The Activist's Toolkit

Imparting a ton of practical advice and wisdom gained through over forty years of civic activism, Rex Burkholder has written a guidebook for people who care about people. The Activist's Toolkit is a new, creative approach to leadership, focusing on how to be effective as a community activist.

Here's what you will find in The Activist's Toolkit:

• Tools to help you discover and articulate your passions and talents. Build your "leadership resume," and articulate your personal "elevator speech."
• Guidance in finding allies and opportunities to make a difference. See how you can be an activist in your work and your community.
• Practical information on managing your time, finding funding and motivating others.

The lessons in this book can be used by anyonefrom the elected official to the nonprofit leader to the average citizenhoping to discover new, more inclusive ways to address community problems. The combination of exercises for personal reflection, practical suggestions for working with others, and stories of the successes and failures of ordinary people offers every reader ways to communicate authentically, advocate effectively, and lead productively toward a better world.

What others are saying about The Activist's Toolkit:

"Rex showed us when to speak softly, when to carry a placard, and how to celebrate our successes and learn from our setbacks."

Karen Frost, executive director and program director, Bicycle Transportation Alliance (19942003)

"It's rare to find a teacher who so thoughtfully links the abstract to the human. Rex's empathetic approach inspires people to think big with their lives while nurturing their spirits and their relationships."

Jake Pollack, director, University of Oregon Sustainability Leadership Program

"Not only does Rex know how to make advocacy for sustainable cities more effective, but more importantly, he holds the human skills, morale and convening capacity that make for a great leader and create profound change."

Awen Southern, active member and former executive secretary, Red de Ciclovías Recreativas de las Américas

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