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Upcoming Trainings
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Youth Leadership Workshop - College Conservatives at Weber State University
Ogden, Utah
Develop a training to fit your group's specific needs in a three-hour workshop.
A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause. Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics c
Apr 1 4PM MDT
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ElecTech 2026
San Francisco, California
Secure your spot now and join us in shaping the future of campaign technology at ElecTech 2025 in San Francisco. Together, let's build smarter campaigns and stronger connections.
Apr 1 5PM PDT
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The Value of the Superintendent Evaluation for School Boards
While board members are at the top of the district organizational chart, clear and detailed guidance is necessary to govern all leadership under the superintendent. A fair and comprehensive evaluation tool adds value through clarity and should include the community goals, values and principles and include guardrails.
This webinar will clarify how the superintendent should be guided and evaluated by the evaluation tool. Developing the evaluation tool in a succinct, clear, and valuable way is essential for everyone in the district. Learn how to develop this superintendent evaluation tool using SMART goals.
Apr 2 7PM EDT
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Youth Leadership Workshop - College Conservatives at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Develop a training to fit your group's specific needs in a three-hour workshop.
A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause. Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics c
Apr 2 5PM MDT
Virtual
Run With Purpose Series: #3 Campaign Structure & Grassroots Organization
Course 3: Building a Lean & Effective Campaign Organization
This course teaches candidates how to build and manage a streamlined campaign operation. Participants explore essential staffing roles, volunteer management systems, and grassroots leadership structures such as precinct captains and coalition chairs. The course emphasizes efficient use of limited budgets, strategic delegation, and time management for candidates balancing campaign responsibilities with professional and personal obligations. By the conclusion, participants will have drafted an organizational structure suited to their district and resources.
Apr 2 6:30 PM CDT
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Youth Leadership Workshop - College Conservatives at Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Develop a training to fit your group's specific needs in a three-hour workshop.
A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause. Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics c
Apr 3 5PM MDT
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Growing La Familia - Yakima
Yakima, Washington
Growing La Familia is meant to develop local Hispanic conservatives as community leaders, communicators, and organizers who can lead where they live. The program builds a foundation-to-leadership pipeline that begins with grassroots engagement and grows into local officeholders, community influencers, and effective grassroots leaders within the conservative movement. Each training strengthens a network of Hispanic conservatives capable of organizing, communicating, and leading at every level.
Apr 4 9AM PDT
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Volunteer Army Builder
Everett, Washington
Are you ready to get active in your community and make a lasting impact? If so, then this is the program for you. Volunteer Army Building leadership training will give you strategies and practical tools to help you become more effective in your efforts by learning ways to recruit, educate, and mobilize your friends, neighbors, and community through community activism.
Apr 4 1PM PDT
Virtual
What Do You Do: A Conversation in Public Policy
Join Leadership Institute's Career Services team and guest speaker for our brand new online series, 'What Do You Do?' What Do You Do: A Conversation in Public Policy is an online webinar where you will get to listen and learn from speakers who work in a variety of professional roles, how they achieved their success, and offer valuable advice for people at any point in their careers.
Apr 6 1PM EDT
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ASOP Workshop: The Politics of Mistakes
A single moment can define an entire campaign—this workshop examines how those moments happen.
Rick Tyler examines how political gaffes shape campaigns, damage reputations, and, in some cases, follow candidates into office. These moments are not isolated mistakes. They are inflection points that expose weaknesses in preparation, messaging, and campaign structure.
Ryan Brann focuses on what comes next. Campaigns cannot avoid every mistake, but they can control the response. Participants will learn how to contain damage, reframe the narrative, and move forward without allowing a single moment to define the campaign.
Apr 8 12PM EDT
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Professional Development Series: Working Smarter with AI Tools
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way professionals work, communicate, and make decisions. In this interactive three-hour webinar, you’ll learn how to harness the power of AI to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workplace.From mastering tools like ChatGPT to discovering how AI can assist with research, you’ll gain practical insights into how AI can support your professional growth. Discover how to use AI responsibly and effectively for tasks such as writing, organization, and creative problem-solving.Whether you’re a student, intern, or working professional, this training will equip you with the strategies and confidence to integrate AI into your daily habits—helping you work smarter, not harder.
Apr 9 1PM EDT
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School Board Training - Robert's Rules of Order101
Robert's Rules of Order 101, a webinar led by expert parliamentary expert Barbara Proctor.
Apr 9 6:30 PM EDT
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Run With Purpose Series: #4 Winning Fundraising Strategies
Course 4: Winning Fundraising Strategies
This course prepares state legislative candidates to raise the funds necessary to run competitive district-level campaigns. Participants learn how to set realistic fundraising goals, build and segment donor prospect lists, and implement disciplined call time systems. The course also covers leveraging personal and community networks, integrating small-dollar and digital fundraising, and understanding basic compliance requirements for state races. By the end of the session, candidates will have a clear framework for building and executing an effective fundraising plan.
