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Lessons in Advocacy Leadership
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The Advocacy Institute Newsletter
February 2005







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In This Issue:
* Leadership for a Changing World: Leadership Lessons
* Because of Your Feedback: Advocacy Workshops
* David Cohen: Giving Voice to Your Mission
* Resource Spotlight: MissionFish
* Next Issue: Strategy Planning Brought To Life

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How do we learn what works?

At the Advocacy Institute, we turn to successful
social justice advocates to show us what's working
about their own approaches and campaigns. Our
lessons come from the leadership we find in our
community.

In this issue of Advocacy.org, we focus on
what's most effective in the work of some of the
most dynamic community-based social justice groups
in the U.S.: the awardees of our Leadership for a
Changing World program. Interestingly, what works
for them is also what's worked for us: recognizing the
community as a source of strength.

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Leadership for a Changing World: Leadership Lessons

Over the past five years, our Leadership for a
Changing World Awardees and their colleagues have
taught us some key lessons about leadership.

When planning a campaign, assessing current
progress and looking to next steps, or even just
pausing and asking "where do we go from here?",
social justice advocates can strengthen the
leadership in their campaigns by



* Turning to the community as a source of
strength

* Linking their issues to a wider context

* Choosing short-term goals that also add to long-
term change


For our awardees, "Leadership Is":


* Of the Community - Most Leadership for
a Changing World Awardees come from the
communities they're serving, so it's a working-from-
within/inreach model vs. a working "on" or outreach
model.

[If they're outsiders, they're listeners.
They've become part of the community through a
deep respect of community voices and have become
authentic members of the community by
demonstrating that respect and commitment over
time.]




* Sourced by Authentic Voices - Awardees
engage in activities that grow voice among the
people they're organizing/working with. There is a
belief in the centrality of story to making change.




* Comprehensive - Leadership creates
change on two fronts, all the time.


1) The Daily work - do the thing in front of
you. Save a life -- house, feed, empower or support
someone.


2) The Big work - tear it down. Do the
systems/movement work that changes the whole
picture.


We invite you to add to our list by sharing your own
observations about characteristics of effective
leadership in your community. Send us your thoughts
and you will be entered into a drawing to win a free
copy of Advocacy for Social Justice: A Global
Action and Reflection Guide. We will also share
some reader observations in an upcoming issue of
Advocacy.org.

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Because of Your Feedback: Advocacy Workshops

In line with the results of our recent survey, where
Advocacy.org readers indicated their interest
in workshops, the Advocacy Institute then
announced its Washington, DC-based
workshop, "Policy Advocacy: Time-Tested Tools and
Strategies." We held this workshop on February 10
and 11, and as always, we found that the 16
attendees from around the country were the greatest
assets in the room.

Drawing on prep work the participants had completed
before the workshop, facilitators presented tools and
concepts by referring to participants' own advocacy
campaigns and challenges. In this way, participants
saw new ideas side by side with their own existing
expertise in policy advocacy, and were able to focus
follow-up discussions in directions that were
immediately useful and relevant.

Program participants also drew upon one another's
experience for help with questions. (One participant
wondered how to quickly summarize her issue in a
lobbying situation; another participant who was
herself giving a lobbying workshop the next day
provided a quick response.)

"I appreciate the emphasis on interaction that AI
specializes in," wrote workshop participant Donald
Chamberlain. "I like hearing the wisdom of my
colleagues and the 'official' presenters, and the
opportunity to problem-solve in others' arenas. Plus,
everyone at AI is so warm and welcoming. It's
affirming just to come here! I always leave uplifted."

The Advocacy Institute is planning another
policy-related workshop on April 14th and 15th. The
anticipated facilitators are Sharvell Becton, David
Cohen, and Theresa Gardella.

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David Cohen: Giving Voice to Your Mission

In 2004, David Cohen, Co-Founder of the Advocacy
Institute, was selected by the Midwest Center for
Nonprofit Leadership as their Edward A. Smith
Distinguished Lecturer. This yearly lecture for
nonprofit and community leaders is described by the
Midwest Center as "a thought-provoking presentation
by a cutting-edge leader who will challenge us to see
our community and its opportunities in new ways."

