PIRG History
What is Public Interest Research Group
Three states that have passed right to repair laws
What is Texas, New York, California, Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Connecticut, Minnesota, Nevada
"I can't give that amount of money today"
"It doesn't take a lot to make a big impact, we're just looking to get everyone who is with us involved at some level. Would you say you're with us on the issue?"
When should you start callbacks?
What is no later than 7pm
what should you track?
everything! every door that you knock on should be marked
What is the NJ Bottle Bill
The New Jersey Bill would...
What is forcing manufacturers to give access to parts tools and information to independent repair shops
I'm busy
I'll make this quick! It only takes a minute to sign up, and it's important we get supportive people involved while we're here
Knocking on a door
What is twice, and not using a camera doorbell
when do you put come back another day?
if someone is house-sitting and the owners aren't there, or they tell you to come back another day and you think they'll actually donate then.
How did PIRG get started?
Ralph Nader with Nader's Raiders fighting to get seatbelts in cars. Honorable mention of the book Unsafe at Any Speed
John Deere settled a lawsuit with the FTC, requiring John Deere to offer the same equipment and repair resources it provides to its official dealers, allowing farmers to fix their own equipment.
NJPIRG is a member-funded organization! Our power to affect positive change comes from the people that we represent on the issues. Your membership adds to the collective voice that we need to influence decision-makers
principles of a good walk plan
Make a circle, do 2.5 laps of your turf, canvass the full 5 hours, do one side of the road and then the other.
When and how do you collect a voided check?
When someone gives a recurring (monthly or annual), type in the numbers from the check into the tablet, being careful to double check
What is a notable PIRG campaign win?
Plastic bag ban, reducing Amazon's plastic packaging, banning bee killing pesticides (thanks to PIRG's efforts, 1 in 4 Americans lives in a state that has restricted the use of these pesticides, known as neonics)
Amount of electronics waste produced by the average American family annually
Why should I give recurringly?
Automatic monthly/annual giving is the best way to give because it provides us ongoing support which allows us to plan and budget for the long term. Even beyond these bills, we have a lot of work to do to limit toxic chemicals in our environment, reduce plastic waste, and protect consumers. Monthly givers/annual givers ensure that we’ll have the resources to see this fight to the finish. 30 dollars a month would go a really long way to achieving these goals.
20 Completes, 25% yes rate, $100 average contribution
How do you check for failed donations?
New form/settings -> scroll to the bottom -> unsent pledges -> hit send
What is $1,767
Can I do this online?
You can donate online, but the reason we ask people to give at the door is that when we talk to decision-makers, we'll mention how many people got involved after a face to face conversation, so your gift makes a bigger impact that way
What are the 5 reasons why we canvass? (bonus points for secret 6th)
1. build membership
2. build visibility
3. fundraising
4. grassroots product
5. educate the public
6. (reinvigorate democracy)
what is the last thing you should do?
confirm on the last page before people sign that the amount and frequency is correct