Have you ever considered running for office, or participating in a campaign, but found the whole process daunting? Leadership Education and Development Vermont (LEAD-VT) is here to clear the air about how to win a campaign.
Join Rights & Democracy, along with Vermont-NEA, Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund, Vermont Conservation Voters, ACLU-Vermont, and Vermont Women’s March to learn everything you need to know to run a successful campaign.
We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of the political landscape and furthermore, explain the challenges prospective candidates face. Then, we’ll show you the power mapping, campaign planning, organizing, and communication training necessary to mount successful electoral campaigns.
Dates and Locations:
- Bennington: September 7th, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
- Lyndonville: October 5th, Northern Vermont University, Lyndon Campus
- Rutland: October 19th, Leahy Educational Center, Rutland Regional Medical Center
- St. Albans: November 2nd, St. Albans City Hall
LEAD-VT Participants Learn More and Win Campaigns:
Several participants ran and won their campaigns last year. Take it from some of our previous trainees:
“I went to a workshop to become better support for a candidate I hoped would run. Instead, I committed to running myself,” said Rep. Charen Fegard, D-Berkshire (Franklin-5).
“The training offered skills for all types of leaders and allowed me to re-imagine who I am going to be in the community and the changes we can make when we build power together,” said Brenda Siegel, who ran for the Democratic nomination for governor.
“If you’re thinking about running for any office, a LEAD training should be your first step,” said Brenda Patoine.
The Details:
The suggested training fee is $50 per day, which includes coffee, snacks, and lunch. Scholarships are available so no one will be turned away from lack of funds. Each training session lasts from 9 AM to 4 PM.
To sign up on the application form, click here.