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ORGANIZING STRATEGIES
Networking
Networking is all about making the links, the connections between yourself, your group, and other groups and individuals. Networking can take place within an issue or area and between issues and areas. Examples would be groups engaged in fighting against toxic waste dumps in two different cities exchanging information, or groups working against clear cutting talking with aboriginal groups fighting for land rights in the same area. If you are trying to get people involved from other groups, try sending them a copy of your meeting agenda so they know what you are working on. Find a sympathetic person in the group and invite them to one of your meetings.
Every time you meet people there is an opportunity for networking. Keep track of different people you meet, their interests and the projects they are working on. You may not see an immediate connection but their experience maybe valuable to you in the future. You can network through other media such as electronic networks or through publications.