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“Be the Change You Wish to See in the World”

Connection Cafe

A little known fact is that, before starting Convio, I was exploring three very different concepts: yield management for airlines; supply chain management for the automotive parts industry; and nonprofit fundraising after participating in a PBS pledge drive. I am eternally grateful for them for making a bet on us.

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Jon Husband, Guest Post: The New Realities of Engagement – Stories That Drive Action Planning and Implementation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Why should we measure story in a new way? To do this we have to be able to measure story in a new way. Summary: Followed by a more detailed explanation. Situation : We are living in a time of a major shift in culture. The system we have designed addresses how to capture, analyze and assess what matters.

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Nomad Cafe: How to Start a Green Cafe

Have Fun - Do Good

I have been actively involved in the crafting of Oakland's newly-adopted Zero Waste Policy , and I campaigned for City Council member Jean Quan's polystyrene foam packaging moratorium, as well as Council member Jane Brunner's litter fee assessment ordinance. Both of those laws passed and are now in effect. It doesn't stop here, though.

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