Promoting Participation Among Diverse Groups Identifying Potential Participants Among Diverse Groups
What does it mean to identify potential participants among diverse groups? To identify the different sectors of a community, and then to prepare a wide and diverse list of potential members who could support you and who could work for your cause. 2
Why identify potential participants among diverse groups? Represents the community Gain different opinions More talent New community relationships
When do you identify potential participants? Anytime, but especially when you're: Starting a membership drive Running a campaign Wanting to expand your membership, or broaden your membership base 4
How do you identify potential participants? Know the different sectors of the community Social Institutions Other organizations Specialized groups whose purpose relates to your own Individual citizens 5
How do you identify potential participants? (cont.) Identify & list potential members within each sector Find specific names Take down contact information of all potential participants Put names in rough priority order, based on how much you desire that person's involvement 6