Have you ever wondered what sharing real decision-making power could look like within your organization? Or do you already use democratic practices internally, but want to turn those practices into budgeting action?
Wherever your organization is at, PBP wants to help you use the power of participatory budgeting (PB) to make your organization more equitable, inclusive, and effective. Get started by downloading the toolkit below or contact us to schedule a consultation.
Change From Within is a step-by-step toolkit for implementing a participatory budgeting process in your organization! The toolkit is split into two parts: Advocating & Planning for PB, and Implementing PB.Download both parts for free by clicking on the thumbnail at right.
Interested in learning from voices in the field about their experiences with PB? Check out our launch recap!
We're proud to announce our first-ever PB for Orgs cohort!
Learn why your organization should practice PB
When designed for equity, accessibility, and significance, PB can create:
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Shared decision-making power
When designed with accessibility and equity in mind, PB shares real decision-making power with people who haven’t been included in organizational decisions in the past. Power-sharing happens across organizational hierarchies. -
More equitable and effective spending
Staff, members, and others directly decide how to spend a budget, allowing spending to become more responsive to their needs. Even ideas that aren’t ultimately funded become a resource for the organization. -
Increased engagement
Participants can see the tangible results of their participation, which can ignite them to become more involved in the organization. PB is also a strategy for increasing donor engagement and an opportunity to learn about participatory democracy. -
Opportunities for leadership development
From joining the Steering Committee to being a Budget Delegate, participants gain valuable skills, like public speaking, negotiation, and facilitation.
Have questions ?
Have questions or need more information on PB for Orgs? Reach out to ingrid@participatorybudgeting.org
PB for Orgs is an initiative of Democracy Beyond Elections, a collaborative campaign anchored by the Participatory Budgeting Project, which seeks to deepen participatory democracy and civic engagement, beyond and between elections. The core principle of Democracy Beyond Elections is community-led decision making power that is equitable, accessible, and significant.