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Civic Engagement

Camp re:power

March 20, 2023

Overview

At re:power, we believe that electoral politics and movement-building are deeply connected, and that our elected leaders must reflect our community leaders. Building on the legacy of Camp Wellstone, Camp re:power is an in-person training space designed specifically for BIPOC grassroots organizers, data strategists and campaign managers, with the aim of deepening and strengthening movement infrastructure and capacity.

Taking place June 13–15, Camp re:power will provide participants with the support they need to sharpen their foundational field, digital, and base building organizing skills, develop rigorous and transformative campaign plans that build state-based political power, and cultivate their emotional fortitude in preparation for the upcoming 2024 elections. Focus areas are offered based on your role in progressive organizing, each with a distinctive curriculum taught by some of the nation’s leading experts in grassroots politics and organizing.

With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, we know that far-right and fundamentalist candidates will be on the rise, consuming our media attention and ratcheting up the anxiety of organizers who fought through and survived the presidency of Trump in 2016. Camp re:power’s ultimate goal is to reorient organizers to a long-arc approach of building power and to the critical role of relational organizing and canvassing in defending our democracy from authoritarian extremism. “365 organizing”—that is, off-cycle organizing—is the mantra of Camp re:power and we want to orient participants to understand elections as one of the many vehicles to stake a claim in building and maintaining political power for our communities.

The success of this convening space will encourage more base-building organizations and organizers to utilize elections as a relational organizing tool to find their people, organize around issues that directly impact their base, and take power back from those who seek to undermine our democracy. We expect participants to not shy away from organizing opportunities that meet our people where they are currently and organize them towards a more radical, freer future by leaning into campaign strategy through an electoral justice lens.

We will be re-convening participants for a 2-day virtual session September 13–14, where we will check back in on campaign planning, organizational development, and provide coaching and feedback so that participants have the support they need to execute their big, bold plans. We will also develop participants’ capacity to train others so that they can take what they learn back to their organizations, creating a larger ecosystem of skilled campaign organizers and political strategists for generations to come.

Who is this for?

  • Organizers, Field Directors, Data Strategists, and Digital Organizers who want to build  inclusive, strategic and positive movements and strategies
  • Folks who have 4+ years of base building and/or progressive organizing experience
  • Experienced managers with strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills
  • Leaders with a commitment to racial, gender and economic equity 
  • Previous experience working in metrics-driven issue-based and electoral campaigns
  • Individuals who believe and/or want to understand harnessing electoral power and grassroots organizing as tools to building political power and creating lasting change
  • Folks who would like to hone any of the skills listed above

Ideal applicants come from all walks of life, from seasoned organizers and campaigners looking to sharpen their skills, to beginners who are passionate about organizing and want to start their learning journey. Here are some attributes shared by all our applicants:

Appetite for learning: We are interested in organizers and campaign practitioners who are eager to develop their skills further and are committed to learning and growth.

Organizing insight: You don’t need to be a professional politico, but we’re looking for applicants with experience doing organizing work on the ground. That work can be tied to grassroots, electoral, and/or issue organizing. We seek to support organizers who are currently part of a campaign effort or are seeking to build one.

Dedication to inclusive politics and intersectional solutions: At re:power, we center race, class, gender and sexuality across all our trainings – it’s part of our practice of inclusive politics. We want organizers to be open to new ideas regarding it and to the ideas and contributions from their fellow organizers who will reflect our diverse communities.

Expectations

  • This is a dynamic experience and if you are applying, you should prepare to be fully present and engaged throughout.
  • We will meet in-person June 13–15 and we will request proof of vaccination and a negative rapid COVID test within 24 hours of the convening from all participants.
    • To maximize connection and community-building during in-person gatherings, we will not be offering a hybrid virtual option.
  • On September 13 and 14, we will reconvene participants virtually to check back in on campaign plans and provide continued coaching and support.
    • For the virtual sessions, we ask that participants actively engage by using the chat function, coming off mute to share verbally, and participating in breakout group discussions. If you are able, we strongly encourage participants to turn on video during virtual sessions.

Curriculum/Training Plan

Training topics for the in-person convening June 13-15 will include:

  • Developing a Transformative and Winning Field Plan
  • Campaign Messaging & Communications
  • Strategy Development 
  • Strategic Ballot Measures Organizing to Defend Our Rights
  • Campaign Budgeting and Fundraising
  • Digital Organizing & Data Bootcamp
  • Base Building and Direct Voter Contact
  • Building a Volunteer Program and Ladder of Engagement
  • Introduction to Digital Organizing and Finding Our People Online
  • Leveraging C4s vs. C3s to Build Power
  • Internal Team Management/Building Healthy Campaign Culture

We will be meeting in person for this training. Please read our latest COVID-19 protocol before proceeding with your application.

