Resources & Toolkits
Free guides, templates, and reference materials for organizing, fundraising, and building infrastructure. Learn from UBIf's experience and adapt for your context.
Organizing & Governance
Starting a Local Chapter
AvailableStep-by-step guide to founding a UBIf chapter in your community, including initial organizing, governance structures, and scaling.
Download Guide →Participatory Decision-Making Handbook
AvailableTools and frameworks for democratic governance, including consensus building, voting mechanisms, and conflict resolution.
Download Handbook →Meeting Facilitation Templates
AvailableTemplates for structuring meetings, taking notes, tracking decisions, and ensuring accountability across chapters.
Download Templates →Conflict Resolution Guide
AvailableApproaches and practices for resolving disagreements while maintaining community and movement integrity.
Download Guide →Project Planning & Execution
Project Planning Workbook
AvailableComplete workbook for planning infrastructure projects from concept through completion, including timelines and risk assessment.
Download Workbook →Budget Templates
AvailableSpreadsheet templates for budgeting projects, tracking expenses, and managing funds transparently.
Download Templates →Impact Measurement Framework
Coming SoonGuide to defining, measuring, and reporting on project impact in ways that matter to your community.
Coming SoonProject Charter Template
AvailableTemplate for defining project scope, goals, stakeholders, and decision-making authority.
Download Template →Fundraising & Finance
Fundraising Strategy Guide
AvailableComprehensive guide to diverse funding sources including grants, individual donors, crowdfunding, and social capital.
Download Guide →Grant Writing Toolkit
Coming SoonTemplates and tips for writing compelling grant proposals that communicate UBIf values and project impact.
Coming SoonDonor Communications Template
Coming SoonEmail templates for donor outreach, impact reports, and thank-you communications that build lasting relationships.
Coming SoonFinancial Management Guide
Coming SoonBest practices for managing chapter finances, ensuring transparency, and maintaining accountability to your community.
Coming SoonCommunications & Storytelling
Impact Storytelling Guide
Coming SoonLearn to capture and communicate the stories of community members and projects in compelling ways.
Coming SoonSocial Media Playbook
Coming SoonStrategies for sharing UBIf work across social platforms while maintaining message consistency and authenticity.
Coming SoonMedia Relations Toolkit
Coming SoonTips and templates for working with journalists and getting UBIf stories in local and national media.
Coming SoonBrand Guidelines
Coming SoonUBIf logo, color palette, typography, and messaging guidelines for consistent chapter communications.
Coming SoonTechnical & Infrastructure
Energy Systems Guide
AvailableTechnical guidance for solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects at community scale.
Download Guide →Water Systems Toolkit
AvailableDesigns and best practices for rainwater collection, purification, and distribution systems.
Download Toolkit →Food Systems Planning
Coming SoonResources for building local food networks, supporting farmers, and creating food security.
Coming SoonDigital Infrastructure Guide
Coming SoonTechnical specs and strategies for broadband access and digital skills training programs.
Coming SoonJoin Our Learning Network
We host regular webinars, workshops, and discussion groups where chapters share practices, troubleshoot challenges, and learn together.
Monthly Learning Calls
First Thursday of each month • 6:00 PM ET
Slack Community
Real-time conversations with organizers across all chapters
Knowledge Base
Searchable repository of lessons learned and best practices