1. The Power of Student Organization Collaboration DEL A. MATICIC UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ‘15

2. Who might collaborate?  Other progressive organizations (Feminists, LGBTQ, ethical eating)  Academic organizations  Unitarian Universalists and other liberal religious organizations  Groups with whom you respectfully disagree

3. Progressive Organizations  Jointly attend a rally, a fundraiser, or a church service; i.e.,  Pride  Walk a Mile in Her Shoes  Blood drives  Create a formal alliance (i.e., Forward Progressive Alliance)

4. Academic clubs  Focus on a topic from art or social studies; i.e.,  History of Secularism  Atheism in Literature  Ancient Religion  Movie Night! I.e., Life of Brian, Agora, Noah

5. Liberal religions are our friends!  Secularism ≠ Atheism  United Church of Christ (not to be confused with Church of God!)  Unitarian Universalism

7. Unitarian Universalism  Diverse and inclusive  Supports marriage equality, social justice, separation of church and state  Seven principles support “the free and responsible search for truth and meaning.”  Basically, don’t be an @$$hole

8. Find people you disagree with!  Hold joint meetings and swap speakers  Encourage engaging, polite argument  You probably shouldn’t co-sponsor public events

9. Organizing a collaboration  Contact members you personally know  Attend the other group’s meeting (and be early!!)  Form a committee  Brag about your collaboration on promotional material

10. Don’t be a lean pocket.

11. Benefits of collaborating  More leaders = better leadership  More hands = less work for everyone  A broader audience will be reached  More MONEY!  Insights from other leaders

13. EMPATHY