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211 really practical toolkits, templates and guides for nonprofit and NGO leaders, and the consultants and funders who support them. A mix of the classics and newer methods.
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A New Weave of Power, People & Politics
An action guide for activists, trainers and NGOs who plan citizen-centred advocacy. Its 17 chapters move from politics, democracy and power to 4 planning moments: looking inward, understanding the big picture, defining problems and choosing priority issues. Later chapters cover mapping strategies, policy hooks, allies and opponents, messages and media, mobilisation, lobbying, leadership and coalitions. An annex gives tips for planners and trainers. Chapters can be downloaded one by one.
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Influencing for Impact Guide
An 81-page Oxfam guide for civil society organisations, activists and campaigners who design influencing strategies for programmes or stand-alone campaigns. It gives steps, tools and examples on context analysis, power analysis, setting objectives, building narratives and choosing tactics. Further sections cover research, lobbying, digital and social media, mobilisation, and changing behaviours and social norms. Teams use it to plan, run and learn from influencing work.
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Change the Game Academy
A free online learning platform for community-based organisations that want to raise money and support from their own communities. It has 2 self-paced courses. Local Fundraising covers proposal writing, fundraising communication and donor relations. Mobilising Support covers winning commitment from stakeholders and decision makers, lobbying, social accountability and communication. Users create an account and follow the courses at any time. A Green version for groups managing natural resources launched in 2025.
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