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Growing the movement

By Jason Mogus on Aug 26, 2010

Image from http://www.winnersmovement.com/

As we enjoy the last week of "official" summer, the warm weather continues to hold on the west coast, which bodes well for enjoying long lunches on the ocean-side deck at Web of Change in a month.

You may have heard some cool buzz about WOC this year. Like the distributed leadership model with 8 new people co-managing as anchors. Or how they and our 2010 hosts are producing "thought bombs" to share their big questions for the year. Or maybe that we have so much momentum, 10 years on, that we sold out in July (though the wait list is still open!).

Who is going to be there? Web of Change 10:10

By Alia McKee Scott on Aug 20, 2010

The caliber of Web of Change 10:10's class of participants is extremely impressive -- if we do say so ourselves.

We can't wait to gather together these leaders who are working at the intersection of social change and technology and see what innovations, collaborations and ideas they cook up.

Web of Change 10:10 is almost full

By Alia McKee Scott on Jul 20, 2010

Web of Change has quickly filled up with nearly 100 super smart and engaged leaders working at the intersection of technology and social change.

While we have nearly hit capacity, we are still taking names for our waitlist. To get on the waitlist, please call Hollyhock at 1-800-933-6339. We will contact waitlisted registrants as soon as space becomes available.

Seats are filling up for Web of Change 10:10 - Don't Miss Out

By Alia McKee Scott on Jul 16, 2010

Going...going...

As of this week, 70 people have registered for WOC 10:10. With a ceiling of 100 participants, WOC is quickly filling up with a group of super smart and engaged leaders in our field.

We don't want you to miss out. Register now to secure your spot.

The most efficient way to register is to call Hollyhock at 1-800-933-6339.

See here for more details.

Another Web of Change 10:10 Host Announced

By Alia McKee Scott on Jul 14, 2010

Jocelyn Harmon
Director of Business Development, Care2

Idea: Race and Ethnicity Matter Online
It's no secret that we are undergoing a huge demographic shift in the United States. The Census Bureau estimates that by 2042 (some have revised the estimate to 2050), we will be a "majority-minority" nation. In fact, in four states - California, New Mexico, Texas and Hawaii - people of color already comprise a majority of the population.

What does this mean for us as online community organizers, fundraisers and public policy advocates?
How will and should our outreach efforts be shaped by the nation’s changing demographics?
How do we make an economic as well as ethical case for diversity?
What strategies and tactics can we employ to create more inclusive communities online so that we can realize the "democratizing power" of the Internet?

Early Bird Special Extended to July 15!

By Alia McKee Scott on Jul 6, 2010

The early bird special has been extended. Get 15% off your room and board at Hollyhock when you book before July 15. Register now.

If you haven't attended Web of Change or did not receive an invitation, please apply by sending an email to info@webofchange.com with your name, organization, position, and organizational social change mandate.

Meet two more Web of Change hosts!

By Alia McKee Scott on Jun 23, 2010

Shayna Englin
Principal, Englin Consulting

Idea - Better Accountability for Advocacy 
We're doing ever-more creative advocacy campaigns that utilize innovative tactics to engage activists in novel ways, but it's not clear that our campaigns are resulting in the change we're trying to make in the world. How can we make our advocacy campaigns more accountable for real outcomes?

Two new WOC 10:10 hosts announced!

By Alia McKee Scott on Jun 18, 2010

Arif Mamdani
Executive Director, Progressive Technology Project

Idea - Raising the bar for technology infrastructure and capacity in progressive community organizing groups

The field of organizing has made significant strides in building technology capacity, but we have a really long way to go. The problems I see today are not too different from the problems I was seeing 10 years ago.

Meet Our Hosts

By Alia McKee Scott on Jun 4, 2010

The conversations that happen at Web of Change and the real-world outcomes from those conversations are rooted in big ideas that members of our community -- WOC hosts -- are exploring right now.

Meet three of our hosts and find out what they'll be talking about at Web of Change 10:10.

Your role leading WOC 10:10

By Alia McKee Scott on Apr 26, 2010

As part of the Web of Change community, you can play an important role in helping shape the event and its future. Actually, we’re counting on you to help.

Here are a few ways you can get involved right now:

Early Bird Special

By Julia Watson on Apr 23, 2010

Registration is now open for Web of Change 10:10! And you know what they say about the early bird? It gets the best deal at Hollyhock. Get 15% off your room and board when you book before July 1.

WOC 2010 Dates Announced!

By Julia Watson on Dec 15, 2009

Mark your calendars for Sept 22-26, 2010. This will be the 10th anniversary of the Web of Change conference at Hollyhock. It has grown from 35 to 90 participants over those 10 years! It has grown both in size and scope but always looking for ways to harnass the power of the internet to effect social change.

A Photo Says A Thousand Words

By Julia Watson on Nov 5, 2009

Given the large number of photos uploaded to flickr you'd think we had organized cameras snapping at every opportunity during Web of Change! Instead our enthusiastic participants supplied us with this fantastic selection. Big thanks to the many that uploaded their photos to flickr and made them available for us all to enjoy. It is so heartwarming to look through them all and remember the connections, the inspirations, and the many laughs we had together. We hope you'll enjoy this slide show.

Success at Web of Change 2009

By ali turnbull on Oct 23, 2009

Web of Change 2009 ended last month and everyone we spoke to felt it was a great success. A group of 93 top-notch leaders and do-ers converged to learn, discuss and inquire into the roots of social change and technology and what it means to be leaders in this field. Over 5 days, the group shared stories, best practices and their passions and commitment to envision and create a better world. Hollyhock was abuzz with great conversations and heartfelt exchange.

Here are some of the reasons why:

Getting the last bums on seats in the countdown to WOC!

By ali turnbull on Sep 16, 2009

We are just one week away from the 9th annual Web of Change! I'm really looking forward to driving up the coast to Cortes and settling in for an inspiring, fully dynamic and powerful gathering!