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Organizational Development and Management |
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Thursday, Aug 2 |
Friday, Aug 3 |
Saturday, Aug 4 |
Sunday, Aug 5 |
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FUNDRAISING BASICS Learn the principles of donor fundraising, including how to choose a strategy, diversify sources, manage tasks, and ensure that your organization can thrive long term. We will also explore direct mail, personal solicitation and special event strategies. FILLED
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SCHMOOZING 101: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FUNDERS Funding decisions are based more on relationships than words on paper. Learn to cultivate grants officers, communicate unique aspects of your work and facilitate grant renewals. Grant makers will be invited to meet informally with participants and share their experiences. FILLED |
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS AND PLANNING Using technology effectively is about more than simply being connected -- it's a process of developing the necessary resources to advance your mission through specific tools and strategies. Participants will learn this process by engaging in an assessment of their organizations. |
DOWN & DIRTY ON-LINE COMMUNICATIONS What is an effective web site? Which volunteer or donor management software is best? How can a fax server or email lists create better board decision-making, increase collaboration, and mobilize your membership? If these questions keep you up nights, this is the workshop for you! - Andrew Himes, Matthew Latteral and Samantha Moscheck FILLED |
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BUILDING A BOARD THAT WORKS Does your board represent community diversity, bring a wide range of skills, and creatively support your organizational mission? We'll learn how to find and fill board gaps, strategically assess committees, and discover how to train and motivate to build a strong board. FILLED |
INTERNALIZED SEXISM We'll look at how the enemy in our heads can be found and transformed. We'll learn to recognize and challenge the effects of internalized sexism on our self-images, our relationships, and the power dynamics of our organizations. FILLED |
GRASSROOTS GRANTS Learn the keys to effective social justice grant writing: how to design fundable projects; research opportunities; develop foundation staff relationships; and incorporate grants into a complete fundraising strategy. Andy is also willing to review your proposal in advance! (Contact Western States Center for details.) FILLED |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR WORKPLACE Social justice organizations are not immune from domestic violence issues. How do we respond when a member of our organization is being oppressed through their relationship? What are the responsibilities of supervisors and co-workers? Come explore how we can we work on this internal issue consistent with our external values. |
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MOVING A RACIAL JUSTICE AGENDA IN OUR ORGS This workshop will explore three aspects of moving a racial justice agenda: anti-racist organizational development, framing an issue with a race analysis, and building alliances across race. Be prepared to discuss a campaign in which you are currently active. FILLED |
DISMANTLING RACISM (INDIVIDUALS): DAY 1 Racism is so pervasive that even progressive activists regularly perpetuate racist systems. This workshop will explore how racism operates in its cultural, institutional, and personal forms, develop common language and analysis, and explore strategies to strengthen personal and organizational commitments to racial justice. (For both white people and people of color.) ---Jeannie LaFrance, Terrie Quinteros FILLED |
DISMANTLING RACISM (INDIVIDUALS): DAY 2 FILLED
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INTERNALIZED RACIST OPPRESSION & EMPOWERMENT
Explore how people of color internalize racist myths and attitudes, and how those beliefs affect organizing in communities of color. Discussions will focus on the empowerment process and how people of color work together for social change. Participants should have attended a prior dismantling racism workshop. FILLED |
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BUDGET AND CASH FLOW PLANNING Eliminate the fear of being crunched by numbers by solving mysteries of budget and cash flow. Ideal for financial managers, ED's and board members who want to get a stronger grip on the tools of effective financial management. |
DIRECT MAIL ON A SHOESTRING Learn how your grassroots organization can use direct mail profitably! We'll explore writing compelling direct mail letters, using lists under 1000 names, and look at using direct mail within the context of larger organizational needs and fundraising strategies. FILLED |
RISK MANAGEMENT: EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS Risk Management is about more than keeping your insurance premiums paid! You can reduce risk exposure by increasing internal controls, keeping up-to-date records and performing an organizational risk assessment. A useful workshop for board members, ED's and financial managers. |
MAJOR GIFTS FOR SMALL GROUPS Small groups can raise big money from major donors. Learn who gives money and why, how to target major givers, cultivate donors and more. We'll identify what makes a great fundraiser, learn to overcome the fear of "asking," and practice face-to-face presentation techniques. FILLED |
Community Organizingg |
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Thursday, Aug 2 |
Friday, Aug 3 |
Saturday, Aug 4 |
Sunday, Aug 5 |
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INTERGENERATIONAL ORGANIZING Strengthen your capacity to organize in an intergenerational context-- beginning from where you are! This workshop will address structural and cultural barriers to change while building intergenerational organizations. We will cover leadership development, power sharing and decision-making in the context of an intergenerational approach to movement building. |
