| Technology Resources for Animal ActivistsAnimal rights activists often use grassroots organizing as a technique to attract and mobilize supporters. Using technology effectively has become a key component of advocating for social change. The links below highlight some of the free and low-cost alternatives for groups who wish to use technology in their efforts. For information about using technology and communications for social change, activists can download the Strategic Communications in the Digital Age Toolkit from the Benton Foundation for free. In addition, The Foundation Center has a compilation of articles available in its.Nonprofits and Technology Archives
Affordable Technology Tools
- Grassroots.org – Nonprofit organizations and community groups can get free web hosting and email services through this website, as well as legal assistance on starting a nonprofit, including human resources, risk management and tax issues.
- Democracy in Action.org - Groups working on advocacy and grassroots organizing can get affordable online campaigning tools through Democracy in Action, which specializes in ecological and social justice. Its self-described goal is “to strengthen civil society by enabling people to connect, communicate, take action, and organize in a manner that is consistent with the highest principles of democracy.”
- Tech Soup - Tech Soup provides nonprofits with free and low-cost software, as well as articles and other information about how to use technology effectively.
- Digital Divide – This website provides a free service for building an online community, complete with blogs, document sharing and discussion groups. It is specifically designed for activists, educators and policy-makers.
Technology Training & Technical Assistance
These organizations provide technology training, support services and other resources for nonprofits and other groups working on social causes.
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