Stir It Up

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Stir It Up--written by renowned activist and trainer RinkuSen--identifies the key priorities and strategies that can helpadvance the mission of any social change group. This groundbreakingbook addresses the unique challenges and opportunities the newglobal economy poses for activist groups and provides concreteguidance for community organizations of all orientations. Sponsored by the Ms. Foundation, Stir It Up draws onlessons learned from Sen's groundbreaking work with women's groupsorganizing for economic justice. Throughout the book, Sen walksreaders through the steps of building and mobilizing a constituencyand implementing key strategies that can effect social change. Thebook is filled with illustrative case studies that highlight bestorganizing practices in action and each chapter contains tools thatcan help groups tailor Sen's model for their own organizationalneeds. Stir It Up will show your organization how to: * Design and conduct actions that further campaign goals * Develop effective leaders * Build strong alliances and networks * Generate and use solid research * Design an effective media strategy * Put in place a plan for internal political education andconsciousness-raising With the information, tools, and suggestions outlined in thisbook your organization can use your "good idea" to change theworld.

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Rinku Sen

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Business & Management Gemeinnützige Organisationen Gemeinnützige Organisationen / Management u. Führung Non-Profit Organizations Non-Profit Organizations / Management Leadership Wirtschaft u. Management

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"This book offers more than simply a best practice manual forcommunity activism and social organizing." (Feminist AcademicPress Column, May 2003)
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