Why do we need your financial support? Services we offer like Your Action Plan are FREE for you, but not for us. Maintaining and improving our website not only costs a lot of time, but money as well. For example, there are hardware and software costs, telecommunication costs and more. This project is not backed by a company, so there is no fixed funding and every minute we spend on it is taken from our spare time. We rely on the goodwill and generosity of people like you to continue our work until our  goal of a Global Egalitarian System is a reality. Your Contributions ensures that we remain fiercely independent and able to act in the best interest of humanity. It isn't free, or even cheap, to run The Transition, and the future is a long way away (depending on how active you and others like you are in getting involved and squashing your fears). 

Your landlord probably won't barter for rent. We have cash expenses too. 

The Transition runs on generosity, mutual respect, and collaborative efforts.

Can you help with a contribution of $5, $10, or $20?

A little goes a long way.

$5= a month of server time

$20=1 domain for a year

$50= Nationbuilder software for 1 month

$60= One Year of  Leadership Training

Of course, you can donate any amount you regard appropriate. We hope you get an idea of some of the things we have to pay for in order to maintain this website and our organization, for you.

So to make sure we can keep this all up and running, we would really appreciate your support!

With your support, we will work to prevent homelessness, poverty and incite an energy revolution; to protect and preserve our planet; to keep genetically engineered ingredients out of your food by teaching you how to plant and grow your own. We plan to create a peaceful and nuclear-free future.

Did you know: You can help donate funds without spending anything extra? Yup, Amazon pays us a little commission of whatever you buy, whether it be a product recommended here or anything else, if you follow this Amazon link. This helps us pay for servers and other necessary expenses to keep us running.  Help Us -- Buy at Amazon. Bookmark our Amazon reference link to drop us a little commission every time you buy from them. 

Donate today!

Our site exists so that creative solution oriented people (like yourself) can help each other produce results for their grassroots efforts that make global impact . More work gets done in networks of shared respect and shared resources than in competitive isolation. By honoring agreements and working hard, Contributors of The Transition Inter-Community Network will build lasting ties in a community of enormous potential.

With your help we can create a brighter tomorrow we can all be proud of!

1. As of my last session with Nicole I hope that I will continue to get her good advice on what I'm doing in my life. 2. I was plannng to be active on the site daily. 3. Of course I expect to do th bulk of the work on my projects. I didn't expect the Transition to do more than help. 4. I am committed to the transition for life, as I am with other projects as well. 5. I did not expect to receive any funds from the transition. I expected to be a more serious contributor when I will be more financially stable. 6-9, & 11. I implicitly stated in the affirmative previously.

You know that for a moneyless world tomorrow we have to chip in today to make it happen. Your small contribution helps maintain the site as well as fund co-op projects and expansion all over the world. Your $5.00 Contributorship dues are vital to sustaining The Transition and expanding its activities in The Transition Inter- Community Network. With a click of the button your Contributorship instantly goes to:

• Technology: Servers, bandwidth, maintenance, development & other operating expenses. 
• Subsidize free events:special programming ranging from movie screenings to potlucks.
• People and Projects: The top websites on the internet have thousands of employees. We have a small team to support a wide variety of projects, making your Contributorship and additional donations a great investment in a highly-efficient organization.

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not."

~ Dr. Seuss

TELL US HOW YOU'VE BEEN HELPING

Thanks for helping make a difference in your community.

Take a few minutes to tell us which activities you took part in, and let us know how it went.

After reading this, please endorse below as a member of your BUD

Since there are Standards, expectations, and responsibilities that are established for those that participate in The Transition we must be certain about the quality of our new BUD groups that are joining us. If you do not understand any part of this page, please contact your Point Person for more details before endorsing.

Intent: Our BUD commits to taking positive action towards enhancing and protecting all life and our environment for future generations.

Purpose:  Our purpose is to construct real solutions by completing Missions given by The Transition as well as Contributing , support, space, and resources to fellow BUDs and Contributors within The Transition Inter-Community Network.  We are committed to building community projects that promote organic farming, alternative transportation, clean drinking water, renewable energy, green building, and using music and the arts to convey the message.

