Resources to help you get clearer on what communication channels to use and how to develop compelling framing and messages.
Topic
Story & Narrative
Humans use stories to make sense of the world. When we’re engaged in social change work we come up against collective stories that maintain the status quo. Such stories are used to justify power imbalances, exploitation and destruction. To make positive change we need to intervene narratively: amplifying an alternative world view, bringing hidden characters to light, and holding out a brighter future.
The resources in this topic include frameworks, templates, tools and messaging guides to help you tell powerful stories.
Narrative & Storytelling: A Democracy Resource Hub Guide
A guide with resources, directories and media about Narrative and Storytelling collated by the Democracy Resource Hub.
Far Right Violence: A Messaging Guide
Messaging guide on far right violence by the New Economy Organisers Network NEON in the UK that includes framing and words that work.
People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal by Marshall Ganz
Marshall Ganz’s new book “People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal” explores strategies for revitalizing democracy through organizing.
Nonviolent Direct Action as Social Parable
This article “Nonviolent Direct Action as Social Parable” by Daniel Hunter explores how nonviolent direct action (NVDA) functions as a method of social change, akin to parables in religious and philosophical teachings.
Story of Now: How to Make a Compelling and Strategic Ask
Listen to Dominique Cantwell and Jacob Xavier speak about the Story of Now and learn more about how to make a compelling and strategic ask.
Story of Self, Us and Now: Video Examples
Be inspired and watch stories of self, us and now using a framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz called “Public Narrative”.
The Power of Story: The Story of Self, Us and Now
Learn all about the power of story and how to tell a story to inspire, make change and motivate action using a framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz called “Public Narrative” that revolves around three elements – a Story of Self, Us, and Now.
Passing the Message Stick: Messages that Build Support for Change on First Nations Justice
Persuasive messaging to build widespread support for transformative change, like treaties, truth-telling and representation, now and beyond the referendum.
Leaderful Organizing Tool: Race Class Narrative Checklist
Race Class Narrative Checklist is a tool for increasing inclusion and solidarity in movements, by ensuring we push back against racism and classism.
Communications and Media: Start Here
Resources to help you get clearer on what communication channels to use and how to develop compelling framing and messages.
Narrative & Storytelling: A Democracy Resource Hub Guide
A guide with resources, directories and media about Narrative and Storytelling collated by the Democracy Resource Hub.
Far Right Violence: A Messaging Guide
Messaging guide on far right violence by the New Economy Organisers Network NEON in the UK that includes framing and words that work.
People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal by Marshall Ganz
Marshall Ganz’s new book “People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal” explores strategies for revitalizing democracy through organizing.
Nonviolent Direct Action as Social Parable
This article “Nonviolent Direct Action as Social Parable” by Daniel Hunter explores how nonviolent direct action (NVDA) functions as a method of social change, akin to parables in religious and philosophical teachings.
Story of Now: How to Make a Compelling and Strategic Ask
Listen to Dominique Cantwell and Jacob Xavier speak about the Story of Now and learn more about how to make a compelling and strategic ask.
Story of Self, Us and Now: Video Examples
Be inspired and watch stories of self, us and now using a framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz called “Public Narrative”.
The Power of Story: The Story of Self, Us and Now
Learn all about the power of story and how to tell a story to inspire, make change and motivate action using a framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz called “Public Narrative” that revolves around three elements – a Story of Self, Us, and Now.
Passing the Message Stick: Messages that Build Support for Change on First Nations Justice
Persuasive messaging to build widespread support for transformative change, like treaties, truth-telling and representation, now and beyond the referendum.
Leaderful Organizing Tool: Race Class Narrative Checklist
Race Class Narrative Checklist is a tool for increasing inclusion and solidarity in movements, by ensuring we push back against racism and classism.