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
