Outreach 2010
This document is meant to be ongoing log of marketing outreach as of Nov. 1, 2010, with initial focus on the Transition Town movement. This consists of the initial 'feeler' email template, as well as a follow-up email template. Email discussions will be posted in the table if a response is received.
Contacts and results:
| Organization | Contact Information | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Carbon Institute (Post Carbon Institute provides individuals, communities, businesses, and governments with the resources needed to understand and respond to the interrelated economic, energy, and environmental crises that define the 21st century. We envision a world of resilient communities and re-localized economies that thrive within ecological bounds.) |
Post Carbon Institute Tod Brilliant |
Status: Contacted Result: Pending | |
| The Berkana Institute (The Berkana Exchange is an ecosystem of learning centers, grassroots-based initiatives, individuals, regional learning communities and movements all working to create healthy and resilient communities.) |
The Berkana Institute Bob Stilger CC:Lizzie Riesenberg |
Status: Contacted Result: Pending | |
| Global Ecovillage Network (The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) is a growing network of sustainable communities and initiatives that bridge different cultures, countries, and continents. GEN serves as umbrella organization for ecovillages, transition town initiatives, intentional communities, and ecologically-minded individuals worldwide.) |
Global Ecovillage Network> Jessie Du Boe |
Status: Contacted Result: Response received and follow-up sent | |
| About FOUR YEARS. GO. (FOUR YEARS. GO. is a campaign to catalyze and empower a fundamental shift in the direction of humanity, inspiring collaborative action, connecting individuals and organizations, and amplifying best practices and successes.) |
About FOUR YEARS. GO.> Allied Organization Inquiries |
Status: Contacted Result: Pending | |
| Transition US (Transition US is a nonprofit organization that provides inspiration, encouragement, support, networking, and training for Transition Initiatives across the United States. ) |
Transition US> Info |
Status: Contacted Result: Pending | |
| Global Transition In Action (TRANSITION UNITED STATES is an informal, "social networking" site for those interested in exploring and/or implementing the Transition model in U.S. communities.) |
Global Transition In Action> Private Messaged Les Squires. |
Status: Contacted Result: Pending | |
| Electromagnate (We are a small group of hackerspace members who are dedicated to showing the maker and hacker community to the world.) |
Electromagnate> Info. |
Status: Contacted Result: Pending | |
| Transition Town Ashland | Transition Town Ashland> Info. |
Status: Contacted Result: Pending |
Further Marketing Opportunities:
http://www.transitionnetwork.org/initiatives - list of all Transition Town initiatives
Initial 'Feeler' Email Template:
Dear [Organization],
I recently stumbled upon your initiative at http://www.transitionnetwork.org/initiatives and I wholeheartedly agree with your efforts to bring people together around transition. I feel that your organizational vision aligns very much with my own values as well as the volunteer work I am currently doing for Open Source Ecology. Have you heard of us? We are building, what we call, the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) – a set of 40 open source tools meant to jump-start community resilience and lower the barriers-to-entry.
The machines are being built and shared via open source methods, so we can freely provide the information necessary to build resilient communities from the ground up. We are 100% crowd-funded by supporters, which we call True Fans. This is our latest video showcasing the GVCS, which was created by a True Fan: http://vimeo.com/16106427
We would be grateful if you could pass our work on to your membership, partners and friends, and encourage them to support and collaborate with us. We are also interested in speaking engagements. The commitment of a single new True Fan is enough to fund a trip for guest speaking or a presentation by the founder of Open Source Ecology, Marcin Jakubowski, Ph.D. This November we will be on a tour in California to present our vision and progress to several Transition Town initiatives. It is in this light that we believe everyone should have access to the tools necessary to create true community resilience. For more information, see our blog: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/ and our main organizational platform at http://openecology.org/
Deep Regards, Open Source Ecology
Follow-up Email Template:
Greetings [contact person]!
Thank you so much for your response. We are currently in the process of integrating a network of collaborators and developers at openecology.org, which will be our main organizational website for the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS). We appreciate the part you play in making that a reality! Please stay in touch with any follow-up questions. Again, we are available to give presentations at your convenience. Feel free to contact us at any point and together may we uplift the world for a bright future!
Deep regards, Open Source Ecology
Communications
11.1.10
Hi Marcin -
We received your email and would be interested in hearing more about what you do. What is your presentation like? Film/powerpoint/lecture? What is your goal? Awareness-building? Finding people to learn your technologies? Fundraising? Is there a charge for your presentation? What dates were you planning to be in L.A.?
We have several Transition groups across the greater L.A. area and I can poll them to see which ones would like to host.
Joanne P, Transition Los Angeles, www.TransitionLA.org
Hello Adam, Thank you for contacting the Global Ecovillage Network. I looked at your website and agree that your mission closely aligns with that of our network. GEN does not currently have a set membership but each region disperses information in their own way, so I am copying your message to the GEN Board of Directors (that represent each of the GEN regions) so that they might get to know your group and the effort you all have set out to accomplish. I hope the board will contact you for ways that we can support each others work and accomplish more in our effort towards a planet in balance. Keep up the great work! Sincerely, Jessica DuBoe GEN Administrative Assistant