Introduction to Direct Action Community Organizing
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From Adler University's PPC 503 class, "Collaborative Policy Making & Civic Engagement" - Summer 2017. Tom Tresser, Instructor - tom@civiclab.us
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Introduction to Direct Action Community Organizing
- 1. “Community Organizing” 1 Introduction to Community Organizing Tom Tresser - 2017
- 2. “Community Organizing” 2 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZING “The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born of struggle…Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground. They want rain without thunder and lightning…Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out what the people will submit to, and you have found the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them; and these will continue until they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” - Frederick Douglass, Letter to an abolitionist associate, 1849
- 3. “Community Organizing” 3 www.industrialareasfoundation.org Saul Alinsky (1909 – 1972) • Pioneer in grassroots democracy theory and practice • Founder of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) • Master organizer and challenger of the status quo
- 5. “Community Organizing” 5 “Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of a nonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasive friction of conflict.” - Saul Alinsky (1909-1972)
- 6. “Community Organizing” 6 The Midwest Academy teaches an organizing philosophy, methods and skills that enable ordinary people to actively participate in the democratic process. The Academy courses and consulting services are designed for progressive organizations and coalitions that utilize civic engagement activities to build citizen power at all levels of our democracy. www.midwestacademy.com
- 8. “Community Organizing” 8 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING – TYPES OF HELPING ORGANIZATIONS Direct Service Self Help Education Advocacy Direct Action Source: Midwest Academy
- 9. “Community Organizing” 9 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING – TYPES OF HELPING ORGANIZATIONS Direct Service United Way's mission is to improve lives by mobilizing caring people to invest in the community where their resources are needed most.
- 10. “Community Organizing” 10 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING – TYPES OF HELPING ORGANIZATIONS Self Help Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership.
- 11. “Community Organizing” 11 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING – TYPES OF HELPING ORGANIZATIONS Education
- 12. “Community Organizing” 12 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING – TYPES OF HELPING ORGANIZATIONS Advocacy Source: Midwest Academy The mission of the ACLU is to preserve these protections and guarantees: Your First Amendment rights-freedom of speech, association and assembly. Freedom of the press, and freedom of religion supported by the strict separation of church and state. Your right to equal protection under the law - equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin. Your right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake. Your right to privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs.
- 13. “Community Organizing” 13 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING – TYPES OF HELPING ORGANIZATIONS Direct Action
- 14. “Community Organizing” 14 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING DirectService SelfHelp Education Advocacy DirectAction Accepts Existing Power Relationships Challenges Existing Power Relationships Source: Midwest Academy
- 15. “Community Organizing” 15 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING DirectService SelfHelp Education Advocacy DirectAction Accepts Existing Power Relationships Challenges Existing Power Relationships Source: Midwest Academy Level of involvement of people directly affected by problem
- 16. “Community Organizing” 16 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING DirectService SelfHelp Education Advocacy DirectAction Accepts Existing Power Relationships Challenges Existing Power Relationships Source: Midwest Academy Change of people involved in problem
- 17. “Community Organizing” 17 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING DirectService SelfHelp Education Advocacy DirectAction Accepts Existing Power Relationships Challenges Existing Power Relationships Level of structural change
- 18. “Community Organizing” 18 FORMS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING DirectService SelfHelp Education Advocacy DirectAction Accepts Existing Power Relationships Challenges Existing Power Relationships Level of Conflict
- 19. “Community Organizing” 19 Win Real Improvements In People’s Lives Make People Aware Of Their Power Alter The Relations Of Power Build Strong Organizations Change laws and Regulations Elect good people The Three Principles Of Direct Action
- 20. “Community Organizing” 20 8 Direct Action Organizing Steps 1.People (members) identify a problem 2.Turn the problem into an issue 3.Develop strategy 4.Confront the target with large numbers 5.Decision Maker reacts to us 6.Win or move on to next round 7.Move the issue into the electoral arena 8.Move the issue back to the legislative arena
- 21. “Community Organizing” 21 Organizing is about building power
- 22. “Community Organizing” Your Power Equals Your Strength Plus Their Weakness
- 23. “Community Organizing” Their Weakness Includes: Conflict Of Interest Campaign Contributions $ Investment in Image Scandal Criminal Activity Close Election Higher Ambition Past Connections Need To Look Good To Someone Potential Rivals
- 24. “Community Organizing” Form Of Power What Matters Political - Legislative Votes - Money Consumer Ability To Cut Profits Legal - Regulatory Clear Laws & Regulations. Free Legal Help Strikes - Disruptive Cut Profits Or Stop An Agency From Functioning. Forms of Power
- 25. “Community Organizing” 25 The Big Question… What is your analysis of and path to power?
- 26. “Community Organizing” 26 Online Resources • The Midwest Academy – Training, excellent manual, Chicago based – www.midwestacademy.com • Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center – great workbook – www.inrc.org • New Organizing Institute – http://neworganizing.com • Community Organizers Handbook – www.organizershandbok.wikispaces.com • The Ruckus Society – Tools & training for organizing – www.ruckus.org • AlternativeROOTS – Arts. Community. Activism - http://alternateroots.org • TechSoup – Technology for nonprofits – http://www.techsoup.org • The Civic Commons - Technology for the public good – http://civiccommons.com • Rainforest Action Network – Activist resources – http://ran.org • NTEN – The Nonprofit Technology Network - http://www.nten.org/about • Industrial Areas Foundation – Founded by Alinksky, training- www.industrialareasfoundation.org • Gamaliel Foundation – Coalition of organizing efforts, training - www.gamaliel.org