Blog

Dec 22 - 2021

Sharing is caring. Team Tectonica’s self-care practices for inspiration

Contributors: Team Tectonica With our lives having changed so much over the past few years, it’s no wonder self-care has become such a widely-discussed topic. We have had to slow down, reflect, and rethink the...
Dec 22 - 2021

Our 2021 Year End Donations Recommendations

We believe that solidarity and mutual networks of support are crucial for the progressive world to be able to spread its values and also to be successful. The ability to hold and support each other...
Dec 09 - 2021

Tectonica is lucky to have one of the best teams on the planet! Meet Julia Juan Gimeno

Tectonica is lucky to have one of the best teams on the planet. To help you get to know the amazing folks that make up our team, we'll be sharing interviews with different team members....
Dec 09 - 2021

Mighty Networks and Digital Organising through Community Platforms

Contributor: Alonso Hernández Our model for building political movements is rooted in the creation of collective power. We want to empower our supporters to hold different roles within their campaigns (with various levels of leadership)...
Nov 18 - 2021

Making “Theory of Change” Useful in Your Campaigning

Contributor: Ned Howey “Whatever you do, don't say the phrase ‘theory of change’ to our Executive Director,” warned one of my clients.

Nov 18 - 2021

Getting Back to Street Canvassing

Contributor: Alonso Hernández While the pandemic is not over and we are still far from declaring safety in this new reality, some outdoor campaigning practices (with the necessary safety protocols in place) are once again...
Nov 05 - 2021

Tectonica is lucky to have one of the best teams on the planet! Meet Kendall Bendheim

Tectonica is lucky to have one of the best teams on the planet. To help you get to know the amazing folks that make up our team, we'll be sharing interviews with different team members....
Nov 05 - 2021

Data Processing and Automation Auxiliar Tools

Contributor: Alonso Hernández One of the greatest challenges faced by any organisation committed to leading change is how to manage and use the massive amount of data that the movement (which sometimes involves millions of...
Nov 05 - 2021

What progressive organizers can learn from the Democrats’ loss in Virginia

Contributors: Ned Howey and Oliver Kendall In the wake of Democrats fairly narrow loss of the Virginia gubernatorial election and the closer-than-expected result in a similar election in New Jersey, many of the loudest voices...
Oct 21 - 2021

Strengthening Your Electoral Game for the Next Season

Contributor: Martina Orlea We are glad to announce that a new Tectonica’s project is in motion! We are working on the creation of a comprehensive knowledge centre accessible to as many progressive organisers and campaigners...
Sep 30 - 2021

Get Back in the Game After a Political Defeat

Contributor: Ellen Vanegas We are glad to announce that a new Tectonica’s project is in motion! We are working on the creation of a comprehensive knowledge centre accessible to as many progressive organisers and campaigners...
Sep 16 - 2021

Book Review: Prisms of the People: Power & Organizing in Twenty-First Century America

Contributor: Ned Howey   “Leaders of grassroots organizations are not automatically granted seats at any decision-making table. How do they obtain and hold onto those seats? And how do they use them? These questions are...