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Run a sustainable and green campaign that reflects a commitment to environmental policy and combatting climate change. Read our blog on how to reduce your carbon footprint when running for office.
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Are you running for office for the right reasons? Read our blog post and know your 5 Ws to make sure you’re keeping your values first when you run for political office.
Learn our tips for making the “hard ask” in fundraising. We’ll go over best practices, tactics, and things to avoid while fundraising for your political campaign or organization and how to reach your funding goals.
What is field, or field strategy, or a field program (and what is the difference)? What key terminology and tactics do I need to know? How do I implement a field strategy? Learn more in our blog post, part 1 of our series on demystifying field strategy!
How do you write an op-ed? Read our tips on how to structure an opinion article, what sort of language to use, and how to make sure it sticks with a reader.
How do you send effective direct mail? In the digital age, it’s easy to discount direct mail. Read about how this medium isn’t dead, and tips to make the most of this campaign resource.
How do you make the most of meet-and-greet events in your campaign? Check our tips on using these events to your full advantage in your political campaign, and generate votes and volunteers.
Volunteer management on political campaigns is a job in itself. Here’s some tips on how to engage, inspire, and support your volunteers so you can help each other.
Just because the campaign cycle slows down doesn’t mean you need to slow down too. Keep your political momentum going with these tips from our campaigns team.
It’s never too early to catch your campaign’s mistakes. Make sure you’re not making these five common mistakes that political campaigns make early on in the election cycle.
How can you use issue-based canvassing to gain an early edge in a political campaign? Check out our post on how to canvas and make an effective field strategy that includes issue-based canvassing.
Lack of political experience doesn’t disqualify you from running for political office. In fact, your political network is probably bigger than you think. Check our part 3 of our guide on preparing to run for political office, where we review how to make a great List that will define your network.
PACs get a bad rep sometimes. Here’s how and why you should establish a community PAC (hint: it has to do with making a positive difference in your community).
How do you deal with your job when you start a political campaign? Prepare for your campaign with part 2 of our guide on getting everything in order before you start running for political office!
Political consultants do a variety of things, from digital strategy, fundraising, and more. How do you build the ideal team for your campaign and pick what consultants you want? Check out our guide here, part 2 of our series on building an ideal campaign team!
How do you prepare to run for political office? Where do you even start? Check out part 1 of our guide on how to prepare for your progressive political campaign.
Read our guide about how to build a winning political campaign and the kinds of consultants that can make that dream happen. Part 1 here.
Let’s review the US election at the end of 2022 from a progressive perspective and what we have to look forward to going into 2023.
In your campaign, what do you do in the last seven days to make a strong impression on voters? Check our 7 tips for candidates who want to master the final push!
General Consulting
How do you fundraise after the Primary? What steps do you take to keep your campaign funded until the General Election? Read our blog for 5 tips on fundraising after the Primary Election!
Dreading your next call time session? Dialing for dollars shouldn’t be a terrible experience. Read 5 tips to help you go from despaired to prepared!
Learn our tips for making the “hard ask” in fundraising. We’ll go over best practices, tactics, and things to avoid while fundraising for your political campaign or organization and how to reach your funding goals.
What do organizations need to know about finance law on the campaign trail? Start here for a beginner’s primer on organization-specific campaign finance rules.
What are the basics of campaign finance that every candidate needs to know? This is a great place to start.
How can you use email to fundraise effectively? Our Digital Department breaks down using email for effective campaign fundraising in this guide.
Get ahead of your opponents with call time. Here are some tips on why you should take advantage of this underrated fundraising strategy.
Fundraising
What are the talking points associated with gun control, and why is gun control important? Read our breakdown of the different angles and policy concerns associated with gun violence prevention now.
Gun control is a huge policy concern for many Americans. How do you address gun violence prevention while campaigning? Read our tips on making your messaging regionally specific, the language and terminology, and the nuances of this policy issue.
The Supreme Court has made some major decisions in 2023 that affect a variety of policy issues. Read our breakdown of the 2023 Supreme Court rulings here.
California’s RHNA process seeks to address the lack of affordable housing and the historically broken housing infrastructure. But will it be enough? Read our policy breakdown here.
How does NIMBYism manifest in San Diego, and what prevents affordable housing? Check our breakdown of how policies ensure high housing prices and drive out affordability.
Student loan forgiveness is a huge issue for many Americans, with debt reaching new heights each year. The Supreme Court’s decision will guide what happens when it comes to how policies evolve regarding loan forgiveness - read about how.
Policy
Learn how to use social media for your political campaign. Read our social media engagement tips like: understanding your audience, tailoring content, and prioritizing accessibility.
How can you use email to fundraise effectively? Our Digital Department breaks down using email for effective campaign fundraising in this guide.
Digital
Operations and Culture
Run a sustainable and green campaign that reflects a commitment to environmental policy and combatting climate change. Read our blog on how to reduce your carbon footprint when running for office.
The Democratic National Committee’s controversial change to which states vote first in the primary election in 2024 sparked chaos and confusion. What caused this change, and what does the 1968 Democratic National Convention have to do with it? Learn about the Primary Calendar change, how 2024 parallels 1968, and how our political institutions need radical reform.
Have you heard of a subminimum wage? Learn more about the intersections and injustices of disability and work, and how you can advocate for and support disability justice.
Anxious about the news? Headline anxiety is real and can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips for not getting stuck in headline anxiety and transforming that energy into political action, not succumbing to burnout culture.
Even when things don’t go according to plan, there are major things to be proud of. Read Eva’s end-of-year note as we close out 2023.
How do we build a workplace that is equitable and inclusive for all? Read more in Part 3 of our series on Disability in the Workplace.
In Part 2 of our Disability in the Workplace series, we discuss the idea of accommodations and how it is surprisingly easy for employers be compliant with the law while not actually being inclusive or accommodating to workers with disabilities.
What are the challenges of being disabled in the workplace, and what exactly does it mean to be disabled? Read our breakdown of the nuances of disability in the workplace in this new blog series.
Working with friends can be challenging. What are the pros and cons of working with your friends on the campaign trail, and how can you effectively navigate both those friendships and your campaign? Read our guide now.
How do you not get overwhelmed while campaigning? Because let’s face it, it’s exhausting. Check out our tips for managing the stress here!
What’s next for Evinco as we expand, and where does San Diego fall into our journey?
Running for office is exhausting. How can you take care of yourself while still running a winning political campaign? Check our guide for some tips on how you can do both.
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What should or shouldn’t you implement when making a field strategy? Read our tips for building the best field plan for crafting strong political campaigns and securing voters.