Building a strong, lasting, and staffed organization alters the relations of power. Once such an organization exists, people on the “other side” must always consider the organization when making decisions. When the organization is strong enough, it will have to be consulted about decisions that affect its members. The organization further strives to alter power relations by passing laws and regulations that give it power and by putting into public office its own people or close allies (although groups to which contri butions are tax deductible are prevented by law from endorsing candidates). Winning on issues is never enough. The organization itself must be built up so it can take on larger issues and play a political role.

— Organizing for social change by Kimberley A. Bobo (Page 12)