MAKING THE AGENDA: Establish goals, purpose, desired outcome(s) of meetings Involve everyone – your agenda should include time for officer reports, member input, discussion. You want to give members something to work on so they feel involved, but remember to … more
Organizing tip of the Week: Collecting Feedback One of the best ways to determine if you are doing a good job as a student organizer is to ask for feedback from your peers. Obtaining constructive feedback from your chapter members, … more
One of the most integral components of being an advocate for any social cause is to remain up to date and informed on a wide array of topics related to your interests. With the nature of our chapter network, it’s important … more
Yesterday in the weekly SSDP/UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) chapter meeting, each group member shared their story of “why” they are involved in drug policy in 2 minutes. The stories that emerged were powerful. Our UNAM students arrived to SSDP and … more
Do you wish there was some way to email everyone in your chapter at once? Email lists are a fantastic way to keep your members and supporters in the loop about what your chapter is up to and how they … more
What a summer it has been interning with SSDP in our DC office. I’ve had more fun and gained more experience than I could imagine over these two months! Whether it was helping organize the DC Vigil for the Victims of … more
We’re starting a new series of blog posts aimed at helping you run successful chapters that engage in campaigns, constantly recruit new members, and become the most active and exciting groups on campus. To start things off, here’s a lesson … more