This toolkit is a living resource designed to help us move from advocacy to influence. Whether you are an individual advocate or part of a growing coalition, these tools are here to help you navigate the complexities of power and build the collective strength needed to shape our community's future.

Here is how to make the most of this resource:

This toolkit is built for organizers, grassroots advocates, and coalitions that are ready to strengthen and scale their power-building capacity. It offers the opportunity to “Choose Your Own Adventure”, based on your skill-level, experiences, and intended goals.

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What you should already know:

This toolkit does not cover the basics of how government is structured (like the different branches of government or how a bill becomes a law). We assume you have a general idea of how these systems work, so we can jump straight into how to influence them. If you are new to this: Don’t worry! You are still in the right place.

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Choose Your Own Adventure (click to expand):

Navigating the Toolkit:

Each chapter is designed to stand on its own. You don’t need to read them in order; you can jump straight to the topics that matter most to your work right now. Here are two ways to dive in:

  1. Guided Path: Read through each chapter page to understand the "why" behind the "how." Tools are embedded directly within the text, making it easier to apply the “why”.
  2. Tool Library: Click the "Tool Library" tab at the top of the sidebar. You can filter this list by Chapter, Topic, or Resource Type to find exactly what you need.

The toolkit is organized to mirror the lifecycle of sustainable movements (click to expand and learn more about each chapter) :

Anatomy of a Chapter:

Each chapter begins with a summary “toolbox” that highlights the following: