Community Organizing
There’s only one thing more powerful than telling your representatives why a particular issue matters to you. That’s being able to tell them: “and all these people agree with me too.”
It’s easy to adapt the tactics that can be used by one individual into a group event or campaign:
· Calling your Congressperson? Set up a table on campus to have other students call their Representatives as well.
· Planning to attend a town hall meeting? Organize a group and prepare various people to speak on your issue.
· Sending an email about a piece of legislation? Make sure to post a note on Facebook so your friends can join in as well.
Organizing Tips at a Glance
Identifying Your Goals
Identifying Campaign Targets
Allies, Constituents, and Opponents
Tips for Successful Outreach to Allies and Constituents
Building a Coalition
Gathering Petitions
Holding Community Forums
Holding Rallies
Using Facebook as an Organizing Tool
Identifying Campaign Targets
Allies, Constituents, and Opponents
Tips for Successful Outreach to Allies and Constituents
Building a Coalition
Gathering Petitions
Holding Community Forums
Holding Rallies
Using Facebook as an Organizing Tool
Want to build momentum for your cause online? Create your own action alert in the Amplify Action Center making it that much easier to get others involved. Then, simply send out the link via email, Facebook, MySpace or however else you want… Help people join your cause with the click of a button.
And high school students, check out So Change It!, a new manual for high school youth activists.
And high school students, check out So Change It!, a new manual for high school youth activists.
Working with the Media
You can decide when and how to use the media to broadcast your message – and to recruit a wider audience to your issue or cause. Learn how!
Lobbying Elected Officials
Elected officials can only represent you if they know what you think. Learn how to influence decision makers with these Lobbying tips.
