Building Bridges, Building Power: Developments in Institution-Based Community Organizing

Authors

Richard L. Wood
Brad Fulton
Kathryn Partridge

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

9-1-2012

Abstract

Community organizing in America is alive and well and being vigorously practiced in the version we call institution- based community organizing.' This national study shows that in the last decade institution- based community organizing has significantly increased its power base as it continues to bridge divides that deeply be- devil American politics—-divides of racial and ethnic identity, religion, socio-economic status, geography, and immigrant-na- tive background. This study details the dynamic expansion of the field over the last decade, outlines the impres- sive 'bridging social capital' it generates, discusses ways it has overcome the strategic limita- tions that previously undermined the field, and identifies some of the ongoing challenges that remain. We argue throughout that institution-based community organizing is poised to be an important strategic partner in the democratic renewal of America.'

Publisher

Interfaith Funders

Publication Title

Richard L. Wood, Brad Fulton, and Kathryn Partridge. 2012. Building Bridges, Building Power: Developments in Institution-Based Community Organizing (New York: Interfaith Funders, 2012).'

Language (ISO)

English

Sponsorship

Interfaith Funders

Keywords

institution-based community organizing, faith-based community organizing, congregation-based community organizing, PICO National Network, Industrial Areas Foundation, Gamaliel, religion and politics, religion in social movements, race in social movements, community organizing

Recommended Citation

Wood, Richard L.; Brad Fulton; and Kathryn Partridge. "Building Bridges, Building Power: Developments in Institution-Based Community Organizing." Richard L. Wood, Brad Fulton, and Kathryn Partridge. 2012. Building Bridges, Building Power: Developments in Institution-Based Community Organizing (New York: Interfaith Funders, 2012).' (2012). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/soc_fsp/10

Comments

uFull-color report on the demographics and organizational profile of the field of institution-based community organizing, drawing on full census of almost 200 IBCO's in the U.S. in 2011 (94% response rate)