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This space is for ideas and suggestions for possible panels, events and other programming for the [|2008 Second Life Community Convention] in Florida this September. Also we need ideas for how to raise funds to support a non-profit track at SLCC.

//Thanks so much for your help and ideas!//

People interested in SLCC committee (organizing, planning and fundraising):
 * Zazoom Zimminy
 * Kali Idziak
 * ShaunG Lynch
 * Rebus Mandelbrot
 * Veri Oddfellow
 * In Kenzo
 * Shlink Landner
 * Khrys Kanto
 * Bluewave Ogee
 * Water partners


 * __Proposal of an SLCC Panel__**

1. Track Title: Nonprofits’ Full Day track

2. Below, please indicate the individuals filling the following roles:
 * Track Leader (you):** Need volunteers


 * Track Assistant(s):** Evonne Henning and Jennifer Schlegel
 * E-Mail:** evoamo@gmail.com, jschlegel@techsoup.org

3. Provide an overview of the track’s subject matter, purpose, and your reasoning for being a part of the SLCC '08 program (500 words max please):

** Under the leadership of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Commons, we bring you the //Nonprofits’ Full-Day track// at SLCC 08. TechSoup’s Nonprofit Commons will sponsor and produce this track, with the help of their dedicated communities of volunteers. In designing the track around the following thematic topic areas, we will provide a day of sessions that amount to a comprehensive overview to creating, and growing, a cooperative in-world learning environment for any nonprofit organization:
 * Track Subject Matter & Purpose
 * Getting Started and Barriers to Entry
 * Fundraising
 * Building Communities of Support
 * Impact Analysis and ROI

This nonprofit track is absolutely vital, as more organizations realize the impact of virtual worlds to augment their communications’ and funding strategies. It is essential for nonprofits to have a real-world gathering that supplements their weekly in-world meetings and activities, to build and strengthen their collaborative bonds, network and share best practices. This day-long track falls on the heels of the MacArthur foundation-sponsored white paper, [|Best Practices for Nonprofits in Second Life], prepared by Global Kids and unveiled in a highly successful in-world event co-produced with TechSoup’s Nonprofit Commons. ** TechSoup’s Nonprofit Commons (NPC) is the first nonprofit-specific learning community in the virtual world of Second Life. By providing a welcoming presence and peer mentoring, NPC lowers the barriers to entry for nonprofits who want to explore how virtual worlds can enrich their interactions with potential donors, clients, peers, and volunteers. Our vibrant cooperative learning environment includes free virtual office space, weekly interactive meetings, tutorials, facilitated discussions and collaboration regarding outreach, fundraising, activism, and volunteering in the virtual world— all of which help nonprofits gain the skills and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential in Second Life. NPC has garnered significant media attention while cultivating a large community of volunteers and active participants. It is considered by Linden Lab to be a primary community of practice for nonprofits in-world, will provide nonprofits with a reliable and credible resource, in the format of this full-day track, giving staff members of organizations a valuable case for attending the SLCC08. We anticipate that through the learning and Best Practices gleaned from these sessions, the nonprofit staff members will emerge with the tools and knowledge to help them increase organizational capacity; build replicable tools in-world; organize virtual action and awareness campaigns; and host mixed-reality events that bridge virtual world communities with other social networking communities to raise awareness about individual organizational missions and causes. 4. Please draft a general schedule. Assign a rough title and a few words describing the direction of part of the track. If you can, include potential speakers you would hope to have. You will have either 9:00–12:30 or 1:30-5:00 time slot. Give us an idea of the activities / panels / discussions / breaks / keynotes will you have and when:
 * About the Co-Producing Organizations

9:00 - 10:15 - ** Getting Started: A Nonprofit's Guide to SL and Connecting With the NPSL Community ** / ** Selling Your Organization on SL **: How to talk to your boss, your benefactor or your board about the benefits and value of SL Potential Speakers: Susan Tenby, Schlink Lardner, Malin Coleridge, Buffy Bye (Note: we have condensed two panels together here, so we’ve added a bit of extra time to this session - or we may decide to make it a 15 min. break instead) 10:15 - 11:15 - ** Global Bridgebuilding **: Building communities, coalitions and alliances between organizations in Second Life, sponsored by Amoration and the International Humanities Center Potential Speakers: // In Kenzo (Evonne Henning), //Shava Suntzu, Jade Lily (also Rik, Nexeus, Susan, Hamlet or others who have participated in 5+ events) 11:15 - 11:30 - Break 11:30 - 12:30 - ** Fundraising Success Stories **: Three case studies of orgs raising significant amounts of real money in SL Moderator: // In Kenzo (Evonne Henning) // Potential Speakers: will likely include additional inworld participants

