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Introduction This book excerpt about choosing a campaign goal is from Daniel Hunter’s book, Building a Movement to End the New Jim Crow: An Organizing Guide. Book Excerpt Choosing a Campaign Goal – Basic Criteria choose a campaign goal, don’t forget some basic criteria to consider: The goal includes tangible benefits that impact people’s lives; […]
This guide deals with the issues faced by ordinary campaigners, activists and organizations challenged by disinformation in their day-to-day efforts to make progressive change.
Learn about disinformation, misinformation and mal-information and the 7 forms of information disorder from HiveMind.
A short article about what disinformation is and what you can do about it by the European Center for Digital Actions.
Tectonica has compiled a comprehensive reading list on AI’s impact on politics, campaigning, and advocacy.
Step by step instructions and files for setting up letter campaigns for contacting Australian Members of Parliament MPs using Action Network.
Mental health in the Palestine solidarity movement amidst a genocide: Fostering persistence and supporting each other through stress, burnout and trauma.
Marshall Ganz’s new book “People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal” explores strategies for revitalizing democracy through organizing.
Guide for experienced activists and organisers in social movements who are keen to enhance their effectiveness in effecting systemic change.
Step-by-step guide for activists about the movement power approach to building mass participation in campaigns for widespread social change.
Looking to start a campaign or improve your campaign strategy? Here is a list of manuals, templates, tools and other resources to get you started.
The Handbook of Research Methods and Applications for Social Movements is essential for those seeking to enhance their understanding of social movements through rigorous research.
Effective collective action requires growing groups, which means welcoming new people is key! Try these three tips and download the welcome interview template.
Check out these six golden rules from the European Center for Digital Actions for crafting engaging campaigns that resonate & inspire action.
Discover the European Center for Digital Action’s country-specific political fundraising compliance playbooks.
This series of articles from the European Center for Digital Action explores the evolving use of digital tools and strategies in political and social campaigns across Europe, covering case studies, technological impacts, democratic implications, and ethical considerations.
Tips on reimagining your annual report for progressive NGOs from the European Center for Digital Actions. Includes list of examples.
To successfully engage donors and encourage them to contribute, it’s crucial to delve into the psychology of donors & understand what drives them.
Expect the Unexpected and be ready for that moment. Here are tips on how to prepare and implement a rapid response campaign.
This election campaign guide by the European Center for Digital Actions explores strategic avenues for progressive organizations to amplify their issues.