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WHEN IS CAMPAIGN CAMP?
WHEN IS CAMPAIGN CAMP?
Tuesday, June 4th - Thursday, June 27th.
2 Weekday evenings every week from 6:30PM - 8:30PM CST / 7:30 PM - 9:30PM EST / 5:30 PM - 7:30PM MST / 4:30PM - 6:30PM PST. See specific schedule here.
WHO IS THE CAMPAIGN CAMP FOR?
WHO IS THE CAMPAIGN CAMP FOR?
The intended Campaign Camp audience is Activists, Volunteers, Candidates, Campaign staff, WFP Staff (as assigned based on skills needs and personal interest), State Committee or National Affiliates, and close partners.
IS CAMPAIGN CAMP PAID OR UNPAID?
IS CAMPAIGN CAMP PAID OR UNPAID?
This is an unpaid opportunity. But it’s also free for all participants.
IS ATTENDANCE LIMITED?
IS ATTENDANCE LIMITED?
We are able to accommodate a relatively high number of trainees in each session, for now count on there being a spot for everyone interested.
DO I HAVE TO GO TO ALL OF THESE?
DO I HAVE TO GO TO ALL OF THESE?
No! Folks can choose to attend these à la carte as you see fit. But there will be a volunteer cohort who will be obligated to the whole program and receive incentives for completing it.
WHAT LANGUAGES ARE INCLUDED?
WHAT LANGUAGES ARE INCLUDED?
Campaign Camp will be produced in English and there will be live interpretation in Spanish and ASL.
IS THIS IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL?
IS THIS IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL?
The Campaign Camp will be fully virtual. Local teams should feel free to arrange an additional in-person gathering if there is interest in giving local participants a space to meet each other and build community and Covid precautions are complied with.
CAN I SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY? IF SO, WITH WHO?
CAN I SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY? IF SO, WITH WHO?
People who you may want to share with include the following:
People who are seeking to become more involved in electoral politics or activism.
People who may be looking to run for office.
WHAT IS COVERED BY EACH MODULE?
WHAT IS COVERED BY EACH MODULE?
The description of each module is as below:
Tuesday JUNE 4, 2024
Intro to WFP: Activists, Elections & Building Power
This session focuses on the following concepts:
Contextualizing WFP as an independent political party
Discussing elections as one of the movement’s many tools for change
Debunking some myths about winning an election
Thursday JUNE 6, 2024
The Role of the Candidate
This session focuses on the following concepts:
Outlining a clear definition of a candidate for elected office, including the actual role and responsibilities of the candidate
Managing expectations of what a candidate has to do to be prepared to run for elected office
Exploring a brief overview of the timeline of a campaign
Tuesday JUNE 11, 2024
Fundraising for the Revolution
This session focuses on the following concepts:
Figuring out how much money is needed to raise to win and who can raise it
Understanding who gives resources (time/money) and why
Explaining how to build a fundraising life list, design a budget, develop a fundraising program, and craft a pitch
Gaining tips for navigating electoral rules and regulations
Wednesday JUNE 12, 2024
Targeting and Progressive Election Math
This session focuses on the following concepts:
Understanding how to target voters to win campaigns, including how to calculate turnout, win numbers, ID goals, and universe sizes.
Determining how to think through which voters, and potential voters, to direct field and communications tactics toward.
Tuesday JUNE 18, 2024
Communications Message and Narrative Development
This session focuses on the following concepts:
Learning what a campaign message is and is not, as well as what makes a good campaign message
Determining how to use stories and experiences to authentically communicate values to a diverse electorate
Explaining how to use a message box to build an effective campaign message.
Thursday JUNE 20, 2024
Communications Tactics and Message Delivery
This session focuses on the following concepts:
Learning what a campaign message is and is not, as well as what makes a good campaign message
Determining how to use stories and experiences to authentically communicate values to a diverse electorate
Explaining how to use a message box to build an effective campaign message.
Wednesday JUNE 26, 2024
Field Planning and Volunteer Organizing
This session focuses on the following concepts:
Discussing how to build a comprehensive plan which details the goals, strategies, and tactics necessary to execute a successful campaign
Developing campaign plans that work back from anticipated voter turnout and a calculated win number
Introducing how to utilize grassroots volunteers to help achieve field goals and a victorious campaign.
Thursday, JUNE 27, 2024
Values-Driven Campaign Management
This session focuses on the following concepts:
How to lead campaigns in a manner that builds the power of the multi-racial working class, reflective of the values that we hold as a party and a movement in day-to-day operations.
Sharing guidance on reducing barriers, being more inclusive and modeling principles during campaigns that pivot away from the tendencies of racial capitalism.
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