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Economic Models for Intentional Communities

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Economic Models for Intentional Communities

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

  • Pacific: 3:00-4:30pm
  • Mountain: 4:00-5:30pm
  • Central: 5:00-6:30pm
  • Eastern: 6:00-7:30pm

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Join long-term communitarian and movement builder Sky Blue for an overview of different types of economic models for intentional communities and how they apply to your group.

About the event

The root of economy, eco, comes from the Greek word for home. Economics is about how we get our basic needs met, how we generate & distribute resources, and the relationships & systems involved. It’s about how we make & spend money, how we organize & carry out labor, and how we relate to wealth & ownership. It’s about how we generate the capacity to do all the things we want to do to manifest the vision of our communities. And it’s about how the internal economy of our communities interacts with economic systems beyond our community.

During Economic Models for Intentional Communities, we’ll dive into a variety of topics related to economics of Intentional Communities including:

  • A reconceptualization of what economics mean, particularly in the context of Intentional Communities
  • How financial concepts relate to ICs, and practices for Cooperative Financial Management
  • Different financial models and labor systems available to ICs, and how they relate to other key aspects such as Purpose, Governance, and Culture

We’ll focus on how these different elements interact with each other and how to create mutually supportive synergy between them.

In this workshop, you’ll gain:

  • A deeper understanding of what economics are and how it applies to your group
  • More knowledge on models and best practices
  • A greater sense of clarity and possibility for how your group can align your economic system with your vision & culture

About your presenter

Sky Blue

Sky (they/them) has spent 25 years living, working, and organizing in intentional communities, cooperatives, and community organizations. Their parents met in Twin Oaks Community in the late 70’s, where Sky moved as an adult and raised a child. Sky has visited over 130 different communities, worked with the Federation of Egalitarian Communities and Global Ecovillage Network of North America, co-organized numerous communities conferences, and has served as Executive Director and on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Intentional community. They contribute to a variety of groups as an organizer, consultant, and speaker.

You can learn more about Sky and their work here.

Location

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Affordable and Accessible

All our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life.

Watch the Recording

You’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request.

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Economic Models for Intentional Communities

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Economic Models for Intentional Communities

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

  • Pacific: 3:00-4:30pm
  • Mountain: 4:00-5:30pm
  • Central: 5:00-6:30pm
  • Eastern: 6:00-7:30pm

REGISTER NOW

Join long-term communitarian and movement builder Sky Blue for an overview of different types of economic models for intentional communities and how they apply to your group.

About the event

The root of economy, eco, comes from the Greek word for home. Economics is about how we get our basic needs met, how we generate & distribute resources, and the relationships & systems involved. It’s about how we make & spend money, how we organize & carry out labor, and how we relate to wealth & ownership. It’s about how we generate the capacity to do all the things we want to do to manifest the vision of our communities. And it’s about how the internal economy of our communities interacts with economic systems beyond our community.

During Economic Models for Intentional Communities, we’ll dive into a variety of topics related to economics of Intentional Communities including:

  • A reconceptualization of what economics mean, particularly in the context of Intentional Communities
  • How financial concepts relate to ICs, and practices for Cooperative Financial Management
  • Different financial models and labor systems available to ICs, and how they relate to other key aspects such as Purpose, Governance, and Culture

We’ll focus on how these different elements interact with each other and how to create mutually supportive synergy between them.

In this workshop, you’ll gain:

  • A deeper understanding of what economics are and how it applies to your group
  • More knowledge on models and best practices
  • A greater sense of clarity and possibility for how your group can align your economic system with your vision & culture

About your presenter

Sky Blue

Sky (they/them) has spent 25 years living, working, and organizing in intentional communities, cooperatives, and community organizations. Their parents met in Twin Oaks Community in the late 70’s, where Sky moved as an adult and raised a child. Sky has visited over 130 different communities, worked with the Federation of Egalitarian Communities and Global Ecovillage Network of North America, co-organized numerous communities conferences, and has served as Executive Director and on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Intentional community. They contribute to a variety of groups as an organizer, consultant, and speaker.

You can learn more about Sky and their work here.

Location

You’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from or****@**.org.

Download Zoom

The Online Event Experience

Live Zoom Sessions

Nothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants.

Affordable and Accessible

All our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life.

Watch the Recording

You’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request.

Registration

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