Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker's Guidebook

"An eco-activism guidebook that bursts with salient strategies for rising up and fighting the powers that threaten the natural world." -- Foreword Magazine A Global Guidebook for Activism in the Age of Climate Chaos and Social Injustice In 1994, Patagonia invited representatives from 75 grassroots nonprofit organizations to gather and learn from active experts how to be more effective at what they do. Through this ongoing conference as well as years of funding these organizations, Patagonia has helped thousands of activists make the changes they envision for the world. In 2016, Patagonia publishedTools for Grassroots Activists, a compilation of presentations from the Tools conferences, accompanied by case studies and inspiring essays from environmental leaders. The world since then has changed in profound ways, and so a new set of tools is required for the world we now occupy. Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker’s Guidebook captures the wisdom and best advice from activists in the field, creating a resource for any organization hoping to hone core skills.The lessons and examples it shares are as current, diverse, and global as the changemakers working around the world. At a high level, the book’s structure echoes an activist’s journey. It begins with self-reflection, essays prompting readers to identify their purpose and clarify their cause. The focus shifts to the inner workings of an organization or campaign—how to create a communications strategy; organize people, and fundraise—before taking an outward look at creating momentum through mobilizing and events, using political tools, collaborating with other people and organizations, and taking legal action. The book culminates with a chapter all about movements: How combining purpose, effective organizations, and momentum can create a tidal wave that can change the world. A go-to resource for driving change, offering anyone who is passionate about environmental and social justice a timely and relevant resource to support their mission-aligned work, this book is intended for both those who are new to taking action and seasoned activists and community organizers who want to learn how others are finding success.The hope is that it will become dog-eared and scribbled in -- a reassuring and resourceful companion to the environmental and environmental justice movements.

Table of Contents:
Foreword: Why a Tools Conference?  by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia Foreword: Why a Tools Book? by Ryan Gellart, CEO of Patagonia Introduction by Nick Mucha, Patagonia Environmental Capacity Building Director Part One: The Activist Life Chapter One: The Ongoing Evolution of a Changemaker Essay: Activism as a Lifelong Journey: Passing the Baton by Annie Leonard Case Study: Undamming the Klamath River by Amy Cordalis Essay: Intersectional Environmentalism: A New Frame for Today and the Future by Leah Thomas, The Intersectional Environmentalist Case Study: Sixteen Brave Montana Youth Win Their Climate Rights in Court by Our Children's Trust Part Two: The Tools Chapter Two: Clarifying Your Cause  How to: Create Your Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan by Jamie Henn, Fossil Free Media How to: Develop Strategies and Tactics by Dr. Chad Nelson, Surfrider Foundation Essay: Listening to History by Jade Begay, NDN Collective Case Study: Energy Garden by Agamemnon Otero, Energy Gardens (UK) Essay: Beginnings by Elizabeth Yeampierre, UPROSE Chapter Three: Your Story How To: Communicate Effectively, by Kristen Grimm, Spitfire Strategies Essay: Media Momentum by Anne Rolfes, Louisiana Bucket Brigade How to: Use the Power of Photography How To: Reject Dominant Narratives, by Tsering Yangzom Lama, Greenpeace Case Study: Rewilding Argentina by Martina Sasso, Fundacion Rewilding Argentina Essay: Creating Change with Your Story by Julian Mocine-McQueen, Million Person Project Chapter Four: Working Together How to: Work Effectively with Board, Staff, and Volunteers, by Mallory Erickson Essay: The Value of Organizational Diversity by Andrés Jimenez, Green 2.0 Case Study: Idaho's Boulder and White Cloud Mountains, by Rick Johnson Essay: Finding Purpose in a Broken World, by Kevin J. Patel, OneUpAction International Case Study: The Bronx Is Blooming With Volunteers by Jennifer Beaugrand, The Bronx Is Blooming Chapter Five:  Fundraising How To: Raise Money for Your Organization, by Kimberly O’Donnell and Janet Cobb, Network for Good How To: Write Grants that Win, by Meredith Noble How To: Fundraise to Sustain Your Organization, by Megan Seibel, Capacity Refresh Case Study: Mi Familia Vota by Carlos Duarte, Mi Familia Vota Chapter Six: Lobbying and Voting How To: Win with Legislations, by Kai Anderson, Cassidy and Associates Essay: Lessons from Lobbying by Jenny Weber, Bob Brown Foundation Case Study: Native Organizers Alliance Red Road to DC by Judith Le Blanc, Native Organizers Alliance Essay: Engaging Youth in Politics by Momoko Nojo, (Japan) Case Study: NY Renews by Leslie Cagan, NY Renews Chapter Seven: Legal Action How To: Take Legal Action, by Abigail Dillen, Earthjustice Essay: When to Sue for Change, by Hollie Kerwin, Environmental Justice Case Study: Communities for a Better Environment, by Jennifer Ganata and Idalmis Vaquero, Communities for a Better Environment Essay: Defending Your Right to Speak Out, by Deepa Padmanabha, Greenpeace Essay: Non Violent Direct Action by Saif Rahman Chapter Eight: Economics How To: Use Economics to Win, by Julien Vincent, Market Forces Essay: Pricing the Priceless, by Nik Strong-Cvetich, Save the Waves Coalition Case Study: The Kilmanjaro Porters Assistance Program, by Jessica Flint Chapter Nine: Join with Others How to: Collaborate, by Dianne J. Russel, Institute for Conservation Leadership Case Study: Japan's Four Years to Go by Takayoshi Yokoyama, 350.org (Japan) Essay: Lessons Learned from Bristol Bay, by Shoren Brown, The Conservation Alliance Chapter Ten: Movements How to: Build Movements by Dr. Hahrie Han, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute How To: Create Inclusive Events, by Nyiesha Mallett, UPROSE Essay: Building the Big Shift by Bill McKibben, Third Act, founder of 350.org Case Study: Fight for the Bight by Jess Lerch, Wilderness Society Australia Chapter Eleven: Taking Care and Sticking with It Essay: Persistence by Jungim Kim, Korea Essay: Resilience and Renewal by Beth Kanter, BethKantor.org Essay: "Sometimes You Need a F**king Boat," by Aaron Hill

