Benton County Democratic Central Committee

This August, we’re getting you out to GOTV trainings! 

All month long, we’re hosting trainings that will cover the ins and outs of get out the vote (GOTV) strategies for winning campaigns and parties. Learn how the prep work you did in volunteer recruitment and field data translates into voter outreach ahead of Election Day.

See below for a preview of our upcoming slate of events!

Running in a Red District 
Tuesday, August 1 at 1pm ET

When your race or election is in a conservative area, your GOTV strategy needs to adjust!

This foundational training will go through principles of relational organizing so that you can turn out as many voters as possible in your community. Plus, learn how to tell your personal story on the trail to connect with voters and volunteers.

[Special Partner Event] So You Want to Run for Office: AAPI Edition with Public Wise
Tuesday, August 8 at 1pm ET

We’re thrilled to partner once again with Public Wise, the leading organization in Democratic politics focused on multiracial leadership up and down the ballot.

Intended for individuals who identify as AAPI, this training will provide a broad overview of why you should run for office and initial considerations. Led by trainer Salim Shariff, you’ll walk away with a more tangible idea of whether running is right for you!

What is Get Out the Vote?
Thursday, August 10 at 1pm ET

Maybe we’re mentioning all this stuff about “GOTV” and you’re still not quite sure what that means. This training is for you!

Providing the best overview, this training will walk you through the purpose of GOTV and how it fits in the campaign cycle overall. You’ll also examine real-life successful case studies in executing the GOTV phase successfully.

And it doesn’t stop there! You can always visit the Online Academy’s Course Catalog, set up a free account, and keep track of your progress while taking advantage of our extensive course offerings.

Join us for the July Rural Caucus Call!

To the best rural activists east and west of the Mississippi,

First of all, thank you all so much for your kind words and understanding after our technical difficulties last month. It means a lot to us that we’re surrounded by such wonderful folks, and the fact that we couldn’t see you last month means we’re even more hyped to see you for our July call. 

Part of what makes the Rural Caucus so special is that we’re all curious people. We like to learn and innovate in our field, hear other people’s stories, and implement the best of the best practices. That’s why this month, we’re wrapping up our first Rural Caucus Summer Book Club reading of Jane Kleeb’s, Harvest the Vote. This discussion about advocacy and organizing for rural change will not just be about knowledge, but how we put these lessons into practice as we move into the fall. But this discussion will also be guided by you, AND by Jane Kleeb herself. That’s right, we have the author of Harvest the Vote with us to chat about the book. 

As the dog days of summer get hotter and hotter, we invite you to unwind and join us for a refreshing conversation with author, Jane Kleeb!

Register now for an amazing evening with the Raucous Caucus!

 We can’t wait to see y’all there!

Indivisible’s Rural Caucus (Natalie, Cameron, Molly, Scott and Rachelle)

Indivisible Project
PO Box 43884
Washington, DC 20010
United States

Join the REACH Museum’s 9th Anniversary Block Party, July 23

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Happy “Barbenheimer” weekend to all who celebrate, but for when you get back…

…check out some of our upcoming trainings, covering a range of topics to help you make your volunteer team as fantastic as life in plastic!

What is a Democratic Precinct Chair
Monday, July 24 at 1pm ET

It’s back – one of our most requested trainings! A precinct chair is the linchpin of your campaign’s field strategy. And your local Democratic Party will play a huge role in how you strategize around various precincts in your community.

This 1.5 hour training will go over key ways to engage your local party, organizing in non-electoral cycles, and provide a general, comprehensive overview of ways to work with your local party to find the most success. Whether you’re just interested in local politics or running yourself, we recommend every Democrat go through this training!

Running in a Red District 
Tuesday, August 1 at 1pm ET

Did you know that a majority of people who use NDTC tools work or run in conservative, red districts?

And that’s awesome – it means Democrats like you are stepping up to provide a voice to voters in your community and alternatives to right-wing politics.

This training is the best overview of considerations for running a campaign in a red district, from ways to prioritize swing voters to strategies for canvassing. Learn more about relational organizing, precinct prioritization, and more.

[Special Partner Event] So You Want to Run for Office: AAPI Edition with Public Wise
Tuesday, August 8 at 1pm ET

In partnership with Public Wise, this training will celebrate and encourage Asian American representation in Democratic politics!

With a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities for AAPI candidates, our expert trainer will cover the ins and outs of making the decision to run and for what office. Whether you’re already gearing up to run or have maybe only considered it, this training is for you!

And it doesn’t stop there! You can always visit the Online Academy’s Course Catalog, set up a free account, and keep track of your progress while taking advantage of our extensive course offerings.

Hey there — It’s been just over one year since the Dobbs decision, which greenlit states’ abilities to overturn safe, legal abortion access.

Yet in states across the country, referendums to enshrine these rights continue to gain broad support.

What does this mean? Progressives need to keep the momentum of pro-choice support. We have the power to reverse course and further reproductive freedom!

But it all begins with talking about these issues on the ground with voters. That’s why we’re thrilled to host an interactive panel dedicated to talking about abortion and reproductive rights.

Join NDTC on Thursday, July 20 for a special NDTC Expert Q&A: Messaging Around Reproductive Rights & Abortion. This event will give you actionable strategies for discussing these issues in your campaigns and work.

Fighting for reproductive justice must be a focus of our work if we ever want to build a truly inclusive bench of progressive elected officials.

That’s why we invited our panelists, experts in research and messaging, to share their own experiences. The goal of this event is to learn from one another and even take some of your questions on action steps to center and defend reproductive choice and bodily autonomy.

