1. Building a Better County Party April 22nd, 2009 Questions? [email_address] AIM: DFA Night School Paid for by Democracy for America, www.democracyforamerica.com, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
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3. Tonight’s Trainers Matt Blizek Night School Host Democracy for America Jennifer Coken Former Chair, Denver County Democratic Party Questions? nightschool@democracyforamerica.com 3
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5. Recruitment & Outreach (especially new voters & activists) Effective Recruitment Tactics Be Proud & Be Visible! Phone calls Email & Online Tip for Next Time: Build good relationships with state & national campaigns to get volunteer & supporter data after an election Recruitment Events Forums Trainings Potlucks Questions? nightschool@democracyforamerica.com 5
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8. County Party Fundraising Different from candidate fundraising Create a budget & set quarterly goals Tactics for County Party Fundraising - Chair call time - Recurring donor programs - Events (large & small) - Direct Mail - Email Questions? nightschool@democracyforamerica.com 8
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13. Next Month on DFA Night School Citizen Lobbying: Health Care & other priorities Tuesday, May 26 th - 8:30pm EDT www.democracyforamerica.com/citizenlobbying Join DFA Night School for an hour long training featuring Governor Howard Dean M.D. along with other special guests on how to approach and lobby your elected officials on health care and other important issues. Got a suggestion for a Night School topic you would like addressed in 2009? Email us at: [email_address] 13
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