Community Engagement: Advocate for community needs
Key Results
Submit 5 petitions for local issues using Change.org Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Monthly
Write and submit 10 op-eds to local newspapers using resources from Write My Congressman Start value: 0, Target value: 10, Notification frequency: Monthly
Recruit 20 community members to participate in advocacy initiatives using Nextdoor Start value: 0, Target value: 20, Notification frequency: Quarterly
Collect 100 signatures supporting community projects using iPetitions Start value: 0, Target value: 100, Notification frequency: Monthly
Host 4 advocacy training workshops using materials from Advocacy Institute Start value: 0, Target value: 4, Notification frequency: Quarterly
Establish 5 partnerships with local organizations for advocacy using tools from Network for Good Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Quarterly
Create and distribute 7 fact sheets on community needs using Google Docs Start value: 0, Target value: 7, Notification frequency: End of Month
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Initiatives
Create an online petition for a community issue using Change.org Use Change.org to start an online petition advocating for a specific community need, gathering signatures and support from residents.
Organize a community meeting to discuss local issues using Eventbrite Plan and promote a community meeting using Eventbrite to discuss pressing local issues and gather input from residents.
Develop a community advocacy website or blog using WordPress Create a website or blog on WordPress dedicated to raising awareness and providing updates on local community advocacy efforts.
Write and submit opinion pieces to local newspapers and blogs using Medium Draft and publish opinion pieces on Medium about community issues, submitting them to local newspapers and online blogs to raise awareness.
Create a community survey using Google Forms to identify key concerns Design and distribute a Google Forms survey to gather community input on the most pressing local issues and needs.
Form a local advocacy group using Meetup or Facebook Groups Start or join a local advocacy group through Meetup or Facebook Groups to collaborate on community initiatives and actions.
Collaborate with non-profits on community initiatives using VolunteerMatch Partner with non-profits found on VolunteerMatch to support community initiatives and advocate for local needs through joint projects.
Organize a letter-writing campaign using tools from Action Network Use Action Network to coordinate a letter-writing campaign, urging residents to write to their local representatives about community issues.