Citizen's Toolkit
You can download the Citizen’s Toolkit to Fix the Debt to start building a movement
within your own community to support this important effort.
Introduction: Citizen’s Toolkit to Fix the Debt
- Why We’re Here: About the Fix the Debt Campaign
- Facts About the Debt
- Local Campaign Overview
- Host a Convention-Watching Party & Dialogue
- Write Letters to the Editor
- Host a Launch Picnic/Informational Event
- Host a Debate-Watching Party
- “Bird Dog” at a Campaign Event or Town Hall
- Show Your Support at Campaign Events & the Polls
- Host a Call-In Day to Congratulate Your (New) Member of Congress
Movement Building: How to Build a Strong Grassroots Group
- Getting Started: Grassroots 101
- Host Good Meetings
- Build a Strong Team
- Get Organized Online
- Create Powerful Alliances
- Make Your Pitch
Campaigns: Take Action in Your Community
- Anatomy of a Campaign
- Sample Local Campaign Plan
- Organize a Meeting with Your Member of Congress
- Host a “Kick-Off” Meeting
- Host a Convention-Watching Party & Dialogue
- Write Letters to the Editor
- Spread the Message Around Town
- Host a Launch Picnic/Informational Event
- Canvass: Run a Citizen’s Petition to Fix the Debt Drive
- Host a Debate-Watching Party
- “Bird Dog” at a Campaign Event or Town Hall
- Show Your Support at the Polls
- Host a Call-in Day to Congratulate Your (New) Member of Congress
- Give Presentations About the Debt
Event Organizing: Key Steps to a Successful Event
Media: Work with the Media to Amplify Your Message
- Successful Strategies for Working with the Media
- Tools for Working with the Media
Social Media: Build the Buzz Online
- Social Media 101
- Basic Photo Tips
- Basic Video Tips
Campaign Materials & Resources
- Summary of Key Links
- Campaign Resources
- Additional Resources