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The Unspoken Lifeline for Social Movements.pdf
Dear Movement Watchers,
In this edition, we're focusing on an under appreciated, but vital component of successful movements: networks. Specifically peer networks, networks of practice and communities of practice.
Networks are crucial support mechanisms within social movements. They can be strong vehicles for progressive social change in their own right. Well-oiled networks galvanise members, increase their effectiveness, and give them opportunities to make even more positive change to the world around them.
A prominent example of this comes from Extinction Rebellion. There are XR lawyers, XR journalists, and hosts of other practitioner networks sharing expertise and helping XR advance their cause. As campaign boffins, we rely on networks like the E-Campaigners' Forum, an essential resource we've tapped into time and again.
Establishing and scaling networks which enjoy strong engagement levels is not easy. Here are some common issues community managers say they're grappling with:
Credit: CMX Hub
This newsletter is all about tackling those issues. Read on for a deep dive into network building and network management best practice. We've got top tips from community and network managers, an introduction to our new Network Building Canvas and the usual Network News slot. How meta!
Have a great week,
Esther and The Social Change Agency team
P.s. Are you a network coordinator or community manager who wants to connect, learn and share insights with others in your position? We're bringing people together, so reply to this email or get in touch with esther@thesocialchangeagency.org and join in!
Top tips for running a successful network
We asked some successful network managers to share their top tips. Our guide includes contributions from Transition Network, The London International Development Network, Eden Project, LPWP and our own experience in managing networks
Introducing our Network Building Canvas
Our Network Building Canvas is a practical guide for setting up a successful peer network or getting an existing one to flourish.
It has been tested with network and community managers and membership-based organisations and start-ups, and can be used at any time to explore network building ideas.
The canvas comes with prompt cards which can be used with both individuals and large groups. Here's what a recent attendee to our network building workshop had to say about their experience with it:
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| Peter Fleming from BlackOut UK talks about his experience attending the Networking Building training run by The Social Change Agency |
Network news
In this section we round up a selection of timely reports, upcoming events and news from our network - got something on you'd like featured? Let us know!
Collaborative Society Manifesto: Collaborate CIC launched their new manifesto. They explore how a truly collaborative society might be realised, and where they can see the ‘green shoots’ already emerging. Read it here.
Youth Movement funding opportunity: UK Youth is offering a £1 million funding opportunity to organisations in England working with young people. Applications will open on Thursday 30th January and close at 5pm on Tuesday 11th February.
Losing Control Networks Events Programme 2020: From storytelling for change to building personal resilience and collaborating to stimulate local systems change, events from the Losing Control network offer opportunities to learn specific skills from hosts who have actually applied them before and know what they’re talking about. Take a look what's coming up here.
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