Most of us have faced challenges and had to make (sometimes impossible) choices. Telling the stories of how we found ourselves in those situations is one way we make sense of the world and start to imagine a new one. In this training we will learn the basics of personal story sharing in the context of community organizing and advocacy ... Read More

A training on how to recognize and resist authoritarianism and White “Christian” Nationalism Authoritarianism and White “Christian” Nationalism are closely linked and it’s up to us to expose that link and counteract it—for the good of our democracy and our faith. Because so-called “Christian” Nationalists and the authoritarian government they support threaten a foundation of our Constitution and our creed: ... Read More

Unconstitutional workplace arrests by federal agents are on the rise across the country. As ICE agents continue to target Maine, federal agents are relying on people not being prepared in order to get away with unconstitutional searches. We need workplaces across Maine to be educated and organized so that unconstitutional searches don't continue to work here. Join us to learn ... Read More

Open to staff and volunteers who want to learn how to talk to media so that they control the story, not the reporter or the other side. Skills will include preparing for an interview, making points and answering questions so you’re more likely to be used in the ultimate story, staying on message no matter what, and connecting with reporters ... Read More

Sometimes a small group of concerned citizens just has to speak up and change how their local community operates. Let’s talk about how! This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills. Register here!

Open to staff and volunteers who want to increase their comfort with—and skills at—fundraising to build powerful organizations. Small dollar programs, major donor fundraising, grant prospecting—we'll cover it all! Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. ... Read More

Open to participants who want to learn how to research, source, write and pitch an op-ed, and discuss what makes a good op-ed topic and how op-eds fit into both shorter- and longer-term goals. Participants should come with a topic and author in mind, and will leave with materials they can use in the future. Because space is limited, we ... Read More

For experienced organizers, newbies, and the merely organizing-curious: 3 days of theory and practice on the basics. We’ll cover leadership development (including how to launch teams of members to take ownership of campaigns and projects), fundraising, canvassing, and so much more! This training particularly emphasizes role plays and live practice out in the real world. Because space is limited, we ... Read More