Apr 9 6:30 PM CDT
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Colorado State Campaign Workshop
Pueblo, Colorado
Join us for a hands-on training designed to equip candidates, campaign teams, and grassroots leaders with the tools needed to succeed in the 2026 midterm elections. This program will focus on practical, real-world strategies to help you mobilize voters, expand your reach, and turn support into turnout.
Participants will learn proven get-out-the-vote (GOTV) techniques, including how to identify supporters, build effective turnout plans, and execute voter contact efforts that deliver results on Election Day. The training will also cover how to leverage social media to amplify your message, engage key audiences, and increase your campaign’s visibility.
Whether you are actively working on a campaign or preparing to get involved, this event offers actionable insights you can immediately apply to strengthen your impact.
Event Details:
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM, with the program starting promptly at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be provided for attendees who check in by 10:00 AM. Room assignment details will be shared with confirmed attendees after RSVP.
Apr 10 9AM MDT
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Nashville, TN: Youth Leadership School
Nashville, Tennessee
Learn to organize and lead a mass-based youth effort for candidates and causes you care about through LI’s flagship program. This two-day “Bootcamp of Politics" makes all the difference for anyone who wants to lead in the political process and famously opens doors for positions in the political job market.
Apr 11 7:30 AM CDT
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Marksmanship & Advocacy Workshop - Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
This beginner course demystify how to use and defend the Second Amendment, while making it fun and easy for beginner shooters (including first time and limited experience) to improve their aim and their safety.
Apr 11 9AM EDT
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Enhancing Vote Enthusiasm - Lee County, NC
Sanford, North Carolina
Attendees of this workshop will discuss reasons for voter apathy and learn how to counter act the reasons and behaviors that suppress the conservative vote.
Apr 11 12:30 PM EDT
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School Board Conversations Series - Legal and Policy Focus
Join School Board Leaders Program and Jeremy Samek, Esq from Independence Law Center to discuss navigating legal issues that are impacting school boards across the nation.
Apr 14 11AM EDT
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Paula Scanlan at Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington
Protect Women's Sports
Apr 14 7PM PDT
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The Moral Injury of Abortion
Dena Espenscheid with the Leadership Institute and Kay Lyn Carson from the International Institute for Reproductive Loss will be conducting a live webinar on the Moral Injury of Abortion.
Apr 16 11AM EDT
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Promoting Accountability and Transparency in School Boards
Many wonder why they elect seemingly strong principled school board members just to watch as they fold to the status quo. Why does this happen and what can be done about it?
Apr 16 7PM EDT
Virtual
Run With Purpose Series: #5 Building A Strong Outreach Program
Course 5: Building A Strong Outreach Program
This course introduces the fundamentals of grassroots outreach and voter engagement. Participants learn how community outreach, volunteer coordination, and voter education efforts can increase civic participation and public awareness of elections. By the end of the session, participants will understand basic strategies for organizing community-based voter engagement initiatives.
Apr 16 6:30 PM CDT
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Learn Right Lead Right - Texas Ed-vantage
Lakeway, Texas
Leadership Institute and Texans for Excellence in Education will be in Austin, Texas, for a dynamic two-day training summit designed for school board leaders this April 2026. This hands-on event will equip you with practical tools, valuable insights, and effective strategies to help you lead with confidence and restore commonsense conservative values to your schools. You'll also have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with fellow board members from across the state.
Apr 17 8AM CDT
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Bismarck Campaign Academy
Bismarck, North Dakota
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Bismarck Campaign Academy—a program that typically costs $500 or more is being offered at a significantly reduced rate to make this high-level training accessible to more leaders. RSVP early to lock in your spot today! RSVP fee will be $100 starting March 17th
The Bismarck Campaign Academy is a two-day, immersive training hosted in Bismarck, North Dakota, designed to equip and energize both current and prospective candidates, campaign managers, and campaign team members. This program provides a comprehensive overview of what it takes to plan, build, and execute a successful local campaign. Participants will learn the essential components of campaign leadership, including campaign development, organization, messaging, voter outreach, and team management.
The Academy emphasizes practical skills and strategic preparation, helping you strengthen your personal, professional, and political readiness for future service as a campaign leader. Whether you are considering a run for office, actively supporting a campaign, or looking to take on a leadership role within a political organization, this training offers valuable insights, proven strategies, and hands-on guidance applicable to campaigns at all levels.
Partial and full scholarships are available to help cover the cost of attendance, and interested participants are encouraged to inquire early for more information on eligibility and availability. Attendees may also inquire about overnight accommodations when registering to learn more about lodging options during the training.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
Apr 17 9AM CDT
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Connecticut Communications Workshop
Plantsville, Connecticut
This workshop provides an in-depth look at improving your organization or campaign communications. You will learn how to develop a coherent and compelling message to increase visibility, supporters, and funds.
Apr 18 9AM EDT
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Robert's Rules of Order for Elected Officials
Altoona, Wisconsin
This concise, practical course teaches city council members, county commissioners, mayors, and other local elected officials the key elements of Robert's Rules of Order needed to run fair, efficient, and legally sound public meetings.
Apr 18 9AM CDT
