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The uniquely grassroots focus of the DFA Training Academy is reflecting in our curriculum development and selection. Each Training weekend is crafted with input from local grassroots leaders. Each Training weekend is different. With input from the local grassroots, we mold the Training weekend around your local races, local issues, and local landscape. Instead of being told what skills you must know, grassroots input guides what curriculum is chosen or developed.
You tell us. We find the experts. They come to you.
New curricula is being developed and expanded all the time. Can't find what you need? Let us know and we'll make it.
Available Curriculum
Electoral and Field Work
- Targeting
- Voter contact strategy
- Voter contact tactics
- Absentee and vote by mail
- Get out the vote
- Canvassing
- Running a canvass
- Phonebanking
- Running a phonebank
Organization Building
- Recruiting volunteers and building an activist base
- Volunteer management
- Building Precinct organizations
- Working with the Democratic Party
- Effective meetings
- Fabulous houseparties
Communications
- Crafting your message
- Working with earned media
- Working with paid media
Data and Voter File
- Obtaining and managing your data
- Data management tools
- Working with the state Voter File
Fundraising
- Donor Targeting
- Call time
- Fundraising events
- Online tools and tactics