An introduction to community organising by Marshall Ganz, a key thinker and educator in the field.
Activity: Read
Read
Looking for articles, books, case studies, tips about social change and activism? You’ve found the right place – The Commons Social Change Library.
Leading Change: Leadership, Organization, and Social Movements
This chapter by Marshall Ganz, lecturer and activist, investigates social movement leadership and takes us through examples from history. He outlines Leadership Practices: Relationship, Story, Strategy, Action; Structuring Social Movements; and Leadership Development.
Why Stories Matter: The Art and Craft of Social Change
Marshall Ganz discusses narrative strategy, story of self & the importance of communicating values through stories in developing social movements.
Policy Bank: Policy and Procedure Templates for Not for Profit Organisations
Are you working for a not for profit organisation and putting together policies and procedures? Here’s how to avoid reinventing the wheel by accessing the Policy Bank’s comprehensive list of templates.
Principles for a policy response to COVID-19
Five principles that must guide policymakers in the face of the unprecedented public policy challenges posed by COVID-19.
The Tactic Star
The Tactic Star is a tool for planning and evaluating tactics, it names some key factors that change agents should consider when determining their tactics.
How to Talk About Democratic Reform: A Cheatsheet to Change the Story
Learn how to talk more effectively about government, democratic participation and reform, and ways to motivate people to get involved.
Reflections on Uncertain Times and Movement Moments
Reflections on uncertain times and movement moments including five practical approaches to re-vision and imagine the future.
Fundraising Checklist – How to win grants funding
How do you make your grant application stand out? Tick every box in this checklist and you’ll be one step closer to success.
How to organise a special fundraising event
How to make sure your special fundraising event does make money and not just break even. Plan your event properly and save lots of heartache later on.
What is Organizing?
An introduction to community organising by Marshall Ganz, a key thinker and educator in the field.
Leading Change: Leadership, Organization, and Social Movements
This chapter by Marshall Ganz, lecturer and activist, investigates social movement leadership and takes us through examples from history. He outlines Leadership Practices: Relationship, Story, Strategy, Action; Structuring Social Movements; and Leadership Development.
Why Stories Matter: The Art and Craft of Social Change
Marshall Ganz discusses narrative strategy, story of self & the importance of communicating values through stories in developing social movements.
Policy Bank: Policy and Procedure Templates for Not for Profit Organisations
Are you working for a not for profit organisation and putting together policies and procedures? Here’s how to avoid reinventing the wheel by accessing the Policy Bank’s comprehensive list of templates.
Principles for a policy response to COVID-19
Five principles that must guide policymakers in the face of the unprecedented public policy challenges posed by COVID-19.
The Tactic Star
The Tactic Star is a tool for planning and evaluating tactics, it names some key factors that change agents should consider when determining their tactics.
How to Talk About Democratic Reform: A Cheatsheet to Change the Story
Learn how to talk more effectively about government, democratic participation and reform, and ways to motivate people to get involved.
Reflections on Uncertain Times and Movement Moments
Reflections on uncertain times and movement moments including five practical approaches to re-vision and imagine the future.
Fundraising Checklist – How to win grants funding
How do you make your grant application stand out? Tick every box in this checklist and you’ll be one step closer to success.
How to organise a special fundraising event
How to make sure your special fundraising event does make money and not just break even. Plan your event properly and save lots of heartache later on.