Here is a framework that can help organizers identify what they need to be doing right now, by understanding, and thinking strategically about, the life cycle that social movements tend to follow.
Topic: Theories of Change
Theories of Change
In order to make change you need to decide how you think that change will come about, and base on your actions on your best guess. For collective work to be effective it’s important the theory of change is shared. This topic includes activities and discussion starters for exploring different theories, as well as details on some particular approaches.
Bill Moyer’s Movement Action Plan and Four Roles of Activism
Learn about and understand the ups and downs of social movements from Bill Moyer’s Movement Action Plan and the Four Roles of Activism.
Understand Your Role in Social Change
Here is a useful framework to help you understand your role in social change. It describes different social change roles: Helpers, Advocates, Organizers & Rebels.
Social Change Myths
What are the facts about social change and social movements? Daniel Hunter myth busts common misconceptions about how change happens.
Four Roles in Palestine Solidarity Activism
Understand the four roles of activism (Bill Moyer) that show up in Palestine solidarity and the movement to end genocide.
Prefigurative Politics in Practice: Examples and Strategies
Prefigurative politics in practice serves as a powerful catalyst for transformative social change. Here are examples and strategies.
The Horizon of Possibility: Tectonica’s Method for Social Change Strategy
How do you Develop a Social Change Strategy? Explore and learn from Tectonica’s method for social change strategy.
Making “Theory of Change” Useful in Your Campaigning
Tips about making theory of change useful in your campaigning such as when to use a theory of change and what makes a good theory of change.
I don’t really have a ‘Theory of Change’ but these things will help
Developing a theory of change for your campaign? Here are 8 pieces of advice from Chris Rose that may help to think about for your campaign.
You’re not Failing, Social Change can Be Slow
You’re not failing social change can be slow. Here are resources to explore around time, slow change and the concept of failure.
The Movement Compass and Worksheet
Here is a framework that can help organizers identify what they need to be doing right now, by understanding, and thinking strategically about, the life cycle that social movements tend to follow.
Bill Moyer’s Movement Action Plan and Four Roles of Activism
Learn about and understand the ups and downs of social movements from Bill Moyer’s Movement Action Plan and the Four Roles of Activism.
Understand Your Role in Social Change
Here is a useful framework to help you understand your role in social change. It describes different social change roles: Helpers, Advocates, Organizers & Rebels.
Social Change Myths
What are the facts about social change and social movements? Daniel Hunter myth busts common misconceptions about how change happens.
Four Roles in Palestine Solidarity Activism
Understand the four roles of activism (Bill Moyer) that show up in Palestine solidarity and the movement to end genocide.
Prefigurative Politics in Practice: Examples and Strategies
Prefigurative politics in practice serves as a powerful catalyst for transformative social change. Here are examples and strategies.
The Horizon of Possibility: Tectonica’s Method for Social Change Strategy
How do you Develop a Social Change Strategy? Explore and learn from Tectonica’s method for social change strategy.
Making “Theory of Change” Useful in Your Campaigning
Tips about making theory of change useful in your campaigning such as when to use a theory of change and what makes a good theory of change.
I don’t really have a ‘Theory of Change’ but these things will help
Developing a theory of change for your campaign? Here are 8 pieces of advice from Chris Rose that may help to think about for your campaign.
You’re not Failing, Social Change can Be Slow
You’re not failing social change can be slow. Here are resources to explore around time, slow change and the concept of failure.