A summary of David's lecture, "Giving Voice to Your
Mission: The Secrets of Building Will and Shaping
Public Policy," is now available online.

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Resource Spotlight: MissionFish

MissionFish is creating innovative technology-based
solutions that help nonprofits find efficient, new
sources of unrestricted funding. MissionFish lets
sellers on the auction site eBay designate a portion
of their proceeds to their favorite charity. Nonprofits
can also list their own goods and services on eBay
and receive 100% of the proceeds.

The Advocacy Institute has signed up with
MissionFish. To learn more about how you can help
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Next Issue: Strategy Planning Brought To Life

The next issue of Advocacy.org will illustrate
the lessons of strategy planning with examples from
actual advocacy campaigns.



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Small Grants Program

The Small Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2005 (July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005) is now accepting Proposals that focus on vulnerable and marginalized youth.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM


The Small Grants Program (SmGP) was created in 1983 to promote dialogue and dissemination of information about development in forums outside the World Bank’s regular operations. In fiscal year 1998, management and administration of the SmGP was decentralized to the Bank’s country offices, including the World Bank Office Manila (WBOM).


WHO CAN APPLY

Any institution concerned about development can apply for an SmGP grant. However, the SmGP gives priority to non-profit, non-governmental, non-academic organizations or coalitions. Province-based applicant-organizations are also given priority.

Applicant-organizations may include cooperatives, cooperative federations, NGOs, foundations and people's organizations that are based in the Philippines and managed by Filipinos. The organization should be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any accrediting institution of the Philippine Government.


WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE SUPPORTED

The Small Grants Program supports civic engagement activities that are aimed at the empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable groups. Civic engagement is defined as the initiative of citizens, whether as individuals or organized as groups, to interact with the public sector to influence policies and processes that affect their lives.

Proposed activities should facilitate better engagement of marginalized and vulnerable groups and strengthen the capacity of local leaders to address significant issues and problems. These activities may include, but are not limited to, workshops, seminars, publication or production of audio-visual materials, information dissemination, dialogue and other innovative networking efforts.

A thematic focus is adopted each year to complement the Bank program in the Philippines. For FY 2005, the theme is support for civil society initiatives that address the needs of specific youth groups who have experienced and/or are vulnerable to discrimination, exploitation and abuse, specifically the youth in indigenous communities, abused and exploited youth, youth with disabilities, youth in conflict with the law; abandoned and street youth; and, youth-victims of natural and human-made tragedies.


WHICH GRANT ACTIVITIES ARE NOT SUPPORTED

* Operational projects
* Research programs
* Formal academic training programs
* Ongoing institutional support
* Scholarships, fellowships or study programs
* Individuals applying on their own behalf, including travel and studies
* Relief, welfare and emergency assistance

WHAT SIZE OF GRANTS ARE AWARDED?

Small requests are preferred, but larger grants (of up to US$10,000) have been provided in the past for highly meritorious projects. In 2004, the SmGP funded 4 proposals from among the winners of the Philippine Development Innovation marketplace. SmGP grants should fund only a portion of the costs associated with an approved project. A cash or in-kind counterpart from the applicant organization of at least 25% of total cost is required and should be reflected in the proposed budget. Contributions from other donors or sources are highly encouraged.


HOW ARE GRANTS AWARDED?

Applications are screened, reviewed and evaluated by a Committee composed of the World Bank Office Manila Staff and a technical expert from outside the Bank. Short-listed proposals are recommended to the Country Director who makes the final decision. Applicant organizations with approved proposals are informed by mail of the Bank’s decision.


HOW ARE APPLICATIONSEVALUATED? The SmGP committee uses the questions on the right column in their evaluation of proposals.

