reaching out to existing organizations

Hi Guys.
I've been thinking a lot about my experience this year in working for a fairly inefficient state government department (which I am in no way comparing to Evolver, just using as a jumping off point for discussion). The places where the office is MOST efficient are the places where it functions IN PARTNERSHIP with smaller, regional pre-existing groups. Their ability to function is strengthened mightily by their partnerships.

It was brought up in the comment section that instead of donating to Evolver, people should donate either time or money to local non-profit groups. Daniel responded that although donating to these groups is of course a good idea, it does nothing to address the systemic meta-crisis in our world. I agree, and think that Evolver should reach out to these other groups who are moving toward social change and enable them to do so more efficiently.

For example, I am personally interested in Evolver's pursuing ecological and permaculture projects, for the purpose of teaching people to grow their own food in urban areas, especially in the face peak oil. Here in new york city, there are MANY amazing groups already working on projects like these. What if Evolver reached out to the Lower East Side Ecology Project and BK Farmyards (people who are appropriating abandoned land in Brooklyn to grow food on. they are also partnered with local high schools so kids can learn, too. an interdependent web!) or the multitude of other such groups. It would not only increase Evolver's "fan base," but would increase the efficiency with which we move toward social change.