04. August 2023 · Comments Off on National Democratic Training – August 1, 2023 · Categories: Recent Events

If you’re reading this – you’ve been a part of our impact up and down ballots everywhere

And we just launched our new NDTC Impact page to show everyone exactly what you’ve been a part of. Here, you’ll find all of our important victories and endorsements since our very first training in 2016.

We hope this inspires you to continue towards your goals, whether you’re a local party volunteer or a candidate in your own community.

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

We’re partnering with our friends from Public Wise, the leading organization dedicated to building multiracial representation in Democratic politics, to bring you a special Asian American and Pacific Islander focused So You Want to Run for Office training

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

Before it’s time to hit the ground running in the “get out the vote” phase of your campaign, it’s important to refresh yourself on the key principles and goals of this campaign period.

Examine real-life case studies, GOTV best practices, and review the components of making a plan in this essential training.

How Local Parties Prepare for GOTV
Monday, August 14 at 1pm ET

Calling local party leaders, volunteers, and staff! This training takes the most valuable GOTV principles and applies them to the local party level.

Local parties are a quintessential part of GOTV and work in conjunction with individual campaigns. This training provides a roadmap for ways to get involved, how to execute GOTV goals, and how to stay realistic with your projections.

NDTC Expert Q&A: Climate Change at the Local Level
Thursday, August 17 at 1pm ET

This month’s NDTC Expert Q&A is tackling an issue that affects every American: climate change. While this topic can often feel abstract, or even too large to begin tackling as individual communities, it’s important that Democrats lead the charge on addressing climate issues by offering solutions and rallying support.

Join a panel of experts as they discuss ways to discuss climate change locally, plus calls to action for effective climate-based organizing.

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.