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BuildingStrategicAlliances July2010
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About Resource Media • Communica9onsStrategy
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• DigitalMediaStrategyandOutreach
• EnvironmentalandHealthPolicyFocus
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"Those planet-tonguers over at Greenpeace are building a
replica of Noah's Ark to raise awareness about global warming. For a bunch of
environmentalists, they're sure cutting down a lot of trees. I celebrate Earth Day because
it's America's planet." Stephen Colbert
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Forty years after the first Earth Day……
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There is broad public support for conservation.
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Inspiring people to take action requires trust
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“Our issues are not environmental issues, they’re community issues. When the
community owns it, you win.” --Tracy Stone-Manning
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In the past, the environment was talked about by
regular people who lived near the land and cared about its
well-being.
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Now….paid professional environmentalists are doing the talking
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Why build strategic alliances?
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Diverse partnerships can help you weather political changes
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Public Support = Political Capital
Mobilizing a broad face and voice for conservation gives our issues credibility and clout
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Build political power and momentum
With the right partners, you can do more than just win a single campaign: you can advance an entire policy agenda
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How To: The nuts and bolts of building strategic alliances
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Lay the groundwork: Align resources
• Build the the capacity • Invest in outreach
• Create a culture of bridge building
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• Assess your needs • Choose allies carefully • Build relationships to last
Think it through
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Build the relationship
• Find common ground • Break the ice • Listen first • Agree on terms • Commit to long term
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Make it work • Start early and small • Give before you get • Offer to do the groundwork
• Share the spotlight or stay behind the scenes
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Right-size expectations
• Be patient • Develop messages together
• Support their work (partnerships are a two-way street)
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Set boundaries and respect theirs
• Tune in, don’t cave in • Find common ground • Agree on goals and milestones • Get clear on roles and
responsibilities
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Tell the story Work together to tell your story
• Leverage partners’ reach and influence • Choose spokespeople based on audience values
• Share the work and the credit
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Use partners strategically
• Take advantage of existing networks • Go for low-hanging fruit
• Move outward in concentric circles
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Use a variety of communications tools
• Radio and newspaper interviews • Op-eds and letters to the editor • Editorial board visits • Action alerts and newsletters • Direct outreach to policymakers
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Harness the power of social
networking tools like Facebook and
• Raise awareness • Share updates • Engage supporters • Build a community
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Listen in to gauge public opinion • Track #hashtags or keywords • Join existing communities • Find and engage opinion leaders
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Saving the Valle Vidal
Bristol Bay/Pebble Mine
SF Physicians for Social Responsibility
Case Studies
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Saving the Valle Vidal
Protecting New Mexico’s “Land of
Enchantment”
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• Formed the Coalition for Valle Vidal • Defined a clear goal: “No drilling, leasing, period”
• Invested in public outreach and education • Created a Core Values Statement
The Campaign
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Keys to Success • Broad local support
• Clear goal that came from the community • Diverse spokespeople • Investment in outreach
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Take Aways • Focus on grassroots
• Build it together • Leverage shared values
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Empowering People in Bristol Bay The fight to save “America’s fish basket”
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• Public Education & Organizing • Legislation • Litigation • Corporate Responsibility
The Bristol Bay Strategy
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Big win: Tiffany’s of London signs “No Dirty Gold” pledge
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Take-Aways • Let the locals lead
• Use the jobs argument • Help people understand what’s at stake
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Healthier Food in Health Care Campaign
Making sure hospital patients get good food
from local farmers
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The Strategy: Research, Relate, Engage
• Do Your Homework • Build relationships and earn trust • Ask questions • Create incremental wins
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• Find partners that complement your strengths and address your weaknesses
• Start small • Focus on values
Take-Aways
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Summary:
• Strategic alliances are key to short-term wins and long-term credibility
• It’s all about relationships; you have to give as good as you get
• Building partnerships depends on finding shared values
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Worth Exploring! • Social Media 201 – August • Framing & Messaging – September • Media Relations – October • Story Pitching 101 – November • Blogger Relations – December
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