The success of Oregon’s land use program requires ongoing citizen involvement. 1000 Friends works with individuals to form organizations and create strong voices for our land use program.

General Activist Tools

Learn tips on how to write a letter to the editor, write, call, and meet with elected officials, appear on radio programs, testify at public hearings, and more from the OLCV Education Fund Citizen Toolkit.

Find tips on various activist skills, from writing letters to holding meetings, in the Audubon Society of Portland Conservation Team toolkit.

Measure 37 resource guides:

• Write a letter to the editor
• Contact elected officials
• Measure 37 Claims: What You Can Do

Using Computers, Email, and the Web

Tips on how to use computers, email, and web pages most effectively
http://www.onenw.org

Organization Building

TACS provides assistance to nonprofit organizations to help them develop the people and skills they need to achieve their missions
http://www.tacs.org

Nonprofits and Lobbying

Confused as to whether your nonprofit can get involved in ballot measures, elections, and lobbying? Here’s a short summary.

Starting a Nonprofit

Guidance from About.com