Tools & Resources
GANTT Chart Template
This tool (from Vertext42) is a downloadable Excel document that helps you sequence activities and show their overlap.
County Health Rankings Action Plan: Business Case Framework
This tool (from GFHC) shows how one community linked their strategy goals and action plan together. It can be found in Act on What's Important under Develop a strategy to take...
Data for Action
This tool (from CHR&R) includes tips for finding the data you need and for conveying that data in a simple, powerful way that tells a story.
Introduction to Storytelling
This tool (from Spitfire Strategies) identifies the elements of a good story, how to collect stories and identify best uses, and how to create a story bank to easily access them when needed. It can be found in Communicate under ...
Center for Digital Storytelling
This tool (from Center for Digital Storytelling) includes examples of a wide variety of brief video-based stories.
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...