Series

Campaign Academy

The Campaign Academy is an intensive program that gives candidates and those who support them the skills to fight and win in today’s competitive public policy arena.

This intensive five-day academy teaches you skills for personal and political preparation for future service as an elected official and community leader. The topics covered include deciding to run, campaign staffing, fundraising, message development, and voter contact.

This workshop focuses on specific themes: Strategy, Communications, Fundraising, and Voter Contact. Additional on-demand content, which complements this material, is also available.

Learn how to:

Create a campaign plan
Inspire people to get involved and vote
Build a strong base of supporters
Raise funds
Target, identify, and mobilize voters

Who Should Attend?

Ideal attendees are current and prospective candidates, campaign advisors and staff, volunteers, and activists interested in impacting public policy by helping candidates who share their philosophy win elections.

Upcoming Trainings

Election Recap - Lessons Learned from Pro-Life Victories

Virtual

Campaign

Election Recap - Lessons Learned from Pro-Life Victories

Join this election recap webinar to learn from the leaders on the ground what worked and what didn't to secure pro-life victories in 2024.

Dec 19 7PM EST

In Person

Communications

Storytelling Symposium Session 1

Led by experienced faculty, the workshop provides practical tools to help candidates craft impactful pro-life answers. The workshop covers key skills, including connecting with people, message crafting, choosing the right words, and effectively communicating the value of every human life.

Jan 7 10PM EST

LI Headquarters

Communications

The Art of Public Speaking

Whether you are new to public speaking or have years of experience, this public speaking workshop will develop your speaking ability to confidently connect with audiences. Public speaking is a skill, and like any skill, you can learn the key principles of effective public speaking and improve through practice and feedback. In this 3-hour interactive and fun workshop, Kim Hemsley will teach you the core principles of effective public speaking: connecting with your audience, structuring your message for impact, growing in your delivery, and becoming authentically you. There will be teaching, individualized practice in front of the group, and tailored feedback. Everyone gets to play! Come ready to participate, and leave inspired to keep on working on your public speaking. Catered dinner is included with registration.

Jan 15 6PM EST

LI Headquarters

Career

Navigating the DC Landscape

Jan 16 12PM EST

LI Headquarters

Communications

The Advanced Art of Public Speaking

In this workshop, you'll learn advanced message construction and delivery. You'll receive practical lessons and personalized feedback, and participate in in-class exercises to make you a better, more confident public speaker.How you'll benefit:•Learn to professionally and effectively prepare and deliver a speech•Overcome common fears about speaking in public•Understand strategies for effective communication with audience members•Learn the importance of non-verbals like appropriate dress, gestures, and appearance *Ask about student or group rates

Jan 16 6PM EST

Pro-Life Activism Workshop - Rockport, ME

In Person

Communications

Pro-Life Activism Workshop - Rockport, ME

Florida can promote a culture of life if enough good people take simple steps to educate voters now. After this training, you will be educated and empowered to talk to your friends, family members, and even strangers about the real-world dangers for women, babies, and families. This training will empower you to get involved in voter contact that impacts the outcome of elections.

Jan 18 8:30 AM EST

Youth Leadership School - D.C. Presidential Inauguration

In Person

Campus

Youth Leadership School - D.C. Presidential Inauguration

Organize and lead mass-based youth efforts for candidates or causes of your choice. Called the “boot camp of politics,” this training has launched more successful political careers than any other Leadership Institute training program.

Jan 18 8:30 AM EST

LI Headquarters

Career

Working for the President

Jan 30 12PM EST

Learn Right, Lead Right Summit | Dallas Fort Worth Metro

In Person

Communications

Learn Right, Lead Right Summit | Dallas Fort Worth Metro

School Board & Education Activism Training Gain the knowledge and skills to have a lasting impact on education policy at each level of government. Whether you are a newly engaged concerned citizen or a seasoned activist, our panelist and training session will provide valuable insights and strategies you can begin to deploy to achieve your short and long term goals.

Feb 1 10AM EST