The GOLD series of short videos introduce key frameworks, concepts, skills and tools in organising and campaign strategy.
Topic: Campaign Strategy
Campaign Strategy
Resources to enable groups to plan effective campaigns and other social change projects. These tools will help you assess the social and political situation, identify opportunities, map stakeholders, develop clear objectives, and come up with creative and powerful tactics.
You will find additional strategy guidance and inspiration in the case studies section.
Context Analysis on Social Movements
Use this analysis to get a deeper understanding of the nature of social movements both historically and currently in your specific context.
How to Turn Extreme Weather Tragedies into Climate Victories
After an extreme weather event, climate organizers can seize the opportunity to push for tangible policy change.
Problem Framing Canvas Handbook and Template
Not quite sure how to start figuring out what the actual problem is you are trying to solve? Here is a guide and template to help you think about framing your problem before jumping into problem solving.
Lessons for Campaigners from Zohran Mamdani’s Victory
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City Mayoral race has inspired left wing campaigners around the world. Explore these resources to find out more about the campaign and its lessons.
Pillars of Support: Start Here
What are Pillars of Support? Here is a curated collection of resources collated by the Commons librarians including introductory resources, videos, templates, case studies and exercises.
Tactic: Bird-dogging
What is bird-dogging? Here is a collection of resources curated by the Commons librarians about what bird-dogging is, how to do bird-dogging and examples from around the world.
Campaign Strategy: Start Here
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.
Start an Action Group
This article by George Lakey is about the ingredients needed to start an action group that’s strong enough to launch a campaign.
Creative Community-led Action: The Busted Bus Stops Campaign
This campaign case study of the Busted Bus Stops Campaign highlights how creative, community-led action can draw attention to local issues.
GOLD Shorts: Videos About Organizing & Strategy
The GOLD series of short videos introduce key frameworks, concepts, skills and tools in organising and campaign strategy.
Context Analysis on Social Movements
Use this analysis to get a deeper understanding of the nature of social movements both historically and currently in your specific context.
How to Turn Extreme Weather Tragedies into Climate Victories
After an extreme weather event, climate organizers can seize the opportunity to push for tangible policy change.
Problem Framing Canvas Handbook and Template
Not quite sure how to start figuring out what the actual problem is you are trying to solve? Here is a guide and template to help you think about framing your problem before jumping into problem solving.
Lessons for Campaigners from Zohran Mamdani’s Victory
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City Mayoral race has inspired left wing campaigners around the world. Explore these resources to find out more about the campaign and its lessons.
Pillars of Support: Start Here
What are Pillars of Support? Here is a curated collection of resources collated by the Commons librarians including introductory resources, videos, templates, case studies and exercises.
Tactic: Bird-dogging
What is bird-dogging? Here is a collection of resources curated by the Commons librarians about what bird-dogging is, how to do bird-dogging and examples from around the world.
Campaign Strategy: Start Here
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.
Start an Action Group
This article by George Lakey is about the ingredients needed to start an action group that’s strong enough to launch a campaign.
Creative Community-led Action: The Busted Bus Stops Campaign
This campaign case study of the Busted Bus Stops Campaign highlights how creative, community-led action can draw attention to local issues.