Applications Now Open for the 2005 SPIN Academy!

Applications for the Seventh Annual SPIN Academy, taking place August 17 - 21 in Petaluma, CA, are now being accepted at our newly re-launched website, http://www.spinproject.org. Our signature training conference, this residential retreat offers progressive leaders accessible, comprehensive communications training and support, in order to help organizations dedicated to social change become more media-savvy. The SPIN Academy provides training and development in:

· Specific communication tactics & skills

· Strategic communications planning

· Organizational capacity building through more effective communications

· Communications leadership growth and networking

The SPIN Academy is ideal for activists who work regularly with the media, who are in a position to share their media skills to help develop leadership skills in colleagues and allies, and who will use strategic communications to help build a stronger progressive movement.

Participants also develop cross-movement relationships with other activists faced with the challenge of earning media attention for progressive issues, and deepen their understanding of the connection between strategic communications and the success of the progressive movement.

Participation in the SPIN Academy is based on a competitive application process; the deadline to apply for this year's event is July 7. Full information on the event and the application form are available at: http://www.spinproject.org/academy2005, or call the SPIN Project at 415.284.1420, extension 330.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity – apply now!