We commit to take part in collaborative volunteerism, education, programs and media events. As well as assist others to enhance their food and housing security, learn life skills, and build confidence to make the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle - leading to a Global Egalitarian System for the good of all.

We strive to create an inclusive community where all members have the skills, confidence, and support to live a healthy  life.  It is our pledge to each other and to the world we are creating, to help each other live life to the fullest.  

Our method of collaboration within our Transition Inter-Community Network is based on scientific benchmarks to meet everyone's’ needs - instead of what’s most profitable - therefore exchange between Contributors requires no monetary attachment.

Res:

• Information
• Designs
• Procedures
• Documentaries & Films
• How-tos and demonstrations
• Events and media programs

Process:

• BUD Weekly meetings.

• Formal Consensus as described in On Conflict & Consensus, & Consensus for Cities; democratic process 
• Self assignment of tasks during scheduled meetings.
• Scientific Method (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
• If a problem is brought to light, a possible solution is then brought to the table, or an adjustment to a pre-existing process or structure is suggested.

Trustees:

• Every member belonging to YOUR BUD.

Responsibilities of Trustees:

• Be a beacon of example; commit to work both individually and collectively to rid themselves of internalized racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism as well as other -isms
• Be of service to fellow Contributors
• Adhere to BUD Commitments
• Strive for inclusivity within their own BUD(s)
• Participate fully with The Transition Inter-Community Network; this includes taking part in network decisions via Transitional Consensus decision-making at network meetings, communicating with the rest of the network, readiness to offer and receive constructive criticism, and commitment to provide mutual aide and respond to Crunch! when able
• Have general acceptance of the Mission & Vision which The Transition has evolved thus far; commitment to nonviolent evolutionary strategy 
• Provide outreach to other intentional communities, co-ops, organizations, and other similar movements; act as Phase Mentors for those that are not as far along the Your Action Plan
• Commit to asking for help when needed; The Transition Team, a Phase Mentor, Your personal Point Person etc.
• Align values and behaviors with The Transition Benchmarks
• Do continual personal education; involvement in continued study and learning-through-action to further develop working knowledge shared among The Transition Contributors
• Develop systems and procedures and regularly share results and update The Transition Inter-Community Network
• Provide update content and material for projects that were funded by The Transition Inter-Community Network
• Maintain Communal mindset towards Egalitarian lifestyle
• Actively work towards bringing about a new society with the understanding of how the BUD's work contributes to the long-term evolutionary strategy that is consistent with the working knowledge shared among existing BUDs
• Strive with the rest of the Transition Inter-Community Network in making personal lives and political beliefs consistent

Grantors:  Nicole Bienfang

Beneficiaries: The Transition & Fellow Contributors within The Transition Inter-Community Network

I hereby agree to the following statement:

I will participate in the positive, inclusive decision making structure of The Transition and abide by the decisions made in my Contributorship to The Transition. I bring my integrity and commitment to the ideals of trust, respect, self-empowerment, cooperation, equal access to power, and non-violence. I am committed to the vision of diverse membership of The Transition and the site is considered a “Safe Zone.   I hereby agree to  treat everyone equal of value with differing gifts and Contribute for the good of all. I will attempt to minimize barriers to Contributors of any groups wishing to participate.

(Please endorse below if you agree to abide by these commitments and you have made this decision as a BUD. Use of this site is considered an implied agreement to these commitments t even if your name is absent from the “signatures” below.)

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After reading this, please endorse below as The Transition sees YOU as one of our many beneficiaries.

Intent: We unite and empower people to take positive action towards enhancing and protecting all life and our environment for future generations.

Purpose:  Our purpose is to construct real solutions by providing the support, space, and resources for the common heritage of the Earth's resources and  to do so via our collective knowledge.  We are committed to building community projects that promote organic farming, alternative transportation, clean drinking water, renewable energy, green building, and using music and the arts to convey the message.

With a special focus on street-involved youth and families living in poverty, we encourage community involvement through collaborative volunteerism, education, programs and media events. We help others enhance their food and housing security, learn life skills, and build confidence to make the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle - leading to a Global Egalitarian System for the good of all.

