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We are hiring for 2013!

By Julia Watson on 11/15/2012 - 14:14

We're hiring for a new role! An Event Producer responsible for organizing an incredible Web of Change 2013.

As Web of Change continues to grow in ambition and caliber, the demands on our volunteer anchors become more challenging and harder to fulfill.

Can Cross-Movement Organizing Create Transformative Change?

By Camille Jensen on 11/01/2012 - 20:57

Sessions explore strengths and challenges to large-scale collaboration

Two sessions at this year’s Web of Change (WoC) explored the potential of cross-movement organizing in order to build transformative change. In photo, Aisha Satterwhite, Jessy Tolkan (centre), presented Cross-Movement Organizing at Web of Change.

Values Segmentation Drives Successful Campaigns, says Greenpeace

By Camille Jensen on 10/25/2012 - 09:44

GP’s East Asia communications officer Catherine Fitzpatrick shares how targeted messaging can compel people to act

When looking to create successful campaigns that compel people to act, organizations need to speak to their audiences’ values.

That’s the message Greenpeace East Asia communications officer Catherine Fitzpatrick shared as part of Web of Change’s session on Messages that Win Sept. 6.

How four volunteers reframed the immigration debate

By Camille Jensen on 10/17/2012 - 01:37

Web of Change plenary session focuses on What Winning Looks Like

MANSONS LANDING, B.C. - They were only four volunteers — albeit one with a little more clout than the rest — but they were able to dramatically impact immigration policy in the United States.

Harnessing the Ubiquitous Mobile for Change

By Camille Jensen on 10/09/2012 - 15:53

Web of Change presenters share best practices on mobile and app strategy

MANSONS LANDING, B.C. - Mobile phones will soon outnumber people on the planet, but there is still much experimentation to learn how best to use mobile technology to campaign and organize, according to three Web of Change presenters.

Digital meets thoughtful social change at Web of Change

By Camille Jensen on 09/14/2012 - 13:23

MANSONS LANDING, B.C. - In 2005, Phil Klein was set to attend his first Web of Change (WoC), a conference for social change leaders mobilizing technology in their work. Then he learned he had cancer, and he gave up his spot to focus on what he was told could be the biggest battle of his life.

Feast your eyes on the WOC12 agenda!

By Karen Uffelman on 08/14/2012 - 17:33

I am very excited to present the agenda for Web of Change 2012!

The 2012 Fellows will be sharing more detail on these juicy topics over the coming weeks, but we wanted to share a sneak preview of what's to come at this year's gathering.

There will be three plenary sessions:

Getting to Web of Change is easy. Really.

By Ted Fickes on 07/16/2012 - 11:47

Forget the planes, trains and automobiles (and buses and ferries). Just take the WOC vanpool.

It has been rumored that Hollyhock is a rather remote destination. Who are we kidding? It IS remote. That's part of the magic. But one look at the “Getting to Hollyhock” page might leave your head spinning.

Agenda Evolution

By Karen Uffelman on 06/20/2012 - 11:45

I and the rest of your Anchor Team have been working hard, and we wanted to whet your appetite for the feast that’s going to be the Web of Change 2012 conference agenda. Are you hungry?

Individual sessions aren’t yet set, and we’re still gathering the team of fellows who will do heavy-lifting related to session design, but themes are emerging and we are very, very excited.

Are you ready to talk/learn/think about:

• How are our opponents winning and why? What can we learn?

Help shape Web of Change 2012

By Nicole Lampe on 05/24/2012 - 11:19

The beach at Cortes Island, We of Change 2011

Agenda anchor Karen Uffelman and the rest of the Web of Change 2012 team want to know what's on your minds and plates this year. What’s new and exciting in your work? What challenges are you facing? What do you find encouraging, confusing, intriguing? What new technology and and innovations are you seeing or wanting to see? What do you want to share, learn about, discuss?

Now open for 2012 Applications

By Julia Watson on 05/09/2012 - 17:32

Web of Change at Hollyhock is planned for September 5-9, 2012.

If you haven't attended Web of Change before, please apply by sending an email to [email protected] with your name, organization, position, and organizational social change mandate. Once you've been approved you can contact Hollyhock to make your reservation. See more about registration.

Announcing 2012 Anchor Team

By Michael Silberman on 04/20/2012 - 14:05

I'm thrilled to introduce you to your anchor team for this year's Web of Change:
https://webofchange.com/web-of-change-hollyhock/anchor-team

The anchors represent a talented crew of generous volunteers who will spend the next 5 months supporting you, this year's fellows (TBD), and people we haven't even met yet, in building yet another incredible Web of Change.

2012 Anchor Search

By Neal Bastek on 02/06/2012 - 14:38

Web of Change doesn't happen without the dedicated effort of a handful of diligent volunteers who design and co-create the event. Today we embark on the process of getting the 2012 leadership team in place, seeking volunteers and nominations from our community for the Anchor roles.

Once again under the leadership of Michael Silberman as Chair, we're looking for four remarkable people to hold down the: agenda, communications, fellows program, and fundraising. (Click here for details on each role.)

Event Manager Job Posting

By Neal Bastek on 02/06/2012 - 14:07

Web of Change is a community of leaders pushing the boundaries of campaigns and innovating new models of people-driven engagement. Our primary program is delivery of an annual summit event, a 5 day invitational conference at a wilderness retreat setting.

Shape the Future of Web of Change

By Jason Mogus on 11/11/2011 - 18:51

We have an exciting opportunity for you to participate in shaping the future of Web of Change. We have started a community-driven renewal process that we'd love your involvement in.

Now is the time to open up future possibilities for Web of Change and explore new models for how we deliver our program. And as we have always been a network that is community driven, we're going to do this in an open consultative way.

Why are we changing?

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