rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/form/future-ground-network-local-group-agreement?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-form-area-future-ground-network-local-group-agreement' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Future Ground Network https://actionnetwork.org/groups/future-ground-network https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/groups/default_facebook_images/000/172/445/original/fb-og.jpg?1594067210 Future Ground Network supports groups who are taking local action to secure healthier, more sustainable futures. Joining the network means connecting with organizers from other groups to share best practices, find inspiration, and work together to achieve common goals. Thank you for your commitment! We know it takes courage and generosity to dedicate your time to acting on issues that matter most to you and your community. As an organizer, you’ll fuel the network by sharing ideas and best practices with other groups. As network facilitator, the David Suzuki Foundation will provide free access to training opportunities, webinars, and digital tools to help your group make an impact. During the network's pilot phase (April-August 2020), we're developing resources in response to input from participating groups. NOTE: We understand that not all participating groups have the time and resources to participate fully while dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. We hope that you can still join us to benefit from network resources in this moment. Local organizers will... Participate in training webinars and monthly group leader calls Provide access to network training materials with your group Foster safe and accessible spaces for open dialogue and collective decision-making amongst your group Communicate regularly with other group leaders and network support staff using Slack Guide your group according to the Charter of Values (http://bit.ly/futureground-values) and privacy policy Contribute input and feedback on network tools and resources Celebrate your group’s successes through storytelling Share ideas, knowledge, and best practices with other network members David Suzuki Foundation will... Facilitate training webinars and monthly group leader calls Develop training materials in response to the network’s interests and needs Coach local organizers to help keep their groups’ organizing spaces safe and accessible Respond to questions from organizers within 2 business days Support organizers in developing their own local group agreements Consult local group organizers and adapt tools and resources to their needs Promote the successes of local groups through David Suzuki Foundation’s channels Connect local group organizers to each other and to external expertise https://actionnetwork.org/forms/future-ground-network-local-group-agreement