How To — Event Planning

The Movements.org how-to guides identify best practices for the use of digital technologies for social change.

TOPICS:

I. Plan and Strategize     II. Build Awareness        III. Mobilize     IV. Stay Safe     V. Access Blocked Information     VI. Collaborate     VII. Fundraise     VIII. Keep Supporters Engaged

How to organize and communicate a non-violent protest using the Protest4 App

How to organize and communicate a non-violent protest using the Protest4 App

Posted by Rachel Silver in Build Awareness , Attract Supporters, Event Planning, Facebook Activism, Crowdsource, Keep Supporters Engaged, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Plan and Strategize

Protest4 is an application that helps protesters connect with other protesters around the world or across the street.
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How to craft a PR strategy

How to craft a PR strategy

Posted by Rachel Silver in Build Awareness , Attract Supporters, Event Planning, Twitter Activism

Just like a consumer-facing brand, your social cause needs a strong PR strategy to attract new "customers".
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How to use Sina Weibo

How to use Sina Weibo

Posted by Afsanieh Rassti in Build Awareness , Attract Supporters, Event Planning, Twitter Activism, Social Media for Social Good, Plan and Strategize

"The Chinese Twitter" is an answer to blocking twitter in China & combines Twitter and Facebook and is increasing in popularity.
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How to Use BlackBerry Messaging (BBM) to Organize NonViolent Action

How to Use BlackBerry Messaging (BBM) to Organize NonViolent Action

Posted by Afsanieh Rassti in Build Awareness , Attract Supporters, Event Planning, Social Media for Social Good, Mobilize, Plan and Strategize

Blackberry messages is an excellent tool for organizing quickly with many people at once.
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How to Hold a Successful Offline Event

How to Hold a Successful Offline Event

Posted by Susannah Vila with Tobin Van Ostern in Build Awareness , Event Planning

Educating people through events and inspiring them to take action can help to foment excitement about your cause.
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