One of the key characteristics of the Social Movement Action framework is individual and collective (or shared) action in which people work together through mobilized actions to purposefully create change. 

A key characteristic of the Social Movement Action Framework is "Collective identity" in which individuals engaged in a change initiative develop a shared identity that acts as a powerful driver or 'glue' for their continued commitment to the change and taking action. 

A key characteristic of the Social Movement Action Framework is core leadership structures (or change teams) whose role is to support the guidance and leadership of the change with input and action from others. 

One of the key characteristics of the Social Movement Action Framework is networks of people and resources; these act as supportive mechanisms to access and share tools, ideas and energy to advance change. 

One of the key characteristics of the Social Movement Action Framework is momentum. This article page describes this element in detail. 

A key characteristic of the Social Movement Action Framework is public visibility in which the change is widely promoted to increase awareness, and widen engagement and influence.

The development process (or methodologies) used to develop the Leading Change Toolkit 

As one of the preconditions of social movement action, this element focuses on strategies to root the change as meaningful and urgently needed. 

A coalition of community partners who took action and created change for cancer prevention and promotion. 

As one of the preconditions, this element focuses on recognizing the power of social movement action as a viable option for advancing positive change.