Campaigning In Crisis Bootcamp

COVID-19 is changing our world, but it isn’t stopping our elections. Sign up for Emerge Connecticut’s first ever virtual Campaigning in Crisis Bootcamp (June 6th and 7th) to learn the skills you need to run for elected office (and win) during these unprecedented times. This bootcamp is intended for Democratic women who are currently running for office in the State Legislature, regardless of whether or not they have run before.

What You’ll Learn

The Emerge Connecticut Campaigning in Crisis Boot Camp is an intensive two-day program to give women the training they need to run, and win, campaigns in 2020. Curricula will include the following topics presented by top political strategists and trainers:

  • Message creation
  • Campaign plan and budgeting
  • Building and using your team
  • Field plan
  • Endorsements
  • Social media and digital media
  • Press relations and earned media
  • Campaign finance
  • Call time
  • Public speaking
  • COVID specific tips and tricks

DATES
Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7
On Zoom

Apply by June 1st

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Emerge Connecticut Campaigning in Crisis Boot Camp has been developed for Democratic women who are currently running for office in 2020.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE June 1st, 2020

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHtwO10UCREauF7mZ0__YB2DsjoEo2TwU5z1yTnyqjXuuleA/viewform

Tuition

Tuition for the Emerge Connecticut Campaigning in Crisis Boot Camp is $200, with a $10 application fee. A minimum deposit of $100 is due upon acceptance and the remainder is due upon the first day of the Boot Camp. Once accepted to the boot camp, you will receive a link to pay your tuition online. Tuition can also be paid by mail with a check paid to Emerge. Once you complete Boot Camp you will be considered an Emerge Connecticut Boot Camp Alumna and have access to our alumnae resources as well as continuing education opportunities for alumnae. According to CT SEEC guidance, tuition must be paid by campaign or party committee accounts. Due to campaign finance regulations, Emerge Connecticut cannot provide scholarships to Boot Camp participants. Once accepted into the program, you will receive an e-mail notification as well as the link to pay your tuition. SUBMIT APPLICATION FEE HERE: https://secure.everyaction.com/X_vvZtKriU-LDMbdxALkQA2

Questions?

Contact Mae Flexer, Executive Director, mae@emergect.org or Maya Gomberg, Program Director, maya@emergect.org