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Headline Anxiety is Your Superpower. Here’s How.
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.
Fundraising Success 101: The Effective Ask
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.
Demystifying Field Strategy - Part 1: Essential terminology and tactics
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!
2023 Did Not Go According to Plan
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.
Disability in the Workplace: Centering Employee Wellness and Rest — Part 3
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.
Show Me The Money, Part 2: An Organization’s Guide to Compliance
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.
Show Me The Money, Part 1: A Campaign Compliance Guide
What are the basics of campaign finance that every candidate needs to know? This is a great place to start.
Disability in the Workplace: Reasonable Accommodations or Red Tape? — Part 2
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.
Email Fundraising 101: Best Practices for Grassroots Email Campaigns
How can you use email to fundraise effectively? Our Digital Department breaks down using email for effective campaign fundraising in this guide.
Writing an Opinion Article: A Guide to Getting Your Voice in Print
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.
Navigating Disability in the Workplace: An Insider’s Perspective — Part 1
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.
Navigating Friendships on the Campaign Trail: Pros and Cons of Working with Friends
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 to Talk About Gun Control: Part 2 of 2
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.
Addressing Gun Control on the Campaign Trail: Part 1 of 2
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.
Direct Mail Isn’t Dead: How to make the most of Direct Mail for Your Campaign
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.
Truths and Tips: Overcoming Overwhelm on the Campaign Trail
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!
2023 SCOTUS Ruling Round-Up
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.
Can California’s RHNA Process Overcome Historical Failures?
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.
Win Votes and Volunteers: Crafting Impactful Meet-and-Greet Events
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.
Thinking about skipping call time? Don’t. Here’s why.
Get ahead of your opponents with call time. Here are some tips on why you should take advantage of this underrated fundraising strategy.