* Will the grant be used for civic engagement activities aimed at the empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable groups?
* Will the grant be used for activities that promote networking, dialogue and dissemination of information?
* Will the proposed activity strengthen the capacity of local leaders to address significant issues and problems?
* Will the proposed activity promote and reinforce partnership among different stakeholders, including women, children, youth and people with disabilities, by facilitating useful dialogues and/or dissemination of information?
* Does the proposal have clearly defined objectives, activities, outputs and mechanisms for sustainability?
* Is the grant intended for a specific activity?
* Will the proposed activity be completed within one year from the date the grant is awarded?
* Is the proposed activity to be supported by other donors and sources?
* Were previous grants (from the Bank or other donors) to the proponent organization well used?
* Does the proponent have demonstrated capability or track record to manage and implement the proposed activity?
* Has there been a recent grant from the Small Grants Program to the proponent? (Organizations are not eligible for more than three grants from the Small Grants Program within a five-year period.)

HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT

Applications should be received not later than February 28, 2005. Competition for grants is intense, and with a limited budget, the Program cannot support all of the many worthwhile activities for which applications are received. Applications should be brief, concise and no more than four (4) pages. Only proposals with complete attachments are reviewed.

Applications should be sent by mail or fax to:

Ms. Gia Mendoza, Team Assistant
Environment and Social Development Sector
World Bank Office Manila
23/F The Taipan Place
Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Tel.: 637-5855 to 64 / 917-3085
Fax: 6375870
E-mail: gmendoza@worldbank.org




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CARTOON NETWORK AND VOTY

Cartoon Network honors 6 young
achievers with awards of excellence

By Jonathan M. Hicap

A math whiz. A thorough editor. An outstanding musician. A concert pianist. A chess champion. A tae kwon do black-belter.

While these six individuals are all accomplished, do not mistake them for grownups. They are actually a group of young Filipino students who recently shared the limelight as winners of the Cartoon Network Awards of Excellence 2004. This is an annual search held by the children’s cable TV channel, to acknowledge achievers between the ages of 10 to 16 years old.

“The best of the very best,” was how Sunny Saha, vice president for regional ad and licensing sales of Turner Entertainment Network Asia, described them.

After a five-month tedious selection process where the judges carefully weighed the nominees’ achievements, Kevin Yambao and Dyane Blythe Uy were recognized for Excellence in Leadership; Jacob Gabriel Sarreal and Regina Montesclaros for Excellence in the Arts; and Antoni Angelo Seloterio and Pauline Therese Angeles for Excellence in Sports.

“The number and quality of nominations we received this year was just astounding. We are overwhelmed by the accomplishment, discipline and passion of young Filipino students. Kevin, Dyane, Jacob, Regina, Antoni and Pauline should all be proud of themselves for coming out on top,” said Ian Diamond, senior vice president and general manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia Inc.

Since the search (formerly known as the Cartoon Network Mayors’ Awards of Excellence) was mounted three years ago, Cartoon Network has successfully put the limelight on the Filipino youth. And this year’s awardees are just as brilliant as the previous batches, who have shown that age does not matter when it comes to achieving dreams.

The math whiz

Kevin Yambao is an 11-year-old genius. A grade 6 student of Pateros Elementary School, he is consistently an honor student.

A math whiz, he is also a consistent winner in the Metrobank-MTAP competition. He was first honor in the 1st National Metrobank MTAP-DECS-Math Challenge, where he emerged as top scorer in the 2004 contest.

Kevin was the Philippine delegate and participant in the 2nd India Mathematics International Contest in Lucknow, India, where he bagged a bronze medal in both individual and team competitions. He also garnered a silver pin (for students with scores from 90 percent to 97 percent) in the Math Olympiad for Elementary Students.

When he is not into tinkering with numbers, Kevin plays the flute and piano.

The thorough editor

Fifteen-year-old Dyanne Blythe Uy is a fourth year student at Chiang Kai Shek College where she is a consistent honor student. Dyanne has also made the country proud in local and international math competitions.

She was part of the winning team at the Chemical Engineering Math and Science Quiz Bee. She is also a consistent winner in Metrobank MTAP DepEd Math Challenge.

Dyanne shone in the USA Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle School by winning the gold pin Award.