COVID-19 Protocol

Apply by April 21, 2023

Type Training
Category Civic Engagement / Movement Building
Cost Sliding scale* $1,000–2,500 (full cost)
Dates June 13 –September 14
Location North Carolina + online
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In-person Convening

Location: North Carolina
Dates:
Jun 13, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Jun 14, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Jun 15, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Virtual Convening

Dates:
Sep 13 & Sep 14

*We believe people with more wealth, privilege, and access to money—and who benefit from systems of oppression—should pay more. If you work at an organization with more than 60 employees, please ask your employer to cover the full cost of this training. If there’s anything that would help you make the request, please let us know.

We know that this might be a new way of looking at things. Please reach out to civicengagement@repower.org if you have any questions.

Additional Information

What do people do with their re:power civic engagement training?

re:power alumni have gone on to be campaign managers, trainers, and field directors on presidential, national, and local issue campaigns. Engineers for grassroots organizations, non-profits, and tech companies. They’ve also grown their own organizations, and become successful career-long committed organizers in national and local movements. Our participants work at institutions that organize, mobilize, and build power at the local, state and federal level.

What’s the in-person schedule?

We will be convening for breakfast at 9 am each morning, with content beginning promptly at 10 am. Content should finish by 7 pm each evening (with lunch, snacks, and breaks throughout the day), and dinner will be provided at 7 pm. On Thursday, we will wrap up everything by 2 pm to allow for travel.

What’s your COVID-19 protocol? What steps should I take before attending Camp re:power?

Please refer to our protocol here.

What equipment or software do I need to be able to attend the course?

There are no technical requirements to attend Camp re:power. We will provide notebooks for all participants. If possible, we ask all accepted attendees to bring a laptop computer capable of connecting to the Internet and downloading content slides for in-session review, but it is not mandatory to participate. If you do not have a laptop you should not be deterred from attending Camp re:power.

Do you offer scholarships or other forms of financial assistance?

re:power will be covering food for all participants for the in-person convening and we have a limited amount of travel assistance to offset the cost of airfare, for those who need it. If you work for an organization, please first request that your employer cover the full cost of your travel.

Will we receive copies of the materials I saw at the training?

Yes. Copies of the slides, handouts and other supplementary materials will be available to all trainees. We thank you in advance for your feedback.

I have a disability/ need support or an accommodation.

We are dedicated to supporting all of our trainees in their learning. If you need an accommodation or additional support of any kind, please email civicengagement@repower.org with “Accommodation Request” in the subject line and we’ll do what we can.

Past requests for support have included, but were not limited to: early access to materials, different colored hand outs, an alternative method for completing quizzes, requesting facilitators speak directly into the camera and more.

Questions? Please contact us at civicengagement@repower.org

GOTV: Get Out Our Vote Training

October 13, 2022

The 2022 elections are here and it’s time to get out our vote! Join re:power Lead Trainer, Atima Omara for our new GOTV training where we’ll share strategies to build an inclusive campaign, get out our vote, and win.

This is a four part training that will cover:

  • The importance of basebuilding
  • Who and how do we GOTV?
  • Building effective GOTV shifts
  • Paid GOTV Tactics
Introduction to GOTV: Get Out Our Vote

Please fill out the form on the right to access the videos.

State Courts On the Power Map: Action Checklist  & Resources

August 22, 2022

State supreme courts have been a part of conservatives’ analysis for decades, and progressives are unfortunately just catching up. Now, more than ever, we need to take the fight to the state courts.

Watch The Battle for Abortion Access in State Courts webinar below. To access the related action checklist and resource guide, please fill out the form on the right.

The Battle for Abortion Access in State Courts

Vote Deficit Calculator

July 25, 2022

Your base is comprised of people who already strongly support your candidate or issue. Since our campaigns don’t have unlimited resources, it is important to figure out how many people outside of your base you need to reach out to in order to win. This calculator will help determine your vote deficit.

In order to calculate this, you’ll need your win number and past election support information going back as far as you can.

Win Number Calculator

July 25, 2022

Since campaigns don’t have an unlimited amount of time or money, it is important to be strategic and use resources efficiently. This is done through targeting, which first requires knowing your Win Number. A Win Number is the amount of votes your campaign needs in order to secure victory, also sometimes known as a vote goal. This calculator will help you determine how many votes you need in order to win if there are only two candidates in the race.

You’ll need information about the current number of registered voters in your electorate, as well as the percentage of voter turnout from the last three similar elections in your district. You can make an educated guess to determine the number of votes necessary to win a campaign.

