Advocacy Academy Mission
To encourage our community members to become more civically engaged and provide participants with the tools they need to become effective and progressive leaders.
We will do this, in part, by providing information and insight on a variety of topics including fundraising, campaign development, community organizing, and effective constituent communication skills.
Objectives
- To bring grassroots efforts back to the neighborhood level
- Transform community members to become community leaders
- Empower community leaders to become viable progressive candidates who win elections
- Develop a toolkit that can scale programming efforts to all corners of the state
Advocacy 101
Learn how to make your voice heard by speaking with a purpose, writing professionally, and effectively navigating the political system
Fundraising 101
Learn how to identify donors, gain confidence asking for contributions and sponsorships, and write effective fundraising letters
Future Trainings
Labor 101
Learn about the backbone of the Democratic Party, meet with labor leaders, and gain effective community organizing skills
Field Organizing 101
Understand the anatomy of the voter file, recognize the components of a winning field campaign, and identify the components of effective messaging