Program Dates:
2012 Local Candidate and Campaign Manager Training (trainings in Detroit):
- March 3rd-4th
- April 14th-15th
- May 19th-20th
Applications will be available in late January.
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Calling future progressive candidates and campaign managers! This program is designed to help individuals develop the skills and resources they need to promote progressive change through local elected office.
Through three comprehensive weekend-long trainings, this program provides the nuts and bolts of putting together a winning campaign for local office, as well as developing the leadership qualities necessary to advance progressive change effectively. Through lecture, guest panels of elected officials, small group work, peer-partner work, and individual work, participants will learn about, discuss, and practice the following:
- Communicating Your Vision & Values through storytelling
- Peer Coaching
- The Nuts & Bolts of Being an Elected Official
- Issues Affecting Progressive Candidates
- Campaign Planning - Preparing to Win and Staying on Track
- Fundraising & Cultivating Donors
- Campaign Financing
- Message Development and Delivery
- Voter Contact
*Note: Individuals registering for this program may not have already filed to run for office.
2012 Weekend Training Dates are March 3-4th, April 14th-15th, and May 19th-20th. Participation in all weekend workshops is essential. Trainings will be held in Metro-Detroit.
We will begin accepting applications for this program in January of 2012. Please direct any questions to Dessa Cosma, dcosma@progressiveleaders.org.
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