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TRAINING FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
...teaching ordinary citizens to unleash the power within themselves to collectively impact the social, political, environmental, and economic decisions that affect their lives... |
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“As some of you may know, I got my start as a community organizer with a Gamaliel affiliate in Chicago…
… I learned that meaningful change always begins at the grassroots, and that engaged citizens working together can accomplish extraordinary things.” Barack Obama |
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’09 Schedule - Weeklong Training:
Jul 12-18 – New York Aug 9-15 – Techny, IL Nov 1-7 – Honolulu Nov 8-14 – Annapolis, MD
Other Important Dates NTOSAKE (Women’s Leadership Training)- Jan. 29-31, 2009: St. Louis, MO National Clergy Training-Apr 21-23: Mundelein, IL Advanced Training (Expanded for Team Development) - Mar 4-7: Plymouth, MI African American Leadership Commission-Jun 11-12: Kansas City, MO International Leadership Assembly-Dec 3-5 (Site TBA)
Gamaliel Foundation 203 North Wabash - Suite 808 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-357-2639
MORE INFORMATION:
John Norton, Director of Training Programs 410-458-3380 |
TRAINING THAT WORKS
The Gamaliel Foundation is an international organizing institute. It has been established to train leaders and organizers for the increasingly difficult task of building strong, stable and effective institutionally-based power organizations that can transform congregations and communities.
Nearly 60 organizations operating in urban, suburban and rural settings are part of the Foundation’s growing national network in 22 states. Its methods are based upon the experiences and reflections of men and women who have worked in this field for over 35 years.
The Gamaliel Foundation conducts its seven-day residential training program for leaders and organizers four times a year in the U.S.
Topics covered during training include:
• Institutional organizing • Using the tools of community organizing to develop strong congregations and other community-based institutions • Methodology for building power • Tools to make and sustain relationships • Self-interest, the public arena medium of exchange • Power analysis: understanding the “laws of the jungle” • Building support with money and media • The elements of good meetings • Elements of a power organization • Structuring personal and organizational time • Strategic planning • Metropolitan political and economic analysis
Knowledgeable and Experienced Leaders The Gamaliel Foundation has brought together people from its staff, consultants, board and affiliate organizations who are knowledgeable and experienced in community organizing as trainers.
Participants include clergy and lay leaders, as well as leaders from community organizations, unions and other community-based institutions from across the country. |