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Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash Any group, whether it's a professional network or local issue group, benefits from innovating. Finding a new way to go about reaching your goals is inspiring, energizing, and it can lead to amazing outcomes you couldn't have imagined. Of course, you can't just decide as a group, or as its leader, to "innovate … Continue reading How To Spark Innovation In Your Team Members

The events of 2016 spurred millions of normally passive citizens of the U.S. to action, as potential government policies affecting human rights, women's rights, healthcare, the environment, LGBTQ rights, freedom of religion, workers' rights, racial equality and immigration all loomed large.  The Women's March in DC (and around the world) following Donald Trump's presidential inauguration … Continue reading Keeping Your Small Local Activist Group Focused And Engaged

One of the biggest challenges faced by groups and networks is funding projects. A new method made possible by widespread adoption of the internet has proved a game changer for funding initiatives and is a potential winner for groups striving to make change. Crowdfunding, when combined with social media, can not only be a realistic … Continue reading How Your Group Or Network Can Use Crowdfunding To Effect Change

Self-confidence is a skillset that can help you accomplish your goals and pursue your passions in life. It’s generally a learned skill set (no, all those confident people you know weren't necessarily born that way!). If you’d like to become more self-confident, we've got some great techniques for you. They’re not exotic or difficult. In … Continue reading Self-Confidence For Group Leaders And Organizers

One of the most important things for groups and networks to understand right at the start of their work is the importance of good communication and being media savvy. This helps spread the word fast in a world where messages are sent at the press of a button. It also connects one group with other … Continue reading Effective Media Campaigns For Your Group

“A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.”  ― Barack Obama Whatever kind of grassroots group you lead — political action, personal network, or interest group — if each member of the group realizes that she personally benefits from her involvement with it, she's far more likely to make it a priority in … Continue reading Make Your Grassroots Group The One That Members Can’t Live Without

One of the best ways to grab attention online is simply to take photos and share them on social media. There are some really eye-catching social movements out there that started with one picture and became effective at highlighting an issue. This is relatively easy for groups and networks to set up as a project … Continue reading One Picture Tells A Story: How Your Group Can Use Images To Create A Social Movement

Is your group losing steam, feeling a little uninspired, or downright in the dumps? Sometimes, group members can get off track, become apathetic, or frankly become bored once the initial excitement of getting together has worn off. To keep your group members on task, enthusiastic, and actively involved within the group, you may want to … Continue reading Teamwork Movies That Will Help Your Group Bond (and Have Fun)

When people think of a group leader, often times they’ll imagine someone who is outgoing and confident or someone who is loud and not afraid to speak their minds. While plenty of expressive, or “extroverted” people have made good leaders, there are possibly just as many introverts who've done the same. When we think of … Continue reading Why Introverts Make Great Group Leaders