Day Two Leadership Workshop Descriptions

Friday, October 24, 2008

Workshop A: Campaign Organizing

"Campaign Organizing"
	Nathan Jones Cascade Climate Network
	Jenny Bedell-Stiles Sierra Student Coalition
Are you curious about how to run a campaign on your campus or in your community? What the heck is a "campaign" anyway? Come on down to this workshop if you're interested in starting, joining, or just learning about campaigns run by young people that are building solutions to climate change and sustainability at large.

Workshop B: Creating an Action Plan

"Creating an Action Plan"
	Anne Forrestel
This hands-on workshop is designed for students interested in translating new ideas into action. We will take a hypothetical yet typical sustainability idea and show students how to develop a clear action plan to guide the implementation process. Defining the problem, setting measurable objectives, and creating a realistic written work plan will be covered. Students will emerge with basic tools and concepts that will improve their effectiveness as leaders.

Workshop C: Leading with Vision

"Leading with Vision"
	Tim McMahon
When you study great teams one thing that stands out is that they have a sense of purpose that is empowering to all members. Leading with vision is a critical aspect of leadership that will be explored in this workshop. We will focus on how to create and articulate a powerful vision, garner support for the vision, and maintain the vision in times of adversity.

Workshop D: Developing a Sustainability Network

"Developing a Sustainability Network"
	Brandon Trelstad Oregon State University
	Andrea Norris Oregon State University
How to develop a network with student and non-student organizations to strengthen your efforts and reach sustainability goals.

Workshop E: Fundraising

"Fundraising"
	Lynn Stearney University of Oregon
This presentation will introduce basic concepts in fundraising, including the development of compelling fundraising proposals, how to identify prospects for your fundraising efforts, and how to ask for money. We will discuss fundraising from individuals, from businesses and corporations, and from foundations.