Resources
Running a campaign in the 21st century isn’t easy. Between all the filing and paperwork, there’s a whole host of cutting-edge technologies, digital strategies, and leadership skills to learn. But don’t get intimidated – we’re here to help. From a basic reading list to recommended training programs, we’ve got you covered.
Reading
In New Power, Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms confront the biggest stories of our time—the rise of mega-platforms like Facebook and Uber; the out-of-nowhere victories of Trump and Obama; the unexpected emergence of movements like #MeToo—and reveal what’s really behind them: the rise of “new power.”
Based on the work of Wellstone Action, a leading-edge progressive training center that has instructed thousands of political activists, campaign managers, and volunteers, Jeff Blodgett and Bill Lofy analyze the crucial lessons learned from many successful (and several losing) campaigns in their new book.
From the publisher: From the email marketing director of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and the co-founder of Run for Something comes an essential and inspiring guide that encourages and educates young progressives to run for local office, complete with contributions from elected officials and political operatives.
Christine Pelosi explains what she’s learned about leadership from her years running political boot camps across thirty states and three countries. Drawing on the lessons of over 40 high-profile public figures, Pelosi explains what a successful candidate needs to do to stay on top.
Training
Free online campaign training for Democrats, provided by the party’s national experts. Complete lessons when and where you can at your own pace.
Through a variety of programs – for high school and college leaders to first-time political candidates – the Sorensen Institute is an effective force for restoring public confidence in our political system.
PCCC provides in-person trainings at regular intervals, as well as candidate endorsements, logistical and financial support.
Emerge Virginia is changing the face of American politics by identifying, training and encouraging women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office.
Their Candidate Training Program provides free training for Democrats running at every level of office, as well as people who want to work behind the scenes to help Democrats win elections.
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