Introduction to Organizing

Organizing 101 Bootcamp

Organizing 101 is a multi-day day intro to organizing training designed for organizers, activists and community leaders. Participants are energized and challenged during the weekend training that encourages folks to use the time and space to build relationships as we deepen our work in this current political moment. Topics include outreach, campaign strategy, outreach principles, approaches to social change and history of organizing. Organizing 101s are year-round and occur across the country.

An Organizing 101 is a prerequisite for our summer Movement Activist Apprenticeship Program (MAAP). MAAP is an 8-week intensive program that offers a unique opportunity for aspiring BIPOC organizers to learn the nuts and bolts of organizing and what it means to organize through a racial justice lens and build power that shifts the conditions in our communities. Click here for more information about MAAP.

What You Learn:

Info-session to become
a host site

Become a Host Site for a future Organizing 101 Training! Every year, CTWO partners with organizations committed to serving and empowering communities of color to wage impactful campaigns on critical frontline issues. Hosting this training is your opportunity to deepen your impact, engage your community, and grow your organizing capacity.  Discover how your organization can become a host site and lead the way to building grassroots power in your region!

  • February 5th, 12:30pm-1:30pm PT/ 3:30pm-4:30pm ET
  • February 12th, 12:30pm-1:30pm PT/ 3:30pm-4:30pm ET
  • March 19th, 12:30pm-1:30pm PT/ 3:30pm-4:30pm ET

2025 Training DATES

If you are new to organizing, join us to learn the latest on strategies, outreach, and connect with fellow activists and community leaders across the country.

Virtual Power Building Series

Registration is on a sliding scale from $25-$75, with scholarships available. Find a training near you! (Note: The Power Building series does not fulfill the MAAP requirement)

 

  • Building Connections & Effective Outreach Strategies. February 11th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST

  • From Contact to Commitment: Mastering Membership Retention. February 18th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST

  • Campaign Wins: From Strategy to Action. February 25th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST

  • Building Connections & Effective Outreach Strategies. March 4th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST
  • From Contact to Commitment: Mastering Membership Retention. March 11th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST
  • Campaign Wins: From Strategy to Action. March 18th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST
  • Building Connections & Effective Outreach Strategies. May 6th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST
  • From Contact to Commitment: Mastering Membership Retention. May 13th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST
  • Campaign Wins: From Strategy to Action. May 20th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm PST/5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST

In-person Organizing 101 bootcamp

Registration is on a sliding scale from $50-$125, with scholarships available. Find a training near you!

  • San Francisco, CA:  Hosted by 5 Elements, PODER, and YWFC.  February 8th & 9th from 9:00 am-4:30 pm
  • Birmingham, AL:  Hosted by Alabama Forward. March 1st & 2nd from 9:00 am-4:30 pm
  • Denver, Colorado:  Hosted by Fortaleza Familiar. April 5th & 6th from 9:00 am-4:30 pm
  • San Bernadino, CA:  Hosted by Community Interventions  April 26th & 27th from 9:00 am-4:30 pm
  • Columbus, OH:  Hosted by Columbus Stand Up!  May 31st & June 1st from 9:00 am-4:30 pm

Virtual Organizing 101 bootcamp

Registration is on a sliding scale from $25-$75, with scholarships available. Find a training near you!

 

  • Saturday and Sunday, February 22nd & 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST/12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Saturday and Sunday, March 15th & 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST/12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Thursday and Friday, April 17th & 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST/12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
  • Saturday and Sunday, May 17th & 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST/12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.

For scholarship opportunities, please email our Alumni Network and Program Coordinator at rheema@ctwo.org.