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Campaign Management School

About

Campaign Management School (CMS) — 4 Days

For new managers (and candidates) focused on winning


This school teaches you how to lead a winning political campaign.


Leadership Institute's Campaign Management School is a focused, accelerated program for new and prospective campaign managers and candidates. The CMS is built for those responsible for outcomes, not just activity.


You’ll learn how to write a comprehensive campaign plan to organize your campaign, recruit and motivate volunteers, and carry out an effective fundraising and media strategy. After four days with distinguished campaign professionals, you will leave with the management skills and “know-how” to write a campaign plan to organize and lead a successful campaign.


Who Should Attend


Are you new to the campaign world and want to win? This training is for you.


You should consider the Campaign Management School if you are a current or prospective:

• Campaign manager, deputy, or senior staffer seeking to understand what makes a political campaign successful

• Candidate preparing for a credible run and a sustainable public-service path

• Communications director supporting candidates or causes

• Political director charged with field organization and operations

• Fundraising professional responsible for building a donor pipeline and producing results


Prepare Yourself

Politics rewards the prepared. The most effective leaders aren’t simply passionate — they are trained, disciplined, and operationally competent.


This training equips conservatives with real-world skills, tested systems, and proven frameworks taught by professionals who have built winning campaigns.


Agenda

CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

PROGRAM

4 Days

 

Day 1

Understanding & Building a Campaign

The Real Nature of Politics

Phases of the Campaign

Building the Campaign Team

Writing a Campaign Plan

 

Day 2

Campaign Fundraising & Compliance

Fundraising Events

Creating a Finance Plan

Finance Compliance

Personal Solicitation Fundraising

Opposition Research

 

Day 3

Messaging & Communication

Campaign Advance

Digital Fundraising

Leesburg Grid

Communications Strategy

Working with the News Media

Campaigning in Social Media

 

Day 4

Voter Contact & Mobilization

Voter Mobilization

Vote Goals + Exercise

Voter Contact: Mail

Building Coalitions

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