Download - Creating Common Cause Networks
Building a Common Cause Network
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Board Resource Center Mark Starford I 2014www.brcenter.org
Network VisionNetwork VisionINCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
People with disabilities fully included
Work with diverse organizations
P Pursue common causes
Achieve measurable outcomes 3
Meaningful AdvocacyMeaningful Advocacy
Sustainable Change Sustainable Change
Leadership development Leadership development
Groups with shared interests
Action planning with real “outcomes”4
Network Origin
Ci il Ri ht M t
Network Origin
Civil Rights Movement
2011 AIDD Summit in Los Angeles
Increase meaningful inclusion
Greater voice in public policy
Leadership opportunitiesLeadership opportunities
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Authentic Voices
“W h f t l l b
Authentic Voices
“We have, for too long, only been included because it is the legal thing or the feel good thing thing or the feel-good thing.
I want the world to do better ”I want the world to do better.
Lisa Cooley
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Lisa CooleyDisability and Human Rights Advocate
CoalitionsCoalitions
Groups join forces to overcome an issue
Can be temporary or long term
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Can be temporary or long-term
Work on issues with ONE voice
Common CauseCommon Cause
stop abuseabuse
Unite with other groups
Work on an important issue
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Work on an important issue
Impacts many people
Network ComponentsNetwork Components
Leadership Coalition Building
Community/Regional PlanningFacilitation
10Technology Policy Influence
LeadershipLeadership
Create personal/professional goals
Make a plan with support
Accomplish outcomes
Lead b e ampleLead by example
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activities
Leadership
activities
Decision MakingUse Think Plan Do for personal and Net orks
Leadership
Use Think-Plan-Do for personal and Networks
Personal EmpowermentpPractice leadership and governance skills
Lead by ExampleLead by ExampleDemonstrate and share advocacy strategies
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Resource SharingMentor peers/share resources with community
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Leadership
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LeadershipMember
Create personal leadership mission
Identify allies build relationships share resourcesIdentify allies, build relationships, share resources
Participate in advocacy activities
Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsL d ti ibl
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Learn and practice accessible governance
Provide member support
benefits
LeadershipLeadershipLead by Example
Demonstrate personal growth and leadership
Peer mentoring and outreachPeer mentoring and outreach
Keep in Mind
Network goals are long term
Members govern and direct their Network
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Members govern and direct their Network
Members oversee coalition structure
activities
Facilitation
activities
Facilitation
Identify individual supports needed
Create plan with facilitator
Use facilitation resources for support plansUse facilitation resources for support plans
Work with a leadership coach
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Facilitation
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Member
Facilitation
Create job description with facilitator
M dif l h Modify plan when necessary
Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsSponsor and Partner OrganizationsProvide facilitation/coaching support
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Provide facilitation training and materials
benefits
Facilitation
benefits
Meaningful support
Facilitation
Stronger voices from self/peer advocates
Knowledge of effective accommodations Knowledge of effective accommodations
Keep in MindKeep in Mind
Members direct their support
F ilit ti l i i i i
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Facilitation plan revision is ongoing
activities
Technology
activities
Technology
Provide or resource technology equipment for members
Provide user-friendly materials and Network tools
D l li N t k libDevelop online Network resource library
Test Network materials to ensure usability
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Technology
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TechnologyMember
Learn and utilize communication technologiesMentor peers and share toolsUse online technology for outreach Use online technology for outreach
Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsSponsor and Partner OrganizationsCreate and share accessible informationProvide support for online library
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Provide communication technology training
benefits
Technology
benefits
TechnologyIncreased communication with membersc eased co u ca o e be sGreater outreachInformed decision-making (accessible materials)Informed decision making (accessible materials)
Keep in Mind
Members can be tech coaches and mentorsPartner organizations may have little experience
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Low cost or free tech equipment available
Coalition BuildingCoalition Building
Alliance with community organizations
Equal participationEqual participation
More voices = more power
Work together for a common cause
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activities
Coalition Building
activities
Coalition Building
Invite diverse groups
Explore and learn about community issues
R h t t l d ll Reach out to large and small groups
Attend community meetings
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Attend community meetings
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Coalition Building
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Members Coalition Building
Learn about and attend community meetings
Identify organizations and groups to include
Collaborate with organization leaders
S d P t O i tiSponsor and Partner OrganizationsLink to community groups local and state
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Bring diverse groups together
Identify common issues and share resources
benefits
Coalition BuildingNew opportunities for community involvement
Coalition Buildingpp y
Increased capacity for participation and leadership
More diverse participation in common issuesMore diverse participation in common issues
Keep in MindKeep in MindPartner organizations may have a limited vision
Having consensus is needed to reach outcomes
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Having consensus is needed to reach outcomes
Sharing is essential
Regional PlanRegional Plan
Measurable outcomes
O t tiOne cause at a time
Prioritize plan - impact the most people
Communities work together
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activities
Regional Plan
activities
Regional Plan
Community/region directed advocacy
Create outcome driven advocacy plansCreate outcome driven advocacy plans
Share Network resources
Use social media to increase awareness
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Regional Plan
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Members Regional Plan
Learn about community priorities
Reach out to new groups for input
Use social media to increase outreach
S d P t O i tiSponsor and Partner OrganizationsCreate plan with measurable outcomes
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Ongoing sharing of tools and strategies
Utilize online media to increase awareness
benefits
Regional Plan
benefits
Network partners organize outcome driven plans
Regional PlanNetwork partners organize outcome driven plans
Broad-based coalition enhances credibility
Achievers (not talkers) with outcomes and impactAchievers (not talkers) with outcomes and impact
Keep in Mindeep dCoalition defines its goal and planning
Partner organizations may have a limited vision
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Partner organizations may have a limited vision
Sharing is essential for success
Public PolicyPublic Policy
Greater influence
Advocate for common causes
Impacts cross section of communitiesImpacts cross-section of communities
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Public Policy
activities
Public Policy
Use regional and statewide coalitions to collaborate on policy issues
Propose policy changes
Take action to influence political system
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Public Policy
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Members
Public Policy
Participate in and lead action on advocacy plans
Advocate with policy makers
Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsAdvocate with policy-makers
Share and exchange resources
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Support outcome-driven plans
benefits
Public Policy
benefits
Diverse participation in common cause advocacy
Public Policy
Change and influence public policy
Advance human rights (personal, political)
Keep in MindOrganizations can be preoccupied with funding needs and proprietary resources O i ti l k liti b ildi i
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Organizations may lack coalition building experienceTraining in social justice work may be needed
Network OutcomesNetwork Outcomes
Leadership by example
Sustainable with diverse participation
Personal & public achievementsp
Measurable plans with outcomes
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Accessible tools and materials