Category Archives: Common Ground
Pioneering Forum on Public Employee Pensions
The Common Knowledge team supported Marin County officials in planning and facilitating a very well attended educational forum on sustainable public pensions on the evening Read More
Posted in Blog, Civic Learning, Common Ground, front-page
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My Funny Universe
While my fellow community members were undertaking various “green” activities the Saturday before Earth Day, I was driving solo from the Bay Area up to Read More
Posted in Blog, Common Ground, front-page, Planet and People
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Thoughts on Social Media, Weak Ties and Bridging Capital
I had the pleasure of attending the Social Media for Nonprofits Conference in San Francisco last Friday. Three hundred eager nonprofit folks gathered ready to Read More
Posted in Civic Imagination, Common Ground, front-page, What's New
Tagged Beth Kanter, bridging capital, Craig Newmark, Linked In, social capital, Social media
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Public appreciates forum on sticky topic
As they face the challenge of sustaining delivery of vital services with less funds, many city managers are looking at the option of sharing services Read More
Posted in Blog, Civic Learning, Common Ground, front-page, Meet the Public
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Omar Ahmad: Political change with pen and paper
Politicians are strange creatures, says politician Omar Ahmad. And the best way to engage them on your pet issue is a monthly handwritten letter. Ahmad Read More
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