Our Programs
Momentum is a training institute and community of movement organizers. We bring people together to learn from each other and the history of global struggles. We cover everything from our hybrid organizing model that combines structure-based organizing and mass protest, to campaigning, power-mapping, culture-building, and more.
Whether you’ve never heard of hybrid organizing, or you’re a seasoned leader looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll find an opportunity to learn and connect with fellow movement organizers.
If you’re interested in one of our trainings, join our email list for the most up-to-date information. Check back in for our 2025 programs and dates in the new year!
Momentum 101: Fundamentals of Hybrid Organizing
This two-day virtual virtual training is the foundation for Momentum’s hybrid organizing tools and frameworks. If you’re new to Momentum and curious about hybrid organizing, this is the training for you.
The curriculum covers the Cycle of Momentum at each stage: Absorption, Escalation, and Preparation. This training also touches on the history of mass protest and structure-based organizing traditions.
Momentum 201: Movement Strategy Upgrade
This immersive four-day training is designed for teams of social movement organizers eager to enhance their campaigning and organizing skills. Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to assess the current political environment and tackle the complexities of running impactful movement organizations and campaigns in that context. The program will introduce participants to Momentum's top frameworks and methods for organizing across both high and low-momentum moments, allowing participants to apply them to their own organizing contexts.
This training is meant for those already familiar with Momentum concepts and currently holding leadership roles or looking to reconnect with foundational principles and explore fresh avenues for organizing. It's a perfect opportunity for those looking to rejuvenate their approach to transformative social change.
We ask that you apply in teams of 3-5 people from your organizing formation, this training includes campaign planning and strategizing that works better with a team.
Our Offerings
Webinars
Momentum conducts webinars designed to empower the Momentum community through proven frameworks and tools focused on hybrid organizing, developed by our leading experts through extensive experimentation.
This year, these virtual sessions will cover a range of topics such as progressive progressive populism, distributed organizing, engaging with democracy through movements, and fostering meaningful conversations around elections. Momentum’s goal is to collaborate with our community and enhance the exceptional organizing efforts being spearheaded. These programs will refine our collective skills as social movement organizers while fostering strong, resilient connections and a sense of community.
Fireside Chats
Momentum serves as a convener and organizing home for leaders through programs that support the community of practice in reading the political weather, making meaning of their organizing experience, and sharpening their assessments.
Our fireside chats meet that need by giving our community a space to understand pressing movement challenges that don’t have a place or clear answer. Topics are driven by our community's needs and range from campaigning at the end of the whirl(wind) to Black Momentum, Culture and burnout, and more!
Fireside chats are offered to organizers who have participated in our basic trainings and are part of our community of practice. They are a space to connect with fellow organizers experimenting with Momentum’s tools and frameworks, share ideas, and offer support.