Continuation of Assignment 8 🙂
Human, physical, and financial resources must be taken into account when planning an advocacy campaign. Continue planning your advocacy campaign by identifying resources, allies, opponents, and media support.
Resources. Identify resources to be used for the cause.
How many people support the cause?
What financial support is available?
What technology resources are available?
What are other resources essential for success?
Allies. Identify those who support your cause.
Who will be your strongest allies? Why?
What will they bring to the effort?
How will you engage them and sustain their support?
Opponents. Identify those who are against your cause.
Who will be your strongest opponents? Why is it important to be proactive in learning who they are?
What obstacles do you foresee?
What tactics may opponents use to stop your efforts?
Action Planning, Evaluation, and Reflection
Media Support: Explain how you will promote media advocacy.
What media coverage/support will you pursue?
How will you use authentic activities and events to attract media attention?
How will you confront controversy arising related to the cause and advocacy?