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An Australian civil society success story | Joan Staples
Late 2017, Joan Staples first wrote of threats to democratic advocacy from three foreign interference Bills. Then in November 2018, the final most controversial Bill, the Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform Bill, was passed with the support of civil society. The...
Climate Justice Resources | Seed & AYCC
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have looked after this land sustainably for tens of thousands of years, this gives us hope that we can do it again. To find out more about Indigenous history and the struggles for justice, Seed and AYCC recommend you check...
Five Acclaimed Civil Resistance Films Now Available in Full, for Free
The International Centre on Nonviolent Conflict have now posted five critically acclaimed documentary films on civil resistance on their website, in English as well as translated into over 20 languages. Originally available only on DVD or videocassette, and shown in...
Leadership in an uncertain world | Social Change Central
In the context of what can feel like overwhelming complexity we default to old patterns and responses, but they’re not working. Traditional leadership interventions are no match for the complex environmental problems impacting the planet. We need a systemic...
Embracing the Network: How to Build a Powerfully Collaborative Campaign
“Embracing Networks” in campaigns can lead to powerful results. Many of the largest campaigns in the world, mobilizing millions of people, use the power of networks. It’s easier than ever to embrace networked campaigning thanks to new technologies that have come...
Diversity, equity and inclusion | CEP Report
Diversity data will only tell you so much about an organization’s commitment and approach to DEI; a conversation beyond the data is essential to building a true understanding. What efforts do you currently take to promote DEI within your organization, particularly for...
The Myer Innovation Fellowship program (applications close 30/9)
The Myer Innovation Fellowship program provides support to individuals rather than organisations. The program seeks exceptional leaders across all sectors (private, public and non-profit) and from all types of professional backgrounds. For us, the idea is king. We...
VCOSS Governance Healthcheck
VCOSS has developed this free online tool to assess your organisation’s governance. All Board/Committee members need to do is answer a series of questions, either as individuals or as part of a group. You will then be presented with tailored tips and...
The unicorn activity: Political lobbying role play
This role play activity, developed by the Centre for Australian Progress, is an interactive workshop to help people experience a political lobbying meeting in a light-hearted way. The role play involves people being from either the Minister for Magical Creatures, or...
No justice without love: why activism must be more generous
Frances Lee writes: “I want to be a member of a thriving and diverse social movement, not a cult or a religion… I believe that social justice activists must be committed to rooting out supremacy, dogmatism, and unhealthy behaviors inside themselves while...
C4C Fundraising and communication fellowship | Jan-May 2019, Melbourne
Climate for Change are looking for a new group of up to 25 committed volunteers to join in 2019. You will learn and work with a small, hard-working team to design and implement an ambitious real-life fundraising project in a fun and supportive environment. This is a...
How power works in our hyperconnected world – and how to make it work for you [book]
The definitive guide to spreading ideas, building movements, and leaping ahead in our chaotic, connected age. Get the book New York Times columnist David Brooks calls “the best window I’ve seen into this new world.” Why do some leap ahead while others fall behind in...
Civil Society Confronts Authoritarianism [article]
Batuhan Aydagül writes: “My experience in Erdoğan’s Turkey has taught me that NGOs need to avoid polarizing politics, focus on core values, and find allies to survive and thrive in closing societies… By being pragmatic, we can preserve our civil-society...
Full Spectrum Engagement
Build community power to win campaigns. Full Spectrum Engagement is the combination of strategic principles and multi-channel tactics that together enable campaigners to effectively activate community power, target decision-makers and win. This engagement framework...
Playbook for Progressives [book]
An organizing manifesto for the twenty-first century, Playbook for Progressives is a must-have for the activist’s tool kit. This comprehensive guide articulates pragmatically what is required in the often mystifying and rarely explained on-the-ground practice of...
Imagining Change: How to Use Story-Based Strategy to Win Campaigns, Build Movements, and Change the World [Book]
Re:Imagining Change provides resources, theory, hands-on tools, and illuminating case studies for the next generation of innovative change-makers. This unique book explores how culture, media, memes, and narrative intertwine with social change strategies, and offers...
How power works in our hyperconnected world – and how to make it work for you (book)
Why do some leap ahead while others fall behind in our chaotic, connected age? In New Power, Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms confront the biggest stories of our time–the rise of mega-platforms like Facebook and Uber; the out-of-nowhere victories of Obama and Trump; the...
The Support Report: An In Depth Analysis of the Changing Face of Giving in Australia
The Support Report: An In Depth Analysis of the Changing Face of Giving in Australia, soon to be released by JBWere, explores how philanthropy is evolving in Australia, looking at each of the different giving areas and the types of givers who support each cause. It...