Volunteer for Campaign School!

Campaign School

The Hamilton County Democratic Party, Cincinnati State College Dems and our Deans Councilwoman Laketa Cole and Tom Conway are proud to announce the 2005 Democratic Campaign School.

When:  April 16th  2005,  8:00am-4:00pm
Where: Cincinnati State College
Who should attend?

Campaign School is designed for those who would like to work as a campaign staff member, volunteer on a campaign, or are simply interested in learning more about campaigns and elections as well as those running for office or thinking of running for office.

Schedule:

8:00-8:30         Registration & Breakfast
8:30-8:45         Welcome
8:45-9:15         Guest Speaker
9:30-10:15       Breakout session 1 (45 min)
10:30-11:15     Breakout session 2 (45min)
11:30-12:30     Lunch & Panel Discussion
12:45-1:30       Breakout session 3 (45 min)
1:45-2:30         Breakout session 4 (45 min)
2:30-3:00         Wrap up
3:00-4:00         Campaign Fair

Fee: $25.00 or $10.00 with a student ID (this charge is designed only to cover the cost of course materials and meals)

Registration:

Registration is limited to 220 participants and is on a “first come first serve” basis (your seat will not be held until your registration fee is received). No refunds will be given since the fee is only designed to cover the cost of the event and expenses will be incurred regardless of “no-shows.”

You can pay online by clicking here Online payment receipt serves as confirmation of registration, please bring it with you the day of the event.

Or send a check payable to the Hamilton County Democratic Party, 615 Main St 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202.  Please write “campaign school” in the memo section of your check.  A confirmation will be mailed to you.

Same day registrations will only be available if the school does not reach capacity prior to April 16th.

Curriculum:

Our Featured Morning Speaker will be Mike Ford, a nationally recognized political consultant who has been involved in numerous campaigns across the country including consulting for Jerry Springer.  Students will also hear from several successful Campaign Managers and Candidates.

Each track, consisting of four break-out sessions, is designed around the four main elements of a campaign. Students may attend all four classes within a track or mix and match classes that suit their particular interests.

Each track and the corresponding break out topics are listed below.

Track 1: Fundraising

Internet/direct ask fundraising
Events/house party fundraising
Identifying and soliciting major Contributors
Campaign Budget & Finance Law

Track 2:  Message

Earned Media
Paid Media and polling
Communications (email, internet, press releases, campaign literature etc)
Developing/Delivering a winning stump speech

Track 3:  Field Strategy

Using the Resources of the Board of Elections
Developing persuasion and GOTV (get out the vote) targeting
Organizing the field (setting strategy for canvassing, phone banking, visibility, yard signs, lit distribution, etc)
Coordinated campaign

Track 4:  Organizing, Cultivating, and Using Volunteers

How to recruit, retain, and motivate volunteers
Working in the field (volunteers and phone banking, canvassing, lit distribution, yards signs, visibility, etc)
How to effectively use your Volunteers
Mobilizing Student Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering, please call Aryeh @ 513-478-5928