“Organizing is intentionally growing relationships with community members to collectively build power and affect change to benefit the community.” We asked members of our communities to share their definitions of organizing. Keep reading to hear their thoughts and feel free to share yours in the comments 💫 “Connecting with people and communities at a grassroots level in order to spread awareness and gain…

ISSUEBOTHELECTORAL Organizing around a certain issue or sub-issue Many different timelines and measures of successOften in service of longer-term community buildingOften focused on moving a group of decision-makersBuilding powerBuilding communityStrategy for affecting changeGoals and vision for a society as we want it to beCommunicating with a subset of voters to build support for a candidate or political…

Here’s an overview of Community Meetings - the purpose they serve and how to plan your own. Feel free to drop your thoughts  and experiences with community meetings in the comments.  Purpose of a Community Meeting Share information and stories Create a plan or action collectively Solicit input and feedback from community members Show community…

Here’s an overview of Canvassing - the purpose it serves and how to plan your own canvass. Feel free to drop your thoughts  and experiences with canvassing in the comments.  Purpose  Canvasses can be used to: Survey a community Build support for a political candidate Build support for an issue Share information or resources Invite…

Protesting is not just about the outcry, the facedown with opposition, nor the concerned look of those passing by in their vehicles. It is about the resolve, the outcome, and a goal. Listed below are a few things to consider and implement when planning and executing an effective protest.  Purpose of a Protest  There are…