Besides math, she also excels in writing. She won second place the essay writing contests of the Overseas Chine Association and China’s Department of Education. For the past four years, she has served as the Chinese editor of her school paper, Scout Monitor.

The outstanding musician

Jacob Gabriel Sarreal’s passion for the saxophone began when he was only five years old. Now at age 15, the fourth year high-school student of San Beda College has already reaped numerous honors in the arts. His first public performance was at the United Nations Day at Museo Pambata. He then joined the National Music Competitions for Youth Artists (NAMCYA) and won second prize.

In 1999 Jacob was the recipient of the Dr. Jose Rizal Gintong Kabataan Award for Arts and Culture from the Parangal ng Bayan Foundation. Besides saxophone, he also plays the clarinet.

The concert pianist

On the same day that Cartoon Network’s awards were given, 11-year-old Ma. Regina Monteclaros also won first place in the NAMCYA piano category.

In the past few years, Regina has shown that she is indeed a gifted pianist. In June she bagged the first prize in the Third Rosario Picazo Competition.

She was only five years old when she began taking piano lessons from Professor Cecile Basilio Roxas of Santa Isabel College. Her first recital was at the MCO Foundation at the Antonio Moline Hall, Equitable PCI Bank.

In 2001 she joined the NAMCYA and won second prize. From there, she continued to perform in numerous solo programs, including the Friends of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and at the Centro Escolar University.

She was a two-time featured artist in the NAMCYA Arts Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Besides being an artist, Regina is a consistent honor student at the Colegio San Agustin where she is now in Grade 5.

The chess champion

Antoni Angelo dG. Seloterio is a master chess player. This 11-year-old student of Grade 5 at the Paref-Northfield started playing chess two years ago, and has since won numerous chess competitions.

He bagged the bronze medal in the 4th Asean Age-Group Championships in Brunei last year and the bronze medal in the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.

Antoni Angelo is a member of the Metropolitan Chess Club and US Chess Federation.

This month, he will compete in the 2004 Asian Youth Chess Championships in Singapore.

Besides chess, he is a consistent honor student and a member of the Robotics Club and Serviam. He is also a fielder of the school’s varsity team and holds a yellow belt in tae kwon do.

The tae kwon do blackbelter

Pauline Therese Angeles is only 15 but at her age, she holds an advanced degree of 2nd Dan Blackbelt.

She started training in tae kwon do when she was nine. She is the team captain of the Saint Scholastica College tae kwon do team.

A member of the Philippine Tae kwon do Association, Pauline has won numerous medals including silvers in the 2004 World Tae kwon do Festival and the 6th International Tae kwon do Open Championship.

Incidentally, Pauline’s brother, Paulo, was also last year’s Cartoon Network awardee in sports.

Winners all

The six winners each received P15,000 worth of scholarship funds, a P5,000 cash prize for their schools, Jollibee gift certificates, a one-year supply of Ovaltine Power, a Metrobank Fun Savers Club account, Cartoon Network goodies, and special gifts from Raion Trading.

“They are so talented,” Ranjita Menon, Turner public relations director, repeatedly told the Sunday Times, as she gushed over the achievements of the six winners.

The search was inspired by the popular animation series, The Powerpuff Girls, where three young characters work with the mayor to protect their city and teach citizens the value of working for the common good.

The 2004 search is particularly inspired by Code­name: Kids Next Door, which features five extraordinary 10 year olds who fight for the rights of children.

This year’s judges were Solvie Nubia, senior project officer of the Ateneo-Pathways for Higher Education Program; Pocholo Gonzales, founding president of the Voice of the Youth Network; Pastor Eric Maliwat, station manager of the Far East Broadcasting Co. and 702 DZAS radio station; Dr Luis Gatmaitan, multiawarded children’s book writer; Dr. Noemie Bellosillo, chief education supervisor of phy­sical education and school sports of the DepEd-NCR; and Anthony Lozada, national training director of the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association.

Learn more about the winners of the 2004 Cartoon Network Awards on the cable channel, where their specially produced individual on-air spots are running until December 31.