WELCOME TO THE TNDP TRAINING HUB!
Although some are interchangeable, the trainings listed here are organized into three categories, County Party Organizing, Candidate, and Campaigns, with additional info about virtual meetings and conference calls. Please contact us with any questions or ideas for further training.
Visit here for on demand recordings of previous training sessions from the National Democratic Training Center.
COUNTY PARTY ORGANIZING
(COMMS, DIGITAL/ONLINE ORGANIZING, FUNDRAISING/EVENTS, MESSAGING, ORGANIZATIONAL STABILITY)
- ORGANIZING: How to Initiate Values Based Conversations to Recruit Members
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Thursday, August 6th, 7pm CT/ 8pm ET
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-to-initiate-values-based-conversations-to-recruit-members-08-06-2020/
Bad time for you? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here
https://traindemocrats.org/course/story-of-self/ -
COMMUNICATIONS: Why You Need to Leverage Digital Communications
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC
https://traindemocrats.org/course/why-you-need-to- leverage-digital/ -
LEADERSHIP: How to Assess Your Organization’s Capacity
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Wednesday, August 5th, Noon CT/ 1pm ET
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-to-assess-your-organizations-capacity-08-05-2020/
Bad time for you? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here
https://traindemocrats.org/course/11s-and-maximizing-your-volunteer-capacity/
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COMMUNICATIONS: TRAIN THE TRAINER: Creating a Positive Team Culture
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/creating-a-positive- team-culture/
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COMMUNICATIONS: DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE CRISIS COMMUNICATION
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/planning-your-digital- strategy/
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DIGITAL ORGANIZING: Digital 101
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
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FUNDRAISING
Recording Webinar – NGP/VAN Email Fundraising Series
This email course is packed with the latest tips and strategies to help take your email program to the next level — complete with exercises, examples, data, and more! So whether you want to increase your opens, boost your fundraising numbers, or re-engage folks, there’s something for everyone.
https://act.ngpvan.com/email-fundraising-course-sign-up
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MESSAGING: Crafting Your Message
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/crafting-your-message/ - MESSAGING: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH DONORS DURING CORONAVIRUS
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/making-the-ask/ - ONLINE ORGANIZING: Maximizing Your Volunteer Capacity
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/11s-and-maximizing-your-volunteer-capacity/ -
ONLINE ORGANIZING – BUILDING AN ONLINE DAY OF ACTION
Webinar – DNC Best Practices Institute
Sign up for Victory Vault to access on your own schedule: https://democrats.org/act/?permalink=bpi-fill-out-this- form-to-access-the-bpi- victory-vault-2
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ONLINE ORGANIZING: CREATE DEMOCRATIC INFRASTRUCTURE
On Demand – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Field, management and leadership, digital strategy, communications, fundraising. As a local leader you need quick resources and practical training that will help you grow, organize, and have year-round impact. We offer instrumental training in organizing, budgeting, and digital strategy. You’ll find a wealth of information through our in-person and online training.
https://traindemocrats.org/local-leaders/
https://traindemocrats.org/using-the-power-of-digital-to- grow-your-local-party/
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ONLINE ORGANIZING: SHARE YOUR MESSAGE, NOT GERMS: ORGANIZING DURING SOCIAL DISTANCE
Webinar – Resources // Everyaction
Organizing is hard work, and taking away face-to-face interactions has made it more complicated. But it is not impossible! Even 5 years ago organizing programs did not have the same capacity of remote outreach as we do today.
https://blog.ngpvan.com/organizing-covid19-webinar-0
- ONLINE ORGANIZING: USING THE POWER OF DIGITAL TO GROW YOUR LOCAL PARTY
National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/using-the-power-of-digital-to-grow-your-local-party/
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ONLINE ORGANIZING: How to Maintain Effective Communication in Virtual Environments
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Friday, July 31st, Noon pm CT/ 1pm ET
https://traindemocrats.org/event/train-the-trainer-how-to-maintain-effective-communication-in-virtual-environments-07-31-2020/
Bad time for you? Sign up for Victory Vault to access on your own schedule
https://traindemocrats.org/course/creating-a-positive-team-culture/
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RESOURCE: DNC VICTORY VAULT
The BPI Victory Vault contains on-demand training resources, tailored towards volunteers, community organizers, activists, and campaigns, which cover a variety of grassroots organizing skills. The BPI Victory Vault continues to grow, with new additions added as resources become available. There is no better time than now to build upon your campaign skills by taking advantage of these virtual, on-demand training resources! New sign-ups permissions are added each Wednesday and you will get email instructions for access.
https://democrats.org/act/?permalink=bpi-fill-out-this- form-to-access-the-bpi- victory-vault-2
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RESOURCE: VIRTUAL ORGANIZING HUB
Resources for keeping volunteers engaged during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
https://sisterdistrict.com/virtual-organizing
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RESOURCE: EVENTS
Tips & Tricks for Making Virtual Parties More Fun
Sister District
https://sisterdistrict.com/making-virtual-parties-fun- coronavirus
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RESOURCE: EVENTS: HOW TO MOVE YOUR EVENT TO A VIRTUAL SPACE
National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/how-to-move-your-event-to-a- virtual-space/
CAMPAIGN TRAINING
- VOTER CONTACT: How to Inspire Your Democratic Base to Vote
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/recordings/how-to-inspire-your-democratic-base-to-vote/
Want a self-paced curriculum? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here:
https://traindemocrats.org/course/intro-to-field/
- ORGANIZING: How Relational Organizing Can Help Your Campaign
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Monday, August 3, Noon pm CT/ 1pm ET
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-relational-organizing-can-help-your-campaign-part-1-08-03-2020/
Monday, August 3, 7pm CT/ 8pm ET
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-relational-organizing-can-help-your-campaign-part-2-08-03-2020/ - GOTV: How to Put Your GOTV Plan Into Action
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Thursday, August 27th, 7PM CDT/ 8pm EDT
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-to-put-your-gotv-plan-into-action-08-27-2020/
Bad time for you? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here
https://traindemocrats.org/course/gotv/ - VOTER CONTACT: What is GOTV?
