Why Collaborate?
There are many obvious reasons your group can benefit from collaborating with other organizations. You can jointly host events (allowing for sharing of expenses), increase attendance, and possibly obtain more well-known speakers. You will have more people to get involved in service projects and political activism, and a larger pool from which to draw donations and support, and many potential members.
As a student group, you will find other benefits from collaborating with adult groups. An established off-campus group can provide a source of stability for your student group, aiding in the sometimes rough leadership and membership transitions. An adult group often (although not always) has more resources than a student group, and may be able to help with some of the financial burden of running a group. Off-campus groups often have experience in planning events and can offer assistance and guidance.
One further benefit students will find in collaborating with an adult group is that it creates an environment in the freethought world in which college graduates are comfortable. One of the biggest challenges facing the SSA is the graduation of its students - most simply disappear from the movement. Your participation in this program will make it easier and more comfortable for you to stay involved after you leave the ivory tower.
The crux of collaborative efforts, of course, is that freethought will spread outward from the local axis. "A rising tide floats all boats," the saying goes, and it is definitely the case here.
As a student group, you will find other benefits from collaborating with adult groups. An established off-campus group can provide a source of stability for your student group, aiding in the sometimes rough leadership and membership transitions. An adult group often (although not always) has more resources than a student group, and may be able to help with some of the financial burden of running a group. Off-campus groups often have experience in planning events and can offer assistance and guidance.
One further benefit students will find in collaborating with an adult group is that it creates an environment in the freethought world in which college graduates are comfortable. One of the biggest challenges facing the SSA is the graduation of its students - most simply disappear from the movement. Your participation in this program will make it easier and more comfortable for you to stay involved after you leave the ivory tower.
The crux of collaborative efforts, of course, is that freethought will spread outward from the local axis. "A rising tide floats all boats," the saying goes, and it is definitely the case here.
Submitted by Lyz on Fri, 01/23/2009 - 14:47