Lunch 1:30 - 2:30 - ** Interactive Activism **// : // Two years of the Camp Darfur campaign, and why we need more grassroots efforts in SL Potential Speakers: 2:30 - 3:30 - ** Teaching and Moderating in SL: Initial Best Practices. ** The virtual environment presents new and exciting opportunities for those seeking to lead collaborative meetings or teach classes. A conversation analysis of meeting transcripts for the NPC, over eight months, yielded a list of best practice suggestions for moderators and teachers in SL. These weekly NPC meetings have grown from approximately ten to forty attendees over the past year and have been highly successful in terms of outcomes. Potential Speakers: // Ozma Malibu // 3:30 - 400 - Break 4:00 - 5:00 - ** Building a Foundation for Virtual World **//** s as the New Public Domain **//: A discussion on the establishment of a nonprofit to steward the virtual landscape (foundations & nonprofits in SL and beyond in one common movement) Potential Speakers:

5. As part of running a track you are responsible for securing $2,250 USD in total sponsorship to cover the cost of the track. All sponsorship monies must be sent to the TFU, even money that exceed $2,250. The sponsorship covers the use of the venue space, insurance, presenter discount tickets, complimentary tickets, technical support, house sound and mics, projectors, brochure printing, banners and room set up. It does not include outside items such as sound equipment rental, room decoration, door prizes, give-aways, etc. The sponsorships obligation are nor refundable.

List the potential sponsors you feel will be a good fit. There is no limit on number of sponsor per track. If you raise more than your required $2,250, TFU will put that money to use for your track. You may ask TFU to purchase airfare for speakers, comp tickets for additional sponsors, rent specialty equipment, or support of the overall convention.
 * **TechSoup.org**
 * **Global Kids**
 * **Faster Cures**
 * **Case Foundation**

6. Are there any additional resources that you would need from the TFU Board to assist you in the creation of your track? This DOES NOT include acquiring sponsors or speakers.
 * **Any logistical coordination help would be much appreciated, as Susan will be out of the country for most of August**

Panel Ideas:
 * //Title: description, organizational sponsor//
 * **Global Bridgebuilding**: Building communities, coalitions and alliances between organizations in Second Life, sponsored by Amoration and the International Humanities Center, //In Kenzo//
 * **Building a Foundation for Virtual World//s as the New Public Domain//**: A discussion on the establishment of a nonprofit to steward the virtual landscape (foundations & nonprofits in SL and beyond in one common movement)
 * **Interactive Activism**//:// Two years of the Camp Darfur campaign, and why we need more grassroots efforts in SL
 * **Getting Started: a nonprofit's guide to SL and connecting with the NPSL community**, Glitteractica
 * **Fundraising Success Stories**: Three case studies of orgs raising significant amounts of real money in SL
 * **Selling Your Organization on SL**: How to talk to your boss, your benefactor or your board about the benefits and value of SL, Schlink Lardner
 * **Teaching and Moderating in SL: Initial Best Practices.** The virtual environment presents new and exciting opportunities for those seeking to lead collaborative meetings or teach classes. A conversation analysis of meeting transcripts for the NPC, over eight months, yielded a list of best practice suggestions for moderators and teachers in SL. These weekly NPC meetings have grown from approximately ten to forty attendees over the past year and have been highly successful in terms of outcomes. //Ozma Malibu.//

Funding / Sponsorship Ideas:
 * //Institution: contact person, notes//
 * Your Stake: A pledge-based game application currently in development for SL and Facebook //In Kenzo//
 * Charitable Gaming fundraiser (the equivalent of a Charity Poker/Bingo Night, in SL) //In Kenzo//
 * Foundation sponsorships (in exchange for content provided, video/podcast/machinima?)
 * Faster Cures: Tracy Sandler, Susan Tenby has contacted her about sponsorships
 * Eschatos Graves inquired about sponsorships, I (susan) have not replied to him yet (1/24/08)
 * derry mcmahon [mailto:derrymcmahon@gmail.com] wants to be on fundraising and planning committee
 * Matt/Rebus will look into some local sponsorship (tampa)