face.