I just "met" via email Roz Lemieux from the New Organizing Institute. It is a unique grassroots program that trains young, technology-enabled political organizers to work for progressive campaigns and organizations. The Institute is being created by experienced online organizers in conjunction with MoveOn.org to fill an urgent need in progressive politics.
Roz is organizing a training/skill share event next week and I'm passing this along for any readers in the DC area who would like to help out.
Technorati Tags: nptechIf you'll be in DC Friday, March 9 and can offer a few hours to help 3 organizations transform their use of technology for organizing, please sign up to be an NOI "guest consultant":
This opportunity is part of NOI's next online organizing and tech training, coming up March 7-9 ( agenda). The training is shaping up to be amazing -- with over 50 organizations including NAACP, Sierra Club, ONE Wisconsin Now, and the League of Young Voters participating. A critical piece is supporting the implementation of the training in participants' day-to-day work. As a leader (or specialist) in this field, you can help.
When you sign up as a guest consultant, we ask for a short bio and your areas of expertise. Trainees will choose the consultants that best match their needs. On Thursday, March 8, you'll receive implementation plans from 3-5 trainees. Friday, March 9 from 11:30AM-1:30PM, you'll meet with those trainees to offer assistance in refining (or revamping) the plans. Lunch is included and it's fun :^)
I know you're not all in the DC area, so please share this widely with other experts and leaders in the field. Thanks for helping build a stronger progressive movement.
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