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Toolkits and Guides
Our toolkits and guides provide resources to help you improve your programs, tackle problems, and work with the media. While some of our materials are available to the general public, most of our toolkits are available only to members of Sister Cities International. To gain access to MEMBERS ONLY materials, use your password. If your community is not a member and would like to join Sister Cities International, please contact our membership department. If you have questions about using toolkit materials, please contact us or talk to your state coordinator.
Communications Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
Logos, news release samples, publicity ideas, tips on working with the press, presentations, proclamations and more! For more information, contact the communications department.
Economic Development Toolkits — MEMBERS ONLY
Guide to Media Relations — MEMBERS ONLY
Examples of how to work with the press, as well as fill-in-the-blank press releases you can customize and use for your local sister city program. For more information, contact the communications department.
Fundraising Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
Designed to help local sister city organizations with their fundraising programs, this toolkit includes information on special events, direct mail, foundations and corporations. For more information, contact the development department.
Hosting Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
Inclusiveness & Diversity Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
Membership Toolkit — PUBLIC
This toolkit contains general information about Sister Cities International, criteria for selecting a sister-city, and the Sister Cities International Membership Program. Learn not only how Sister Cities International membership can contribute to your community, but also how to get things started.
Member Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
Here members can find information and sample documents useful for active and successful organizations, and those that are looking to improve a new or waning partnership. This tool-kit contains multiple templates for the paperwork involved in correspondence with potential or new Sister Cities.
Monitoring & Evaluation Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
Shipping Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
This toolkit is designed to help you ship humanitarian supplies to your sister cities. Whether you have a crate of medical supplies or fire truck, this toolkit will help you get supplies to your sister city.
Visa Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
Traveling Abroad? Expecting international visitors? Have questions about visas? Get information and links to help you navigate the visa process.
Youth & Education Toolkit — MEMBERS ONLY
This toolkit is designed to help members of Sister Cities International effectively recruit and retain the involvement of young people in the sister city movement. It includes information on capacity building, community outreach, and youth programs. If you have any questions about the toolkit, contact Jennelle Root or call 202-347-8635.
Webinar Series — MEMBERS ONLY
The Sister Cities International Webinar Series presents important information and resources to strengthen your sister city programming. Current recordings include sessions on grant writing and how to establish your 501(c)(3). For more information, contact communications@sister-cities.org.
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