You are the change your community needs. Whether you want to run for office, work on a campaign, or drive progressive values through local leadership, we are here to provide the tools and training you need to be successful. 24\/7 and all for free.\u00a0https:\/\/traindemocrats.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n All courses are free of charge, but they do require you to sign in. Simply add them to your cart and check out. Click here for online courses<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook Training and Resources Group<\/a><\/p>\n A foundational course: How to access the Texas Democratic Party branding and A foundational course; an overview of how to articulate your values in a way that inspires political action for volunteers, donors, and voters:\u00a0txdem.co\/UsingStoriesToConnect<\/a><\/p>\n Organizing Strategy Overview: An Introduction to the Purpose and Strategy Behind Organizing: txdem.co\/OrganizingStrategyOveriew<\/a><\/p>\n You are the change your community needs. Whether you want to run for office, https:\/\/traindemocrats.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Arena recruits and trains campaign staff, connects them to promising Since 2003, Annie’s List has recruited, trained, and supported progressive women seeking office at both the state and local levels. During this time, they raised $20 million to support progressive, pro-choice women and have helped them win more than 160 races.\u00a0 On their behalf. When women run, they win. And when they win, we all win. https:\/\/annieslist.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Since launching in January 2017, Run for Something has recruited nearly 100,000 people across all 50 states to run for state or local office. They provide a safety net for new and exciting progressive leaders \u2014 at all stages of their journey \u2014 helping them run efficient, strategic, grassroots, driven campaigns while feeling supported throughout the process. https:\/\/runforsomething.net\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#213E8C” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”30″ bottom_padding=”30″ bottom_margin=”30″ text_color=”light” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default”…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":31,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-217","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=217"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":252,"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions\/252"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmmdev1.com\/bellcountytdw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}TRAINING FOR LOCAL LEADERS<\/h2>\n
Texas Democrats<\/h3>\n
Texas Democratic Party<\/h3>\n
MESSAGING & SOCIAL MEDIA<\/h2>\n
Branding & Messaging Basics<\/h3>\n
\nmessaging resources and customize to fit your target audience\u00a0txdem.co\/BrandingMessaging<\/a><\/p>\nSupplemental Resources:<\/h3>\n
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\nClick \u201cMessaging Memos\u201d for evergreen messaging content.<\/li>\n
\ndifficult conversations Slide Deck:\u00a0txdem.co\/DifficultConversations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStorytelling<\/h3>\n
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\nhttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Uq1aJ8-b_5ltUt_No9E1cqEK74g4TfdpnpjV4nZdiEI\/edit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDigital & Social Media Starter Guide<\/h3>\n
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ORGANIZING<\/h2>\n
Supplemental Resources<\/h3>\n
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Maximize Your Volunteer Network<\/h3>\n
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Running a Block Walk<\/h3>\n
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\nblock walking:\u00a0Check out the lesson \u201cDemo: Canvass Training\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFUNDRAISING<\/h2>\n
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DEALING WITH PRESS<\/h2>\n
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Maximizing Press Connections<\/h3>\n
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CAMPAIGN STAFF AND\u00a0CANDIDATE TRAINING<\/h2>\n
\nwork on a campaign, or drive progressive values through local leadership, we
\nare here to provide the tools and training you need to be successful. 24\/7
\nand all for free.<\/p>\nNational Democratic Training Committee<\/h3>\n
Arena<\/h3>\n
\ncampaigns, and then supports both staff and candidates on the path to
\nvictory. https:\/\/www.arena.run\/<\/a><\/p>\nAnnie’s List<\/h3>\n
Run for Something<\/h3>\n