New Opportunity for Dems in Virginia, New York, and Minnesota!
Our friends at Swing Left are developing and supporting new volunteer groups in Richmond, Queens, and the Twin Cities! If you’re eager to take your impact to the next level and ready to lead, apply to join their new pilot program, Team Up!
How to Develop Your GOTV Universe and Script Wednesday, August 23 at 1pm ET
You may think you want to reach every voter in your community. In fact, that might just end up wasting time and resources. By developing your GOTV universe – meaning the voters likely to turn out and vote for you – you’ll refine your efforts for the best results.
This training will go over the principles of figuring out your GOTV universe and how to best use it on the trail. In addition, you will go through exercises to create a persuasive script for your volunteers going door-to-door or phone-banking.
Running in a Red District Thursday, September 7 at 1pm ET
There are Democrats everywhere – yes everywhere! And that means there are Democrats in otherwise conservative, red districts. But to reach these voters and better represent them, you have to employ unique tactics and understand the nuances of running in a red district.
This training is the best overview for any staff, candidate, or volunteer going into red areas. We’ll review voter targeting, calculating your vote goal, and how to have empathetic, effective conversations with voters.
Live Training Sneak Peek: Field Tactics 101
Friday, September 8 at 1pm ET
All campaigns need a field plan. That is, a set of actions that detail how the campaign will connect with voters and potential voters directly. It can feel overwhelming at first, but this training will help you understand the pros and cons of the many tactics your campaign can employ.
Prepare for GOTV time – or just get ahead of the game. Our expert trainer will go over the five best field tactics: canvassing, phone banking, sending texts, hosting events, and Relational Organizing.
Can’t make this one? Don’t worry! We’re hosting it again on September 18 too.
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.
