Tools & Resources
Health Communicator's Social Media Toolkit
This is a tool (from CDC) that provides information on all forms of social media. It can be found in Act on What's Important under Learning and Resources.
Media Advocacy Templates
This tool (from Spitfire Strategies) provides media advocacy how-to advice and examples and sample formats. It can be found in Act on What's Important under Build public & political will and...
Smart Chart 4.0
This tool (from Spitfire Strategies) is a free (log in suggested) interactive online tool that can help you make and assess strategic communications decisions.
Media Advocacy
This tool (from My Power People and M + R) includes guidance on writing letters to the editor, press releases, media advisories, media statements and op-eds, conducting successful editorial board meetings, contacting the media, interview do’s and don’ts, and tips for using social media. It can be found in Act...
Identifying Opponents
This tool (from Community Tool Box) includes two worksheets to help you determine who might oppose your advocacy campaign and the specific power your opponents have. It can be found in Act on What’s Important under...
Choosing Your Organization's Structure
This tool (from Community Toolbox) includes criteria for determining what type of structure will be right for your circumstances.
Making Decisions Tool #1: Brainstorming Techniques
This tool (from Community Tool Box) provides helpful steps and guidelines for generating many ideas at once.
Proclaiming Your Dream: Developing Vision and Mission Statements
This tool (from the Community Tool Box) provides guidance for developing vision and mission in the context of strategic planning.
Awareness Activities
These activities (from EdChange) address diversity, social identity, and cultural competence and include facilitation guidelines. This tool can be found in Work Together under Work Together to Advance Health Equity and under...
Governance is Governance
This tool (from Independence Sector) describes the functions, roles, responsibilities, and leadership dynamics between a board of directors and executive director.