Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Organizing a Public Demonstration
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Public demonstration: A group of people organized to call attention to a specific cause
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Goals of a demonstration Advocacy Support Protest Counter-demonstration Public relations Action
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Forms of a demonstration Marches/parades Rallies Picketing Sit-ins Vigils Street theater
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why organize a demonstration? Other methods haven't succeeded Timing Have a public impact Energize your constituents Draw attention to cause
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Elements of a public demonstration Planning, planning, planning Lead time Communication Follow-up
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Planning What to accomplish What should happen Plan your program Day, date, time, and place How to get people to come Work out the logistics Pre-empt possible problems
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Lead time Allow yourself plenty of time to reach your goals Find the perfect venue far in advance Book any special guests far in advance
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Communication Design an effective communication system Develop a plan for publicity of demonstration Orchestrate media coverage Ensure good communication before, during, and after event
Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Follow-up Immediate and long-term efforts should include: Follow-up with intended audience Follow-up with constituents Publicity of success Media coverage Organization of other events Institutionalization