We strive to create an inclusive community where all members have the skills, confidence, and support to live a healthy  life.  It is our pledge to each other and to the world we are creating, to help each other live life to the fullest.  

Our method of collaboration within our Transition Inter-Community Network is based on scientific benchmarks to meet everyone's’ needs - instead of what’s most profitable - therefore exchange between members requires no monetary attachment.

Res:

• Information
• Benchmarks
• Designs
• Procedures
• Documentaries & Films
• Funding for expansion
• Intentional Communities
• Co-ops
• Community of like-minded members
• How-tos and demonstrations
• Events and media programs
• Contributor Business Promotion
• Branding

Process:

• BUD Weekly meetings.

• Formal Consensus as described in On Conflict & Consensus, & Consensus for Cities.
• Self assignment of tasks during scheduled meetings.
• Scientific Method (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
• If a problem is brought to light, a possible solution is then brought to the table, or an adjustment to a pre-existing process or structure is suggested.
• We use the wisdom of the crowd via polls, 1 on 1 anecdotal interviews pooled together and reviewed for trends, as well as various types of crowdsourcing.

Trustees:

• Nicole Bienfang

Responsibilities of Trustees:

• Be a beacon of example
• To serve the Contributors
• Adhere to Team Commitments
• Maintain website
• Be a source of support for fellow members
• Provide outreach to other intentional communities, co-ops, organizations, and other similar movements.
• Align values and behaviors with The Transition Benchmarks
• Do continual personal education
• Develop systems and procedures
• Maintain Communal mindset towards Egalitarian lifestyle
• Understand that all work created for and done on behalf of The Transition remain with The Transition, even if one leaves the BUD and is no longer able to fulfill the role or obligations of a Trustee.

Grantors:  Mike Upstone & Nicole Bienfang

Beneficiaries: I hereby agree to the following statement:

I will participate in the positive, inclusive decision-making structure of The Transition and abide by the decisions made in my Contributorship to The Transition. I bring my integrity and commitment to the ideals of trust, respect, self-empowerment, cooperation, equal access to power, and non-violence. I am committed to the vision of diverse membership of The Transition and the site is considered a “Safe Zone".   I hereby agree to  treat everyone equal of value with differing gifts and Contribute for the good of all. I will attempt to minimize barriers to Contributors of any groups wishing to participate.

(Please endorse below if you agree to abide by this Trust and all statements made herein. Use of this site is considered an implied agreement to this Trust even if your name is absent from the “signatures” below.)

If none of the below items apply to you just fill out the information in the fields below.

Contributors:

• Have questions about our website, organization or other things related to The Transition? Check out our FAQ section of our website.
• Want to give us a Progress Report on one of the Events you've put on? Give us the details in our Report Portal.
• Would you like to ask us for funding for your project? Please fill out this form with your request!
• Would you like your Intentional Community listed in our directory? Go here to find out how!
• Would you like your Co-op listed in our directory? Go here to find out how!
• Do you have a complaint about one of The Transition's communities, businesses, or co-ops? Please provide thorough information in the box below.
• Are you a Contributor of The Transition and would like your business to be listed in the Contributor Businesses section of our store? Please fill out this form with all of your info.
• Would you like to submit information for ImagiNATION CO-OPeration? Gives us all the juicy details down below!
• Would you like to submit a music video for our Jukebox? Please be sure to provide the link to the video as well as a link to the lyrics for the song when submitting in the box below.
• Would you like to host a movie screening in your local area? Please submit it on our Events page.
• Do you love to research advancements and new technology? Send us the links of your discoveries so we can share them with others.
• Got an internet meme you can't resist sharing? Send us the link and we might add it to our favorite internet memes portal!

All Others:

• Want to learn more about The Transition before you get involved? Browse our Transition FAQ for more info!
• Do you have a business that would appeal to our members, that has 500 employees or more? Go here to find out how you can be a featured business.

For the following categories:

• Did you find some typos, broken links or videos that don't work?
• Do you have a project idea you think we should work on? 
• Did you find an awesome tool that you want to share that would help make collaboration even easier? 
• Do you think our Standards are missing something?

Please submit to our Suggestion Box.