“The overarching theme of this quest is sponsored in large part under the umbrella of Maggie Kaplan’s “Invoking the Pause” project, which provided the core funding for our journey. Invoking the Pause is part of Maggie’s philanthropic efforts to expand the awareness of the impact of climate change on our planet. Invoking the Pause supports a team to go to place of beauty to contemplate the challenge.

After one week in the Amazon among the Ashaninka people, today’s post will reflect on what I’ve learned so far from my Pause…”     Read more

XS Leadership Transitions to Local Team

“A little over two years ago, when I started working with XSProject, the organization was close to going out of business. The non-profit was being run primarily by volunteers, product sales were not covering expenses, and there were limited prospects for new revenue. The situation was dire. Thanks to Invoking The Pause, a group of committed supporters, and the dedication of the team on the ground in Indonesia, we were able to turn the situation around.”

“We did it!! Just before the close of 2011, XSProject received notice that the organization had been admitted to the WFTO Asia. WFTO Asia is a regional chapter of the World Fair Trade Organization, the global leader in certifying local producers as adherents to Fair Trade standards.”

Invoking the Pause Founder and Executive Director, Maggie Kaplan, was recently featured in The Philanthropy Workshop (TPW) West May 2012 member newsletter.

TPW May 2012 Newsletter

After receiving many innovative proposals, Invoking The Pause is pleased to announce its 2012 Grant Partners. We look forward to a fertile relationship and abundant harvest with the following Partners:

NEW SHIP DATE
Since we last alerted you to the manufacturing delay, we have been working with the factories and our fulfillment center to determine a new estimated timeline for Windowfarms delivery. Our new ship date is August 27. Thank you again for your patience and understanding!

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Dear Backers,

It’s mid-March, spring is officially in the air, and we know that you’re eagerly awaiting the delivery of your Windowfarm!

Felicia Resor recently shared a Council of Pronghorn Home Video at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine ‘Value of Water’ exhibit. You may view the Council as they guard the Cathedral nave through March 25th.

We take great pleasure in sharing the stories of our Grant Partners (GPs) and their projects in the Invoking The Pause (ITP) blog posts. What is most rewarding is to hear back that these stories have an impact on you. Libby Modern of the Super Power Magic Motion Machine (SPMM) shared that she found inspiration (and maybe a bit of comfort) reading the recent blog posts about the CityLab7 pop-up mushroom project and its circuitous evolution.