The 2018 election cycle is here! Everyone has a renewed spirit of social justice and resistance. Lots of activists are looking for ways to get involved in the new wave of change. Are you thinking about becoming a grassroots organizer?
Field strategies don’t always get the yield you were hoping for, especially if you don’t have the right planning behind them. Here are our tips for getting the most out of your field strategies for your political campaign.
Plan first:
A good habit can be the ingredient for success in running your personal life and your grassroots organization.
Volunteer recruitment is never easy. It usually starts like this:
There are many grassroots strategies out in the world, but not all of them work. So when it comes to grassroots, what actually works? The most effective strategies are built around personal relationships with legislators. When organizations build real relationships between their members and elected officials, their engagement lasts longer and their phone calls get returned.
It's important to be focused on growing grassroots actions for the upcoming years as we move past the Trump presidency.
None of these tips are earth shattering, but good grassroots actions are defined by day in-and-out action that lasts for the long term.
1. Set aside time to talk with your family members and friends who did not vote, or voted the other way.
Do you ever ask yourself, "What is the difference between grassroots advocacy vs. grasstops advocacy?" Well, you're not the only one scratching your head.
Progressives across the country are fired up and ready to resist Trump’s agenda – but does your campaign have a strong grassroots strategy to turn your supporters’ passion into action?
Volunteer recruitment is a crucial component of any strong grassroots organization. Whether these folks are phone banking, canvassing, or staffing events- your volunteer base (or lack thereof) can make (or break) your campaign.
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