world domination
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These are the slides from my Ignite Seattle talk from December 2nd, 2009. I talked about how many Americans use online "gov2.0" tools that don't work very well, and how simple tactics can work to increase political power and influence on legislation. I wrestled with using this set of slides. They're a little confrontational---in that I zero in on activist groups that misapropriate activist tools for list building or showing their political power without actually helping their members influence policy in the online activities use. You can see my "safety" slides on my profile, too. --The slides I nearly used. And while you're at it, please vote for Knowledge As Power on Chase Givings' contest --the top 100 vote getters will receive a $25,000 grant (enough to help KAP provide robust legislation-tracking services and civic education in Seattle) and $1 million to the 1st place winner (enough for KAP to expand to 5 states, 5 cities, in 3 years!). Be a part of the win, click and vote through the direct link at: http://bit.ly/k-pow Thanks!TRANSCRIPT
Overcoming Cacophony: Making Gov 2.0 Work for You
Sarah Schacht Executive Director, Knowledge As Power
Slide image from OFM & Gov. Gregoire’s office
2.6 Billion dollar deficit.
World Domination
By Sarah Schacht
Gov 2.0 strategist, open government Advocate, Online Tech for Noprofits consultant
Galactic Warrior
Knowledge As Power.orgExec. Director
What do you need for world domination?
FirePower.
Not:
and Not...
But the activist group I belong to said I have to sign or...
Screw ‘Em.
Power =1.
2.3.4.
Good targeting
Consistency
Solid Tactics
Ammunition
Targeting:•Almost only communicate with those who represent you.•Time communications•Pick a real target
Solid Tactics•Email•Phone•In person
Tweets are the Ewoks of politics.
Ammunition:• Be succinct.• Experience or knowledge • State how you’re influential.
Consistency:
• Follow up• Work the process• Vote accordingly
Basic Advocacy HeadlineA simple email subject headline format
helps your email be more effective.
1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.
1. Cite your legislation’s ID number.2. Name your position.3. Mention your zip code.4. Add your zip +4 number.
Basic Advocacy HeadlineA simple email subject headline format
helps your email be more effective.
1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.
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