When we finally succeed in moving Washington to take bold action on climate change, it will because of citizens like you who are willing to take on a leadership role in your communities. Below are some resources we've put together to make your grassroots organizing efforts easier and more effective:

New Resources

• Build the Movement: Links to 1Sky social network pages and badges/banners for your blog or website.
• 1Sky Annual Report

Materials for November 18: Climate Leadership Now

Remember that the Climate Leadership Now national day of action is on Tuesday, November 18. If you haven't already, sign up today!

• 1Sky Guide: Welcoming the new Congress and President (PDF): Everything you need to make your visit and card delivery a success.
  
  
• November 18 Welcome Card: Print this card at home if you don't receive one from us in time.

Green Jobs Now Materials

• Green Jobs Now Posters and Flyers: Download and print Green Jobs Now posters and flyers to spread the word about your event (available in black & white or color).

August District Actions Organizing Guides

These guides were written specifically with the upcoming August district actions in mind, but the information essentially applies to any district event you might want to organize.

• Congressional Lobby Packet: Present this lobby packet to your elected official during your meeting so they'll hear the 1Sky message loud and clear.
  
  
• Organizing Your Congressional Meeting: A list of simple steps to ensure the success of your Congressional meeting.
  
  
• August Congressional Meetings talking points/FAQ: Talking points to help you plan your meeting and a short FAQ on 1Sky's policy stances.


• "Bird-dogging" Your Member of Congress: A guide to following your representative at their events and forcing them to address climate change.
  
  
• Turn Up the Heat with a Public Gathering!: A guide to organizing your own public appearances to draw the attention of candidates and elected officials to the issue of climate change.
  
  
• Sample Letter to the Editor: A sample letter you can use to write your own letter to the editor of your local paper. Includes tips on how to write a successful letter.
  
  
• August Press Release Template: An easy-to-use template for crafting a press release for local media outlets.
  
  

1Sky Public Service Announcement (PSA)

This is the new 1Sky Public Service Announcement (PSA), which has aired on national television. This can be a powerful instrument to help you build the climate movement, so feel free to use it as part of your organizing tools.

Community Pulse:

Share and rate others' ideas about working together to end climate change.

Other Resources:

• Downloadable 1Sky Logos
  
  
• Downloadable Campaign Posters
  
  
• Download Our Brochure (PDF)
  
  
• Download Our Solutions (PDF)
  
  
• Download Our 2008 Annual Report (PDF)
  
  
• How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic: A series of Gristmill articles by Coby Beck containing responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming.

Please check back often for more organizing guides and other materials from 1Sky.