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Module 04: Running a Campaign - What do I need to know?
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Topics Covered
What is my campaign plan?
Do I have my team ready?
Who am I running against?
Funds and resources needed
Outreach to constituents & the public - Know your community
Volunteer recruitment & retention
Debating and interviews
Getting endorsements
Working with the media
SESSION RESOURCE LINKS
WON Links:
WON Training Materials -
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j3TyxJAgTKXafkoFJtgdftJdr21Bd6qu?usp=sharing
Elected Office Descriptions & Resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PgQrJqy-LsqKHgIqlQ2wrSl9hl6bNgSt/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104038066764207790379&rtpof=true&sd=true
WA State, County & City Boards, Commissions & Committees:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aIpimueWofEkHDTGZpKgPXa2Nvc4KqNT?usp=sharing
Running a Campaign
Links:
Washington State Candidate Filing Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1332YUK2j_4Dvv91uQaCweow3YHCtKEcX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104038066764207790379&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resources on Running for Office -
https://ncil.org/run-for-office/
Running a Political Campaign: What Are the Steps and Operations? -
https://online.norwich.edu/academic-programs/resources/running-a-political-campaign
Planning Your Campaign -
https://igs.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/win_the_right_way_chap2.pdf
6 Simple Steps for Successful Campaign Planning & Examples -
https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/successful-campaign-planning/
Political Campaign Plan Template and Guide -
https://traindemocrats.org/blog/campaign-plan/
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PLANNING MANUAL A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO WINNING ELECTIONS -
https://www.ndi.org/sites/default/files/Political_Campaign_Planning_Manual_Malaysia_0.pdf
Writing Your Campaign Plan -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1De6YlHIXly7xIy9ByuXNB2g9ZS4tfIPR/view
Discover toolkits, tutorials, and templates for building winning campaigns. -
https://arena.run/toolbox
CREATING A CAMPAIGN PLAN THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU -
https://www.thecampaignworkshop.com/pillar/creating-campaign-plan-thats-right-you
Political Campaign Staff: Structure, Rolls, Salaries, Consultants -
https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office/campaign-staff/
CAMPAIGN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
https://www.edfaction.org/sites/edactionfund.org/files/ca_201_sess2_roles.pdf
How to recruit volunteers for political campaigns: 10 steps -
https://join.mobilize.us/blog/10-steps-to-building-capacity-in-your-organizing-program
How to Recruit Political Volunteers -
https://www.wikihow.com/Recruit-Political-Volunteers
How To Recruit Volunteers for Political Campaigns -
https://politicalmarketer.com/how-to-recruit-volunteers-for-political-campaigns/
Successful Candidate Statements in Seven Easy Steps -
https://www.surveyandballotsystems.com/blog/best-practices/successful-candidate-statements-in-seven-easy-steps/
Preparing for Candidate Debates -
https://www.onlinecandidate.com/articles/preparing-for-candidate-debates
Five Tips to Prepare for a Candidate Debate -
https://medium.com/national-democratic-training-committee/five-tips-to-prepare-for-a-candidate-debate-ff146845a044
David Gergen’s 20 General Tips for Political Debates -
https://shorensteincenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/David-Gergens-20-General-Tips-for-Political-Debates.pdf
Political Endorsements – the 2022 Complete Candidate’s Guide -
https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office/political-endorsements/
4 Steps for Political Candidates to Raise Money and Get Endorsements -
https://thecampaignschool.com/4-steps-political-candidates-raise-money-get-endorsements/
5 Tips for Dealing with Traditional Media on a Political Campaign -
https://thecampaignschool.com/5-tips-dealing-traditional-media-political-campaign/
Social media and politics: 10 best practices for campaigns to know -
https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-for-political-campaigns/
PR STRATEGIES FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES -
https://goldmanmccormick.com/pr-strategies-for-political-candidates/
Pathway to Victory – Earned vs Paid Media -
https://www.speakeasypolitical.com/earned-vs-paid-media/
CAMPAIGN BUDGET: PAID MEDIA VS. EARNED MEDIA -
https://www.thecampaignworkshop.com/blog/campaign-budget/campaign-budget
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April 19, 2022
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