The SSA has numerous resources to help you run your group.  We add new articles and resources all the time, so check back to see what we add!

If you have an idea for something that you don't see here or in the Group Running Guide, let us know.  The general email for contacting SSA is ssa@secularstudents.org.  To email our current campus organizer, use organizer@secularstudents.org.

 Quick Links:Starting and Growing a Group, Event Planning, Problem Solving, Leadership

-Starting and Growing a Group-

Sample Constitution
Almost every university requires a student group to have a constitution.  We provide you with a sample to start from.

Fundraising
Running a group can cost money.  We'll help you find it!

Building Momentum & Growing Your Group
How do you take your fledgling group and make it grow?  Here are some ideas to start!

Getting People to Meetings
If your group is struggling with attendance, here's a set of ideas to try (and things to watch out for!) to increase your membership.

Local Collaboration Handbooks
We can't emphasize enough how important it is for student groups to cooperate with the offcampus/adult groups in their communities.  Learn more with our handbooks.

Website Logos
We are more than happy to have our affiliates use our logo to show that they are affiliated with us.  We have a collection of logos for use on your website, facebook page, flyers, ads and more.

-Event Planning-

Group Event Planning Guide
One of the biggest challenges for new secular student groups or new leadership is figuring out what to do. This guide will provide step-by-step advice to make the task less daunting.

Sample Year
Not sure what all your group should or could be doing?  This sample year will give you all kinds of ideas about how, when and what to do.

Activity Packets
Need an idea for something new to spice up your group's activities.  Check out the activity packets for dozens of great ideas of events that have worked for other groups and learn how to do them yourself.

Sample Debate Format
Hosting a debate?  Dan Barker helps with this handy sample format and loads of advice!

Speaker Event Planning Checklist
Having a speaker come to present for your group?  Whether it's a local expert or Richard Dawkins, this checklist will help you navigate the waters.

Speaker Recording Waiver
Planning to record that speaker?  Cover your bases with this simple, generic waiver/release.

Sample Press Release
We have a generic press release to show how you can announce your group to the world.

Planning a Service Trip
A large-scale service trip can have an impact on our communities and put a good face on nontheists.  Make your mark - our packet can help!

List of Discussion Topics
Having a discussion meeting, but not sure what to talk about?  Try our list of discussion topics - and send yours in to be added to the list!

-Problem Solving-

 Dealing with Vandalized Flyers
Our affiliates often deal with their flyers being torn down or vandalized.  Learn some tricks to help!

 2 Groups, 1 Campus
We're starting to see a few cases where we have more than one SSA affiliate at the same campus.  We've created this article to explain some of the special consideration and precautions groups should take when they find themselves in this situation.

-Leadership-

Succession Planning
No matter how great your group president is, eventually he or she will graduate.  Plan for the future! 

Succession Planning Quick Plan
Sometimes you only have a few weeks to train new leaders.  This guide will help you do so in an organized, efficient fashion.