Published in cooperation with the center for change. -- t.p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Describing the River's Course: The Cycle of Social Movements and Your Organization -- 2. Power for the Journey: Power and Empowerment in Social Movements -- 3. Gathering the Rafting Party: The Social Milieu That Translates into Social Movements -- 4. Finding a Big Enough Raft: The Dilemma of Growth in the Group -- 5. Selecting the Raft for the Course: Choosing and Inventing Your Organizational Structure -- 6. Coordinating the Paddling: The Board of Directors -- 7. Recognizing and Sharing Leadership: Dealing with Issues of Authority and Control -- 8. Mapping the Journey: Incorporating Strategic Planning -- 9. Creating Productive Meetings -- 10. Paddling at Our Best: Supervising Staff and Volunteers -- 11. Building High Morale: How to Develop and Maintain the Spirit of the Crew -- 12. Developing Strength through Diversity: Diversity of Background Provides Needed Perspective and Energy -- 13. Dealing with Conflict -- 14. Balancing Demands of the Journey: Using Negotiating Skills -- 15. Pacing Yourself for the Journey: How to Avoid Burnout and Thrive while Working to Change the World.