Organizing Toolkits

These toolkits are meant to support student leaders’ organizing work on campus.

Building a Presence on Campus
Getting to Know Your Campus, Campus Landscape & Campus Thermometers
Start A J Street U Group
Your First General Meeting
Visioning Exercise
Setting Goals for the Year
Tips for Successful Meetings
Tips for Successful Meeting Facilitation
Sample Meeting Agenda
Outreach Chart
Group Structure
Executive Committee Form

Programming Tools
Using the Programming Cycle to Your Advantage
Planning Programs with a Purpose
Event Checklist
Top Ten Tips for Outreach
When & Where to Host an Event
Micro-Grants Criteria

Building Relationships and Effective Communication
Using the Spectrum of Allies
Guidelines for Effective Listening
A Guide to Elevator Speeches
5 Tips for Building Relationships on Your Campus
Suggestions for Meeting with Hillel Leadership

Media Tools
How To Write a Good Op-Ed
Sample Op-Ed
How To Write a Good Letter To the Editor (LTE)
Sample Letter to the Editor
How To Write a Good Media Advisory
Sample Media Advisory

Talking Points and Other Resources
Types of Campaigns
America’s Role in the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Educational Opportunities in the Region
Boycott & Divestment Talking Points

Promotional Materials
Sample Flyer
Event Sign Up Sheet
J Street U Logo – Check out our Logo policy.
J Street U Banner – Check out our Banner policy.