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Question: Once you have finished your asessment and came up with a written plan to present for funding do you name it? Thanks!
Answer: Yes, I would name the initiative, but it might depend on your purpose and how you relate to other things that are going on in the community. If you are organizing around something that is difficult to get people out for (e.g., fire safety), then you might want to partner with a local safe kids coalition, for example. In that case, your effort might be a committee within the broader effort, and the name might reflect that. Not naming the effort might result in people mis-understanding your purpose, and might make it even harder to organize around. I would refer you to the Toolkits on the CTB, especially the ones on social marketing and advocating for change. Best of luck!
Question Date: Tue, 06/15/2004