Tides Hosts Country's Leading Social Change Makers and Philanthropists at 'Momentum'...

Tides Hosts Country's Leading Social Change Makers and Philanthropists at
'Momentum' Thought Leader Conference

Momentum Features Three Days of Presentations, Breaking Issue Briefings, Art
and Cultural Events, 'After Hours' Networking Events, and Free Live Webcasts
Open to the Public

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 300 of the country's top
philanthropists, thought leaders and social entrepreneurs will focus on how to
drive innovation and change in these challenging economic times at Momentum
(http://www.momentumconference.org/), Tides' annual thought leader conference
for progressive social changemakers and philanthropists taking place September
7 - 9 at the W Hotel.
Convened by San Francisco-based Tides (www.tides.org), Momentum brings
together some of the world's most innovative thinkers and dedicated activists
for discussion and action on the most critical issues facing society today -
including healthcare reform, the economy, the environment and immigration
policy.

Featuring three days of incisive, 20-minute presentations from a diverse array
of accomplished leaders, influencers and visionaries from around the globe,
along with film premiers, art exhibits, musical performances and networking
events, Momentum speakers include: NAACP President Benjamin Jealous,
Congresswoman Donna Edwards, innovation expert and "Mr. Creativity" John Kao,
environmental activist Adam Werbach, Service Employees International Union
Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger, Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins,
National Center for Lesbian Rights Executive Director Kate Kendell, and many
others. The full speaker line-up is at:
http://www.momentumconference.org/the-conference/momentum-2009/speakers/index.html

"The need for progressive and innovative solutions to our greatest challenges
is more critical than ever, and we are proud that Momentum serves as a
catalyst both for ideas and action," said Tides Founder and CEO Drummond Pike.
"By bringing together passionate and effective leaders who are advancing and
funding solutions to society's most pressing problems, we are helping to
advance and accelerate progressive social change."

Now in its fourth year, Momentum launched Laurie David's
StopGlobalWarming.org, served as the catalyst for Annie Leonard's Story of
Stuff and featured Bay Area serial social entrepreneur-turned White House
"Green Jobs Czar" Van Jones before he became a household name.
Momentum is convened by San Francisco-based Tides (www.tides.org). Providing
philanthropic services, nonprofit infrastructure, and strategic counsel since
its founding in 1976, Tides has granted more than $108 million in 2008 alone
to thousands of social change organizations across the country and around the
globe.

More information is available at: www.momentumconference.org
FREE LIVE WEBCASTS: Momentum plenary sessions will be open to the public for
free via live webcasting at:
Monday September 7, 4pm - 6pm PST - Power Plenary -
http://fora.tv/live/momentum/power
Tuesday September 8, 9:30am - 11:00am PST - Capital Plenary -
http://fora.tv/live/momentum/capital
Wednesday September 9, 11:30am -1pm - Conflict Plenary -
http://fora.tv/live/momentum/conflict

About Momentum
Momentum brings together some of the world's most innovative thinkers and
dedicated activists to challenge, inspire, and energize each other. A
conference, a creative space, and a thriving community, the 300-person thought
leader gathering spotlights some of the most critical issues facing our
society today and builds ongoing connections between key social issues and
strategies. Momentum 2009 plenaries offer innovative perspectives and ideas on
Capital, Rights, Carbon, Power, Conflict, Work, and Connections, where
speakers share their passion for new approaches to familiar problems, giving
their most intriguing presentations in just 20 minutes. Momentum participants
find their next inspiration for social change by being exposed to an array of
issues which are transformed from hot buttons to powerful rallying points for
larger movements. Momentum is convened by San Francisco-based Tides
(www.Tides.org), a convener and connector for philanthropists, foundations,
activists, and entrepreneurs. Providing philanthropic services,
infrastructure, and strategic counsel since its founding in 1976, Tides has
granted more than $108 million in 2008 alone to thousands of social change
organizations across the country and around the globe.

SOURCE Tides

Christine Coleman, Tides, +1-415-561-6354, ccoleman@tides.org; or Deborah
Schneider, PR & Company, +1-415-277-6973, dschneider@prandcompany.com