Editing Community Organizing (section)

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# '''Transformational vs. Transactional Approaches''':
#* '''Transformational Organizing''': Focuses on developing members’ motivations and capacities for involvement, fostering long-term commitment, and building democratic citizens.
#* '''Transactional Mobilizing''': Aims at achieving immediate, specific outcomes by engaging people in short-term actions without necessarily developing their deeper commitment or skills.
# '''Blending Online and Offline Strategies''':
#* Effective civic associations use a mix of online and offline tools to build both the breadth (quantity) and depth (quality) of activism.
#* Online tools can facilitate rapid mobilization, while offline strategies are crucial for relationship-building and leadership development.
# '''Investing in Members vs. Membership''':
#* Investing in members (developing their skills and motivations) helps build a strong, committed activist base.
#* Investing in membership (increasing the number of participants) helps achieve scale. Successful organizations do both.
# '''Challenges in Modern Political Context''':
#* The temptation to rely on quick, scalable online mobilization can detract from the long-term work of developing activists.
#* Despite increased engagement opportunities, many associations feel they lack the power to address fundamental societal issues.

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