This conversation is an essential one. Join us on Thursday, July 20 at 1pm ET as our panelists dig into combating misinformation and conveying a strong commitment to abortion rights.

We sincerely hope you’ll join us on July 20.

— The NDTC Team

Just touching base — Our panel event on messaging about abortion and reproductive rights is this Thursday.

We’re bringing together a stellar panel of folks to discuss ways you can talk about abortion in your communities. Additionally, we’ll cover ways to combat misinformation and dangerous right-wing rhetoric.

We truly encourage every Democrat to register for this event. An NDTC Expert Q&A is more than just a training. It’s a chance to engage in conversation with a community of fellow progressives and hear from experts in the field. Will you sign up to join us?

Now let’s meet our amazing panelists!

Ashley Aylward is a Research Manager at HIT Strategies, where she specializes in policing reform, reproductive justice, and young voters.

Rachel Sweet has worked on a variety of issue campaigns, including policy at Planned Parenthood and as a campaign manager with Protect Kentucky Access.

And moderator Allyson Raines currently serves as NDTC’s COO. Allyson brings years of operations experience at Planned Parenthood, and is a fierce advocate for reproductive freedom.

We sincerely hope you’ll join us on Thursday.

— The NDTC Team

We just hit an amazing milestone of 100,000 people who have attended a live training or taken a course in our Online Academy! 

If you’re receiving this email, we know you’ve been a part of this achievement. Whether you refreshed your skills in an online course or attended a panel during Build Blue Week, we’re thrilled to have you achieve this goal alongside us.

From the entire staff at NDTC, thank you for being a part of our community – and thank you for your efforts to build blue in communities across the United States.

[SPECIAL EVENT] NDTC Expert Q&A: Messaging Around Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Thursday, July 20 at 1pm ET

It’s important that progressives stand up for reproductive rights in the wake of the Dobbs decision and right-wing attacks on these rights.

In fact, this topic is so important that we’re hosting a special NDTC Expert Q&A focused specifically on messaging around abortion. Whether you’re a candidate or working on an issue campaign, being familiar with common questions and misconceptions about abortion can only strengthen your conversations.

Building Equity-Centered Volunteer Teams
Monday, July 17 at 1pm ET

Centering equity isn’t just a value; it’s a series of actions that show how diversity makes all campaigns better.

This training will go over how to bring an equity mindset into team and volunteer settings. From the hiring process to building an inclusive team culture, you’ll walk away with actionable ways to better retain and accommodate diverse talent.

How to Make Hard Asks for Volunteers
Wednesday, July 19 at 1pm ET

Volunteering is inherently a sacrifice. Whether that’s a sacrifice of time, effort, or talent, your campaign is always asking that your volunteers give up something to help your cause or candidacy.

That’s all the more reason crafting a genuine, well thought out hard ask is essential. In this training, you will walk through ways to make hard asks of volunteers in order to better staff your campaign’s efforts including phone banks and canvassing.

What is a Democratic Precinct Chair
Monday, July 24 at 1pm ET

It’s back – one of our most requested trainings! A precinct chair is the linchpin of your campaign’s field strategy. And your local Democratic Party will play a huge role in how you strategize around various precincts in your community.

This 1.5 hour training will go over key ways to engage your local party, organizing in non-electoral cycles, and provide a general, comprehensive overview of ways to work with your local party to find the most success. Whether you’re just interested in local politics or running yourself, we recommend every Democrat go through this training!

And it doesn’t stop there! You can always visit the Online Academy’s Course Catalog, set up a free account, and keep track of your progress while taking advantage of our extensive course offerings.

Partner Program Spotlight: Blue Leadership Collaborative

Our partners at Blue Leadership Collaborative, in partnership with the Pipeline Fund, invite you to attend a virtual information session to learn about their State Manager Program and how you can apply to be a campaign manager in 2024!

Since 2019, their State Manager Program has trained over 80 leaders to manage state legislative campaigns who have gone on to manage competitive congressional, senate, and statewide races.

Interested in being part of the 2024 State Manager Program? Click here to sign up to attend an upcoming BLC information session to learn more about this program, when to apply, and how to apply.

[SPECIAL EVENT] NDTC Expert Q&A: Messaging Around Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Thursday, July 20 at 1pm ET

It’s been just over a year since the disastrous Dobbs decision that overturned abortion access under Roe. Despite this outcome, state referendums and elections alike have shown that Americans across the country care about defending reproductive rights.

Join abortion and reproductive justice experts on July 20 as they discuss ways progressives can frame abortion as a winning policy priority. Additionally, learn how to combat disinformation around this critical issue area.

How to Have Meaningful One-on-One Conversations
Tuesday, July 13 at 1pm ET

One-on-one conversations will be an integral part of your field and canvassing strategy. In addition to these conversations on the trail, by mastering meaningful conversation strategies, you’ll be better equipped to have candid conversations with your volunteers too.

Learn more about values-based conversations, establishing a good flow, and the many contexts you might have one-on-ones in this important training.

Building Equity-Centered Volunteer Teams
Monday, July 17 at 1pm ET

Centering equity isn’t just a value; it’s a series of actions that show how diversity makes all campaigns better.

This training will go over how to bring an equity mindset into team and volunteer settings. From the hiring process to building an inclusive team culture, you’ll walk away with actionable ways to better retain and accommodate diverse talent.

And it doesn’t stop there! You can always visit the Online Academy’s Course Catalog, set up a free account, and keep track of your progress while taking advantage of our extensive course offerings.