Campaign School for Field Directors

July 22, 2022

Overview

As we head into another high-intensity election year, re:power’s Campaign School for Field Directors is designed to build the capacity of campaigns to run effective field programs. This 4-part training series will focus on ensuring that field directors gain the skills and tools needed to determine field strategy and goals. This includes recruiting, hiring and managing field staff, voter targeting and contact, messaging and persuasion, and utilizing digital tools for organizing.

Who is this course for?

  • Directors who can facilitate inclusive, productive and positive work environments
  • Folks who have 4+ years of organizing experience
  • Experienced managers with strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills
  • Leaders with a commitment to racial, gender and economic equity 
  • Previous experience working in metrics-driven campaigns for direct voter contact

Ideal applicants come from all walks of life, from seasoned organizers and campaigners looking to sharpen their skills, to beginners who are passionate about organizing and want to start their learning journey. Here are some attributes shared by all our applicants:

Appetite for learning: Whether you have experience in organizing or not, we are interested in organizers and campaign practitioners who are eager to develop their skills further and are committed to learning and growth.

Organizing insight: You don’t need to be a professional politico, but we’re looking for applicants with experience doing organizing work on the ground. That work can be tied to grassroots, electoral, and/or issue organizing. We seek to support organizers who are currently part of a campaign effort or are seeking to build one. 

Dedication to inclusive politics and intersectional solutions: At re:power, we center race, class, gender and sexuality across all our trainings – it’s part of our practice of inclusive politics. We want organizers to be open to new ideas regarding it and to the ideas and contributions from their fellow organizers who will reflect our diverse communities.

Course Expectations

This is an interactive course. We ask participants to write in the chat box, share verbally, and participate in breakout group discussion. We understand that folks have a lot going on though, so if you are not able to participate in a breakout discussion you can let the tech moderator know. We encourage, but do not require, participants to turn on video during breakout discussions.

Lesson Plan

Overview a Field Plan and DVC Basics

Why do you need a field plan and field team to be successful? This course will be an overview of what consists of a field plan, how to create your “North Star” i.e. your campaign Win Number, and will discuss the basics of direct voter contact. 

Targeting Voters & VAN

During this course, we will break down how you target who are the best voters to talk to, as well as how to use the Voter Activation Network (VAN) and navigating it’s limitations. 

Base Building and Digital Tools

Up to this point, we will have identified how to determine your win number,  what should be in a field plan, the basics of direct voter contact, and how to target voters. This course will explore how you build an inclusive base of support and how to craft what you say to your base once you have identified them. 

Developing Your Team

This last course will take everything we’ve covered from previous courses and walk you through best practices on how to build and manage a team you will need to execute your field plan.

Applications Closed

Type Training
Category Civic Engagement
Cost Sliding scale* $200–$500 (full cost)
Dates March 31 –April 21
Location Online
Time Fridays 3:00-5:00 pm ET

*We believe people with more wealth, privilege, and access to money—and who benefit from systems of oppression—should pay more.

If you work at an organization with more than 60 employees, please ask your employer to cover the full cost of this training. If there’s anything that would help you make the request, please let us know.We know that this might be a new way of looking at things. Please reach out to civicengagement@repower.org if you have any questions.

Additional Information

What do people do with their re:power trainings?

re:power alumni have gone on to be campaign managers and field directors on presidential and national issue campaigns, grassroots organizations, and more. Our participants work at institutions that organize and mobilize at the local, state and federal level.

What’s the schedule? Can I come at different times each week?

We built this cohort with the busy schedules of activists in mind. Each week we will offer one unique session.

We highly encourage you to participate in each session of the training series, as the material builds on the skills learned. Attending each session live provides the best opportunity to engage in the materials and discussion. Ultimately we understand the complex lives of organizers and people during the time of COVID, and so each session will also be recorded and available afterwards.

How much time should I expect to spend on the course?

Participants should set aside about 3 hours a week for coursework—including attending live webinar sessions, homework, and biweekly office hours.

What equipment or software do I need to be able to attend the course?

You will need a technological device capable of connecting to the Internet. Windows machines, Macs and Unix boxes all welcome. We will be using Zoom and request that whenever possible, you turn on the video function.

Will we receive copies of the materials I saw in class?

Yes. Copies of the slides, handouts and other supplementary materials will be available to all trainees. We thank you in advance for your feedback.

I have a disability/ need support or an accommodation.

We are dedicated to supporting all of our trainees in their learning. If you need an accommodation or additional support of any kind, please email civicengagement@repower.org with “Accommodation Request” in the subject line and we’ll do what we can.

Past requests for support have included, but were not limited to: early access to materials, different colored hand outs, an alternative method for completing quizzes, requesting facilitators speak directly into the camera and more.

Questions? Please contact us at civicengagement@repower.org

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