How to organize and hold a public event

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Tip 1 - Voters Rising: Live Every Voter Counts Call Party Updates

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Shelley Gardner | permalink

Voters Rising Live Every Voter Counts Call Party Updates. Get involved and invite your friends.

For further reading: http://www.moveon.org/organize/campaigns/rallyguide.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Tips for Organizing Public Events

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ragnarmir | permalink

Public events—from lectures to rallies to fundraisers—are a great way to introduce an idea to a group of people, let activists and future activists connect, and attract press attention. Events that are documented with video and photographs can be made available online, providing information and inspiration to people worldwide. What Kind of Event Should You Have? The type of event you organize has a lot to do with who you are and your objectives. Here are some ideas for local activism events.

For further reading: https://www.eff.org/pages/tips-throwing-public-events ^[2]

Tip 3 - Organizing a Press Conference - AMSA

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by C 1aw Hamm 3r | permalink

The Basics A press conference can help publicize your event to many news outlets in your region. If you are putting together a rally, vigil, free clinic or large event, a press conference can be used to publicize the issue. Contact AMSA’s Director of Public Relations at pr@amsa.org or (703) 620-6600 ext. 207 for help …

For further reading: http://www.amsa.org/advocacy/action-committees/grassroots-organizing/press-conference/ ^[3]