NetAction provides a very strong resource for conducting political action campaigns using the internet and therefore it might be of interest to various groups of the Vincentian Family as we respond to the call concerning malaria.http://www.netaction.org/training/
From the table of contents…
* Part 1: Introduction
* The big picture
* Active and passive tools
* Maximum impact
* Part 2: Using Email for Outreach, Organizing, and Advocacy
* Part 2A: The Fundamentals
* Elements of email advocacy
* Preparing an email action alert
* Distributing an email action alert
* Do’s and Don’ts
* Cyberspace Networking
* Intranets and electronic networks
* Collaborative Discussion Tools
* Chat and IRC
* Instant Messaging
* Part 2B: Mailing Lists
* Creating your email list
* Using your regular email software
* Other email list software options
* Techniques for using email lists
* Part 2C: Tips for Effective Online Media
* Tips for Effective Online Media
* How to Create An Email Media List: A NetAction Guide
* Using Your Email Address Book
* Using the “Bcc” Field
* Online Media Advocacy Resources
* Media Advocacy Guides and Tool Kits
* Online Media and News Services
* Directories
* Online Public Relations: Bibliography
* Part 3: Web-based Advocacy and Outreach Tools
* Part 3A: Basic Strategies
* Integration of email and Web tools
* Web outreach
* Web-based services for non-profits
* Part 3B: Web Site Mini-Trainer
* How to find a server for your organization’s Web site
* HTML
* Javascript
* Web content and accessibility
* Web promotion
* Additional tips
* Part 4: Membership and Fundraising
* Your membership
* Fundraising
* Part 5: Privacy, Security, Copyright, and Censorship
* Privacy
* Security
* NetAction’s Cyber Security Checklist
* Copyright
* Censorship
* Part 6: Technology Planning
* What Is Technology Planning?
* Assessing Technology Resources
* Leadership
* The Planning Team
* Technology Assessment Tools
* Identifying and Prioritizing Technology Needs
* Vision Statement
* Budgeting
* Timeline for Implementation
* Writing the Plan
* Funding for Technology
* The Virtual Activist Reader
* Section I: General Resources for Activists
* Section II: Additional Resources on Web Page Development
* Section III: Articles on Internet Activism
* Section IV: Additional Resources for Online Activism
* Section V: Non-Profit Technology Planning and Assistance
* Section VI: NetAction Notes Articles on Internet Activism
For other material on this web site related to malaria do a search using the word “malaria”.
Tags: Health, Malaria
