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American Opportunity: A Communications Toolkit

Intended to help leaders and organizations strengthen their communications in ways that build broader and more lasting support for social justice in the United States. The toolkit introduces the Opportunity Frame—a communications approach, rooted in shared values, that we believe can greatly expand the constituency for positive social change.

2006 Editorial Calendar

An Editorial Calendar is one of the basics of creating an effective Communications Plan, and now is the time to start thinking about your communications efforts for the rest of 2006.

Communications Capacity Building Throughout the Organizational Lifecycle

This article illustrates a developmental, incremental approach to communications capacity building, using SPIN Project clients as case studies.

The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

This memo explores strategic communications considerations in the wake of Hurricane Katrine. It includes topline framing considerations, issue-based talking points, and resources for understanding how this tragedy will affect our communities and our nation.

Community Organizing and Strategic Communications

An article by SPIN Project Director Holly Minch detailing a series of considerations related to strategic communications and community organizing work.

Words That Work: Messaging for Economic Justice

A handbook to help economic justice advocates leverage the power of the media to achieve their goals of a fair and equitable America.

The State of the SPIN Project: An Evaluation of Our Services

A report on an evaluation of our services that the SPIN Project conducted in 2004.

Whose Media, Our Media