> Activist Toolkit

Animal Advocacy or Activism? Where Do You Draw the Line?
Learn about the different ways people define animal rights activism, from personal actions and proselytizing to organizing and even civil disobedience.

Technology Resources for Animal Activists
Get more information about using technology resources to enhance grassroots organizing and activism for social change.

Working with Volunteers in Nonprofit Organizations
A nonprofit organization cannot succeed without a strong core of volunteers. Learn how to find them and develop them into your most valuable supporters.

Grassroots Activist's Handbook
Environmental activist and political organizer Jim Britell has compiled a concise and informative primer on grassroots organizing and community advocacy. The full text of his grassroots activist’s handbook is available online.

How to Use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The FOI Service Center, a project of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, provides instructions on how to obtain information and documents from government agencies as required by law.

Starting a Nonprofit Organization to Help Animals
The Best Friends Animal Society provides a step-by-step handbook for starting an animal-related nonprofit organization, including a general overview of topics such as research and planning, mission statementa, goal-setting, boards of directors, budgeting and accounting, volunteers, publicity and meetings, as well as legal and ethical issues.

Dealing with Compassion Fatigue in Animal Advocacy
Stress among animal advocates is common. The Animal Liberation Front provides a guide to dealing with "compassion fatigue."