Thanks to Tools for Change trainer and NOII Toronto organizer, Syed Hussan, for this guest blog post. Protests are an integral and necessary part of our social movements. They are the means to assert power, to take power, to pressure a target and to do get what our communities need. Doing them right is easy, and powerful. The basics Here are some things to consider: Why are you organizing the protest? How will you know you have succeeded? By being clear about what winning looks like … [Read more...]
Group Decision-Making Guide for Activists
There's a difference between facilitation and decision-making. Facilitators work within the boundaries of the decision-making structure that exists within a group, be it hierarchy, consensus or spokescouncil structures. I find there's limited content or workshops on decision-making, even though it's such a crucial subject. Decision-making is essentially about power within a group; who has it, who doesn't. Decision-making matters. In order to provide insight into decision-making, I've … [Read more...]
TechSoup Canada is making its mark
Consulting non-profit group, Tech Soup Canada has a great list of resources on its website: Check out the learning centre page, which includes articles ranging from redesigning your website to dealing with computers, servers and networks. I also enjoy reading Jane and Tierney's efforts to find and evaluate the best non-profit tech tools out there. What is the best event registration software? How about the best email newsletter system? Let Jane and Tierney tell you. Check out … [Read more...]
New Ruckus Society How-to Guide on Strategic Direct Action
Check out this nice little brochure for people interested in designing creative direct actions. The booklet was developed by myself (Jessica Bell) and Joshua Kahn Russell, as well as Ruckus Society staff Sharon Lungo and Megan Swoboda. (And thank you to Cam Fenton for designing.) Instead of drilling into the nuts and bolts of executing an action, we decided to write a guide to help you dream up the 'what', meaning a direct action idea that is strategic, effective, doable, and … [Read more...]
A look at the most effective online techniques to advocate for social change
This excellent post was written by Kyle Henri Andrei and funded by the Annie E Casey Foundation. Advocacy organizations often encourage their grassroots supporters to influence politicians and corporations using different methods, from promoting a cause or opposing legislation to challenging ad campaigns or policies. A large display of public opinion can have a powerful message, and advocacy groups often help to focus and channel this support to make the most impact. This was traditionally … [Read more...]
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