1. Developing a Proposal for Change

2. What do we mean by developing a proposal for change?
It's not enough to point out what's wrong
Present better alternatives
Your suggestions (or demands for change) and how they can be brought about

3. Common Forms of Proposals for Change
A plan for an intervention, or series of interventions
Legislation
A Proposal for expanding or refocusing existing services
A long-range strategic plan that addresses both the symptoms and the causes of the problem 3

4. Why develop a proposal for change?
You're more credible and in a stronger position
You know more about the problem than the policy makers and can draw on local people and resources
You can include everything you believe is necessary
It gives the community ownership 4

5. Who should participate in developing a proposal for change?
Stakeholders
Community activists
Local officials and community members
Experts in the field
Policy makers 5

6. When should you develop a proposal for change?
At the beginning of an advocacy or legislative campaign
When there is a problem, but no solution
When policy makers have indicated they're about to address the issue
When potentially bad solutions are being proposed
During, or leading to, an election
When the public wants an issue solved 6

7. How do you develop a proposal for change?
Assemble a team to develop it
Do your research
Analyze the issue
Develop your proposal
Create a plan for maintaining change
Present and advocate for the proposal 7