Resources
Training for Change
Training for Change offers a variety fo workshops to help social groups be more effective. The workshops take place across the United States, range from a few days to a few weeks long, and cover a variety of topics related to activism. The websit also has a list of guides that complement the material covered […]
The Virtual Activist: A Training Course
The Virtual Activist is a guide which explains how to engage in online activism. It is somehwat dated, but does a good job of explaining the basics of how to effectively use the internet for social change.
People Power
People Power is a game that simulates a civil resistance movement. Players work their way through scenarios that are designed by other players, and can design scenarios of their own based on their experiences with civil resistance.
The Greenlining Institute
The Greenlining Institute is an organization that seeks to help minority groups in the US advocate effectively. Its “Leadership Academy” provides training on grassroots advocacy, organization, and leadership. It also organizes a coalition of over 30 groups organizing for interests in the Asian, Black, and Latino communities.
The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center maintains a database of donating groups, guides on how to successfully get funding from various groups and research on current rends in fundraising.