STOP THE PRESSES!: DAY 1 This highly interactive, fun and grassroots-friendly workshop covers media tactics designed to increase your group or issues profile. Learn how to get your voice heard in the press! Topics include media do's and don'ts; spokesperson training; media messages; pitching stories; and being on television. For those with little or lots of media experience. Registration for both days is required. FILLED |
STOP THE PRESSES!: DAY 2 |
ORGANIZE TO EDUCATE, EDUCATE TO ORGANIZE This workshop is popular education in action! Through a hands-on approach, participants will analyze our society's structure and values, while reflecting on how our collective practice actually changes and/or perpetuates society's repressive forces We will also discuss how popular education has helped develop women's programs, literacy work, and immigrant rights organizing. - Raúl Añorve and Nelson Motto FILLED |
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FROM A NATIVE PERSPECTIVE Native rights to the land, water and fishing in our region often come into conflict with environmentalist agendas for preservation. We'll explore the current controversy over dams and salmon restoration, the fight to protect treaty-reserved fishing rights, and ways in which the various environmental, economic and political stakes and interests play off against each other. |
RACE AND EQUITY IN LAND USE This workshop will provide a crash course in how land use planning and development are related to struggles over environmental justice, gentrification and displacement, and living wage jobs. We will explore the playersand policies that shape our neighborhoods, with emphasis on low-income communities of color. Panelists will describe campaigns to influence land use in their communities. |
THE 21st CENTURY WAR ON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS This workshop will explore the concept of "choices" and "rights" within the women's movement in the U.S. Participants will examine the many ways reproductive rights have been attacked and weakened and affected by race and class. We will explore the critical need for multi-issue, multi-generational, and multi-ethnic organizing to create meaningful reproductive choices for all women. |
INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND SOVEREIGNTY Indigenous women have been critical forces at many levels in the fight for sovereignty. This workshop will offer different perspectives on the struggle, discuss issues of treaty rights and cultural respect, and will provide insights and direction on how to be an effective ally. -Leah Henry-Slaney, Andrea Smith FILLED |
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CREATING CHANGE THROUGH DRAMA This interactive workshop will provide theater tools you can use to do community-based problem solving around social justice issues. We will use Augosto Boal's Theater of the Oppressed and improvisational theatre to create exercises that make communication more fun and effective. |
WELFARE REFORM - "FIVE YEARS AFTER" Learn about efforts to address the federal re-authorization of welfare reform in Congress next year. In this introductory workshop, activists will present the issues and raise opportunities to get involved. Focus on legislative aspects of care-giving, access to benefits, time limits, and other support to help people move out of poverty. -Robin Acree, Liz Accles, and Jean Colman FILLED |
TOXIC-FREE COMMUNITIES This workshop will examine the lessons learned in the development of the Toxic Free Neighborhoods Campaign of the Environmental Health Coalition (EHC). EHC works with affected residents to map toxic threats in their communities, promote land use and planning reforms, relocate hazardous industries, and reduce toxic air contaminants. |
ADVANCED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: Participants will learn about the Power Analysis Tool, an interactive and analytical tool for political education. We will learn how the tool can help grassroots organizations understand how power is exercised in their community to cause the problems weface; and how to develop more strategic campaign plans that alter power relationships and win progressive change. -Ng'ethe Maina and Sabrina Smith FILLED |
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REVERSING THE ANTI-QUEER AGENDA How are we organized to fight legislative and initiative attacks against queer communities in our region? We'll examine concrete strategies for defeating these attacks, look at past campaigns and discuss ways to improve. In addition, we'll learn how to organize offensively and create a political climate to make these attacks a thing of the past. -Kathleen Sullivan, other trainers TBA |
GLOBALIZATION: A GUIDE FOR YOUNG ACTIVISTS This participatory, fun workshop will use simulations, stories and brainstorming to understand globalization and its impacts, both internationally and in relation to our daily lives. |
UNRAVELING ABLE-BODIED SUPREMACY This workshop compares and contrasts the pathological and cultural models of disability and draws connections between the institutionalized oppression of people with disabilities and able-bodied supremacy. We invite radical thinkers from various fields and interest groups who want to challenge able-bodied supremacy and oppression in systems, public policy, and in the community at large. |
SELF-DEFENSE AND HOMOPHOBIC VIOLENCE Homophobic and transphobic oppression is perpetrated both by strangers and people we know. Practice self-defense strategies including physical, verbal, and internal skills to increase our personal safety and that of our communities. All folks targeted by homophobia and transphobia -- gay, lesbian, bi, trans, gender variant -- of all shapes, sizes, ages or experiences are welcome. |
