Fall National Online Campaign School

Facilitated by Courtney Clarke

Session 1: Before the Ballot
Sunday Nov 3 1-3pm ET
Explore your "why", understand where you fit on the political spectrum and learn about the things you need to do before you announce your run. We will also talk about the nomination process and how one logistically gets their name on a ballot.

SPEAKER: Alberta Minister Rajan Sawhney

Session 2: Mobilize Your Team
Sunday Nov 10 1-3pm ET
Learn about different campaign team roles, traits and skills to look for, as well as tips on how to recruit/retain volunteers.

SPEAKER: MP Leah Gazan, Provincial Candidate Karla Hayward & Nikki Hill (Campaign Strategist & Political Commentator)

Session 3: Raise Your Profile
Sunday Nov 17 1-3pm ET
Strategies on how to build your overall network and canvassing for votes.

SPEAKER: Welland, ON Ward Councillor Sharmila Setaram & Campaign Strategist Samantha Yaholnitsky

Session 4: Media & Mass Communications Confidence
Sunday Nov 24 1-3pm ET
Define your brand, reach larger audiences, and gain confidence with public speaking and media interviews.

SPEAKER: Political Strategist Allie Blades

Session 5: Face the Barriers
Sunday Dec 1 1-3pm ET
An open conversation about systemic and overt barriers, ways to cope, and why we must continue to persist.

SPEAKER: Whitby, ON Regional Councillor Maleeha Shahid & Former Federal Candidate Denise Siele

Session 6: Campaign Fundraising & Budgeting
Sunday Dec 8 1-3pm ET
How much will you need, where will you get it, and what are the rules?

SPEAKER: NS MLA Lisa Lachance

What Else?

• Each session is interactive and includes a mixture of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with others from across Canada.
  
  
• 6 sessions total. Each session is ~2 hours, for a total of 12 hours of learning over 6 weeks.
  
  
• There are 12 speakers throughout the course of the program.
  
  
• Participants will also receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the courses.
  
  
• Cost of the program is $75 and bursaries/childcare subsidies are available via application.
  
  

• Sessions take place online using Zoom, in English only.
  
  
• To participate, you will require access to the internet, Zoom, a microphone, and a web camera.
  
  
• Live Closed Captioning and Live Auto-Translation Caption Services are available.
  
  
• Sessions are not recorded but notes are taken.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED!

Next Online Cohort: April 27 2024