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DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp Empowers People to \nConnect, 
 Motivate and Inspire Greater Community Impact \n  \nWhat: 	Craigslist 
 Foundation announces its 7th annual Boot Camp—a one-day, high-energy 
 conference that brings together and showcases effective community leaders.  
 Through a series of inspiring panels, interactive workshops, collaborative 
 programs and networking opportunities, Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp 
 (“Boot Camp”) cultivates conversation and empowers people to affect a 
 positive impact in their neighborhoods and communities.  More than 1,500 
 are expected to attend this year.  \n  \nBoot Camp programs span all 
 sectors—nonprofit, government, philanthropy and business—and are within 
 three tracks—“Elements of Vital Communities,” “Community Building   
 Fundamentals,” and “Leadership and Impact.” Registration includes: an 
 inspiring opening keynote; a closing panel of leaders from major sectors 
 discussing community building; more than  36 workshops from regional and 
 national thought leaders; free 1:1 coaching from professional Coaches 
 Training Institute (CTI)-trained coaches; additional peer-to-peer, self or  
 community-led workshops; access to exhibits and community resources; and 
 facilitated and informal networking and collaboration with attendees.   \n 
 \nConfirmed speakers to-date include: Peter Block, author and consultant; 
 Chip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre hotels; Cindy Gallop, founder of 
 IfWeRantheWorld; John McKnight, co-director, asset-based community 
 development institute at Northwestern University; Rachael Myrow, host of 
 KQED's California Report; and Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist. 
 Additional speakers to be confirmed.\n  \nWhen:		Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 
 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. \n  \nWhere:	University of California, Berkeley 
 campus \n  \nWho:	Boot Camp attracts individuals who are professionally or 
 personally passionate about creating positive change in their local 
 communities.  Boot Campers are: emerging and experienced leaders in social 
 and nonprofit sectors; aspiring and accomplished social entrepreneurs; 
 professionals; and decision makers from government, business and community 
 building sectors who want to enrich and empower local communities and 
 neighborhoods. \n  \nWhy:	Craigslist Foundation believes that strong 
 communities and neighborhoods are the cornerstone of society. The focus of 
 Boot Camp is simple: to connect, motivate and inspire greater community 
 impact. The event will focus on “community-building” and programs span 
 all sectors: nonprofit, government, philanthropy, and business. \n  
 \nCost:	Early bird prices available until June 30 —tickets are 25 percent 
 off the regular price — $75, $150, and $225 each.  Registration is kept 
 at a low cost and offered on a sliding scale of $99-$299, based on 
 individual and organization budget. \n\nTo register, visit 
 www.craigslistfoundation.org/bootcamp. Speakers, topics, event agenda, 
 volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. Stay apprised of 
 Boot Camp news by signing up for our newsletter, visiting our blog and 
 following us on Twitter (@craigslist_fndn), and Facebook (Group: Craigslist 
 Foundation). \n\nCraigslist Foundation is an operating foundation which 
 brings together individuals and organizations and connects them to the 
 resources, tools, technology and ideas they need to effectively engage in 
 community building and see the impact of their actions.   Craigslist 
 Foundation is a publicly supported, non-endowed 501(c) (3) operating 
 foundation and, as such, does not award grants. The organization focuses on 
 producing events and resources that create the greatest possible community 
 impact. \n  \nMedia Contacts:               \nJennifer Hwang, 
 jenn.hwang@aha-ink.com, 415-420-3259 \nDana Young, dana.young@aha-ink.com, 
 415-378-7998 \n\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/06/16/18650916.php
SUMMARY:7th Annual Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp Motivate and Inspire Greater Community Impact
LOCATION:University of California, Berkeley campus, Lower Sproul Plaza
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/06/16/18650916.php
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