Humanist Organizer Resource Center

As a Humanist, you believe in the power of people.
As an organizer, you bring people together.

By combining the two, you can bring change to your community by putting Humanist values into action.

The Resource Center is here to help get you started.

Becoming a Humanist Organizer

Define your vision. Every group has a purpose. What do you want to do with yours? Keep in mind a clear idea of what success will look like for you, and how you want to articulate your mission to others.

Start small. Start with a low-pressure, casual gathering (see ideas in our Program Toolkits). You only need a couple of members to get off the ground. Small groups are even better for building trust and getting to know each other.

Spread the word. Once you have your first few events planned, start inviting others:

  • Use personal outreach first: friends, coworkers and neighbors.
  • Use virtual resources: social media, Facebook groups, Meetup, etc.
  • Flyers still work!: especially in places like libraries, coffee shops and campuses

Build relationships. Welcome newcomers warmly, and foster connections between new and familiar faces. Reach out to leaders who could come speak to your group, they might be interested! Ask your members if they know anyone who might want to get involved.

Communicate with your members. Your members will have opinions! Ask them what kinds of events they would want to see more of and what issues are important to them. They might even be interested in adopting their own leadership role within the organization, which would take some of the workload off your back and allow for deeper collaboration.

Get involved.

FAQ’s for Humanist Organizers

Still have questions? Email us at [email protected] to get support, resources or to join a call with other Humanist organizers.

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