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Story-Based Strategy Partnership Training
The Center for Story-based Strategy works with grassroots organizations to help them tell better stories and plan stronger campaigns. They teach groups how to understand the stories people already believe about their issue, then create new stories that can change minds. They offer three levels of he...
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The Center for Story-based Strategy works with grassroots organizations to help them tell better stories and plan stronger campaigns. They teach groups how to understand the stories people already believe about their issue, then create new stories that can change minds. They offer three levels of help: basic training to understand story strategy, deeper work to build a full story plan, and ongoing support to put the plan into action. This isn't regular consulting - they work as true partners with organizations fighting for justice. They help groups connect their personal stories to bigger movement goals and bring in artists and creative people to make campaigns more powerful.
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EligibilityGrassroots organizations working on social change issues
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