Our Becoming a LEADer candidate training will be offered virtually thorough early 2024 to make it accessible to candidates through Michigan. Whether you’re considering running for school board, a city office, county position, or even the state legislature, this campaign 101 style training will give you the tools you need to run a successful campaign.

Campaign Messaging

• Creating your core message
• Developing your campaign message
• Campaigning in the digital world

Fundraising

• Fundraising methods and budgeting
• Building your fundraising and volunteer list
• Call time and making a financial ask of donors
• Best practices for hosting community and fundraising events
• Campaign Compliance

Field

• Determining your win number
• Field and Get-Out-The-Vote strategies and tactics
• How to recruit and manage your volunteer army

All trainings run from 10 am - 2 pm. Candidates accepted into the training will be notified by GLPA staff via email. All virtual trainings will be held via zoom. Exact location of in-person trainings will be provided. There is no hybrid option for in person trainings.

As a 501(c)4, GLPA-LEAD is required to charge for candidate trainings. The training fee for our Becoming a LEADer series is $25. If cost is a barrier, please let us know as there are scholarship opportunities available.

Register for Becoming a Leader

For questions about our Becoming a LEADer program, email emily@glpacademy.com.