Launch Your Political Campaign
9 Courses
Description
Ready to make your run for office official? Whether you’re bursting at the seams to get started or taking it one step at a time, we’re here to support your campaign from launch to Election Day. This comprehensive learning plan will help you get underway with the critical early steps every candidate needs to succeed.
Each course walks you through a core campaign skill in an average of just one hour. That’s all the commitment it takes to build a strong foundation for your campaign and hit the ground running. You’ll learn the basics of budget and finance compliance, fundraising strategy – even how to get on the ballot.
Launching your political campaign is an especially daunting task if you’re a first-time candidate, but enrolling in this learning plan will equip you with every tool you need to get off the ground and move forward with clarity.
Learning Plan Outline
9 Courses | 60min Average Time
Course Description
So you’ve decided to run for office — now it’s time to make it official! Election rules can change based on what city and state you’re running in, and they’re different for each office; i.e. a mayoral vs. a state legislative race. To set yourself up for success from day one, take this course to learn how these rules might govern your campaign. From registering with the government and getting a federal tax ID, to getting your name on the ballot, we’ll walk you through the major elements involved in launching your candidacy.
- Register your campaign with the appropriate government entity and make your candidacy official
- Get your name on the ballot
- Identify key deadlines for the office you’re seeking and add them to a campaign calendar