About the Author :
Nick Mucha (he/him/his) is the Environmental Programs Manager at Patagonia. In this role, Nick leads Patagonia's efforts to build organisational capacity and effectiveness for Patagonia's nonprofit partners. His work is born out of a deep appreciation for the vitally important role that nonprofit organisations play in tackling our most vexing environmental, social, and economic issues. Nick has 15 years' experience leading conservation and community development programs throughout the world. His interest in this work was born while he and his wife served as Peace Corps volunteers in Honduras from 2004-2006. From that experience Nick founded his own organization supporting coastal communities that were grappling with booming surf tourism in southern Nicaragua. After running that organisation for 7 years, Nick served as Director of Programs for Save The Waves Coalition with a focus on protecting surf ecosystems worldwide. Nick holds a B.A.in political science from UC Santa Barbara. Outside of work, Nick is usually serving up dad jokes to his three kids or scheming to get in a quick surf, trail run, or weekend adventure off-grid. Patrick Thomas is a Minnesota-based marketing leader, editor, and consultant. Over 20 years of publishing work he's edited New York Times bestsellers, served as managing director of Milkweed Editions, ran the San Francisco Chronicle book review, and developed innovative branching narrative gaming scripts. He's been fortunate to work with numerous award-winning writers, scientists, adventurers, and poets, and believes in the powerful role stories have to play in saving the planet. Jessica Flint has worked as an editor at such publications as Vanity Fair, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Departures, and was a content strategist at Apple. She has written about mountain climbing in Africa for Outside, hiking with her father through Chilean Patagonia for Departures, and trends in sustainable travel for National Geographic, among other publications. She lives in Minnesota.

Review :
"Tools to Save Our Home Planet is an eco-activism guidebook that bursts with salient strategies for rising up and fighting the powers that threaten the natural world." -- Foreword Magazine "A wonderful place to start is the book Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker’s Guidebook, which comes out in paperback on April 22. It includes contributions from 40+ inspirational folks who help both new advocates and seasoned activists clearly articulate their cause, shore up the internal logistics of their organizing efforts, and ultimately mobilize through policy, partnerships, legal avenues, and more." --Food Tank "Through curated essays, case studies, and how-to’s from dozens of contributors, the environmentally conscious apparel brand (which also admits it’s impossible for any company to be truly sustainable) wants to inspire readers to 'double down on your passion'—and tackle our greatest crises." -- Civil Eats "Less about lofty ideals and more about practical steps: how to organise within your community, influence policy, and spark sustainable movements that last." -- The Ethicalist