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VillageCo is a Sociocracy!
VillageCo is a Sociocracy!
Rather than give individuals power, we give power to circles of people which report, discuss, and make decisions about all aspects of our work. This is the principle of equivalence -that those affected by decisions should be involved in making and evolving them.
New to sociocracy? Check out this interactive introduction made by Sociocracy For All. You can also use this in-depth course to learn more.
Join Us!
Join Us!
Are you interested in joining our team?
We're looking for volunteers in a variety of skill areas and levels of engagement. Check out the current needs document below, and when you're ready, schedule an introductory meeting to get started!
General Circle
General Circle
Aim & Domain
Aim & Domain
Aim: To provide a space to report activity, discuss important issues, and make decisions passed on to them by daughter circles or require consent from multiple circles.
Domain: Transferring and sharing information between circles, serving as a linchpin between all connect/daughter circles.
Meets Monthly on third Mondays at 6pm on Zoom.
Recent Proposals
Recent Proposals
April 2023: Proposal to Adopt Sociocracy
May 2023: Central District Village Proposal
June 2023: Games For Love Village Proposal
September 2023: Role Elections
December 2023: Mission Circle Creation
January 2024: Toolkit V1
February 2024: AD Contract
April 2024: AD Contract (final), Village Affairs Officers, Expanded Mission Circle Domain
Sociocracy Assessment
Sociocracy Assessment
See the results of our last Sociocracy self-assessment which asks members of VillageCo how we are doing with our sociocracy practices
Mission Circle
Mission Circle
Aim: to keep VillageCo true to its mission.
Domain: mission, strategy, finances, policies and the long-term path of the organization
Meets First Mondays @ 5pm Pacific
Platform Circle
Platform Circle
Aim: To develop and support software used to manage Villages
Domain: Software: specifically airtable as a platform for managing Villages
Meets first & third Wednesdays at noon Pacific
Communications Circle
Communications Circle
Aim: To manage the creative and messaging components of VillageCo
Domain: Marketing, design, publicity, external relations, newsletters, social media, verbal & visual branding, member & supporter communications
Meets First Tuesdays at 11am Pacific
VillageCoeur
VillageCoeur
Aim: steward and grow our Villages by recruiting members, expanding role experience, and addressing any issues related to Village.
Domain: Village leadership support, new member onboarding, role training, recruitment, and community promotion.
Meets Thursdays at Noon Pacific
Finance Circle
Finance Circle
Aim: To manage and report on the financial assets of VillageCo
Domain: Currency, pledges, budgets, forecasts, and expenditures
Meets Second Mondays at 5:30 Pacific
Fundraising Circle
Fundraising Circle
Aim: To manage the fundraising strategies and actives of VillageCo
Domain: Fundraising, donations, fundraising events, grants
Meets As-needed
VillageCore
VillageCore
Aim: To be the “heart” of VillageCo, a weekly space for leaders to check in with each other and keep project flowing between meetings
Domain: Village leadership, works in progress, ideation
Meets Second & Fourth Mondays at 6pm Pacific
Audit Circle
Audit Circle
TBD
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