LGBT Candidate and Campaign Training
19 Mar 07 12:00 AM CDT
Victory Fund – NBJC
Candidate-Campaign LGBT Training
Chicago
June 7-10, 2007
Format:
The trainings are conducted in various cities across the country. They provide four days of intensive instruction, skills building and technical education from seasoned political professionals. For each training, we conduct an extensive outreach effort to seek out talented, ethical and capable individuals with great potential for serving in public life.
Curriculum:
The trainings teach that a political campaign is a complex undertaking, which requires discipline, talent and expertise. A successful political campaign is achieved by applying skills and knowledge, not luck. The curriculum addresses three primary themes:
Fundraising:
- Developing a prospect list
- Utilizing multiple funding mechanisms
- Creating a reliable donor base
Message:
- Running as an out candidate without becoming a single-issue candidate
- Crafting & communicating a consistent message
- Managing the press for positive results
Planning & Strategy:
- Evaluating candidate viability
- Creating a campaign plan
- Crafting a realistic budget
- Maximization of time and resources
- Campaign management
E-mail: Meredith Moise at mmoise@nbjc.org for more detail.
