To ensure young people have the tools necessary to create progressive change across the country, YP4 provides its network with numerous resources. They range from newsletters to publications for young activists (such as toolkits and organizing guides).
We encourage you to look through the different tools we provide and to share them with your networks.
2016-2017 YP4 Fellowship Class Yearbook
Download »The current political moment we find ourselves in calls for an assessment of where we stand as a youth progressive movement, and how we can strategically build power to win. Young People For and Generation Progress have teamed up in the creation of a report titled, “Building Tomorrow: The Need for Sustained Investment in America’s Progressive Youth.” In this report, we outline the challenges that progressive youth organizations face and the opportunities that exist to strengthen our movement.
Download »A toolkit for vote organizers to use when planning out a voter education, engagement, and mobilization campaign.
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In order to create change that lasts, we must engage with each branch of government. However, the courts are often left out of the left’s activism. YP4’s Courts Matter collaborative campaign was launched in 2014 to fill this gap by engaging our network in courts education and activism. This publication is a result of our campaign work to further strengthen young progressives’ engagement with issues important to them and our judicial system. By making sure we engage with the judicial system, we are better suited to advance economic and social justice in our communities.
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This manual is intended to give you a basic overview of proven, effective communications tactics and strategies,
including media relations strategies that you can use to build support for progressive policies and causes. After
reading this manual, you should have the knowledge you need to craft and implement a communications plan. You
will also be able to take specific communications tactics from this manual and use them on a piecemeal, as-needed
basis.
2014-2015 YP4 Fellowship Class Yearbook
Download »Impact report on People For the American Way Foundation’s Youth Leadership Programs in celebration of YP4 and YEO’s ten year anniversary.
Download »We are excited for our first ever Alumni Convening. Here is the agenda for the day. It is not too late to register register for – or donate to – our January 16th alumni convening today! Please contact Chagan at csanathu@pfaw.org with any questions or concerns.
Download »Six-page brochure that explains YP4’s various programs and opportunities for young progressive leaders.
Download »A toolkit for vote organizers to use when planning out a voter education, engagement, and mobilization campaign. Also includes information about the 2014 voting rights policy landscape.
Download »Explains the importance of actively engaging young leaders in order to build a sustainable progressive future.
Download »Explores the extent to which student governments have discretion to allocate resources and direct campus policies. Highlights the benefits of electing progressive students to student government.
Download »A guide on the United States judicial system and how young people can use the courts to advance progressive change.
Download »A guide for young job seekers on how to figure out what jobs would be best for them, how to find such jobs, and how to present themselves to potential employers.
Download »2013-2014 YP4 Fellowship Class Yearbook
Download »Meet our 2012-2013 Fellowship Class!
Download »In January, the 2011-2012 Fellows came to Washington, DC to harness the hard skills in organizing and to form their Blueprints for Social Justice. This Fellowship class submitted over 80 Blueprints for Social Justice. That’s 80 new campuses and communities that will reflect the change you want to see in the world, and we couldn’t be happier to be a part of that change. At the close of the Fellowship year, we share with our network the breadth of this shared work, which is documented in this year’s Fellowship Yearbook.
Download »A guide on how to write effective resumes and cover letters for potential employers.
Download »A guide to strengthening young peoples’ understanding of how American society is deeply impacted by racial discrimination and inequality.
Download »A guide on how to reach target audiences with a compelling message that brings in partners and allies and helps achieve the campaign’s goals.
Download »A guide for youth organizers on how to create effective, sustainable coalitions in their communities in order to increase their reach and impact.
Download »A guide for young organizers on how to effectively organize an event in order to publicize and gain support for their work.
Download »A guide for activists on how to advocate for particular policy outcomes and organize lobbying activities.
Download »Fundraising for Conferences
Download »Summary of all YP4 accomplished in 2013 and our plans for the future.
Download »Powerpoint for YP4 Director Rebecca Thompson’s session on professional development, networking, and building strategic relationships.
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