Q. I am in a grassroots chapter group. I need advice on how to manage planning meetings when fellow members propose action ideas that are unrealistic and unstrategic. I already have a lot of informal power because I am a staff person for the national organization that is responsible for supporting chapter groups across the country. What do I do? A. I was asked this question in a recent training I led on organizational structure for a national non-profit with chapter groups across the county. … [Read more...]
A quick case study: Why did our TTCriders sardine award competition get so much media attention?
Last month, the awesome folks at TTCriders organized a photo competition, where TTC users were encouraged to take a photo of their overcrowded commute (hence the sardines reference) and send it to us. We then chose the best photo and converted it into an award to give to MPP Glen Murray for failing to fix transit in Toronto. Well, we actually chose four, because some of us - Stef H., I'm looking at you - couldn't decide which one was the best. The TTC Sardines Award competition … [Read more...]
Top 10 Activist Stories for 2013
Here is my (Jessica Bell's) take on the top 10 activist stories of 2013, in no particular order. Let these victories be an antidote to cynicism, hopelessness and apathy. Activism works. Activists win. Looking forward to seeing what's in store for 2014. You're invited to attend one of our Tools for Change workshops to help you learn activist skills from experts. We have workshops coming up in direct action, online petitioning, group decision-making, and more. And enrol in our … [Read more...]
We like Movement Strategy Centre’s new blog site called “Let’s Talk”
Thank you to Levana Saxon for posting an article about Movement Strategy Centre's new blog site called "Let's Talk". I immediately started digging in. Based in the bay area, the Movement Strategy Centre helps build collaborative and sustainable social movements. Pretty cool hey! Their blog allows their fellows, staff, and allies to share their insights. Here's a summary of two articles I like that they've just posted on their new website. Join their email list and stay in the loop for … [Read more...]
About us
A project of George Brown College's Community Action Centre, OPIRG Toronto, Earthroots, and Greenpeace Canada, Tools for Change helps you develop skills to advocate for social change. The project began in 2010. We organize approximately 20 trainings in Toronto throughout the year. Our workshop topics are chosen through a survey process. Every year, we ask organizations across the Greater Toronto Area what workshops they think we should host. Once we have our list of workshop topics we … [Read more...]
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