Training Schedule for professional Community Organizers
2008 DART Organizers Institute Training
(for details check out the DART Organizers Institute section of our website)
June 15 - 22, 2008 - Seven-day Classroom Training
June 23 - October 5, 2008 - Infield Training
2008 DART Organizers Institute Application Deadlines
January 1, 2008 - preferred national deadline
January 1, 2008 - Midwest Regional Deadline
January 28, 2008 - Southeast Regional Deadline
February 25, 2008 - East Coast Regional Deadline
Advanced Organizer Development Training (for graduates of the DART Organizers Institute):
November 12 - 13, 2007
March 17-18, 2008
August 13 - 14, 2008
October 25 - 26, 2008
Graduates of the DART Organizers Institute will be placed on an advanced organizer development track to ensure continued training and support during their first year in the field. Advanced training will include instruction on the best organizing practices, as well as, time management and planning.
Training Schedule for Clergy and Congregational Leaders
National Leaders Workshops:
November 13 - 17, 2007 (Florida)
June 17 - 21, 2008 (Ohio)
The National Leaders Workshops is designed for local leaders from DART affiliated organizations interested in going beyond local training sessions to practice skills related to building a powerful, grassroots, multi-issued, congregation-based organization in their community. Veteran organizers lead training sessions on a diverse set of topics beginning with a Biblical basis for justice work, continuing by developing an understanding of, and skills in, such topics as one-to-ones, issue development, and fundraising; and, concluding with a role play of a direct action. For information on participating, contact Dr. Jana Adams (937) 222-5327 or your local organizer.
National Clergy Conference
January 30 - February 1, 2008
This three-day conference is designed to foster relationships among clergy throughout the DART Network, while providing a training ground for a prophetic ministry of justice. Keynote speakers in the past have included: Drs. Willard Ashley, Robert Linthicum, Johnny Ray Youngblood, Walter Wink, and others. Clergy interested in participating can learn more by contacting their local organizers.
