The Bioneers community is a growing, global network of change makers. For many of you, your change-making work happens through the nonprofit sector – which means fundraising is also likely a big part of what you do. That’s why we’re excited to give away a copy of a new book that could support your efforts, Nonprofit Fundraising …
We invite you to join us for a European Bioneers Global Conference from June 24th-26th, 2016. It will be followed by a Kinship Circle movement-building expedition to learn about and engage with progressive initiatives and movement leaders in Spain and Europe. Hosted in San Sebastián in the fabled Basque country of northern Spain, we’re partnering …
By Roberta Giordano, Youth Leadership Program Coordinator In the words of Bono, “This is a time for bold measures. This is the country, and you are the generation.” Institutional racism, the unequal distribution of wealth and power that aim to preserve the status quo of an economic system based on extraction and labor exploitation, and …
In 2008, Bill Barron decided to do something about climate change after he heard Bill McKibben speak at the Salt Lake City Beaming Bioneers Conference. Three years later, he was back to announce his bid to run for US Senate, and his Bioneers experience continues to inform his leadership. As the state of our world …
Mark your calendars for the next Bioneers Summit Conference, October 16-18, 2015, in San Rafael, California. Planning is already well underway and we’re thrilled to announce our first three confirmed keynote speakers: Jensine Larsen, founder of World Pulse, on the growing influence of the grassroots women’s leadership in media and citizen journalism. Tom Hayden, activist, …
Dear Bioneers Friends and Supporters! Happy New Year! Thanks to your committed partnership, our 2014 was a milestone year and a celebration of our 25th Anniversary. We’re excited to share with you a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2015. Read on for more! Watch Your (Snail)Mailbox Your Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Yearbook Copy …
2014 Bioneers 25th Anniversary Food and Farming Menu Starter Placed at Each Table Locally Grown Anasazi Bean Hummus with Freshly Baked Bread Appetizer Placed at Each Table Heirloom Tomato, Locally Made Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil Salad in an Olive Oil and Blood Orange Balsamic Reduction Served with Seasonal Fresh Figs Buffet Vegan Winter …
It was spine-tingling to see the Indigenous delegation lead the climate march in New York, including two of our Board members, Chief Oren Lyons (above, with Dennis Kucinich and Leonardo DiCaprio) and Clayton Thomas-Muller. In public talks, Clayton and Tom Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network (our partner on the Bioneers Indigenous Forum) praised Bioneers …
What Is Council? The practice of council is both ancient and modern, with roots in many civilizations throughout the world as well as in contemporary organizational disciplines. Each of us knows the joy of sharing stories around the campfire or at bedtime or with like-minded peers. By removing the social barriers that keep us separate, …
As part of our 25th anniversary conference and celebration, we asked members of the Bioneers community to tell us about the impact Bioneers has had on their life and work. Below, Marie Bourgeois of Colorado shares her remarkable story, which we selected as the first winner in our contest for a free 3-day pass to …