DFA Bi-Lingual Campaign Academy – Tucson (Updated)

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Bi-Lingual Campaign Academy

PCC Desert Vista Campus
Tucson, AZ

Saturday, August 11, 2012

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We are excited to share with you that Democracy for America has chosen Southern Arizona to host its' FIRST Bi-Lingual Campaign Academy! This program is designed to help train both our English and Spanish speaking candidates, volunteers, activists and the entire Democratic community. Not only is this a first for DFA, it is the first National Bi-Lingual campaign training program in the United States!

Chances are, this will be the ONLY professional campaign training before the 2012 Election. Get trained now and have the resources you need to WIN in November and beyond!

This is a very exciting opportunity for Arizona and we want you ALL to be a part of it.

What you need to know:

Date: Saturday August 11, 2012

Time: 8:30am – Full Day

Location: Pima Community College Desert Vista Campus, 5901 South Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson AZ 85709

Cost: $25 – $45, Sponsorships Available

What does the cost cover?

• The contribution helps DFA cover its costs, including the venue rental and your copy of our 180 page training manual, lunch and coffee. If you are unable to afford the full cost, please pay the reduced rate for students and people with low incomes.

What are you going to learn? (All tracks will be offered in both English and Spanish)

• Field
  • Your Field Plan: Vote Goals, Targeting, and Field Strategy
  •  Building Your Activist Base
  • Voter Contact Tactics and Strategies
  • Get Out the Vote (GOTV)
• Communications
  • Developing a Campaign’s Message
  • Working with the Media
  • Advanced Campaign Communication
• Finance
  • Fundraising Strategy and Making the Ask
  • Tactics: Events and Call Time
  • Budgeting and Finance Planning
• Online
  • Online Organizing: E-mail Engagement
  • Advanced Online Organizing: Social Media
• Miscellaneous
  • Strategic Planning

Need to stay overnight?

• Courtyard Tucson Airport
  2505 East Executive Drive
  Tucson, Arizona 85756 USA
  Phone: 1-800-321-2211
  Instructions on how to obtain the room block fee coming soon.

There are limited spaces — so register today!

Questions: If you have questions you can email us at training(at)democracyforamerica.com or call DFA's Training Department at 802-651-3200 ext 217.

Feel free to contact Shasta McManus at Pima County Democratic Party for general questions and local inquires. 520-326-3716, Shasta@PimaDems.org

Sponsorships: Can’t make it to the training that weekend but still want to help? You can contribute to a scholarship fund for this training and help send a local organizer in your place. Visit http://democracyforamerica.com/contribution_pages/89-scholarship-contribution?event=35512