For Start-Ups & New Groups

Racial Equity Theory of Change (Aspen Roundtable)

Submitted by cima on Thu, 2008-06-26 16:17.

The Aspen Roundtable on Community Change developed this model and guide to developing a Racial Equity Theory of Change --- a tool for collective assessment, strategy and planning to address long-range and systemic issues.


http://www.aspeninstitute.org/atf/cf/%7Bdeb6f227-659b-4ec8-8f84-8df23ca704f5%7D/RETOC%2006.PDF

Appreciative Inquiry: An Introduction to Positive Change Research and Leadership

Submitted by Elsa on Sun, 2008-02-03 18:07.

Grounded in the theory of ‘social constructionism,’ AI recognizes that human systems are constructions of the imagination and are, therefore, capable of change at the speed of imagination.

http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/intro/definition.cfm

Consensus and Nonviolent Process Handbook

Submitted by cima on Fri, 2006-11-17 08:39.

Booklet on processes for building consensus and running working groups.

A CLOSER LOOK: MEDIA ARTS 2003 / CASE STUDIES from NAMAC'S YOUTH MEDIA INITIATIVE

Submitted by Elsa on Sun, 2006-07-30 15:17.

Case studies demonstrate the many ways that youth media makes its mark, from community-based efforts in shopping malls to distribution channels for youth productions.

http://www.namac.org/article.cfm?id=4&sid=13&aid=268&monly=0

Tool for Assessing Startup Nonprofits

Submitted by cima on Wed, 2005-02-23 12:16.

Designed for grantmakers assessing new nonprofits, this tool can be used by start-up groups as a checklist for early stages of organizational development.

Media Empowerment organizing manual: Understanding media power and organizing for media justice in your community

Submitted by cima on Tue, 2005-02-22 17:05.

Case studies, organizing methods and model campaigns for grassroots activism to change the media.

http://www.ucc.org/ocinc/mep/orgman.htm
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