Building Outreach-Grassroots Resources

 

Talking Treaties: A Messaging Presentation from U.S. in the World

 
 

Resource Type:

How To


Posted On: Dec 04, 2009


 

Treaties are a tough sell for many groups promoting responsible U.S. global engagement. With their scattered domestic constituencies and small but vocal opposition, multilateral treaties are likely to get stalled in the ratification process -- sometimes for decades. On Nov. 19, U.S. in the World led a messaging briefing and discussion focused on the treaty process. Their powerpoint presentation is attached.

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Field Director, Genocide Intervention Network

 
 

Resource Type:

Job


Posted On: Oct 15, 2009


 

 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title:  Field Director Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is changing the way the United States and the international community respond to the world's worst crimes by empowering individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. GI-NET's Field Department recruits, trains and mobilizes American constituents to be effective advocates, messengers, and fundraisers. GI-NET believes that leadership development among our grassroots base is critical t...

 
 

NATO Watch Observatory

 
 

Resource Type:

Other


Posted On: Oct 02, 2009


 

Bi-monthly newsletter with NATO news and opinion clips

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Learning from Obama: Lessons for Online Communicators in 2009 and Beyond

 
 

Resource Type:

Report-Paper


Posted On: Aug 27, 2009


 

Based on a series of articles published on Epolitics.com in the spring and summer of 2009, the 49-page Learning from Obama provides a comprehensive overview of Barack Obama's online campaign for President of the United States. With individual chapters investigating crucial aspects of his online communications juggernaut in depth, the e-book covers strategy, campaign structure and technology, online outreach and recruiting, field organizing, voter/volunteer moblization and of course online fun...

 
 

Quick n'Easy Guide to Online Advocacy

 
 

Resource Type:

Website


Posted On: Jul 13, 2009


 

The Tactical Technology Collective presents this simple website that briefly introduces a variety of online tools for advocacy. Tools are grouped by type or function, and each page features examples of how organizations used technology to promote their advocacy goals.

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Program Manager: American Islamic Congress

 
 

Resource Type:

Job


Posted On: Jul 08, 2009


 

American Islamic Congress-Washington DC (www.aicongress.org) Please reply with your resume and a cover letter to rother@aicongress.org Job Title: Program Manager Focus: Youth work, human rights, women's rights, Muslim issues Job Description: The American Islamic Congress seeks a Project Manager to implement, oversee and execute Project Nur, a student led initiative across campuses...

 
 

Peace and Collaborative Development Network

 
 

Resource Type:

Blog


Posted On: May 13, 2009


 

Free Professional and Academic Networking Site in Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Human Rights, International Development, Gender, Civil Society Development, and more This is an invitation to join Peace and Collaborative Development Network (http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org) , an online initiative to bring together professionals, academics and students involved in Conflict Res...

 
 

Memo: Winning on National Security: Results of New Public Opinion Research

 
 

Resource Type:

Report-Paper


Posted On: Mar 12, 2009


 

The Third Way National Security Program prepared this memo, "Winning on National Security: Results of New Public Opinion Research," discussing how the Democratic party could change its perceived weakness on national security issues.

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Facets of American Leadership: A Meta-Analysis of Public Opinion

 
 

Resource Type:

Report-Paper


Posted On: Mar 12, 2009


 

This report, commissioned by the Stanley Foundation, examines the concept of American leadership, cooperation, and power-sharing in the eyes of the American public.

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Tug of War - Conflicting Views of Security: A Meta-analysis of Public Opinion Research

 
 

Resource Type:

Report-Paper


Posted On: Mar 12, 2009


 

This report, produced by the Topos Partnership for the National Security Network and US in the World, examines why the public believes that Republicans are better at dealing with national security issues. Through an examination of public opinion research, the report examines the question, "What distinuishes the parties on security, and what can alter the existing dynamic?" The analysis indicates that the public sees different advantages for the two main parties, indicating that "security" can...