Now in its third edition - and expanded by over 100 pages - this indispensable manual for activists continues to provide guidelines for bringing together like-minded people, helping them to focus their energy in bringing about much-needed social changes. The value of OFSC has led to its adoption as a textbook by numerous universities and organizations.

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ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE MIDWEST ACADEMY MANUAL FOR ACTIVITS,KIM BOBO,JACKIE KENDALL

Bobo, Kimberley A., Max, Steve, Bobo, Kim, Kendall, Jackie, Midwest Academy

Kimberley A Bobo; Jackie Kendall; Steve Max; Midwest Academy

Kimberley A. Bobo, Kim Bobo, Jackie Kendall, Steve Max

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Seven Locks ; Roundhouse

Giant Shadow Publishing

Papa & Noelle Stories

United States, United States of America

3rd ed, Carson, Calif., Northam, 2001

Third Edition, PS, 2001

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 380-398) and index.

Cover......Page 1
Front Matter ......Page 2
Dedication ......Page 5
Contents ......Page 6
Preface ......Page 7
Acknowledgements ......Page 9
PART I: Direct Action Organizing......Page 10
1 2001 Edition Introduction ......Page 11
2 The Fundamentals of Direct Action Organizing ......Page 17
3 Choosing an Issue ......Page 31
4 Developing a Strategy ......Page 39
5 A Guide to Tactics ......Page 57
6 Organizing Models: The Underlying Structure of Organizations ......Page 71
7 Designing Actions ......Page 79
PART II: Organizing Skills ......Page 89
8 Holding Accountability Sessions ......Page 90
9 Building and Joining Coalitions ......Page 108
10 Recruiting ......Page 118
11 Developing Leadership......Page 126
12 Planning and Facilitating Meetings ......Page 136
13 Being a Great Public Speaker ......Page 148
14 Using the Media ......Page 164
15 Designing and Leading a Workshop ......Page 180
16 Working with Community Organization Boards ......Page 190
17 Working with Religious Organizations ......Page 200
18 Working With Local Unions, Central Labor Councils and Building and Construction Trades Councils......Page 212
19 Building Labor-Community Partnerships ......Page 228
20 Tactical Investigations ......Page 240
PART III: Support for Organization ......Page 283
21 Grassroots Fundraising ......Page 284
22 Controlling Your Work: Administrative Systems ......Page 295
23 Supervision ......Page 305
24 Financial and Legal Matters ......Page 325
25 Working for the Long Haul ......Page 344
26 You Mean You're Not Getting Rich? Economics in the New Millennium ......Page 351
PART IV: Selected Resources ......Page 383
Resources for Organizing ......Page 384
Songs ......Page 403
Index ......Page 414

This manual is for grassroots activists seeking social, political, environmental and economic change at all levels of organization ->local, state and national. The handbook has been used by Midwest Academy since 1973 in its organizing and activism seminars. Central to the Academy and the manual are three guiding that for people to organize and seek change effectively they must win real improvements in peoples' lives, get a sense of their own power, and alter the relations of power. The main topics presented in the handbook are direct action organizing, organizing skills, and sources of support for organizing. The new edition was inspired by the transition into a new millennium, which prompted a new awareness of the need to bring activists from diverse movements into a unified whole. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Now in its fourth edition, here is the comprehensive manual for grassroots organizers working for social, racial, environmental and economic justice at the local, state and national levels. Since 1973 the Midwest Academy has trained more than 30,000 activists in progressive organizations, unions, and faith-based groups. This Midwest Academy Manual for Activists is central to its training programs and seminars, and it provides an invaluable reference source for organizers throughout their careers. Also included are anecdotes about a wide variety of real organizations working on issues concerning labor, the environment, health care, racism, immigration, peace, religion, energy, public campaign financing and more. Whatever the progressive cause, this manual may help guide organizers to reach their goals with efficiency and dignity.

Kim Bobo, Jackie Kendall, Steve Max. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 380-391) And Index.

2011-04-20