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ADVANCED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING : OUTREACH AND BASE BUILDING Review outreach techniques such as door knocking, house meetings and personal visits, as well as leadership development strategies and methods for keeping members involved. Picks up where Community Organizing 101 leaves off. FILLED |
FROM WHITE SUPREMACY TO THE WHITE HOUSE Examine the various trends of white nationalism that have formed such an integral part of US history. We will focus on the struggle against abortion, immigration, affirmative action, and English-only laws advocacy as part of a right wing attempt to reinstate a new form of white supremacy in the U.S. |
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SELF-DEFENSE Our work as activists is strengthened when we expand our ability to care for ourselves. Participants will learn physical, verbal, and internal self-defense strategies for increasing safety. We will utilize physical drills, discussion, games and role-plays. Open only to women of all shapes, sizes, ages and experiences. |
BEING A POPULAR EDUCATOR, BUILDING A
MOVEMENT: This two-day workshop will demonstrate what popular education is, how it's done and its importance in organizing. Attendees will develop skills, learn the history of political and economic education in popular movements, and discover how their own work can benefit from popular education. -Dan Horowitz , Walda Katz-Fishman, Jerome Scott FILLED |
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING FOR CHANGE This workshop will strengthen young activists and organizers, ages 11-21, who want to strategically change institutions while building their own organizations. We will cover the basics of community organizing, initiating direct-action campaigns and promoting grassroots leadership development. |
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING 101: DAY 1 This session acquaints participants with basic skills and techniques to effectively organize around issues in the community, workplace, church, nation and around the world. Experiential techniques are utilized to make the learning experiences more meaningful. Registration for both days is required. FILLED |
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING 101: DAY 2 FILLED
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YOUTH CONFRONTING THE PRISON-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX This workshop will discuss youth-led campaigns around the country for fighting the expansion of the prison-industrial complex, and participants will help develop strategies for expanding youth activism on this issue. Includes an overview of the prison-industrial complex and activism in the region. |
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RESEARCH FOR ACTION Turn information into action! Learn to gather and analyze information effectively to help you think strategically, act on opportunities and overcome threats. Find resources on the web and in your community to track and trap the opposition, influence public debate, and conduct effective anti-corporate campaigns. Trainers are willing to review your campaign in advance; contact Western States Center for details. - Lisa Kleven, Leon Sompolinsky FILLED |
CORPORATE SUBSIDIES: MOVING TOWARD ACCOUNTABILITY Learn the latest from the growing movement for subsidy accountability. Discover winning strategies used by unions, corporate campaigns, living wage coalitions, community groups, and tax justice organizations to shape public opinion, and change the "business climate." Focus on translating case studies into practical information activists can use. |
I HEARD THE ECONOMY BOOMED -- HOW COME IT NEVER GOT TO ME? The media talks about the economy like the weather -- it's down, it's up, its raining -- and you have no control over it. In this fun, interactive workshop we'll look behind the curtain to see what really controls the economy -- people and policy. Examine how economic policy has denied working families a fair share -- and leave with clear ideas for how to change that. |
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Electoral Organizing |
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Thursday, Aug 2 |
Friday, Aug 3 |
Saturday, Aug 4 |
Sunday, Aug 5 |
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BUILDING THE (C)3 /(C)4 / PAC CONNECTION Different nonprofit types can work together to maximize effectiveness. Learn permissible activities, and how to create 501(c)3, (c)4, or PAC affiliates to expand lobbying, increase power in an election year, and raise more funds. |
VOTING RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC RENEWAL This interactive workshop will use popular education models to examine the history of the American voting rights struggle, including recent issues of minority disenfranchisement. An overview of local and national efforts to build coalitions, legal remedies, and other available resources will be provided. |
CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING Create a candidate development plan for your organization and individuals within your organization. We will review ways that potential candidates can prepare to succeed in campaigns and in serving constituencies. Designed for potential candidates, campaign staff and organizations that want to promote candidacies. |
ELECTORAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING This introductory course will help activists to develop skills in voter registration, education, and mobilization and will show how electoral strategies complement community organizing. Come learn to build organizational power and win on issues! |
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INSIDE STRATEGIES: SERVING EFFECTIVELY IN OFFICE The workshop will use the Center for Policy Alternatives' (CPA) "values-based consensus-building approach" to help build "inside" legislative strategies. We'll explore ways to find common ground and develop bridge-building language to gain a majority in support of policy change. Limited to elected legislators and a small number of state activists. |
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