It is her fearlessness that moves me to consider my own call to conscious disruption. How can I create openings for connection, collaboration and change with care? To what extent am I willing to step into discomfort to directly attend to relationships, especially when difficult? How does Miki's radical expression call upon my own courage to come forward? How does it spark your courage?

We are fundraising to enable Miki to align all her work with her own purpose and in the ways that most call to her:

Miki's ability to do this work that touches so many, at this scale and beyond, needs financial resources.  We are looking to offer her some relief from holding nearly all the responsibility of generating organizational revenue for The Fearless Heart.  We invite you to step into partnership in realizing her vision for a nonviolent future based on generosity, wholehearted willingness, and collaboration.  

If you want to support us in a non-financial way, whether or not you also contribute financially, there are initially three ways to consider. The most significant contribution you can make is to think creatively about sharing this appeal with anyone you know who may be inspired by Miki's work. If you need support about how to approach people, let us know. If enough people request it, I will happily host a conference call to answer questions. A less direct way to contribute is to consistently tell people about Miki's work, invite them to her free calls, forward links to blog posts, share videos, or, simply, share what excites you about Miki's vision and writings. Another way to contribute is to share with us your connection to Miki's work .

As I'm winding down I'm wondering if this offering is in strong enough alignment with Miki's work? To what extent does this appeal subvert traditional fundraising, if at all? Does it carry my intentions clearly, and make visible the care in which I hold our collaboration?  Will it touch your sense of joy and connection to Miki? Does this offering create an opening for you to consider your capacity and willingness to participate in Miki's Match?

A more conventional fundraising campaign makes a targeted request for a specific project to meet specific objectives. Our effort is about something different. It is about supporting Miki's freedom to work on whichever project is most compelling for her.

If you have any feedback for me about this appeal and how I am approaching you, I would welcome it, whether my approach resonates for you or seems amiss.

With gratitude, curiosity, and openness,