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) - Monday, August 17th, 7PM CDT/ 8pm EDT
https://traindemocrats.org/event/what-is-get-out-the-vote-gotv-08-17-2020/
Want a self-paced curriculum or on demand recording? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here:
https://traindemocrats.org/course/gotv/ -
CAMPAIGN PLANNING: Getting Your Campaign Off the Ground
Online Course – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/getting-your-campaign- off-the-ground/ - ONLINE ORGANIZING: How to Run Your Vote by Mail Program
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Monday, July 27th, Noon CT, 1pm ET, OR July 29th OR On Demand Recording
https://traindemocrats.org/event/integrating-vote-by-mail-into-your-campaign-07-27-2020/ -
DIGITAL ORGANIZING: HOW TO USE PEER-TO-PEER TEXTING ON YOUR CAMPAIGN
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
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FUNDRAISING: WEATHERING THE STORM: POLITICAL FUNDRAISING DURING A PANDEMIC
Recorded Webinar – NGPVAN
While businesses are making long-term plans for financial survival, how should campaigns continue to make effective fundraising asks and keep their programs afloat right now?
https://blog.ngpvan.com/fundraising-webinar
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FUNDRAISING
Recording Webinar – NGP/VAN Email Fundraising Series
This email course is packed with the latest tips and strategies to help take your email program to the next level — complete with exercises, examples, data, and more! So whether you want to increase your opens, boost your fundraising numbers, or re-engage folks, there’s something for everyone.
https://act.ngpvan.com/email-fundraising-course-sign-up
CANDIDATE TRAINING
- VOTER CONTACT: Get Out the Vote
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/gotv/ - MESSAGING: HOW TO CONNECT WITH VOTERS THROUGH PERSONAL STORIES
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
July 28th, NOON CDT/ 1pm EDT
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-to-connect-with-voters-through-personal-stories-07-28-2020/
Bad time for you? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here:
https://traindemocrats.org/course/story-of-self/ - LEADERSHP: How to Motivate Your Team to Meet Goals
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Monday, August 10th, Noon CDT/ 1pm EDT
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-to-motivate-your-team-to-meet-goals-08-10-2020/
Bad time for you? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here:
https://traindemocrats.org/course/managing-your-candidate-and-other-people/ -
GOTV: How to Support Your Campaign During GOTV
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Monday, August 10th, Noon CDT/ 1pm EDT OR On Demand Recording
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-to-support-your-campaigns-during-gotv-08-10-2020/ - FUNDRAISING: How to Raise Money When You Can’t Meet In Person
Live Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
Wednesday, July 29th, NOON CDT/ 1pm EDT
https://traindemocrats.org/event/netroots-nation-and-ndtc-training-how-to-raise-money-when-you-cant-meet-in-person-virtual-events-07-29-2020/
Bad time for you? For more training like this on your own schedule visit here:
https://traindemocrats.org/course/digital-fundraising/
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PLANNING: “How to Calculate Your Vote Goal”
On Demand – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/course/calculating-your-vote/ - FUNDRAISING: How to Maximize Your Personal Network to Raise Money
On Demand Training – National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/event/how-to-maximize-your-personal-network-to-raise-money06-22-2020/
https://traindemocrats.org/course/building-your-network-donors-volunteers-validators/ - https://traindemocrats.org/course/digital-fundraising/
- https://traindemocrats.org/course/throwing-a-fundraising-event/
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CANDIDATE SUPPORT: COVID 19
Run for Something
https://runforsomething.net/covid19-support/ -
CANDIDATE SUPPORT: CAMPAIGNS AND COVID 19
Resource Library – NGPVAN
Guides, how -to’s, and blog posts to help you shift your strategy during uncertain times. Take your campaign online. Our team has compiled resources to help you maximize your impact outside of in person voter contact. Make your online presence stand out through easy-to-use virtual phone banks, creative online fundraising and proven social media tactics.
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RESOURCE: EVENTS: HOW TO MOVE YOUR EVENT TO A VIRTUAL SPACE
National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC)
https://traindemocrats.org/how-to-move-your-event-to-a- virtual-space/ -
NGP/VAN Guide to Running for Local Office: https://act.ngpvan.com/local-
office
VIRTUAL MEETING TOOLS/SOFTWARE
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Zoom
How to Use Zoom YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/fMUxzrgZvZQ
Zoom has tips on holding video meetings/digital events
Zoom support during Covid-19 tips
A Guide to Hosting Events Using Zoom from PowerLabs
https://docs.google.com/document/d/ 1KLRrnm6g5YvD8QRSPwwNWq6NPk9FY vMpZPy_XEyOmMM/edit#heading=h. t8tpud876nek
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Google Hangouts
https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2020/03/ enabling-hangouts-meet- premium-features.html -
The pros and cons of Google Hangouts, Zoom, and other platforms are detailed here.
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Facebook Live instructions
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Instagram Live instructions
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YouTube instructions (to upload a recorded video)
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YouTube Live instructions (to host a live Q&A session)
WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE CALLS TOOLS
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MaestroConference: To schedule a maestro conference call through the TNDP CLICK HERE.
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