Things to Consider Doing Initially:
- Determine Organizational Structure (foundation, member-based association, etc.)
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501c3 Not for Profit
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Board of Directors / Committees
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Legal Structure
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Local & Regional Affiliations
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Create Vision / Mission / Core Values
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Create Long-Range Strategic Plan
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Create First-Year Actionable S.M.A.R.T. Business Plan
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Create Rules of Engagement (Principles of Professionalism, etc.)
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Create Organizational Budget for Financial Stability and Sustainability
Possible Paths of Engagement:
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Workshops: (suggested topics)(live and on-demand):
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“How to Actively Listen”
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“Overcoming Fear of Engagement”
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“Diversity & Inclusion Through Understanding”
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“Yes/And”
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“Common Ground Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Agreement”
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“Change Starts With Me”
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“Navigating Social Media”
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“Really Understanding Your Perceived Opponent”
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“Vulnerability”
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“How Do I Do Me & Let You Do You?”
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Podcast:
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One-on-One Interviews
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Topical Talks
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Seminars
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Pre-Recorded & Live Events
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TALKtanks (live and on-demand):
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Small Groups
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Town Halls
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Political Engagement:
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City, County, State, Federal
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Elected Officials
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Religious Engagement:
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Interfaith conversations
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Social Engagement:
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Cultural
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Socio-economic
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Ethnic
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Underserved Communities
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Technology Engagement:
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Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube)
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Website
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App
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Marketing/Public Relations:
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Methodology
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Platforms
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Timing
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Success Stories / Growth Opportunities:
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Create a space using any of the engagement paths above to share success stories and those stories where it might not have worked and what was learned from it.
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Volunteer / Member Engagement:
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How are we recruiting people for this movement?
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How are we engaging them once they are on board?
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How can they give back and play active roles in the movement?
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Sponsor / Affiliate Programs:
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Where are we going to find the financial support we need to sustain us?
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Are we going to place guidelines on who we accept money from?
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Are we clear about the core principles of our financial supporters?
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