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The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) has published a series of "How To" guides for citizens who are building advocacy organizations. We are pleased to share these resources on NPAction. WORC is comprised of seven community organizations, located in Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, who are working together to "advance the vision of a democratic, sustainable, and just society through community action." Over 9,500 members benefit from the training, resources and issue coordination WORC provides.

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Building Organizations

• How To Deal with Intimidation suggests tactics for responding to opponent efforts to intimidate you or your organization.
• How To Hold a House Meeting describes how small gatherings in advocate homes can expand your campaign and your membership.
• How To Develop a Fundraising Plan outlines a plan for raising the money necessary for your advocacy efforts.

Winning Your Issues

• How To Develop a Winning Strategy explains how to plan for a successful campaign.
• How To Research for Organizing describes the need for advocates to investigate the facts and how to put that information to use.
• How To Negotiate offers advice for getting what you want when you talk with decisionmakers.
• How To Influence Public Officials gives suggestions for understanding public officials and how to hold them accountable.

Media Relations

• How To Deliver a Message in the Media offers advice for crafting meaningful, effective messages and how to get the message out.
• How To Hold a Press Conference outlines steps for planing and hosting press conferences.

Be sure to visit the WORC website to learn more about the work they are doing.