It will take some planning to host a successful Defund Planned Parenthood protest, but we’re here to offer guidance and resources every step of the way. Read on to see what’s involved. Or for more details, see the complete suite of Tools for Protest Captains.
You can be a Protest Captain!
Held a protest before? If you’ve ever conducted a rally with #ProtestPP, Stand Up for Religious Freedom, or the Pro-Life Action League, then you already have a good idea what’s involved with hosting an Defund Planned Parenthood protest on April 2.
New to hosting a rally? If you’ve never served as a Captain before or hosted an event like this, have no fear! We’ve got a full suite of resources to help you plan and execute your rally. But remember, you’ll need to be prepared to act quickly on the day the decision drops.
What’s involved in hosting a protest?
How elaborate does your rally have to be? It’s up to you and your helpers to decide how complicated an event you want to hold. It can be as simple as a small prayer vigil, or as involved as a full-on rally with guest speakers, stage and sound equipment, and a crowd of hundreds. Use your discretion in scaling our instructions below for your protest.
Protest Overview. Whether simple or more complex, organizing your rally will involve the following:
- Choosing your protest site. The idea rally location will be outside a Planned Parenthood facility. But other sites are also appropriate such as your state capitol, city hall, or any busy location where you can find a public space to protest in. Because we will be hosting these events on short notice, permits cannot be required for public spaces, even if the location you’re using would usually require one.
- Promoting your protest. To help you get the word out in your community, the national team will provide a host of promotional resources, including a customizable flyer, email template, church bulletin announcement, and more.
- Planning your protest program. Even if you’re just planning a simple prayer vigil, you’ll want to put together an outline with hymns and prayers. But your program could also include guest speakers, a musical guest, and even a stage and sound system. We’ll provide guidance on pulling all of this together.
- Reaching out to the media (optional). The Defund Planned Parenthood effort is going to be a huge national news story, and reporters in your town are going to be eager for a local angle. We’ll help you seize this media opportunity with a press release template and media resource guide.
- Documenting your protest. Whether or not the media cover your protest, you can still expand your impact by taking photos and video and sharing your rally online and with the Defund Planned Parenthood team. We’ve got the tips and tools you need.
Ready to sign on?
Remember, the national team is ready to help you host an outstanding protest on April 2, whether you’ve done this before or are serving as a Protest Captain for the very first time. We’re eager to work with you!