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Ever thought about running for office but not sure where to start?
Passionate about creating real change in the systems around you?
Already a community leader, ready to take the next step?
Think you’re “not qualified enough” to run for office?
Just curious about how politics really works?
Equal Voice has got you covered!
- Explore your “why” and embrace your backstory
- Where do you want to make your impact?
- What are you priorities?
2. Getting Started
- How to put your name forward for a nomination
- Navigating party rules, nomination contests, and deadlines
- Understanding the legal and ethical requirements of running
3. Building Your Team
- Recruiting a campaign manager, volunteers, and advisors
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- Building trust and team culture under pressure
4. Crafting Your Platform
- Identifying key issues in your community
- Framing your message to connect with voters’ values
5. Campaign Strategy
- Setting goals, timelines, and milestones
- Voter targeting and data management
- Developing a field plan and communications plan
6. Outreach & Engagement
- Door-to-door canvassing best practices
- Phone banking and text banking
- How to use social media to spread your ideas
7. Fundraising & Budgeting
- Building a campaign budget and war chest
- Fundraising strategies and events
- Compliance with fundraising laws
8. Media & Public Speaking
- How to handle interviews and debates
- Writing speeches and soundbites
- Managing difficult questions or attacks
9. GOTV (Get Out the Vote)
- Organizing election day
- Volunteer coordination
- Turn support into ballots
AND SO MUCH MORE!
PLUS — hear directly from politicians, political staffers, and campaign managers from every level of government and political stripe. They’ll share their journeys into politics, wildest campaign-trail stories, what they wish they’d known before they started, their biggest wins, toughest challenges, and all the messy, hilarious, inspiring moments in between.
WHEN & WHERE
Our campaign schools offer the best of both worlds — virtual and in-person learning.This campaign schools will run every Sunday from November 2 to November 30, 2025 @ 12pm - 2pm EST on Zoom
Our campaign schools offer the best of both worlds — virtual and in-person learning.This campaign schools will run every Sunday from November 2 to November 30, 2025 @ 12pm - 2pm EST on Zoom
PROGRAM COSTS
The program fee is $150 and includes a comprehensive digital workbook, a mixture of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with others from across Canada. 5 sessions total. Each session is ~2 hours, for a total of 10 hours of learning over 5 weeks.
The program fee is $150 and includes a comprehensive digital workbook, a mixture of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with others from across Canada. 5 sessions total. Each session is ~2 hours, for a total of 10 hours of learning over 5 weeks.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We know money can be tight sometimes — especially in this economy — but it shouldn’t stop you from exploring your political aspirations or curiosity. We believe in removing barriers that prevent women from accessing education and professional development opportunities. If you need financial support to attend campaign school, we can help. We offer financial assistance through a reduced course rate, plus travel and childcare subsidies if needed.
We know money can be tight sometimes — especially in this economy — but it shouldn’t stop you from exploring your political aspirations or curiosity. We believe in removing barriers that prevent women from accessing education and professional development opportunities. If you need financial support to attend campaign school, we can help. We offer financial assistance through a reduced course rate, plus travel and childcare subsidies if needed.
We will be reviewing scholarship applications for the Campaign Schools on a need basis, with limited spaces available. When registering, please select “Attendee – Scholarship” and complete the form questions by October 19, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTERING THROUGH THE "ATTENDEE-SCHOLARSHIP" PORTAL DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT IN THE CAMPAIGN SCHOOL OR YOUR RECEIPT OF A SCHOLARSHIP OR SUBSIDY.
Scholarship and subsidy applications will be assessed on a needs-based basis, and spaces are limited.
You will be contacted directly by our team to confirm whether you qualify for financial support and to finalize your participation in the program.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTERING THROUGH THE "ATTENDEE-SCHOLARSHIP" PORTAL DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT IN THE CAMPAIGN SCHOOL OR YOUR RECEIPT OF A SCHOLARSHIP OR SUBSIDY.
Scholarship and subsidy applications will be assessed on a needs-based basis, and spaces are limited.
You will be contacted directly by our team to confirm whether you qualify for financial support and to finalize your participation in the program.
ABOUT US
Equal Voice is a national, politically neutral, registered charity that has worked to improve gender representation in Canadian politics for over 24 years. As a non-partisan organization, we conduct research, advocate to governments, and provide leadership training to increase political participation at all levels of government. We never endorse candidates, political parties, or legislation — ever! Instead, we empower women and gender-diverse individuals through education, training, research, and networking to chart their own path. Our initiatives give them the skills and tools they need to successfully run for office.
Equal Voice is a national, politically neutral, registered charity that has worked to improve gender representation in Canadian politics for over 24 years. As a non-partisan organization, we conduct research, advocate to governments, and provide leadership training to increase political participation at all levels of government. We never endorse candidates, political parties, or legislation — ever! Instead, we empower women and gender-diverse individuals through education, training, research, and networking to chart their own path. Our initiatives give them the skills and tools they need to successfully run for office.
