Run Your Group
This section provides comprehensive information for group leaders on recruiting and retaining members, as well as valuable tips for planning and setting group goals and for holding effective meetings, complete with a sample agenda.
The fundraising guide can help you raise money for your group and the work of Amnesty International.
This section also will help group leaders involve members of diverse background and work effectively with other organizations.
GETTING STARTED
PLANNING
- How to Plan and Set Goals
- Take Action
- Working with Other Organizations
- How to Hold Effective Meetings
- Sample Meeting Agenda (PDF)
RECRUIT AND RETAIN MEMBERS
- How to Recruit and Retain Members
- How to Hold an Informational Meeting
- Sample Informational Meeting Agenda
- Multiculturalism
FUNDRAISING
- How to Raise Funds: The Basics
- Planning a Fundraising Event
- Amnesty Funding Opportunities (members section)
- AIUSA Fundraising Policies (members section)
- Your Annual Group Assessment Fee
- Passing the Hat: Fundraising Flyer (PDF)
FINANCE GUIDELINES
- Local Group and Cluster Finance Guidelines (members section)
- AIUSA Policy on Fundraising, Tax-exempt Status and Bank Accounts (members section)
