Why are some social and political movements successful and others aren’t? Social Movements is a 90-minute for civic leaders and professionals who want to up their political advocacy game in a bipartisan way. We look at the best practices across progressives, centrists, and conservative campaigns and issues-oriented movements that powered political and policy victories. You can learn a lot from studying what all players do well and not so well. Each issue is different, given the many variables to consider in moving it forward. But there is a general thru-line in many successful policy advocacy efforts. We walk through that recipe.
What you walk away with
- Exposure to power as a currency, language, and mindset in the political arena.
- The levers of power in public affairs and political life.
- What worked in five politically powerful movements from 1960s-2026: the civil rights movement, marriage equality, gun rights and safety, the MAGA movement, and AI data centers. What elements can be applied today?
- Mindset, strategy, and tactics: The seven building blocks for developing– and measuring--a sophisticated political advocacy strategy.
Details
- Participants summary notes of our discussion and a tailored plan for their own issue(s), should they want one
- Format is over Zoom, either 1:1, small groups, teams
- Cost is $99.