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2. Crafting Your Message and Setting Your Objectives
Create Your Policy Requests
Once you've built your team and understood the campus environment, it's time to understand what you are going to ask of the school administration or other stakeholders. This can be challenging: Use the following method to help you organize your thinking:
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Define the Problem
  • What's happening on campus that is a problem?
  • Why is it a problem?
  • Who and what is allowing it to become a problem?
2
Discover Points of Leverage
  • What stakeholders are in a position to solve the problem?
  • How could a stakeholder resolve the problem?
  • What pressure or remedial action could a stakeholder take?
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Develop Your Requests
  • Ensure they are impactful to solving the problem.
  • Make sure that they are actionable by the stakeholder.
  • Do your research and make sure they are legal and not redundant.

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Develop Your Core Message
While your requests are important, they'll go nowhere without a powerful message that resonates with your stakeholders. Here are some tips on doing so:
Frame the Problem
  • What story can you tell about the issue that makes it relevant to a broad scope of people?
  • We drew on the time-honored Wisconsin Idea to ask the university to encourage civil dialogue.
Find Resonance
  • Consider how it will resonate with people.
  • What does the media care about? The administration? Your university peers? We decided they cared about non-discrimination and free speech.
Make it Relevant
  • The message should be relevant to the preliminary goals.
  • How can your message be both broad while also furthering your direct goals? We felt that our idealistic strategy was a vehicle for our requests.

🛠️ Message Creator

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Segment Your Audience
Your core message is the north star that shines through every part of your campaign. But activism isn't always one-size fits all. When you reach out to different audiences, you need to explain why they — and their own unique beliefs — align with your north star. If done wrong, you risk looking like a chameleon or double-speaker without conviction or common story. If done right, you will adapt your message to reach new and critical audiences.
University Administration
  • Tailor message based on their motivations of creating an inclusive campus environment
Media and Public
  • Tailor message to be newsworthy and something that everyday people care about
State Legislature
  • Democrats: Tailor your message to democratic narratives and priorities
  • Republicans: Tailor your message to republican narratives and priorities
Policy or Action Goals
  • Define preliminary policy goals you are trying to achieve
Coming soon: Audience Segmentation Bot
Remember, the more thoroughly you understand your campus environment, the more effectively you can tailor your advocacy efforts. This knowledge will help you anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and craft messages that resonate with your specific campus community.
Lesson from Renew the Wisconsin Idea: The campaign's success was partly due to their deep understanding of the university's values and history, particularly the concept of the "Wisconsin Idea." They used this knowledge to frame their arguments in a way that resonated with the university community. Look for similar foundational principles or values at your institution that you can leverage in your advocacy.
The Importance of Research and Documentation
The strength of your advocacy often lies in the quality and credibility of your research and documentation. Nobody wants to listen to someone who talks about feeling unsafe but turns up empty handed when asked for evidence. Arriving at meetings and interviews with with evidence and you can change the course of your advocacy effort.

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🛠️ Testimonial Copilot (Longer)

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Gathering Evidence:
  • Establish a system for collecting and organizing incidents of antisemitism, discrimination, or policy violations.
  • Use a standardized form or template for reporting incidents, including: • Date, time, and location • Detailed description of the incident • Names of victims, witnesses, and perpetrators (if known) • Any immediate actions taken • Photos or videos, if available
  • Encourage students to report incidents promptly, emphasizing the importance of detailed, factual accounts.
  • Consider setting up an anonymous reporting system to encourage those who might be hesitant to come forward.
  • If your school has a standardized bias reporting process, be sure to encourage individuals to submit bias incidents through the process in addition.
Analyzing University Policies:
  • Thoroughly review your university's: • Code of Conduct • Non-discrimination policies • Free speech and protest guidelines • Disciplinary procedures
  • Identify any inconsistencies in policy enforcement or gaps in protection for Jewish students.
  • Research peer institutions' policies for comparison and potential improvement suggestions.
Compiling Comprehensive Reports:
  • Organize your findings into clear, well-structured reports.
  • Include: • Executive summary • Detailed incident logs • Analysis of policy violations • Impact on Jewish students and campus climate • Recommendations for action
  • Use data visualization (charts, graphs) to illustrate trends or patterns.
  • Have team members review and fact-check all information before finalizing.
Leveraging External Resources:
  • Consult with legal experts or organizations specializing in campus antisemitism.
  • Utilize resources from national Jewish organizations for data on broader trends.
  • Consider Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for relevant university documents if necessary.
Maintaining Confidentiality and Ethical Standards:
  • Protect the privacy of individuals who report incidents.
  • Ensure all documentation adheres to ethical standards and university privacy policies.
  • Be prepared to redact sensitive information when sharing reports publicly.
Using Documentation Effectively:
  • Present your findings in meetings with administration.
  • Share relevant data with media, always respecting privacy concerns.
  • Use documentation to support policy change proposals.
  • Keep records updated for ongoing advocacy efforts and to track progress over time.
Tools and Technology:
  • Utilize secure, collaborative platforms for storing and organizing data.
  • Consider using data analysis tools to identify patterns or trends in incidents.
  • Implement a version control system to track changes and updates to your documentation.
Remember, the strength of your advocacy often lies in the quality and credibility of your research and documentation. This evidence-based approach can be a powerful tool in effecting change on your campus.